Educational Qualification
- Bachelor of Engineering (ECE) - Aug-2004, Visveswarriah Technological University, India
- Master of Business Administration (IT): Sep-2009, SMU, Manipal, India.
Professional Career
1)Working as a Sr. Manager - IT Services, at RAK Medical & Health Sciences University in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE since July-2010
- Sr. Manager - IT Services: From Aug-2019 to Till Date
- Manager - IT Services: From Aug-2014 to Jul-2019
- Sr. Executive - IT Services: From Jul-2010 to Jul-2014
Job Description:
- Align IT Enabled Infrastructure to meet strategic Goals and Objectives of the University, relevant Industry standards, regulatory guidelines and audit recommendations.
- Reporting to President of the University, interacting with Deans of the Constituent Colleges and Head of the Departments to provide feasible IT Enabled Solutions.
- Explore and implement required IT Enabled Infrastructure to carryout Academics, Administrative and Research Activities of the University effectively.
- Supervise and mentor Team Members to meet deliverables.
- Prepare and Manage IT Budget and monitor Expenses to ensure cost effectiveness.
- Manage IT Enabled Projects to meet operational requirements.
- Perform Route Cause Analysis to provide strategic solutions in line with ITIL Framework.
- Perform Vulnerability Assessment to protect IT Infrastructure from malicious attacks.
- Manage Strategic partnership with Vendors.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, Procedures, Checklists, Best Practices and Manuals.
- Implementation of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans with frequent Drills.
- Optimize IT Infrastructure for better performance, reliability and availability.
- Manage and Align Tailor - Made University Management System and other Applications to carryout Academics and Administrative Operations of the University effectively.
- Manage dedicated center with 210 of Systems to conduct Exams Online.
- To ensure the smoother functioning of Systems, Servers, Network, Security, Printers, AV Systems, CCTV, Messaging, Business Applications and Online Exams.
- End User-s Trainings, Workshops and Orientation Programs for Faculty, Staff Members and Students to make sure effective usage of IT Enabled Services across the levels.
2)Worked for M/s Patni Computers Ltd., Hyderabad, India as a System Engineer from Worked for M/s Patni Computers Ltd., Hyderabad, India as a System Engineer
3)Worked as a Systems Engineer- L2 at M/s TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) Ltd, Bangalore, India From 6th Apr- 2007 to 26th Aug- 2009
4)Worked as an Technical Support Engineer (TSE) in M/s IBM India Pvt. Ltd Bangalore, India From 4th Dec- 2006 to 4th Apr- 2007
5)Worked as an IT Trainer and System Administrator at M/s Jetking Infotrain Ltd., Bangalore, India : From 25th Mar- 2005 to 30th Nov- 2006
Technical Certifications
- ITIL
- MCITP
- FortiGate - NSE1, NSE2 and NSE3
- PMP - Trained
- CCNA & CEH - Trained
Projects Completed
- Migration of E-Mail System from Microsoft Exchange to Google Apps with Business Collaborative Applications in ZERO COST for 1,800 Accounts.
- Implementation of RoboCampus - University Management System with 14 No. of functional Academic and Administrative Modules - Requirement collection phase, SRS - Documentations, liaising between Development Team and End Users till Go Live Phase.
- Network segmentation by the implementation of Perimeter and Data Center Firewall with Network Zones (DMZ) - Server, LAN, Proxy, Database with Access Control configuration.
- Upgradation of Windows Server 2012 to Server - 2019 with Application Server Migration.
- Implementation of Web Application Firewall (WAF).
- Implementation of Disaster Recovery (DR) and Off Campus - Backup Site to ensure Business Continuity Management (BCM).
- Implementation of Manage Engine - Desktop Central, OP Manager and Gateway Solutions.
- Deployment of Responsive Student Portal designed on Progressive Web App (PWA) to provide look and feel of Mobile App to Students.
- Implementation of Falcon Crowd strike - End Point Detection and Responsive (EDR) Solution.
- Implementation of External and Internal IT Audit (VAPT) Recommendations to mitigate Security Risks.
- End To End Implementation of Online Procurement, Asset Management, Inventory and SRL Modules to automate Procurement Process from Indent raising, Getting & comparing quotation, comparison sheet approval, PO, GRN, Delivery and inventory update.
- Managed Wireless Network Setup and Administration.
- Deployment of Veam Backup Solution.
- Implementation of Manage Engine - IT Service Desk Management Tool.
- Migration of Attendance Leave Management (ALMS) to Greyt HR - SaaS Based Solution.
- Secure Academic Certificate Printing with online verification System implementation.
- Deployment of IT Enabled Solutions to facilitate Employees To Work From Home during COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Video Conferencing Solutions to conduct sessions ONLINE.
- Proctored Based Off- Campus Online Examinations.
- Video Conferencing Solutions to conduct sessions Online.
- Online Webinar.
Achievements/Interests/Publications/Awards
- Award for 10 years of distinguished service by RAK MHSU