Alvin Lazar

Highly skilled and experienced System Administrator with a talent for effectively addressing a wide range of technical obstacles using a focused and inventive approach. Showcases outstanding problem-solving abilities and a knack for making well-informed decisions. With a progressive IT background spanning 5 years, equipped to handle intricate issues and guarantee smooth operations within any organization.

Fortinet NSE 2 Network Security Associate

• Executed regular patch management and system maintenance to ensure optimal performance and security of server platforms.
• Implemented health checks for systems and applications using advanced monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Nagios, SolarWinds, and Grafana.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and establish permanent solutions, leveraging Jira and ServiceNow for efficient ticket management and communication.
• Automated repetitive tasks through Bash scripting, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing manual workload.
• Contributed to the operations handbook, documenting best practices and procedures to streamline workflows.
• Provided comprehensive hardware and software support for IT and ITES environments, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Delivered cPanel web hosting support, effectively resolving DNS, network, and disk-related issues.
• Monitored server performance using Grafana, Zabbix, and Datadog, ensuring system reliability and responsiveness.
• Created detailed documentation and managed support tickets through Jira, facilitating clear communication and tracking.
• Provided on-call network support, resolving basic switch and router issues to maintain seamless connectivity.

• AzureAegis : [06/2024 - 08/2024] PowerShell program provides a user-friendly interface for interacting with Azure Key Vault, helping manage and access secrets efficiently.
• EIG Help Bot : [01/2019 - 01/2021] Google chat bot created using Google app developer (JavaScript) later published to a restricted environment Bot help to find abuse ip from external ip blacklisting sites and various web domain related queries

• Achieved improved system efficiency by creating a PowerShell program for the key retrieval process.
• Collaborated with Security Operation team in the development of [Pattern analysis] with Cuckoo-Ghidra.
• Developed a Bash program to automate various processes, including disk management, spam filtering, and malware detection.

My experience with Linux helps me understand the intricacies of game servers and performance tuning. I actively participate in gaming communities, share tips on system optimization, and engage in multiplayer competitions. Balancing my admin duties with gaming keeps me sharp and connected with the evolving gaming landscape.