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Certification
Training
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Bhagchandra Bhosale

Bhagchandra Bhosale

Kalyan,MH

Summary

With over a decade of experience, including a pivotal role at Capgemini, Wipro, Kaspersky, I excel in managing complex IT infrastructures and enhancing security protocols. My expertise in Active Directory and CyberArk, coupled with a knack for automation that reduced manual workload by 30%, showcases my technical acumen and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

Senior Consultant – Active Directory, IAM & Wintel

Capgemini India Pvt Limited
Mumbai
10.2022 - Current
  • Manage Windows Server (2019, 2016, 2012) and Active Directory infrastructure for enterprise environments
  • Administer Active Directory Subnets, Groups & IAM Policies
  • Troubleshoot and optimize DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy replication
  • Conduct regular AD health checks, optimizing performance and security
  • Configure and manage PKI & Smartcard Authentication
  • Develop PowerShell scripts for Active Directory automation, reducing manual workload by 30%
  • Ensure IAM security compliance by auditing privileged accounts and implementing MFA policies
  • Manage Windows Server environments, ensuring 99.9% uptime
  • Perform Incident, Change & Problem Management in ITSM tools (ServiceNow, ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus)
  • Conduct Vulnerability assessments & risk management as per ISMS standard
  • Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.
  • Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
  • Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
  • Successfully completed the CyberArk onboarding project (managed / stored password), onboarding 2,500+ privileged accounts across multiple phases
  • Managing PVWA (Privileged Web Access) for secure access and monitoring privileged accounts
  • Creating and managing CyberArk Vaults, Safes, and privileged account policies
  • Handling privileged account migrations between safes, ensuring compliance and security best practices
  • Troubleshooting password synchronization issues, safe permissions, and vault connectivity problems
  • Performing daily health checks, monitoring audit logs, and ensuring seamless operation of CyberArk components
  • Enforcing password rotation policies and managing privileged session recordings for compliance
  • Assessed needs for projects and made proposals to senior executives.
  • Identified key areas in need of improvement and implemented plans to rectify issues.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.

Technical Lead – Wintel Administration

Wipro Limited
Navi Mumbai
04.2016 - 10.2022
  • Manage enterprise-wide IT infrastructure, including data centers and Windows Server environments (2019, 2016, 2012, 2008)
  • Administer Active Directory, including replication, OU management, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies and daily housekeeping using ManageEngine AD Manager & AD Audit Plus
  • User & Access Management: Account provisioning, permissions, mailboxes, and distribution lists
  • Manage CrowdStrike, Kaspersky (custom ATP, ETP, ransomware policies), and Netskope security solutions
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk management, and ensure ISMS compliance
  • Handle third-party audits and IT security compliance
  • Administer Commvault Backup (configuration, monitoring, restoration)
  • Manage Windows patching via ManageEngine Patch Manager
  • Office 365 & Exchange 2013 Hybrid administration, including mail flow, transport rules, MFA, and Cisco Email Security (C300V)
  • VMware vSphere 6.5 & vROps administration (VM provisioning, cloning, snapshots, VMotion, ESXi patching)
  • Accops VDI & VMware VDI for secure remote access
  • Dell/HP server firmware upgrades (BIOS, iDRAC/iLO)
  • Monitor critical IT resources using ManageEngine OpManager
  • ITSM & ticketing via ManageEngine ServiceDesk
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Tech Support Manager – Wintel Administration

NNR IT Solutions LLP
Pune
04.2015 - 04.2016

SME Helpdesk – new process setup, provide technical support to corporate clients in PAN India for products such as Retails & Corporate antivirus solution

  • Windows & VMware Administration, Backup, Antivirus
  • Led Anti-Virus team & supervised the day-to-day operations of the helpdesk team
  • Providing telephone and online support to customers experiencing technical issues
  • Expertly installed configured, monitored and troubleshoot Anti-Virus issue
  • Responsible for Level-1, Level-2 support & assist in complex cases to Support Engineers

Windows Administration:

  • Configuration and Managing of Servers 2003 /2008/2012 and Workstation
  • AD support: User creation, modification, distribution list & security group creation
  • Installing, Configuring and Managing AD, DHCP, DNS Services
  • Configuration and Managing Domain Controller and Additional domain controller with different RAID configuration
  • Configuring and Managing Backup/restore process
  • Maintaining up to date Antivirus definitions on all machines company wide
  • Supporting a multi-site IT infrastructure

Tech Support Engineer

Kaspersky Lab India Pvt Ltd
Navi Mumbai
12.2011 - 04.2015

Senior Engineer

Aletheia Technologies Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
07.2010 - 12.2011

Desktop Engineer L2

Empower HR (Wipro InfoTech – HDFC Bank Project)
Mumbai
12.2008 - 06.2010

Education

BA -

Mumbai University
01.2008

HSC -

Maharashtra State Board
01.2005

SSC -

Maharashtra State Board
01.2002

Skills

  • IT Infrastructure & Data Center Operations
  • Active Directory (IAM, Groups, Policies, Replication, Subnets, DNS, PKI)
  • Windows Server (2019, 2016, 2012, 2008)
  • CyberArk Privileged Access Management
  • PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)
  • Office 365 & Exchange 2013
  • Endpoint Security & Antivirus
  • Virtualization & VDI
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery
  • Network & Web Security
  • Security & Compliance
  • IT Monitoring & Automation
  • ITSM & Monitoring

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified – MCP, MCSA.
  • Microsoft Certified, Azure Administrator Associate.
  • Microsoft Certified, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
  • Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals.
  • VMware Certified Professional 6.5 - Data Center Virtualization
  • Certified Kaspersky Endpoint Security and Management
  • Certified Kaspersky Lab Personal Security Specialist

Training

  • Attended Kaspersky Anti-Virus International Technical Training, Beijing, China
  • Completed VMware & Azure Online training, WIPRO
  • Completed Active Directory, VMware classroom training, NTMS Institute

Projects

CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM), 2024 - 2500+ Onboarded privileged accounts, managed PVWA, Vault, and Safe creation. 

Windows Server OS Upgrade Project, 2020 - · Upgraded from 2008 R2 to 2012 R2, then from 2012 R2 to 2016 via in-place upgrades. Migrated critical applications and services from Windows Server 2012 R2 to 2016/2019 by replicating configurations on new infrastructure. Conducted rigorous testing, facilitated seamless server decommissioning, and coordinated with application teams throughout the transition.

CrowdStrike Next-Gen Antivirus Implementation, 2022 _ Successfully deployed and configured CrowdStrike Falcon.

Netskope Web Filtering & NPA Implementation, 2022 - Implemented Netskope’s cloud-based security solutions.

vROps Upgrade, 2021 - Led the end-to-end upgrade of VMware vRealize Operations Manager.

Zoho ManageEngine Solution Implementation, 2020 - Deployed and integrated Patch Manager Plus, AD Manager Plus.

DMZ Security Enhancement Project, 2019 - Collaborated with teams to enhance security.

VDI Migration: VMware to Accops, 2018 - Spearheaded the transition from VMware VDI to Accops VDI.

Commvault Backup Infrastructure Optimization, 2018 - Decommissioned outdated secondary media agents.

New Corporate Office IT Infrastructure Setup, 2018 -  Designed and deployed a robust IT infrastructure.

Windows Server & Active Directory Hardening, 2018 - Strengthened security posture by implementing audit recommendations.

Kaspersky Antivirus Management Console Upgrade, 2018 -  Managed multi-phase upgrades enhancing endpoint security.

Data Center Revamp, 2016 - Led the modernization of the data center.

Languages

Marathi
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the written particulars are true to the Best of my Knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Senior Consultant – Active Directory, IAM & Wintel

Capgemini India Pvt Limited
10.2022 - Current

Technical Lead – Wintel Administration

Wipro Limited
04.2016 - 10.2022

Tech Support Manager – Wintel Administration

NNR IT Solutions LLP
04.2015 - 04.2016

Tech Support Engineer

Kaspersky Lab India Pvt Ltd
12.2011 - 04.2015

Senior Engineer

Aletheia Technologies Pvt Ltd
07.2010 - 12.2011

Desktop Engineer L2

Empower HR (Wipro InfoTech – HDFC Bank Project)
12.2008 - 06.2010

BA -

Mumbai University

HSC -

Maharashtra State Board

SSC -

Maharashtra State Board
Bhagchandra Bhosale