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CHIRANJEEVI CHEKKA

CHIRANJEEVI CHEKKA

Director - Network & security
Hyderabad,TG

Summary

IT professional with over 25 years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Operations Management. Expertise in Cloud Management, Network Security, and Server Management, with a proven track record in conducting Information Security Audits and implementing High Availability Network Infrastructure. Successfully migrated mail systems to Office365 and established IT Infrastructure for ISO 27001 Certification. Strong project management skills with a focus on delivering solutions that enhance organizational profitability and operational stability.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director- Network & Security

Ozonetel Communication Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
08.2022 - Current
  • Successfully led a team of professionals to assess, design, and deploy cutting-edge hybrid cloud architectures for International and Domestic CCAAS.
  • Improved incident response time by 30% through proactive monitoring and root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Managed IT strategies, budgets, and project operations, ensuring timely delivery and full alignment with business goals.

Associate Director- IT & Networks

Tanla Platforms Ltd
Hyderabad
05.2016 - 07.2022
  • Front led team of technical professionals and successfully managed Tanla & its subsidiaries IT Infrastructure.
  • Accomplished designing the Hybrid Cloud Architecture for Trubloq & Successfully deployed Trubloq setup for VIL, BSNL & Airtel.
  • Eminently implementing IT strategies, budgets, IT Policies and Procedures, applications like Active Directory, Trubloq, Voice Connect, SMSC, AWS, Azure and Network Security.
  • Oversaw all project operations, managing and delivering multiple projects, operations and release management at an enterprise level.
  • Coalescing with cross functional teams to track efforts & work breakdown structure and compare it with baselined KPIs.
  • Remarkable role in Conducting RCA analysis, incident/change management, maintaining HA on all layers of network, addressing SPOF & coordinating with the vendors.
  • Prudently developing system support, information security & also supporting DLT(24
  • 7).
  • Entailed with deployment of new Infrastructure Setup with Azure and AWS Management, Messaging/Voice applications exquisitely.
  • Executed on-site & remote technical support & skilful in sustaining Systems and Network maintenance of VIP users, Partners & Directors.

IT Manager

Agility E Services pvt ltd
Hyderabad
05.2010 - 05.2016
  • Front led a team of technical professionals and successfully provided support to the Project Servers in Singapore Data Centre, Kuwait Data Centre and Remote Support for MEA Servers.
  • Streamlined internal processes, server/ network performance, back up strategies, BCP/ DR plans based on business requirements.
  • Monitored skilfully the quality check and the high severity incidents for business-critical IT applications & infrastructure.
  • Designed & managed Office Expansions, conducted RCA analysis & always ensured compliance to Group Policies, logon scripts, ISMS practices pertaining to network & desktop security.
  • Expert in vulnerability assessment of servers & in giving Information Security Awareness training sessions to end users.
  • Actively engaged with external vendors globally to bring insightful strategies for competitive fighting & accomplishing project execution with customer centric approach.

IT Manager

PL Engineering Ltd
Hyderabad
10.2008 - 04.2010
  • Successfully optimized operations management through automation of internal processes & collating with cross functional teams in setting up of data connectivity.
  • Followed standard incident management procedures for best practices as per ISO Standards, providing security incident management.
  • Vividly provided customer satisfaction surveys, operating systems releases, upgrades, defined SLAs, security updates and always ensured compliance.
  • Adeptly directed day to day functions, managed licensing issues of software/ hardware and peripherals.
  • Consistent in developing amiable business relationships, ensuring that the company products are vital to customers & all their queries are resolved.

IMS Manager

Intelligroup Asia pvt ltd
Hyderabad
06.2008 - 09.2008

Collaborated effectively with teams of network engineers to remotely oversee Client Networks.

NSS Manager

Tanla Solutions ltd
Hyderabad
07.2007 - 06.2008
  • Oversaw network infrastructure to maintain optimal performance and reliability.
  • Collaborated with vendors to negotiate service agreements and support contracts.
  • Developed and implemented IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Technical Specialist

Intelligroup Asia pvt ltd
Hyderabad
09.1999 - 06.2007
  • Developed comprehensive security protocols to protect network infrastructure.
  • Managed firewall configurations and monitored network traffic for threats.
  • Created firewalls, access control lists, virtual private networks and other security measures to protect the organization's data assets.

Education

BBA -

ICFAI
Hyderabad
01-2002

B Tech - Computer Science and Engineering

JNTU
Hyderabad
01.2000

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Govt. Institute of Electronics
Secunderabad
01.1996

Skills

  • IT infrastructure management
  • Network security
  • Hybrid cloud architecture
  • Risk assessment
  • IT strategy development
  • Leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Project management
  • Incident response
  • Process improvement
  • Operations management
  • Team management
  • Decision-making
  • Network management
  • Server management
  • Cloud infrastructure management
  • Cloud security
  • Client relationship management
  • Analytical skills
  • HP and Dell servers expertise
  • Windows server administration
  • Linux administration
  • VMware and Hyper-V proficiency
  • AWS and Azure cloud services
  • Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes support
  • Cisco routing and switching expertise
  • Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls knowledge
  • Nessus and Nmap vulnerability assessment tools proficiency

Certification

  • ITIL V3 Foundation
  • ITIL Intermediate – IT Service Operation
  • Certified Ethical Hacking
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (642-801 BSCI)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • MCSE - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0, Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 in the Enterprise

Awards

  • 1st Rank in GIFT Expedition, 2023
  • Acknowledged for efficient management of activities with regard to acquiring ISO 27001 Certification, 05/14
  • Top Performer Award for Q3, 2008
  • Sprint Award, 2006
  • Top Performer Award, 2004

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 07/13/77

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 1st Rank in GIFT Expedition 2024

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director- Network & Security

Ozonetel Communication Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - Current

Associate Director- IT & Networks

Tanla Platforms Ltd
05.2016 - 07.2022

IT Manager

Agility E Services pvt ltd
05.2010 - 05.2016

IT Manager

PL Engineering Ltd
10.2008 - 04.2010

IMS Manager

Intelligroup Asia pvt ltd
06.2008 - 09.2008

NSS Manager

Tanla Solutions ltd
07.2007 - 06.2008

Technical Specialist

Intelligroup Asia pvt ltd
09.1999 - 06.2007

BBA -

ICFAI

B Tech - Computer Science and Engineering

JNTU

Diploma - Computer Engineering

Govt. Institute of Electronics
CHIRANJEEVI CHEKKADirector - Network & security