Deepak Gohil
Manager IT
Vadodara,Gujarat
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Manager-IT
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited
Vadodara
11.2023 - Current
- Managing Data Center at GUVNL, which provides IT services to 1.82 crore consumers across Gujarat and supports over 60,000 employees, in collaboration with senior management and subordinate staff.
- Primarily responsible for overseeing IT operations within the Data Center.
- Routine responsibilities include monitoring, maintenance, configuration, and support of:
- Cisco Enterprise Firewalls
- Radware Alteon Load Balancers
- VMware vSphere and vCenter operations
- Nutanix Prism
- IBM Bare Metal Servers
- Linux (RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS)
- AIX Operating Systems
- Zimbra Mail Server 8.8.15
- Apache, Nginx, and Microsoft IIS web servers
- MySQL, MariaDB, and MS SQL installations
- Hardening of Linux OS and web servers
- Compliance with routine security audits
- Successfully migrated Zimbra 7 ZCS to Zimbra 8.8.15, ensuring flawless data migration.
- Led the migration of the State Government-sponsored SuryaGujarat Solar Rooftop portal from the cloud to the in-house Data Center in 2020.
- Implemented the PM-KUSUM scheme, a Government of India initiative, in the in-house Data Center.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced internal team satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Assistant Manager-IT
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited
Vadodara
11.2016 - 11.2023
- Managing the Data Center at GUVNL, which provides IT services to 1.82 crore consumers across Gujarat and supports over 60,000 employees, in collaboration with senior management and subordinate staff.
- Primarily responsible for overseeing IT operations within the Data Center.
- Routine responsibilities include monitoring, maintenance, configuration, and support of:
- Cisco Enterprise Firewalls
- Radware Alteon Load Balancers
- VMware vSphere and vCenter operations
- Nutanix Prism
- IBM Bare Metal Servers
- Linux (RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS)
- AIX Operating Systems
- Zimbra Mail Server 8.8.15
- Apache, Nginx, and Microsoft IIS web servers
- MySQL, MariaDB, and MS SQL installations
- Hardening of Linux OS and web servers
- Compliance with routine security audits
- Successfully migrated Zimbra 7 ZCS to Zimbra 8.8.15, ensuring flawless data migration.
- Led the migration of the State Government-sponsored SuryaGujarat Solar Rooftop portal from the cloud to the in-house Data Center in 2020.
- Implemented the PM-KUSUM scheme, a Government of India initiative, in the in-house Data Center.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced internal team satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Assistant Manager IT
Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company (DGVL)
Surat
10.2011 - 11.2016
- Spearheaded day-to-day data center operations, overseeing new server planning, routine troubleshooting, system configurations, and security checks of web servers and OS
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate cost-effective contracts for software licensing, hardware purchases, and support services.
- Optimized server performance by conducting routine maintenance tasks such as updates, patches, and backups.
- Enhanced IT infrastructure by implementing new software solutions and hardware upgrades.
- Managed IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Ensured smooth day-to-day operations by maintaining robust network connectivity across multiple locations.
- Spearheaded efforts to migrate legacy systems onto modern platforms without disrupting daily operations.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
Ahmedabad, India 02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology
Vasad 08.2005 - 06.2008
Skills
Hard Skills:
Adaptability
Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
Performance Management
Strategic Planning
Operations Management
Team Leadership
Soft Skills:
IIS Server
Nginx
Apache Tomcat
Apache
Zimbra, MS Exchange
Radware, Load Balancing
Cisco Firepower
Windows , Linux System Administration
Database Management
Virtualization Technologies
IT Infrastructure Management
Languages
Gujarati
Hindi
Hindi
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Certification
Certified RHCSA, Redhat - August-2023]
Additional Information
- Nominated as Employee of the Month Award - "Pahal" for October-2023
- Participated in 2 Days workshop on Cyber Security Incident Management in the Power Sector Sponsored by British High Commission and NTPI, Delhi , A Joint Program of India-UK Cyber Programme.
Timeline
ITIL 4 Foundation Certification in Progress (Peoplecert, Expected completion: December 2024
12-2024
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
02.2024 - Current
Manager-IT
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager-IT
Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited
11.2016 - 11.2023
Assistant Manager IT
Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company (DGVL)
10.2011 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology
08.2005 - 06.2008