Dynamic Sr. Customer Support Engineer with a proven track record at VIP Industries Ltd, excelling in network security and team leadership. Expert in firewall management and system deployment, driving efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction. Adept at vendor management and technical support, ensuring seamless operations and robust security solutions
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Customer Support Engineer
Unique Enterprise Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
12.2005 - Current
Customer Site: VIP Industries Ltd.
Expertise in configuring, migrating, and managing firewalls including Cyberoam, Fortinet, Check Point, and SonicWALL, as well as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).
Hands-on experience in troubleshooting Access Control Policies, Network Address Translation (NAT), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), VPN configuration, policy creation, IPsec, and SD-WAN.
Knowledge of configuring Wi-Fi devices (e.g., Cisco Meraki) and Wi-Fi controllers, Network swithces.
Hands-on experience in managing antivirus consoles, including centralized deployment, monitoring, and policy enforcement. In-depth knowledge of Norton, McAfee, and Trend Micro – installation and configuration from scratch on enterprise systems.
Administrative experience in managing Netcore Email Solutions and the G Suite, O365 Admin Panel. Knowledge of email migration from G Suite to Microsoft Office 365. Proficient in creating and managing email accounts, distribution lists (DLs). Experience in configuring security policies, rules, and Microsoft Defender. Skilled in mobile device management through email admin platforms
System Administrator with hands-on experience in Windows Server configuration, Active Directory management, and Patch Management
Proficient in managing Print Servers, File Servers, and performing regular server backups
Experience in implementing and maintaining automated endpoint backup solutions
Knowledge of Nutanix Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), including creation of VMs and managing snapshots
Familiarity with VMware and Hyper-V virtualization platforms
Leading the Helpdesk team across multiple locations, managing a team of 16 L1 and L2 engineers along with their team leaders
Providing support for escalated calls to ensure timely resolution
Experienced in using Symphony Summit and ManageEngine Service Desk pro, Desktop Central for incident management and asset management
Experience on the Poly, Cisco, Sony Video conferencing devices along with the IP, Zoom Room and Teams Room.
Data Center Management including planning and installation of new servers and network devices
Coordinating and executing data center relocation and shifting activities
Residence Engineer
Swan Solutions Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
12.2002 - 06.2004
Installing, administering, maintaining, troubleshooting, upgrading, and tuning IBM Intel-based servers and workstations
Vendor Management
Provided extensive telephonic support, remote diagnostic and on site support
Field Engineer
ACE Computers
Mumbai
12.2000 - 11.2011
Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, upgrading of IBM/ HP/DELL/COMPAQ make Intel based and workstations.
Installing all Microsoft OS and application software as per customer requirement.
Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting all flavors of printers like Dot-Matrix, Inkjet and Laser Jet.