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Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
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Kavirajan Ganesan

Kavirajan Ganesan

Sr. System Engineer
Chennai

Summary

Systems engineering professional prepared for high-impact roles. Extensive experience in developing and optimizing system infrastructures. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving project requirements. Skilled in problem-solving and strategic planning.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. SYSTEM ENGINEER

Cognizant technology solutions
Chennai
08.2024 - Current

Active Directory:

  • User Management: Create, modify, and delete user accounts, reset passwords, and manage user properties.
  • Group Management: Create and manage security and distribution groups to control access to resources.
  • Organizational Units: Create OUs to organize users and computers logically within the directory.
  • Delegation of Control: Assign permissions to other users or groups to manage specific AD objects without granting full administrative rights.
  • Advanced Features: Access advanced settings such as the Attribute Editor, which allows viewing and editing detailed properties of AD objects.

DNS:

  • A (Address) Records: Map domain names to their corresponding IPv4 addresses.
  • AAAA (IPv6 Address) Records: Serve the same purpose as A records, but map domain names to IPv6 addresses.
  • CNAME (Canonical Name) Records: Redirect from one domain to another.
  • MX (Mail Exchange) Records: Specify mail servers for a domain.
  • PTR (Pointer) Records: Map IP addresses to domain names.
  • DHCP: Scope Creation

VMware Commissioning Process:

  • Hardware Preparation: Verify hardware compatibility with VMware.
  • Install ESXi: Use ISO or PXE boot to install ESXi on the server.
  • Configure Host Settings: Set hostname, IP, DNS, NTP, etc.
  • Join vCenter Server: Add the host to vCenter for centralized management.
  • Storage Configuration: Connect to shared storage (iSCSI, NFS, etc.).
  • Security Hardening: Apply security policies and firewall rules.
  • Deploy VMs: Start provisioning virtual machines on the host.
  • For Virtual Machines:
  • Define VM Requirements: CPU, memory, disk, OS, etc.
  • Create VM: Use vSphere Client or automation tools.
  • Install OS and Applications: Configure as per business needs.
  • Integrate with Monitoring and Backup: Ensure visibility and protection.
  • Security and Compliance Setup: Apply necessary controls and policies.
  • VMware Decommissioning Process
  • Migrate VMs: Move all VMs to other hosts.
  • Enter Maintenance Mode: Ensures no active workloads.
  • Unmount and Detach iSCSI LUNs: Safely disconnect storage.
  • Remove from Inventory: Gracefully remove from vCenter.
  • Shutdown and Repurpose: Power off and reuse or dispose of hardware.
  • For Virtual Machines
  • Backup Data: Archive important data and configurations.
  • Remove from Monitoring and Backup Tools.
  • Disconnect from Middleware/Integrations.
  • Shutdown and Remove from Platform.
  • Delete Storage and Snapshots.
  • Remove Configuration from Inventory/CMDB.
  • Security Cleanup: Erase sensitive data, review firewall rules.
  • Compliance Checks: Ensure regulatory requirements are met.
  • Post-Decommission Audit: Validate successful removal and no residual risks.

DESKTOP SUPPORT ENGINEER

Cognizant technology solutions
Chennai
06.2022 - 07.2024

Company Overview: TEAMLEASE staffing

  • Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of various operating systems of windows family including system and application software
  • Installing and troubleshooting of modems, printers, and other PC accessories
  • Installation and Maintenance of Antivirus software
  • Installation and troubleshooting of Network Printers
  • Troubleshooting user profiles and Windows login issues
  • Basic knowledge in Outlook Express and MS Outlook
  • Regular data and mail backup of MS Outlook (PST files)
  • To update the antivirus on regular basic and scanning systems
  • Hands-on knowledge on LAN network
  • Performed server patching activities using windows server update services
  • User certificate installation to reducing LAN disconnections issue
  • Corporate floor VIP visit & Client visit townhall support
  • Having knowledge of service now portal for user tickets addressing and issue troubleshooting
  • Cisco video devices manual IP assignment and network troubleshooting
  • Daily Activity tracker report will share with senior's

DESKTOP SUPPORT ENGINEER

Hemsan technology
Chennai
12.2019 - 06.2022
  • Maintenance and Installation of Antivirus software
  • Troubleshooting and Installation of Network Printers
  • Troubleshooting for LAN and WIFI connectivity Issue
  • User ticket Monitoring to rectify the solution
  • Prepared Reports on the status and shared mail on daily basis
  • Optimized PC performance through regular updates, patches, and system upgrades.

Education

BE - CSE

Anna University Annai Terasa College of Engineering
Thirunavalur
04.2017

HSC -

State Board Govt. Higher Sec. School
Thirunavalur
03.2013

SSLC -

State Board Govt. Higher Sec. School
Thirunavalur
03.2011

Skills

Installation OS (Win XP, Win 7, Win 8, Win 10, Win 11)

Troubleshooting & Maintenance of PCs

Fault finding & Troubleshooting SMPS

Fault finding & Troubleshooting Motherboard

Installation of device drivers

Installation of hardware components

Configuration of printers

Configuration of scanner

Network Devices Hub

Network Devices Switches

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Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the facts given above are genuine to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavirajan-ganesan-8b343716a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Timeline

Sr. SYSTEM ENGINEER

Cognizant technology solutions
08.2024 - Current

DESKTOP SUPPORT ENGINEER

Cognizant technology solutions
06.2022 - 07.2024

DESKTOP SUPPORT ENGINEER

Hemsan technology
12.2019 - 06.2022

BE - CSE

Anna University Annai Terasa College of Engineering

HSC -

State Board Govt. Higher Sec. School

SSLC -

State Board Govt. Higher Sec. School
Kavirajan GanesanSr. System Engineer