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MANIKANDA BOOPATHY S

Summary

Dynamic IT Consultant with a proven track record at HCL, specializing in operational transformation and cloud engineering. Expert in solution engineering and stakeholder collaboration, I successfully managed end-to-end imaging for over 130K devices, enhancing efficiency and security through effective patch management and vulnerability strategies. Passionate about driving impactful IT transformations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

<ul> <li>Facilitated operational transformation projects and managed Cloud Engineering initiatives, drafting proposals and Statements of Work with High-Level and Low-Level Designs.</li> <li><br></li> <li>Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.</li> <li>Led planning and execution of MECM hybrid transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.</li> <li>Oversaw end-to-end imaging service delivery for over 130K devices, managing client relations and desktop engineering.</li> <li>Utilized Intune for patch management, compliance oversight, configuration management, and mobile device administration.</li> <li>Developed strategic recommendations for process enhancements and operational efficiencies.</li> </ul>

HCL
Chennai
05.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated operational transformation projects and managed Cloud Engineering initiatives, drafting proposals and Statements of Work with High-Level and Low-Level Designs.

  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
  • Led planning and execution of MECM hybrid transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
  • Oversaw end-to-end imaging service delivery for over 130K devices, managing client relations and desktop engineering.
  • Utilized Intune for patch management, compliance oversight, configuration management, and mobile device administration.
  • Developed strategic recommendations for process enhancements and operational efficiencies.

<ul> <li>Executed end-to-end solution engineering and requirements gathering for IT transformation.</li> <li>Supported clients with design documents and operational guides for MECM and Entra portal.</li> <li>Managed Vulnerability Management to mitigate security risks through proactive monitoring.</li> <li>Conducted Bare Metal OS deployment and troubleshooting for efficient installations.</li> <li>Oversaw Windows 11 image management, OS deployment, and patch management under MECM.</li> <li>Performed vulnerability assessments and implemented remediation strategies as needed.</li> </ul>

Digital Keys (SABIC)
Jubail
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Executed end-to-end solution engineering and requirements gathering for IT transformation.
  • Supported clients with design documents and operational guides for MECM and Entra portal.
  • Managed Vulnerability Management to mitigate security risks through proactive monitoring.
  • Conducted Bare Metal OS deployment and troubleshooting for efficient installations.
  • Oversaw Windows 11 image management, OS deployment, and patch management under MECM.
  • Performed vulnerability assessments and implemented remediation strategies as needed.

<ul> <li>Managed multi-tier MECM environment supporting over 300,000 devices and 450 SCCM servers.</li> <li>Oversaw end-to-end account transition and transformation for management processes.</li> <li>Implemented MECM solutions for Windows 10 effective image management and OS deployment.</li> <li>Executed patch management and vulnerability remediation strategies for optimal security.</li> <li>Mentored junior consultants on best practices for project management and client interactions.</li> </ul>

Infosys
Chennai
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Managed multi-tier MECM environment supporting over 300,000 devices and 450 SCCM servers.
  • Oversaw end-to-end account transition and transformation for management processes.
  • Implemented MECM solutions for Windows 10 effective image management and OS deployment.
  • Executed patch management and vulnerability remediation strategies for optimal security.
  • Mentored junior consultants on best practices for project management and client interactions.

<ul> <li>Installed and configured SCCM servers and roles globally.</li> <li>Upgraded SCCM versions from R2 CU3 to Current Branch, including Endpoint Manager up to version 1910.</li> <li>Upgraded ADK and MDT tools to enhance deployment efficiency.</li> <li>Executed multiple application deployments such as O365 and SAP for various business needs.</li> <li>Collaborated with stakeholders to plan, deploy, troubleshoot applications, and analyze post-deployment metrics.</li> <li>Created customized Windows images and packages based on specific requirements.</li> </ul>

HCL
Chennai
02.2017 - 07.2021
  • Installed and configured SCCM servers and roles globally.
  • Upgraded SCCM versions from R2 CU3 to Current Branch, including Endpoint Manager up to version 1910.
  • Upgraded ADK and MDT tools to enhance deployment efficiency.
  • Executed multiple application deployments such as O365 and SAP for various business needs.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to plan, deploy, troubleshoot applications, and analyze post-deployment metrics.
  • Created customized Windows images and packages based on specific requirements.

<ul><li>EUC Team Lead for SCCM operational environment and Infrastructure desktop support</li></ul>

TCS Ltd
Chennai
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • EUC Team Lead for SCCM operational environment and Infrastructure desktop support

<ul> <li>Managed SCCM administration, ensuring robust configuration management across systems.<br> Spearheaded software deployment initiatives that improved performance metrics.<br> Tracked and managed software license inventories to ensure compliance.<br> </li> </ul>

Infosys Ltd
Bangalore
09.2013 - 08.2015
  • Managed SCCM administration, ensuring robust configuration management across systems.
    Spearheaded software deployment initiatives that improved performance metrics.
    Tracked and managed software license inventories to ensure compliance.

<ul><li>Windows & 3rd party Application Patch Admin, RD Lead</li></ul>

Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Windows & 3rd party Application Patch Admin, RD Lead

<ul><li>EUC Infrastructure support and operational engagements as desktop engineer</li></ul>

Precision Infomatic (M) Pvt. Ltd (A subsidiary of Precision Group)
03.2011 - 09.2012
  • EUC Infrastructure support and operational engagements as desktop engineer

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

Chennai
Chennai

Skills

  • Project management
  • Cloud engineering
  • Operational transformation
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Technical documentation
  • Image management
  • Project management
  • Cloud engineering
  • Operational transformation
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Technical documentation
  • Image management

Certification

  • DIGITAL WORKPLACE PROFESSIONAL (MD100 and MD101)
  • Administering and deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
  • Server Administrator on Windows Server
  • Cloud PC (HCL Internal)
  • TOGAF (HCL Internal)

Languages

Tamil and English

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

<ul> <li>Facilitated operational transformation projects and managed Cloud Engineering initiatives, drafting proposals and Statements of Work with High-Level and Low-Level Designs.</li> <li><br></li> <li>Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.</li> <li>Led planning and execution of MECM hybrid transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.</li> <li>Oversaw end-to-end imaging service delivery for over 130K devices, managing client relations and desktop engineering.</li> <li>Utilized Intune for patch management, compliance oversight, configuration management, and mobile device administration.</li> <li>Developed strategic recommendations for process enhancements and operational efficiencies.</li> </ul>

HCL
05.2024 - Current

<ul> <li>Executed end-to-end solution engineering and requirements gathering for IT transformation.</li> <li>Supported clients with design documents and operational guides for MECM and Entra portal.</li> <li>Managed Vulnerability Management to mitigate security risks through proactive monitoring.</li> <li>Conducted Bare Metal OS deployment and troubleshooting for efficient installations.</li> <li>Oversaw Windows 11 image management, OS deployment, and patch management under MECM.</li> <li>Performed vulnerability assessments and implemented remediation strategies as needed.</li> </ul>

Digital Keys (SABIC)
06.2023 - 05.2024

<ul> <li>Managed multi-tier MECM environment supporting over 300,000 devices and 450 SCCM servers.</li> <li>Oversaw end-to-end account transition and transformation for management processes.</li> <li>Implemented MECM solutions for Windows 10 effective image management and OS deployment.</li> <li>Executed patch management and vulnerability remediation strategies for optimal security.</li> <li>Mentored junior consultants on best practices for project management and client interactions.</li> </ul>

Infosys
07.2021 - 06.2023

<ul> <li>Installed and configured SCCM servers and roles globally.</li> <li>Upgraded SCCM versions from R2 CU3 to Current Branch, including Endpoint Manager up to version 1910.</li> <li>Upgraded ADK and MDT tools to enhance deployment efficiency.</li> <li>Executed multiple application deployments such as O365 and SAP for various business needs.</li> <li>Collaborated with stakeholders to plan, deploy, troubleshoot applications, and analyze post-deployment metrics.</li> <li>Created customized Windows images and packages based on specific requirements.</li> </ul>

HCL
02.2017 - 07.2021

<ul><li>EUC Team Lead for SCCM operational environment and Infrastructure desktop support</li></ul>

TCS Ltd
08.2015 - 01.2017

<ul> <li>Managed SCCM administration, ensuring robust configuration management across systems.<br> Spearheaded software deployment initiatives that improved performance metrics.<br> Tracked and managed software license inventories to ensure compliance.<br> </li> </ul>

Infosys Ltd
09.2013 - 08.2015

<ul><li>Windows & 3rd party Application Patch Admin, RD Lead</li></ul>

Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd
09.2012 - 09.2013

<ul><li>EUC Infrastructure support and operational engagements as desktop engineer</li></ul>

Precision Infomatic (M) Pvt. Ltd (A subsidiary of Precision Group)
03.2011 - 09.2012

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication

Chennai
MANIKANDA BOOPATHY S