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Muthukumar Kandhasamy

Muthukumar Kandhasamy

IT Administration Leader | Project Manager | Cloud & Systems Expert
Chennai,TN

Summary

With over 12 years of experience in IT administration across diverse sectors including startups, manufacturing, and software companies, I have led technology initiatives from foundational stages through significant growth phases. My expertise encompasses Azure, AWS, and Office 365/Exchange administration, with a strong track record in managing robust infrastructure migrations, including Windows server and mail server transitions. Proficient in asset management, I ensure optimal utilization and maintenance of IT resources. Skilled in supporting applications across various environments, I have extensive experience utilizing multiple ticketing tools including Zoho, Freshdesk, and Salesforce for effective issue resolution and IT service management. Proven leadership in building and guiding cross-functional teams, I excel in streamlining operations and ensuring seamless service delivery under stringent SLAs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Technical Support Lead

Clustrex Data Private Limited
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed a team of 15 engineers responsible for all IT TechOps support.
  • Administered the Active Directory (AD) environment, managing user accounts, groups, permissions, and policies across Microsoft Exchange and AD, including creating and deleting users, assigning roles, and managing resource access.
  • Supported Cisco CUCM and Jabber, including troubleshooting, configuration, and maintenance, alongside providing comprehensive support for more than 20 other applications.
  • Migrated users from on-premises systems to Office 365 (O365), handling user provisioning, mailbox configuration, and license management.
  • Installed and configured plugins for Salesforce, Immigo, and Ablebits, and provided basic support for Salesforce regarding plugin issues.
  • Developed scripts for Tampermonkey to enhance user experiences and automate tasks.
  • Provided support to APAC and EMEA users simultaneously, ensuring global service continuity and efficiency.
  • Utilized Zoho and Freshdesk ticketing tools with strict adherence to SLAs, ensuring timely resolution of customer issues and dedicated Freshdesk support.

Information Technology Project Manager

Aqgromalin Farm-tech Private Limited
02.2022 - 08.2022

● Lead a team of 10 engineers across the entire IT Admin functions.
● Monitoring the entire infrastructure using tools like FRESHPING etc.
● Successfully completed Cloud migration activities on Azure, AWS & GCP.
● Deploy and Support tech solutions to help scale operations in several verticals – CRM (Sales Force),
Mail Server(O365), Other Operations (ZOHO Solutions) with Proper SLA.
● Manage Vendors (Hardware Procurements & Subscriptions), Asset management.
● Managed the enterprise cloud telephony (Exotel) software and configured workflows.
● Worked on eCommerce ordering on WhatsApp automation using Interakt and WATI SaaS products.
● Configured software to manage and track field force teams for their activities using tools like Timeero .

IT Assistant Manager

ARS Steels & Alloy International Pvt. Ltd
05.2019 - 02.2022

● Handled Servers, Desktop, Printer, VDI and Citrix Support to entire organizations with different
Locations.
● Handled User Management in AD and VDI.
● Deployed and maintained the G-suite mailbox on time.
● Implement the Network and storage security (Symantec & Trend Micro) , VPN ( in the Pentomic).
● Deployed ERP with Vendor coordination in a period of 9 months, also worked with AWS in the
meantime.
● Provided technical leadership to the team on all aspects of the IT administration.
● End to End Confidential data Management including Backup tools (Veeam & Cobian Backup)

Senior IT Support Engineer

TVS Sundaram Brake Linings
06.2014 - 05.2019
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Improved system stability by implementing proactive IT maintenance and monitoring procedures.
  • Handled Desktop Support and Networking to the entire organization with different Locations.
  • Deployed and maintained the G-suite mailbox on time.
  • Gave Support and coordination with Senior Management Members.
  • Good Hands-on Experience on Sybase SQL

Software Engineer

Leading Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd
05.2010 - 04.2013
  • Developed & maintained a few modules of ERP application (VSG Lungies ).
  • Developed modules for Kongu Matric Schools, Salem , Implement and maintenance Team.
  • Designed DB for Many applications.
  • Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Delivered unit-tested systems within customer-prescribed timeframes.

Education

Master of Science - Software Engineering - Integrated

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Tirunelveli, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Continuous Improvement

Decision-Making

Multitasking Abilities

M365

Hardware support

Online Chat Support

Vendor Relations

Help Desk Support

Team building

Office 365 change management

Remote Desktop Services

Teamwork and Collaboration

Asset Management

AWS

Azure

Networking

ZOHO

Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Timeline

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

02-2024

HIPAA Awareness for Business Associates Certificate

07-2023

Technical Support Lead

Clustrex Data Private Limited
02.2023 - Current

Information Technology Project Manager

Aqgromalin Farm-tech Private Limited
02.2022 - 08.2022

IT Assistant Manager

ARS Steels & Alloy International Pvt. Ltd
05.2019 - 02.2022

Senior IT Support Engineer

TVS Sundaram Brake Linings
06.2014 - 05.2019

Software Engineer

Leading Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd
05.2010 - 04.2013

Master of Science - Software Engineering - Integrated

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
04.2001 -
Muthukumar KandhasamyIT Administration Leader | Project Manager | Cloud & Systems Expert