Ninad Chhatre
Pune
Summary
Dynamic and highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer with over 6.5 years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing complex IT infrastructure solutions. Expertise in systems administration, cloud technologies, virtualization, and network architecture. Proficient in automating workflows, improving system performance, and ensuring security compliance. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to support large-scale enterprise environments, with a focus on high availability and scalability. Strong problem-solving abilities and an analytical mindset, ensuring seamless operations and minimized downtime. Skilled in leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and managing both on-premise and cloud-based systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Senior Systems Engineer
Integral Ad Science
Pune, MAHARASHTRA
11.2020 - Current
- Provide support for global production systems by participating in on-call rotations, ensuring system uptime and availability in a high-throughput, low-latency environment.
- Independently led infrastructure migration projects, overseeing the planning, execution, and successful transition of systems with minimal downtime, ensuring improved performance and scalability.
- Recommended infrastructure improvements for Aerospike cluster, resulting in 25% annual cost savings while maintaining system performance and scalability.
- Perform capacity planning to grow infrastructure and accommodate increasing global traffic efficiently.
- Develop custom monitoring and automation scripts using Bash and Python to automate routine tasks and improve infrastructure management.
- Collaborate with developers to optimize both applications and infrastructure for better performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Document complex infrastructure architecture and solutions for effective knowledge sharing and future reference.
- Administer and troubleshoot Linux servers (software, hardware, and networking), ensuring seamless operation across a mix of physical and cloud systems.
- Automate administrative tasks and manage configuration using Puppet and Ansible configuration management tools.
- Utilize Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
- Ensure network and system security through proactive measures and performance optimizations.
- Mentored team members through a structured buddy system, providing guidance, technical support, and fostering their growth in best practices and troubleshooting.
- Regularly assisted team members in improving their technical skills by sharing knowledge and offering hands-on help with tasks and projects.
Server Administrator
Rentokil PCI
Mumbai
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Optimized server performance by reengineering infrastructure, applying upgrades/patches, and establishing system monitoring and security protocols.
- Provided technical expertise for rapid resolution of incidents and service requests, improving system reliability.
- Configured and managed VPN connectivity for 200+ users, ensuring secure remote access.
- Maintained AWS Cloud Layer 1 infrastructure and provided L1 support for the G-Suite environment. Managed Active Directory organizational units and implemented group policies to enhance security.
- Hosted Django projects on hybrid infrastructure, ensuring high availability.
- Designed and deployed a High Availability on premise GIT environment, supporting development teams with GIT-related issues.
- Automated tasks using shell scripts and cron scheduling, increasing team efficiency.
- Managed full and incremental backups, ensuring data integrity and recovery.
- Created SOPs for Disaster Recovery, supporting business continuity.
- Led server infrastructure development across QA, staging, and production environments.
- Trained junior team members and promoted best practices for standardized workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Siddhant College Of Engineering
Talegaon, Pune05-2017
Master of Technology (M.Tech) - Computer And Information Technology
Department of Techchnology, Savitribai Phule Pune
PuneHigh School Certificate - Computer Science
S.H. Mutha College Of Science, Commerce & Arts
Kalyan, Thane04-2011
Secondary School Certificate -
Holy Angel's High School
Mulund, Mumbai05-2009
Skills
- Cloud Technologies & Virtualization - AWS Cloud Expertise, VMware, Docker, Git, Containerization, Cloud Computing Solutions, Aerospike, Elasticache
- Operating Systems - Windows Desktop (XP/7/8/10) and Server (2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016 R2), Linux (RedHat, CentOS, Fedora, Ubuntu, Kali, Amazon Linux 2, Alma Linux)
- Infrastructure & Systems Management - Infrastructure Planning & Management, Backup Solutions, Server Setup & Expertise, System Upgrades, VPN Configuration, IT Service Management, Infrastructure Design & Implementation, Monitoring Tools (Zabbix, Grafana)
- Automation & Scripting - Scripting Language Proficiency (Shell, Python), Configuration Management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
- DevOps & Process Optimization - DevOps Practices, Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Creation, Cost Estimation, Performance Tuning, ITIL Frameworks, Process Improvement
- Security & Directory Services - Active Directory, LDAP, VPN Setup, Security Best Practices
- Project & Capacity Management - Project Organization & Delivery, Capacity Planning, Complex Project Execution, Project Management, IT Infrastructure Development
- Additional Skills - Proficient in GSuite, IT Problem Solving, Performance Tuning, System & Program Installation, Configuration Management
Accomplishments
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) on RHEL 7, demonstrating advanced expertise in Linux system administration.
- Completed AWS Associate Solution Architect training, gaining in-depth knowledge of cloud architecture, deployment, and optimization.
- Configured and deployed an OpenVPN server to provide secure communication for over 200 users, ensuring stable and secure remote access.
- Designed and implemented a High Availability Git server on-premise, supporting seamless code management and collaboration for development teams.
- Successfully completed Redhat Linux certification programs (RHCSA & RHCE), solidifying Linux system administration and troubleshooting skills.
- Completed a Government-certified professional workshop on Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking, enhancing security protocols and incident response capabilities.
- Participated in a workshop on Industrie 4.0 and IoT using Raspberry Pi 3, gaining insights into automation and IoT technologies relevant to modern infrastructure solutions.
Certification
- 03/01/2018, Red Hat Certified System Administrator
- 04/01/2018, Red Hat Certified Engineer
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Volunteer for Meri Mati Mera Desh data processing
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPersonal development programsSoftware
Linux
Aws
Puppet
Ansible
Bash
Aerospike cluster
Timeline
Senior Systems Engineer
Integral Ad Science
11.2020 - Current
Server Administrator
Rentokil PCI
06.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
Siddhant College Of Engineering
Master of Technology (M.Tech) - Computer And Information Technology
Department of Techchnology, Savitribai Phule Pune
High School Certificate - Computer Science
S.H. Mutha College Of Science, Commerce & Arts
Secondary School Certificate -
Holy Angel's High School
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