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Pankaj Thakur

Pankaj Thakur

Summary

Motivated Solution Engineer offers 11 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and completing projects on-time. Seamlessly manages workloads and meets challenging deadlines and quality benchmarks. Strong understanding of common web technologies, languages and frameworks.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Solution Engineer

Oracle Solution Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
05.2022 - Current
  • Worked closely with systems analysts, engineers and programmers to understand limitations, develop capabilities and resolve software problems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Regularly communicated progress updates with stakeholders and clients.
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks to optimize existing software systems.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements to decrease in support calls.
  • Deployed virtual machines using container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Monitored and maintained existing clusters using Kubernetes.
  • Implemented DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker for automating deployment process.
  • Deployed microservices on cloud platforms like AWS and Azure using Kubernetes clusters.
  • Managing Pipelines using Jenkins

Linux Systems Operations Administrator II

Rackspace Technologies
06.2019 - 05.2022
  • Provided technical assistance to end-users on various issues.
  • Installed and configured hardware, software, and network infrastructure.
  • Monitored system performance, troubleshooting issues as needed.
  • Designed high availability solutions with ELB, Auto-scaling group and CloudWatch alarms.
  • Installed security software to protect networks.
  • Supervised junior administrators, providing guidance and training.

Senior System Associate

Niit Technologies
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managing 1000+ Linux Server on which servers are on AWS , AZURE and VCentre
  • Identified system data, hardware or software components to meet user needs.
  • Provided technical and operational support for Customers.
  • Documented installation or configuration procedures to allow maintenance and repetition.
  • Collaborated on cross-functional teams to deliver IT projects on-time.
  • Provided technical support, resolving complex issues effectively.

Linux System Administrator

AP2V Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2013 - 03.2018
  • Ensured data backups, recovery procedures, and security protocols.
  • Created systems for deployment.
  • Provided technical guidance for system development and troubleshooting.
  • Trained end-users on new technology applications and updates.

Education

Skills

  • OS - RHEL/CentOS/Oracle Linux/Ubuntu/Windows
  • Cloud- Azure/AWS
  • Kubernetes
  • Virtualization- KVM/VmWare
  • Docker
  • Openstack
  • Version Control Systems: Git, GitHub
  • Jenkins
  • Ansible
  • Terraform

Certification

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator in Red Hat Openstack
  • Red Hat Certified Architect
  • Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator
  • Red Hat Certificate of Expertise in Hybrid Cloud Storage
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator
  • Red Hat Certified System Engineer

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Senior Solution Engineer

Oracle Solution Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
05.2022 - Current

Linux Systems Operations Administrator II

Rackspace Technologies
06.2019 - 05.2022

Senior System Associate

Niit Technologies
03.2018 - 05.2019

Linux System Administrator

AP2V Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
06.2013 - 03.2018

Pankaj Thakur