Pradeep Kumar Chandrasekar - System administrator

Summary

To be part of an organization exploring the latest frontiers in the field of Hardware/Networking Technologies and leaving a mark of excellence on every step with a company providing continuous learning and development opportunities in a fast-paced and evolving environment to contribute and achieve organizational goals as well as personal growth.

Having 8 years’ experience in Cyber security, cloud & Networking technologies, and Hardware, In terms of implementation, providing solutions, support and maintenance.

Overview

9

years of professional experience

4

years of post-secondary education

Work History

System administrator

WIPRO TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Bangalore, Chennai

01.2019 - 01.2022

Responsible for handing network management system for all users
Maintain log of information on system details & configuration of all users
Ensure proper functioning of internet and email facilities
Directly handled all equipment negotiations and purchasing from vendors
Performing routine maintenance on all types of computer equipment and printers
Performing software and Hardware upgrades
Provide office-wide wireless for employees and visitors
Updating workstations and laptops to windows 10 and servers to windows 2019
Recycle or upgrade servers to new requirements through repair or component upgrades
LAN/WAN support, computer configuration, hardware and software troubleshooting
Asset tracking all computers, monitors and printers
Working in Microsoft Server 2000 – 2019, Exchange, DNS, DHCP, Firewall, Symantec Endpoint Protection and Mail Security
Responsible for server, disk RAID array, OS setup, and technical support during companywide switchover to Exchange email and MS Outlook.

A2Z COMPUTERS

Chennai

01.2014 - 08.2019

To test all hardware components of computers and BIOS updating, updating using AMIDIAG software and Testing of Post screen, BIOS function, troubleshooting and quality check of assembled notebooks and desktop PCs
Doing configuration of Add-On PCI and PCIe cards like: LAN, AGP, PCI VGA, USB, WIFI & Bluetooth, Thunderbolt and Modem
Installation of application software’s
Operating systems deployment such as Linux, Windows, MAC iOS and also involved in preparation of master hard disk for customized order.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Vel’s College of Science

Chennai

07.2003 - 04.2007

Skills

Cyber Security, VAPT, Internal and External PENTESTING, SOC, NOC and ISO compliance 27001, Secure internet services, LAN/WAN security, Firewall, VPN tunnel creations, Routers, Internet Proxy Server Management, Antivirus server management Host-based security: OS hardening, disabling unsafe network services, Network / Host Security Auditing

Azure AD, Office 365, Domain Controllers, Domain security, Mail security, Active Directory, Exchange, WSUS, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, IIS, TCP/IP, VPN; LAN/WAN installation and maintenance, PBX and VoIP phone systemsSupport TCP/IP, SMTP, POP3 and DNS

Web Security and phishing sites

Hardware and software compatibility and vulnerability check

Metadata Collection and Incorporation, Digital Media conversions and editing, etc

Plan and Manage IT Networks such as: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, SMTP, POP3, VPN, VLAN, LAN/WAN, Telnet, DSL/Cable, Switches, Routers, cabling

Network Troubleshooting, Server Configurations, Physical Network maintenance and upgrades, Basic switch and router maintenancece

Hardware Expertise IDE, SATA, PCIe, M2 interface HDDs and SSD hard drives, backup tape drives, network, sound, and graphics cards, wireless interfaces, DIMM memory technologies, special assistive devices, printers, scanners Cisco routers/Switches/ Terminal Servers

Infrastructure planning

Additional Information

X 7 Support in case of emergency Ready to work in Shifts

Interests

Fascinated by Newer Technological Frontiers

Exploring new cyber security measures

Intriguied by newer threats and loop holes

Timeline