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Prajna Amin

Bangalore

Summary

Experienced Senior System Engineer with over six years of experience at Merck, demonstrating exceptional skills in problem resolution, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving comprehensive operational improvements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior System Engineer

Merck KGaA
Bangalore
02.2018 - Current
  • Proficient in Identity and Access Management (IAM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and Information Security, with a focus on infrastructure, operations, and safeguarding information systems and IT requirements

ADS & NDS:

  • Supported multiple AD forests with 6+ domains, 20 domain controllers, and 40 AD sites
  • Enhanced user account provisioning and resolved authentication issues in a multi-domain setup
  • Managed bulk reporting in CDM and user management across INT/DEV/PROD environments
  • Handled user and object identity management with FIM Forefront Identity Manager 2010
  • Oversaw VPN access via RSA accounts with Soft Token/TOD
  • Created Lotus Notes accounts and provided ID files/certificates securely
  • Managed IAM processes for onboarding/offboarding and identity lifecycle (JML Process)
  • Utilized Active Directory, CDM, FIM, MIM, Flowable, and Postman
  • Provided immediate user support and managed accounts/access via APIs
  • Conducted operational tasks related to the corporate directory and application updates
  • Performed manual data updates and resolved data inconsistencies
  • Managed identities using Flowable and monitored critical application servers in PROD
  • Executed script changes and data exports from the corporate directory
  • Monitored FIM and MIM synchronization, resolving O365 issues

GIAM:

  • Automated processes for new joiners, legal entity movers, re-joiners, and contract terminations
  • Managed process flow using Flowable and data import via Kibana

Azure MFA:

  • Implemented Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using OTP/call
  • Managed employee MFA settings and troubleshot issues
  • Coached employees on MFA registration best practices

2021-2023: Server Support (Linux, Windows, and L2 for Storage Team)

Linux:

  • Basic troubleshooting and monitoring of Linux servers.

Storage:

  • Conducted daily SAN switch checks and weekly SAN server pool reports
  • Managed datacenter visitor/access requests and prepared IQP documents for GXP servers
  • Created CMDB entries for new servers and submitted RFCs for changes
  • Monitored NetApp and DFM hardware alerts and handled operational tasks

Additional Tasks:

  • Managed alerts during on-call duties and updated tickets daily, ensuring SLA compliance
  • Maintained punctuality in ticket updates to avoid escalations in the NDS/GIAM queue
  • Provided knowledge transfer and generated regular reports for the team
  • Created monthly PowerPoint presentations on SLA reports and team performance
  • Supported the NDS-GIAM team during the IT4YOU migration and assisted with the Passkey process
  • Completed regular tasks and manual patching activities on time
  • Created and reviewed quarterly documents on Confluence
  • Participated in the interview process for new IAM team members

Enabler of HIC Behavior for Global IT

  • Organizational Updates in Viva Engage (formerly Yammer): As a key member of the employee engagement team, I played an integral role in fostering a positive workplace culture within the Global IT department by managing content on the Viva Engage platform
  • Responsibilities: Content Management: Successfully uploaded and managed four posts as part of the Yammer content calendar, ensuring that the content was engaging and aligned with the team’s objectives
  • Work Anniversaries: Monthly Recognition: Compiled and posted updates celebrating the work anniversaries of IT employees
  • Motivational Posts: Beating Monday Blues: Created motivational posts on alternative Mondays, focusing on strategies to overcome the common challenges associated with the start of the week
  • Impact: Through these initiatives, I contributed to enhancing employee engagement and morale within the Global IT team

Education

Bachelor of Electronics And Communication Engineering -

NITK English Medium School
Mangalore
06-2016

Skills

  • Basics of Pearl script
  • Active Directory
  • Azure Active Directory
  • Basics of Pearl Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft Power point

Slide Layouts

Design Themes

Text and Typography

Images and Multimedia

Charts and Graphs

Transitions and Animations

Slide Master

Collaboration Tools

Presenter View

Export and Sharing Options

  • Basics in power BI
  • Microsoft Excel

Basic functions - VLOOKUP, CONCAT etc

Data Analysis Techniques - Pivot table, conditional formatting, data filtering etc

Data Validation - Filtering and Sorting

  • Ticketing Tool: JIRA
  • Ticketing Tool: Service Now
  • Ticketing Tool: Neo Case
  • Ticketing Tool: IT4YOU
  • IAM Tool: Icinga
  • IAM Tool: Kibana
  • IAM Tool: LOOM
  • IAM Tool: WinSCP
  • IAM Tool: Key-Pass
  • IAM Tool: Softerra LDAP
  • IAM Tool: JXplorer
  • IAM Tool: Apache Directory
  • Monitoring Tool: Prognosis
  • Monitoring Tool: Tivoli
  • Monitoring Tool: Service Tracer
  • Monitoring Tool: Grafana
  • Monitoring Tool: Cloud lock

Awards

  • Team Impact Award
  • 2018
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • Spot Award
  • 2023
  • 2024
  • Nominated as an Inspirational Leader

Timeline

Senior System Engineer

Merck KGaA
02.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Electronics And Communication Engineering -

NITK English Medium School
Prajna Amin