Prakash Shanmugavadivel
Senior Consultant
Summary
Thorough Senior Consultant professional with competency in developing project and implementation plans. Gifted with strong analytical and project management skills. Successful in meeting new challenges and finding effective solutions. Successful at completing new installations, updates and configuration of network components. Experienced in setting up devices, troubleshooting issues and optimizing settings. Knowledgeable about maintaining current software and hardware to meet user needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Senior Consultant
T-Systems ICT India Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - Current
- Cloud Image Development & Automation – Linux Global Engineering Team
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members through regular documentation updates, technical presentations, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Created a high degree of automation in the deployment pipeline by implementing standardized configuration templates and scripting languages to ensure consistency across environments.
- Optimized cost management in cloud environments with detailed usage tracking, budget forecasting, and targeted resource optimization efforts.
- Promoted a culture of DevOps adoption across the organization by providing expert guidance on best practices, tool selection, process improvements, and training initiatives.
- Documented technical workflows and knowledge to educate newly hired employees.
- Designed customized solutions for proposals to potential customers.
- Developed custom automation scripts to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
UNIX Technical Architect/Consultant
DXC Technology
03.2015 - 04.2022
- Engineering Consultant/Unix Lead Engineer/Individual Contributor – Architecture Design and Engineering Team
- Assisted in maintaining strong client relationships, providing exceptional post-sales support and technical assistance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution from presales through implementation stages.
- Streamlined the sales process for increased efficiency, collaborating closely with the sales team to develop tailored solutions.
- Facilitated smooth handovers between presales and implementation teams, ensuring all customer needs were addressed and met.
- Increased customer satisfaction by effectively addressing technical concerns and providing product recommendations.
- Optimized internal processes by developing standardized documentation templates for proposals and presentations.
- Resolved complex technical issues by troubleshooting systems, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective fixes.
- Conducted thorough code reviews to ensure optimal functionality, stability, and maintainability of software products.
- Established robust backup strategies that minimized data loss risks during system outages or failures.
Assistant Consultant
TATA Consultancy Services
03.2010 - 02.2015
- UNIX SME – Global Data center
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of IT processes by providing feedback and recommendations based on lessons learned from hands-on experience in Unix systems administration.
- Developed custom scripts for automating routine tasks, increasing team efficiency and reducing human error.
- Performed regular audits of systems configuration to maintain compliance with internal policies as well as external regulations.
- Increased application availability by designing high-availability architectures using clustering technologies for mission-critical applications.
- Mentored junior administrators, sharing knowledge and best practices in Unix systems administration.
UNIX Systems Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2007 - 03.2010
- Delivering L3 support for the UNIX and Linux environments
- Maintained accurate documentation of Unix system configurations, ensuring ease of reference for future troubleshooting or upgrades.
- Improved server uptime by monitoring system logs and promptly addressing potential issues.
- Supported hardware installation initiatives by configuring servers according to organizational specifications and guidelines.
- Maximized system performance by conducting regular maintenance and implementing new software updates.
Systems Administrator
Micro Cables & Systems
07.2005 - 12.2007
- Working with a team of 10 people
- Handling AIX, Linux servers and providing L2 Support.
- Developed internal training materials aimed at improving department''s overall knowledge base and reducing the learning curve for new hires.
- Maintained detailed documentation of network configurations, protocols, and procedures for efficient troubleshooting and information sharing among colleagues.
- Maintained strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, collaborating on joint initiatives that supported organizational goals.
Education
Diploma in Computer Technology -
Skills
Automation Tools: Ansible, GIT, GitLab, Jenkins, Terraform, Shell Scripting
Container: Kubernetes, Openshift
Presales
Certification
Certified Kubernetes Administrator
Personal Information
- Father's Name: UM.SHANMUGAVADIVEL
- Date of Birth: 10/18/85
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Consultant
T-Systems ICT India Pvt Ltd
05.2022 - Current
UNIX Technical Architect/Consultant
DXC Technology
03.2015 - 04.2022
Assistant Consultant
TATA Consultancy Services
03.2010 - 02.2015
UNIX Systems Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services
12.2007 - 03.2010
Systems Administrator
Micro Cables & Systems
07.2005 - 12.2007