Prakash Annasaheb Avhale
Linux System Administrator
Nasik,MH
Summary
Dedicated Linux System Administrator with 12+ years of experience in server administration, virtualization, and hosting support. Currently working as an L2 Linux System Administrator at RedSwitches (Aug 2022–Present). Skilled in managing large-scale server infrastructures, providing technical support, and handling pre-sales engagements. Actively pursuing DevOps skills in Docker, AWS Solution Architect, Kubernetes, Ansible, and GitHub.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
L2 Linux System Administrator
RedSwitches
08.2022 - Current
- Supervise daily shifts and mentor L1/L2 team members.
- Handle technical support tickets, live chats, and server alerts.
- Manage onboarding and configuration of new servers in Tenant OS.
- Work with Leaseweb portal for server provisioning and management.
- Perform manual Linux/Windows installations using KVM/IPMI access.
- Administer control panels like cPanel, Plesk, CWP.
- Investigate server issues via KVM/IPMI and perform incident resolution.
- Manage virtualization platforms: Proxmox, VMware, Softaculous Virtualizor.
- Write and optimize technical blogs, ensuring basic SEO compliance.
- Engage in pre-sales/sales chats, prepare quotes, and handle billing escalations.
- Proficient in WHMCS billing software.
Level 1 System Administrator
Darkhorse Infotech
04.2017 - 07.2022
- Delivered Level 1 & 2 support for live servers, cPanel/WHM migrations, and rsync backups.
- Managed Linux server monitoring, security, and resource upgrades.
- Handled server IP blacklisting, DMCA complaints, and phishing issues.
- Performed log analysis, process monitoring, and proactive maintenance.
Shift Supervisor (Senior Technical Support Engineer)
JasMax Technology Pvt. Ltd.
04.2012 - 02.2015
- Managed ticket boards, live chats, and complex server issues (L1–L2).
- Oversaw server migrations, malware/virus issues, and resource optimization.
- Conducted Linux updates, patch management, and Apache module installations.
Jr. System Administrator
eMinds InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.
08.2009 - 03.2012
- Provided multi-level support (L1–L3) for web, mail, FTP, and DNS servers.
- Performed large-scale domain migrations, firewall setups, and server audits.
- Assisted in technical marketing content and live client conferencing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -
Pune University
Skills
- Linux Server Administration (CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux)
- Virtualization: Proxmox, VMware, Softaculous Virtualizor
- Control Panels: cPanel/WHM, Plesk, CWP
- Cloud & DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes (in training), AWS (in training)
- Tools: WHMCS, Tenant OS, KVM/IPMI
- Server Monitoring & Security (Nagios, CSF, Immunify, cPGuard)
- Technical Writing & SEO for blogs
- Pre-sales support and client engagement
Certification
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- JCHNP – Jetking Certified Hardware & Networking Professional (2009)
Personal Details
English, Hindi, Marathi
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 18 April 1989
Section name
Location: Nasik, Maharashtra, India
Timeline
L2 Linux System Administrator
RedSwitches
08.2022 - Current
Level 1 System Administrator
Darkhorse Infotech
04.2017 - 07.2022
Shift Supervisor (Senior Technical Support Engineer)
JasMax Technology Pvt. Ltd.
04.2012 - 02.2015
Jr. System Administrator
eMinds InfoTech Pvt. Ltd.
08.2009 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -
Pune University
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