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PRASHANTH B R

Technology Architect
BANGALORE,Karnataka

Summary

With over 18 years of technical experience in the storage, Unix, Windows, and VM-Ware Server industry, seeking an opportunity to contribute expertise and dedication to an organization. Goal is to find a platform that will allow advancement of career and enhance ability to lead technical projects successfully.

Overview

1823
1823
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Technology Architect

NORWIN TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
BANGALORE
12.202 - Current

Solution Provider for Multiprotocol Data Migration

  • Improved business productivity for clients by 80% by re-engineering and designing infrastructures.
  • Engineered architecture and infrastructure for 1,00,000 + users.
  • Optimized technology infrastructure by designing and implementing innovative solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Standardized hardware and software configurations across the organization to reduce costs and simplify maintenance processes.
  • Led migration efforts from legacy systems to modern platforms, minimizing disruption while maximizing benefits for users.
  • Ensured robust network performance through careful monitoring, capacity planning, and bandwidth management activities.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies and determined their potential impact on organizational goals, recommending adoption when appropriate.
  • Implemented scalable server architectures that enabled efficient expansion as organizational demands increased over time.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes and timely delivery of complex technology solutions.
  • Championed automation initiatives that reduced manual tasks, freeing up resources for more strategic endeavors within the organization.
  • Reduced IT-related downtime for clients with proactive maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting strategies.
  • Facilitated seamless integration of new acquisitions into existing technology infrastructure following company mergers or expansions.
  • Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable contracts for hardware, software, and services procurement without sacrificing quality or reliability.
  • Presented technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating clear communication between departments during critical projects.
  • Reviewed clients' overall app and infrastructure estate, business priorities and success criteria to design transformation plans.
  • Provided technical leadership to team members during system design.
  • Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
  • Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
  • Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.

Technical Consultant

SUN TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATORS PVT LTD
BANGALORE
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Company Overview: Contract to Infosys and working for Client Old National Bank
  • Contract to Infosys and working for Client Old National Bank
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing deadlines effectively under pressure through meticulous organization skills and time management.
  • Reduced downtime and improved productivity by providing timely technical support to clients, addressing their concerns and solving problems quickly.
  • Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
  • Created comprehensive documentation detailing technical specifications, system configurations, procedures, and user guides for reference purposes both internally and externally for clients.
  • Evaluated emerging technologies for potential implementation in clients'' businesses, staying current with industry trends and best practices for optimal recommendations.
  • Developed technical requirement documentation for new software products.
  • Increased client retention rate by building strong relationships through effective communication, understanding their goals, and delivering tailored technology solutions.
  • Designed and implemented data migration strategies, ensuring seamless transition between systems with minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Streamlined processes for increased efficiency by implementing automation solutions using various programming languages.
  • Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
  • Analyzed client feedback to identify areas for service improvement, leading to enhanced service offerings and client retention.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables were met on time, within budget, and to client's satisfaction.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring repeat business and sustained revenue growth.
  • Conducted in-depth technical analyses for clients, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Conducted comprehensive system audits to identify vulnerabilities, leading to strengthened security measures.
  • Assisted sales teams in closing deals by providing technical expertise, product demonstrations, and addressing customer concerns during the sales process.

PROPREITOR/ TECHNICAL CONSULTANT

EARTH LINK TECHNOLOGIES
06.2014 - 03.2021
  • Vulnerability Scans, Windows Server patching, Commission, Decommission along with Deployment & Maintenance of Server 2012,2016,2019 & Vmware 6.7 & 7, Vcenter Management esxi 7, along with Red hat Linux 8.4, Maintenance of Desktops & Laptops along with the Servers and my Major clients were small Business, Co - op Banks, Malls, Schools, Colleges
  • I am able to design, configure and deploy networking for small businesses using the knowledge from CCNA course

SERVER ENGINEER

IBM INDIA
10.2008 - 04.2014
  • Wintel & VM ware Server Engineer
  • Established standard operating procedures for routine tasks, resulting in improved consistency across the team''s output.
  • Delivered consistent high-quality support, resulting in increased client satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Improved security measures with regular patch updates and vulnerability assessments.
  • Developed custom tools as needed to enhance overall management capabilities for complex systems environments.
  • Implemented virtualization technologies, leading to reduced physical server footprint and improved energy efficiency.
  • Increased efficiency in server deployment through automation of repetitive tasks using scripting languages.
  • Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
  • Installed, supported and maintained company hardware and software infrastructure according to best practices.
  • Analyzed, troubleshot and enhanced network performance to drive efficiency.
  • Reviewed technical specifications from clients and vendors to confirm adequacy, accuracy and functionality.
  • Planned implementation of network enhancements and upgrades.
  • Developed network test and validation processes to maintain alignment with solution design.

Technical Support Associate

ADITYA BIRLA TRANSWORKS
11.2006 - 9 2008
  • Trouble shooting apple computers

Education

Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunication

Vidya Vikas Education Trust Polytechnic

PUC - Electronics & Communication

Sheshadripuram Composite College

SSLC - undefined

Carmel High School

Skills

Certification

Microsoft Certified Professional: ID 7691675

Projectshandled

  • Apple
  • AT&T
  • Covance
  • Hilton Worldwide
  • Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN)
  • Food Machine Corporation (FMC)
  • Juniper Networks
  • Celero
  • Old National Bank
  • Cummins

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Technicalexperiencesummary

  • Architect & Solution Provider
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) & Microsoft Azure.
  • Office 365 Management.
  • Avamar Backup Management.
  • NetGovern – Email Archive Solutions.
  • Vmware Replications to Different Sites.
  • Applications Support & Management.
  • Storage Solutions like Isilon, Nimble, Netapp, Nasuni, VNX.
  • Storage Boxes Deployments & Management
  • Netapp Management through ONTAP and CLI
  • Isilon Management
  • Nasuni Management through Nasuni Management Console
  • Data Migration
  • Data Dobi, RoboCopy, Rsync Migrations Tools
  • Switches like Aruba, Mellanox
  • Server Build and Decommission.
  • Team Management, Client Point of Contact.
  • Administration of windows servers through Windows Admin Centre.
  • ILO- Integrated Lights Off functionality troubleshooting for monitoring the servers.
  • Active Directory, Users, Groups, OUs Creation and Implementing Group Policy.
  • Management of Active Directory - Replication, Trust and Backup.
  • Active Directory sites and subnet.
  • DNS zone and management
  • Backup and restoration AD.
  • Patching of Domain Controller & ESXI Hosts.
  • Fetching bulk report from AD using Power Shell script for daily activity.
  • Creation, deletion and modification of bulk AD users and groups using PowerShell.
  • Transfer and Seize of FSMO Role.
  • Installation, Configuring and Troubleshooting of MS Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016 & 2019.
  • Migration Activities.
  • DHCP Configuration.
  • DHCP Ip Scope Creation.
  • Cluster Management.
  • ISCSI Configuration.
  • Creation of new virtual machine
  • Disk movement of VMs in case if space issue.
  • VM export and create snapshot of VMs.
  • Addition and eviction of node in cluster
  • Installation, Configuring and Managing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP (DHCP server and DH client), File Server, Print Server, FTP Server(filezilla), IIS, Black Berry Server, WSUS, Wireshark, putty and WinSCP, AWS Management, CCNA Concepts, packet tracer.
  • Familiar with Linux and commands like Traceroute, Netstat.
  • Installation, Configuring and troubleshooting MS Outlook Express.
  • Hands on experience on Microsoft Visio for creating the blueprint and plan the deployment.
  • LAN Management and Troubleshooting using Wireshark and networking tools.
  • Hard disk clone and low-level format.
  • Cluster: Failover and NLB, Data backup, Windows backup utility and through third party software.
  • VCenter 7 management, Vmotion, Vrops, DPM, HA, DRS, VSan, vsphere 7, Distributed Switch, ESXi management, Cluster management, hot Swapping.
  • Power Shell, RHEL 8
  • Management of multiple teams involved in the project and providing Client centric resolutions.
  • Understanding the client requirement and preparing the blue print for the execution of work taking all the support teams in to consideration.

Accomplishments

Provided Solution for Migration of Multiprotocol Data having the LDAP & AD in the environment. A solution was proposed and Implemented on the Customer Environment by Successfully retiring the LDAP for ever and make the authentication to happen through AD.

Timeline

Technical Consultant

SUN TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATORS PVT LTD
12.2021 - 11.2022

PROPREITOR/ TECHNICAL CONSULTANT

EARTH LINK TECHNOLOGIES
06.2014 - 03.2021

SERVER ENGINEER

IBM INDIA
10.2008 - 04.2014

Technical Support Associate

ADITYA BIRLA TRANSWORKS
11.2006 - 9 2008

PUC - Electronics & Communication

Sheshadripuram Composite College

SSLC - undefined

Carmel High School
Microsoft Certified Professional: ID 7691675
Microsoft Certified Server Administrator.
Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator.
ITIL Foundation Certified

Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunication

Vidya Vikas Education Trust Polytechnic

Technology Architect

NORWIN TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
12.202 - Current
PRASHANTH B RTechnology Architect