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Sailaja Jeevanandam

Chennai

Summary

Organized professional specializing in IT infrastructure and service management. Demonstrated expertise in incident management, change management, and service request management, with a strong focus on SLA and KPI metrics. Proven track record of ensuring timely delivery of IT services and implementing cost-saving measures through effective coordination with cross-functional teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Integration Operations Lead

Cognizant technology solutions
Chennai
08.2021 - Current
  • Adhered to IT service management processes, encompassing incident, change, and problem management.
  • Collaborated with vendors to ensure seamless integration of services into IT workflows.
  • Guided teams on best practices for ticket management and SLA/KPI metrics in IT service management.
  • Generated detailed monthly reports and presentations on customer service activities for management review.
  • Developed innovative approaches to enhance client service management through teamwork.
  • Assisted in implementing risk management strategies to mitigate potential liabilities from defective services.

Major Incident Manager

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Led all investigation activities during bridge calls, collaborating with teams to identify root causes of major incidents.
  • Documented major incidents, including timelines, key participants, and root cause analyses.
  • Conducted post-mortem analyses on major incidents to recommend corrective actions for improvement.
  • Developed processes for managing Major Incidents, ensuring stakeholder communication throughout.
  • Served as escalation point for unresolved major incidents requiring additional attention.
  • Identified improvement opportunities within Incident Management and collaborated with teams for implementation.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports on major incidents and presented findings to senior management regularly.
  • Maintained composure during high-priority incidents to facilitate effective resolution.

Associate Consultant

Virtusa Consulting Services
Chennai
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Led global infrastructure server automation tools support operations.
  • Managed user accounts in Remedy and Active Directory.
  • Established server monitoring through FDC internal tools.
  • Assisted in change requests with pre- and post-validation for Windows and Linux servers.
  • Ensured daily and monthly SLA compliance.
  • Represented client communications, handling escalations effectively.
  • Submitted detailed daily, weekly, and monthly reports to clients.

Analyst

HCL technologies
Chennai
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Configured and maintained identity access management tools, including Active Directory and LDAP.
  • Managed user account access by assigning credentials, distributing permissions, and terminating inactive users.
  • Implemented single sign-on authentication mechanisms to enhance security and user experience.
  • Created accounts, reset passwords, and configured server and file management access for users.
  • Prepared detailed reports for upper management utilizing MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Oversaw user profiles within identity management systems such as Active Directory and LDAP.

Analyst

HCL technologies
Chennai
08.2014 - 03.2018
  • Monitored server alerts to ensure prompt response to customer technical issues.
  • Managed critical situation alerts, providing timely interventions as needed.
  • Applied scripts on development servers to address issues and restart systems when necessary.
  • Participated in bridge calls, implementing required actions to resolve incidents.
  • Ensured adherence to processes by updating trackers and consolidating reports.
  • Monitored emails for urgent service requests and coordinated shift handovers effectively.
  • Conducted daily shift huddles to discuss ongoing issues and updates with the team.

Skills

  • Incident and problem management
  • Change and risk management
  • Service integration and ticketing
  • SLA compliance and vendor collaboration
  • Team leadership and stakeholder communication
  • Critical incident stress management

Languages knowna

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Service Integration Operations Lead

Cognizant technology solutions
08.2021 - Current

Major Incident Manager

Tata Consultancy Services
12.2020 - 08.2021

Associate Consultant

Virtusa Consulting Services
06.2018 - 08.2020

Analyst

HCL technologies
03.2016 - 03.2018

Analyst

HCL technologies
08.2014 - 03.2018
Sailaja Jeevanandam