Sanjeev Prasad Yadav
Bangalore
Summary
Strategic IT infrastructure leader with over 15 years of experience in delivering secure, scalable systems in India and East Africa. Successfully led 24x7 on-premises data center and network operations at Medi Assist, achieving over 99.9% uptime and full SLA compliance while optimizing budgets exceeding $500K. Spearheaded BSNL fiber rollouts in NCR and managed networks for 400+ users across 30+ cities at ANI Technologies. Designed IT infrastructure for 20+ locations at Seacliff Resort Spa, ensuring operational efficiency and recognized for team leadership and planning.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior IT Infrastructure Manager
Medi Assist Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - Current
- Lead 24x7 on-premises data center and network operations with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Aruba Central, and Fortinet firewalls, ensuring high availability.
- Led strategic planning for AWS disaster recovery, achieving >90/0/0 options and full SLA compliance.
- Managed Windows Servers, AWS (EC2, RDS, VPC), and Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring 99.9% uptime.
- Implemented Akamai WAF, reducing security incidents by 30%.
- Oversaw server patching, backups, Active Directory/LDAP, and compliance audits.
- Conducted disaster recovery drills and monitored systems with OPS Manager, Nagios, and SolarWinds.
- Deployed Aruba Central Wi-Fi for 500+ users across 10+ offices, enhancing connectivity.
Territory Manager - IT & Network
NCR Corporation Ltd.
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Spearheaded campus network deployments for government campuses, using BGP and OSPF protocols.
- Directed BSNL Wi-Fi and GPON fiber rollout across gram panchayats, managing 1M+ budgets.
- Configured Cisco routers, switches, and VPN concentrators for high availability.
- Created HLD/LLD using Visio and monitored networks with SolarWinds and MRTG.
Senior Network Engineer
ANI Technologies (Ola Cabs)
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Deployed Cisco Catalyst (2960X, 3850, 3750, 3600), Nexus 3k, and Cisco ASA 5500, configuring inter-VLAN routing, port channels, and IPsec tunnels.
- Managed Cisco WLC (4400, 5500) and Ruckus Zone Director for 400+ users across 30+ cities.
- Configured Cisco 3900 routers and MPLS links for nationwide connectivity.
- Implemented Cisco Sourcefire for web security, reducing security risks.
- Optimized LAN in a 24x7 environment, ensuring 99% SLA compliance.
IT Manager
Seacliff Resort & Spa
10.2011 - 09.2012
- Designed and managed IT/network infrastructure across 20+ locations with Cisco Linksys and Wavion APs, ensuring 99% uptime.
- Implemented Cyberoam firewall and Kaspersky antivirus, enhancing security within a three-week timeframe.
- Coordinated with vendors to support hardware/software deployments and resolve issues within SLA.
Network/System Engineer
Bell Communications
07.2011 - 10.2011
- Maintained NOC backbone and last-mile connectivity, ensuring reliable ISP services.
- Configured Ubiquiti and MikroTik for wireless links, managing BGP and VLAN tagging.
- Resolved 95% of L2/L3 issues within SLA, using MRTG and SNMP for monitoring.
Network Engineer
Progressive Infovision / INS-E-Solutions
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Provided network support for enterprise clients, configuring Cisco and Fortinet solutions with Spanning Tree and LACP.
- Supported Windows systems, antivirus, patching, and endpoint firewalls.
- Managed cabling and endpoint troubleshooting for reliable operations.
Education
BCA - Cloud & Security
Amity Online University
Higher Secondary - undefined
Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya
Skills
Certification
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
Accomplishments
- Led strategic planning for AWS disaster recovery at Medi Assist, optimizing 500K budget and achieving full SLA compliance. Achieved >99.9% uptime for on-premises and cloud infrastructure at Medi Assist.
- Spearheaded BSNL Wi-Fi and GPON fiber rollout at NCR, managing 1M+ budgets and 40+ engineers. Deployed Aruba Central Wi-Fi across 10+ offices at Medi Assist, improving performance by 30%.
- Implemented Akamai WAF at Medi Assist, reducing security incidents by 30%.
- Designed IT infrastructure for 20+ locations at Seacliff Resort Spa, ensuring 99% uptime.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Leadership & Planning
- Budgeting & Cost Optimization
- On-Premises Data Center Operations
- Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure (AWS, Azure)
- Network Security (Firewalls, VPNs, WAF)
- Team Leadership & Escalation Management
- ITIL (Incident, Change, Problem Management)
- Business Continuity & Service Uptime
Timeline
Senior IT Infrastructure Manager
Medi Assist Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - Current
Territory Manager - IT & Network
NCR Corporation Ltd.
01.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Network Engineer
ANI Technologies (Ola Cabs)
06.2015 - 01.2017
IT Manager
Seacliff Resort & Spa
10.2011 - 09.2012
Network/System Engineer
Bell Communications
07.2011 - 10.2011
Network Engineer
Progressive Infovision / INS-E-Solutions
01.2007 - 01.2011
Higher Secondary - undefined
Mahatma Gandhi Vidyalaya
BCA - Cloud & Security
Amity Online University
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