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Sanoop Madhavan

Bangalore,KA

Summary

IT Infrastructure and Systems Expert with 18+ years of progressive experience from Technical Trainer to Associate Director – Technology. Proven expertise in Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Windows Server environments, SFTP automation, and ITIL processes. Demonstrated ability to lead enterprise-level infrastructure projects and disaster recovery initiatives while supporting cross-regional environments (UK, US, EMEA, APAC).

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Director – Technology

Firstsource
04.2024 - Current
  • Designed IT architecture and project documentation aligned to client needs.
  • Managed BOM creation, client engagement, and datacenter implementations.

Senior Infrastructure Operations Analyst (Lead)

Equiniti India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 04.2024
  • Managed multi-forest Active Directory and Azure hybrid environments.
  • Handled SFTP (MoveIT), DR testing, certificate renewals, and vulnerability management (Qualys).
  • Led GPO policy enhancements, VM provisioning, and vendor coordination (Microsoft, Polycom).

Technical Specialist (L3)

Dimension Data
06.2015 - 08.2019
  • Led escalated support for AD, Azure, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy for 400k+ objects.
  • Executed AD architecture, migration (MCP), SCOM tuning, and documentation.
  • Coordinated with vendors on critical hardware and infrastructure fixes.

Senior Support Engineer

Volvo IT (via Magna)
04.2013 - 06.2015
  • Provided L2 support, incident/request management, and application troubleshooting using BMC Remedy.

Technical Analyst

Goldman Sachs (via Magna)
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Resolved technical issues for trading apps and email clients.
  • Monitored servers, AD, and Outlook configurations.

Technical Trainer

Global Talent Track Pvt Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2012
  • Delivered Microsoft tech training (AD, Exchange, Hyper-V) using Webex.
  • Managed virtual lab environments and documentation.

Senior Systems Engineer

Velan Info Services
06.2009 - 05.2010
  • Managed remote infrastructure (Win Server, Exchange), VPNs, NAT, and live client support.
  • Configured firewall/router access and handled backups.

Technical Support Engineer

Assistanz Networks Pvt Ltd
12.2008 - 03.2009
  • Provided Windows server support, DNS/mail config, and server monitoring.

MCSE Trainer

IIHT, Kannur
03.2007 - 12.2008
  • Delivered training in Microsoft technologies (XP, Server 2003, Exchange).

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.) -

Annamalai University

12th CBSE, 10th CBSE - undefined

Kendriya Vidyalaya
Hebbal, Bangalore

Skills

  • Support for Windows Server versions 2003 to 2019
  • Active Directory, ADFS, Azure AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP
  • Cloud: Microsoft Azure, Azure AD Connect, O365
  • SFTP/Automation: MoveIT Transfer & Automation, PGP Encryption
  • Security: Qualys, PKI, Certificate Services
  • Monitoring/Backup: SCOM, New Relic, Veeam, DPM, Veritas
  • Proxy/Security: Zscaler, Forcepoint, Smoothwall
  • Virtualization: Hyper-V, VMware, SCVMM
  • Load Balancers: KEMP, F5
  • Archiving/Gateway: Enterprise Vault, Schemus, Symantec, Mail Marshal
  • Tools: ServiceNow, JIRA, SCSM

Certification

  • Microsoft Azure Administrator
  • Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
  • Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
  • Core Solutions of Microsoft Lync Server 2013
  • MCITP: Server Administrator
  • MCTS: Windows Server 2008
  • MCSA: Messaging (Windows Server 2003)

LNGG

English
Hindi
Malayalam

Timeline

Associate Director – Technology

Firstsource
04.2024 - Current

Senior Infrastructure Operations Analyst (Lead)

Equiniti India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 04.2024

Technical Specialist (L3)

Dimension Data
06.2015 - 08.2019

Senior Support Engineer

Volvo IT (via Magna)
04.2013 - 06.2015

Technical Analyst

Goldman Sachs (via Magna)
01.2012 - 01.2013

Technical Trainer

Global Talent Track Pvt Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2012

Senior Systems Engineer

Velan Info Services
06.2009 - 05.2010

Technical Support Engineer

Assistanz Networks Pvt Ltd
12.2008 - 03.2009

MCSE Trainer

IIHT, Kannur
03.2007 - 12.2008

12th CBSE, 10th CBSE - undefined

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.) -

Annamalai University
Sanoop Madhavan