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Santosh Yadav

Pune, Maharashtra

Summary

Dynamic Technical Manager with a proven track record at Persistent Systems Limited, excelling in cloud administration and automation using Terraform and Kubernetes. Expert in infrastructure as code and monitoring tools, I thrive in fast-paced environments, driving efficiency and enhancing system reliability while fostering collaborative team dynamics.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Manager - Information Technology

Persistent Systems Limited
Pune
05.2021 - Current
  • Cloud administration across GCP, AWS, and Azure environments.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, shell scripts for various services in AWS, like VPC, private and public subnets, route tables, security groups, AWS-managed prefix lists, internet and NAT gateways, EC2 instances, EKS, ECS, and RDS services.
  • Developed Terraform/OpenTofu scripts for automatic infrastructure setup in AWS, vCenter, GCP, Azure, and Apache CloudStacks.
  • Managed eight production Kubernetes clusters and supported user operations.
  • Installed Kubernetes (AKS) across development, QA, staging, and production environments on Azure using Terraform and bash scripts.
  • Deployed monitoring tools including Nagios, Prometheus, and Grafana for system oversight.
  • Configured backup and disaster recovery solutions using Sureedge DR.
  • Streamlined user management by adding and removing roles and permissions for GCP, VPN, GitHub, and project groups.

IT Manager

Sureline Systems India Pvt Ltd
Pune
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: SureEdge is the DR product of Sureline.
  • Maintaining Network contains Firewall, Multiple ISP link, Cisco Layer-3 switches, routers and 60 plus desktops and servers in Pune office and around USA lab(50+) which contains approximate 50+ servers/appliances.
  • Responsible to support day-to-day activities in Pune, USA networks, Prepares SureEdge DR-Appliances for customers. Keeping track on asset inventory, vendor communication for hardware/software requirements.
  • SureEdge is the DR product of Sureline.
  • Selected Contributions: Transformed workgroup environment into domain environment using open sources Linux based LDAP.
  • Active directory domain controller Windows Server 2012 R2 – For QA Testing LAB.
  • Configured SFTP, FTPS server on Ubuntu with site quota limit and Web access.
  • UTM – Cyberoam firewall installation to manage multiple internet links, filters to secure internet access.
  • Configured User/Group level Internet access policies as given below: Web content, Anti-spam, IPS, VPN, access time and download/upload policies etc.
  • Site2Site IPSec VPN connectivity between Pune and USA offices using Cyberoam and Cisco ASA5505.
  • Configured SSL VPN server to provide secure access to users who wish to work from home.
  • Configured PXE server on Ubuntu to automate deployment of SureEdge Appliance over network, which takes care of installations of everything right from operating system, updates, patches, pre-requisite softwares required for SureEdge Appliance. Also it does partitioning and creates software raid on the basis of number of hard disks connected on the servers.
  • Configured Windows based PXE server using small software called Serva pxe to deploy windows, Linux desktops and servers over internet.
  • Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager – Antivirus Server.
  • I have a good hands on experience on following Hypervisors: Windows Hyper-V, VMware ESx servers like – 4.1 to 7.x, Xen/KVM hypervisors on Linux.
  • Have working knowledge on cloud server like Windows Azure, Amazon and Sureline Private clouds.

System and Network Administrator

Ixsight (former Datafix) Technologies (P) Ltd & Spectrum Business Support Ltd
Pune
01.2009 - 09.2013
  • Maintaining enterprise class server room with variety of Dell, IBM and HP servers, switches, firewalls which major includes around 30 servers, 1 NAS box of 4 TB, 2 Firewall’s, 10 switches, wireless routers and around 180 desktops (Pune-100, Mumbai-50) with team of 1 in Pune and 1 in Mumbai office.
  • Handled technical troubleshooting within an enterprise environment, including system crashes, slow-downs and data recoveries.
  • Engaged and tracked Priority 1 issues, with responsibility for the timely documentation, escalation (if appropriate), resolution and closure of trouble tickets.
  • Selected Contributions: Developed Network infrastructure from scratch – Transformed workgroup environment to Active directory domain environment.
  • Enterprise class server and network Implementations: Active directory domain controller Windows 2008 R2 – Primary and Backup server, RODC Server – Windows 2008 R2, Active Directory for branch office – Mumbai.
  • UTM – Cyberoam firewall installation, configuration at both office.
  • Setup User/Group level Internet access policies as given below: Web content, Anti-spam, IPS, VPN, access time and download/upload policies etc.
  • Site 2 Site IPSec VPN connectivity between offices.
  • SSL VPN logins for roaming users.
  • WSus – Microsoft update server for central updates and patches.
  • Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager – Antivirus Server.
  • N-Computing Terminal Server for 16 thin clients to reduce company cost on software licenses, hardware cost and power consumptions etc.

Network Administrator

S.P Software Technologies (P) Limited
Pune
03.2008 - 01.2009
  • Established IT policies to define acceptable usage of IT assets.
  • Managed administrative tasks, including modifications to desktop, email etc
  • Installed and configured servers with RAID arrays; facilitated backup and restoration using NAS/ACRONIS utility.
  • Monitored printer status using HP Jet Admin; upgraded firmware and installed peripherals.
  • Provided desktop support and configured software and hardware solutions.
  • Executed full installations of UTM Firewalls including Cyberoam and IPCop opensource firewalls.
  • Installed and configured servers across Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms.

Senior Support Engineer

Fourtech Computers
Pune
03.2006 - 03.2008
  • Handled technical troubleshooting within an enterprise environment, including system crashes, slow-downs and data recoveries.
  • Engaged and tracked Priority 1 issues with responsibility for the timely documentation, escalation (if appropriate), resolution and closure of trouble tickets.
  • Selected Contributions: Installations & configurations of different types of Software and Hardware’s in Windows and Linux Platforms.
  • Handling and maintenance of Windows, Linux servers and clients.
  • Installations and configurations of Backup Devices like NASA and Netgear Storage Devices.
  • Installation and Configuration of Internet Security based software’s like Trend Micro, Quick Heal, F-secure, MacAfee antivirus products including Cyberoam.
  • Setting up LAN’s both in wired and wireless infrastructure.
  • Designing the cable Layout, Distribution and Placements of nodes and hubs.
  • Facility Management for various clients, which includes: Server Management and Network Management, Desktop Management and Asset Management.
  • Monitoring & installation of various operating systems.
  • Provide resource sharing for file storage & printing.
  • Supporting all existing computer hardware & various devices.

Education

Kubernetes Certified Administrator(CKA) -

01.2024

Redhat Certified Engineer (RHCE) -

CMS Computers
01.2005

Masters in Computer Management -

Pune University
Maharashtra, India
01.2003

Higher Diploma in Software Engineering(HDSE) -

Aptech
01.2000

Skills

  • Kubernetes and cloud administration
  • Microsoft and Red Hat certifications
  • Windows and Linux administration
  • VMware and virtualization technologies
  • Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google
  • Infrastructure as code: Terraform, Vagrant
  • Container orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker
  • Monitoring tools: Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana
  • Backup solutions: Veem, Sureedge DR
  • Networking hardware: Cisco, Netgear, Dlink
  • Security appliances: Cyberoam, Sophos, Fortigate
  • Remote management tools: SSH, VNC, IPMI, iDRAC and ILO

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: Z3945705
  • Date of Birth: 06/01/78
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Technical Manager - Information Technology

Persistent Systems Limited
05.2021 - Current

IT Manager

Sureline Systems India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 05.2021

System and Network Administrator

Ixsight (former Datafix) Technologies (P) Ltd & Spectrum Business Support Ltd
01.2009 - 09.2013

Network Administrator

S.P Software Technologies (P) Limited
03.2008 - 01.2009

Senior Support Engineer

Fourtech Computers
03.2006 - 03.2008

Kubernetes Certified Administrator(CKA) -

Redhat Certified Engineer (RHCE) -

CMS Computers

Masters in Computer Management -

Pune University

Higher Diploma in Software Engineering(HDSE) -

Aptech

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