Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
SoftwareEngineer
Siraj Khan

Siraj Khan

linux administrator
Wardha,MH

Summary

Proactive support specialist with over 3+ years of expertise in customer service and Linux system administration, aiming to utilize Linux proficiency and exceptional troubleshooting skills to enhance the global customer support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

Software Engineer

Persistent Systems
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed Vyatta firewall rules to enhance network security.
  • Created and managed SSL/TLS certificates, including CSR and self-signed options.
  • Monitored system activities and fine-tuned parameters to optimize performance.
  • Diagnosed and resolved network and system issues effectively.
  • Provided technical support for inquiries related to system operations.
  • Automated routine tasks with shell scripting to improve efficiency.
  • Executed backups of critical data on Linux systems using tar and rsync commands.
  • Administered Db2 database to ensure optimal performance and availability.

Associate Software Engineer

Persistent Systems
09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Deployed IBM Master Data Management Application using three-tier architecture in IBM Cloud.
  • Enhanced High Availability Disaster Recovery for DB2 Database through fault-tolerant strategies.
  • Streamlined ITIL procedures via JIRA ITSM Administration for incident and change management.
  • Optimized application performance by fine-tuning infrastructure configurations, achieving 10/10 CSAT score.
  • Collaborated with team to evaluate system solutions aligned with client specifications.
  • Documented troubleshooting methods and resolutions for Knowledge Database KEDB inclusion.
  • Managed middleware issues using WebSphere Application Server to ensure operational stability.
  • Conducted SSL/TLS certificate renewal and managed keystore/trust store using OpenSSL.

Trainee

Persistent Systems
12.2021 - 09.2022
  • Executed server maintenance activities and upgraded application fix packs.
  • Collaborated with teammates on scheduling application and database backups.
  • Configured cron jobs, DNS settings, and created tar archives for server optimization.
  • Generated reports and managed Jira ITSM Administration, facilitating ticket workflows.
  • Monitored servers for CPU and RAM utilization, creating alerts for issues.
  • Assisted customers through calls and email to address inquiries effectively.
  • Participated in training sessions, collaborating with supervisors and colleagues for skill development.

Internship

Grass Solutions Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Managed user and group configurations in Linux environment.
  • Maintained comprehensive logs for services operating across servers.
  • Executed daily loading and purging operations to optimize system performance.
  • Scheduled jobs efficiently utilizing CronTab utility.
  • Created disk partitions and established logical volumes for storage management.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Datta Meghe Institute of Engineering & Research Technology
Salod , Sawangi Meghe , Wardha
03-2019

Skills

  • Linux system administration
  • System upgrades and patching
  • Log troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Package management
  • Infrastructure monitoring
  • Backup and recovery
  • Incident and change management
  • Cloud administration
  • SSL/TLS certificate management
  • Database administration
  • WebSphere middleware management

Certification

  • RedHat Certified System Administrator(RHCSA)
  • AWS Certified Solution Architect Associate (SAA-C03)
  • Snowflake SnowPro Core Certification
  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner certification (AIF-C01)
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamental (AZ-900)
  • Jira Fundamentals Badge

Accomplishments

  • High Five -Team Awards FY 22-23: Got recognized by management for smooth fixpack deployment and getting a CSAT score of 10/10 from the customer.
  • TOP TALENT FY23-24 & 25-26 : Awarded for top talent in consecutive FY 22-23 & 25-26 for the top contributor in project
  • High Five - Individual Award FY23-24: High Five individual award for individual performance and dedication FY23-24.
  • Bravo - Individual Awards: Awarded for outstanding performance and ready to take on challenges.

Affiliations

Technical Blogs : Writing technical blogs on Hashnode.

Persistent Run : Ran for cause of underprivileged children for 3 km.

Timeline

Software Engineer

Persistent Systems
01.2025 - Current

Associate Software Engineer

Persistent Systems
09.2022 - 01.2025

Trainee

Persistent Systems
12.2021 - 09.2022

Internship

Grass Solutions Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

Datta Meghe Institute of Engineering & Research Technology
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