Soundarajan Loganathan
Vellore,Tamil Nadu
Summary
Experienced System Executive and Senior IT Administrator with 12+ years of expertise in system administration, data center operations, and virtualization. Skilled in managing Windows and Linux server environments (Windows Server 2012R2–2022, RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu), VMware vSphere/ESXi, and hybrid cloud platforms (AWS, Azure fundamentals). Proven track record in optimizing IT infrastructure performance, ensuring high availability and security, and implementing robust backup and disaster recovery strategies for enterprise systems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Executive -Datacentre+cloud Operations
TVS Electronics
02.2019 - Current
- Maintain data center operations including environmental monitoring (power, cooling, infra-security) and physical security.
- Supporting day to day critical production issues on both on-prim datacenter and cloud.
- Managing and applying SSL certificates for required servers on datacenter and cloud for certificate manger level and application platform level.
- Working on new project implementations and migration projects at infra level on both onprim datacenter and cloud.
- Manage and maintain HPE server hardware and storage (ProLiant, Blade, Synergy, Superdome-flex, SimpliVity, 3PAR, Primera).
- Install, configure, and administer VMware ESXi/vSphere hosts and virtual machines
- perform upgrades for os-windows,linux,Databases vCenter and ESXi host upgrades and also firmware upgrade for physical servers on data center
- Plan and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies using Veeam and HPE SimpliVity federation.
- Administer Windows Server (2012R2–2022), SUSE, Ubuntu, and RHEL systems; apply patches and updates via WSUS and SUSE SMT.
- Monitor server alerts and system performance; troubleshoot hardware, OS, and application issues to prevent outages.
- Install and administer MSSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB databases; ensure regular database backups and maintenance.
- Provide VDI user support and troubleshoot VDI-related issues.
- Coordinate with vendors for hardware and storage support and ensure SLAs compliance; conduct periodic datacenter audits.
- License management for hard wares and software's used in datacenter.
- Supporting on AWS and azure cloud deployments and troubleshooting critical production issues.
Network Support Engineer
Itcons E Solutions
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Maintained HP ProLiant and Blade server hardware and supported Windows Server environments.
- Provided L2/L3 technical support, including remote desktop assistance and resolution of user access/login issues.
- Installed and updated applications, antivirus software, and patches; monitored and optimized desktop and server performance.
- Configured hardware devices, managed user access to shared resources, and handled device driver issues.
- Troubleshot network issues including DHCP, DNS, and remote connectivity problems; implemented and managed data backup and recovery policies.
Network Engineer
Sysnet Global Technologies
12.2012 - 03.2015
- Handled server hardware maintenance and performed Windows OS and server installations/upgrades.
- Delivered end-user support through remote assistance; installed and configured desktop OS and managed antivirus solutions.
- Developed and enforced backup/recovery procedures; monitored backups to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Configured network services (DHCP, DNS) and basic switching; scheduled system tasks for performance optimization.
Education
Diploma in Computer Applications -
Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF)
Bengaluru, India01.2011
Bachelor of Coputer Science Application - Correspondence
Alagappa University
Karaikudi, India01.2020
Skills
- Windows & Linux Server Administration: Windows Server 2012R2–2022, RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu
- Virtualization: VMware ESXi/vSphere (host & VM deployment, vCenter management, vSAN)
- HPE Server & Storage: ProLiant, Blade, Synergy, Superdome; HPE 3PAR & Primera storage, SimpliVity
- Data Center Operations: Power/cooling monitoring, physical security, capacity planning
- Backup & Disaster Recovery: Veeam Backup & Replication, HPE SimpliVity Federation
- Database Administration: MSSQL, MySQL, MongoDB installation & maintenance
- Patch & Firmware Management: WSUS, SUSE SMT, HPE firmware updates
- VDI Support: RDSH hosts, desktop pools, application pools; troubleshooting
- Networking: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, firewalls, switching basics, VPN
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch); Azure (fundamentals)
- Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Bash scripting for task automation
- ITIL Processes: Incident, Problem & Change Management; documentation and knowledge transfer
- Leadership
- Project management
- Performance analysis
- Team player
- Leader
- Executive support
Certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (in-progress)
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server (MCSA/MCSE) (in-progress)
- ITIL Foundation Certification (in-progress)
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: ____________________ Signature: L. Soundarajan
Timeline
System Executive -Datacentre+cloud Operations
TVS Electronics
02.2019 - Current
Network Support Engineer
Itcons E Solutions
03.2015 - 05.2017
Network Engineer
Sysnet Global Technologies
12.2012 - 03.2015
Diploma in Computer Applications -
Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF)
Bachelor of Coputer Science Application - Correspondence
Alagappa University