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Sudipta Alu

Sudipta Alu

Chaipat, Daspur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal

Summary

Goal-oriented IT professional with experience in software applications, IT hardware and network design. Ability to assess needs, define requirements, develop value-added solutions, and execute technical solutions that streamline and improve operating efficiency in the application and network. Ability to professionally communicate with a technical and non-technical audience in resolving IT-related issues. Develop system documentation and create policies to meet the needs of dynamic and continuously changing environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Information Technology Manager

Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar
08.2023 - Current
  • Deployment of Marriott IR Standards IT system operations and configuration, communications, and installation of hardware, operating systems, software applications, and backup solutions on the Symantec Veritas system.
  • Managing 24/7/365 IT operations, including O/S, server support, and internal IT infrastructure.
  • Managing 10 application servers, such as virtual hosts, VMware system, PMS (OPERA application and database server), POS (MICROS Simphony), interface server, Samsotech VICAS (passport/ID card scanning systems), files server, Onity system, FCS voicemail system, GST Ezyinvoicing server, and backup solutions on Symantec Veritas system.
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of 50 desktop and laptop users, 4 HP ProLiant servers, 5 MICROS workstations (POS system), 10 HP network printers, Epson KOT, bill printers, and other IT products.
  • Managing and monitoring MI network firewalls, routers, network switches, etc.
  • Responsible for daily data backup, keeping the systems secure, and data security.
  • Responsible for hotel compliance with appropriate Marriott International policy and information system security.
  • Conducting quarterly audits, user access reviews, and PCI compliance tasks for Marriott International.
  • Responsible for Marriott's centralized IT tools: Active Directory, Desktop Authority, BitLocker, file integrity monitoring, and permission tracking.
  • Performing daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, and key processes, reviewing application logs, and scheduled jobs.
  • Ensuring the OS is patched on a regular basis, and upgrading tools and utilities.
  • To keep track of inventory for all the desktops, laptops, printers, servers, POS stations, network switches, and other products.
  • Managing and monitoring guest Wi-Fi in 88 rooms with proper, excellent signal strength for the guest area and public area, along with relevant login page management from the Docomo Intertouch service provider (Full GPNS).
  • Maintaining and monitoring internet bandwidth for guests, as well as back office use.
  • Preparing the Marriott IT checklist for every month.
  • Responsible for IT CapEx and budget planning.
  • Coordination with vendors for business requirements and installation.

IT Task Force

Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa
10.2024 - 12.2024

Migrating from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2019, and moving from a physical server to a VMware-based virtual machine (VM)

  • Project 1: PMS IFC Interface Server
  • Project 2: Door Lock Onity Application Server
  • Project 3: Telephone PBX Telesoft Application Server
  • Project 4: Ezy-invoicing cloud implementation
  • Project 5: Infrasys POS Application Server
  • Project 6: File & Print Server
  • Project 7: Cloud Backup Solution Installation

Asst. Manager Information Technology

Courtyard by Marriott Nashik
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Deployment of Marriott IR Standards IT system operations and configuration, communications, and installation of hardware, operating systems, software applications, and backup solutions on the Symantec Veritas system.
  • Managing 24/7/365 IT operations, including O/S, server support, and internal IT infrastructure.
  • Managing 10 application servers, such as virtual hosts on the VMware system, PMS (OPERA application and database server), POS (Shiji Infrasys server), interface server, Samsotech VICAS (passport/ID card scanning systems), files server, VingCard (Vision) system, Tiger TMS voicemail system, GST Ezyinvoicing server, and backup solutions on the Symantec Veritas system.
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of 50 desktop and laptop users, 4 HP ProLiant servers, 8 Infrasys workstations (POS system), 10 HP network printers, Epson KOT, bill printers, and other IT products.
  • Managing and monitoring MI network firewalls, routers, network switches, etc.
  • Expertise in managing hotel applications like Opera PMS, Infrasys POS, Birchstreet, VICAS (passport/ID card scanning systems), Tiger TMS call accounting/voicemail system, VingCard, SAM tool, Wyse biometric system, and vulnerability scanning tools, etc.
  • Responsible for daily data backup, keeping the systems secure, and data security.
  • Responsible for hotel compliance with appropriate Marriott International policy and information system security.
  • Conducting quarterly audits, user access reviews, and PCI compliance tasks for Marriott International.
  • Responsible for Marriott's centralized IT tools: Active Directory, Desktop Authority, BitLocker, file integrity monitoring, and permission tracking.
  • Performing daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, and key processes, reviewing application logs, and scheduled jobs.
  • Ensuring the OS is patched on a regular basis, and upgrading tools and utilities.
  • To keep track of inventory for all the desktops, laptops, printers, servers, POS stations, network switches, and other products.
  • Managing and monitoring guest Wi-Fi in Room 113 with proper, excellent signal strength for the guest area and public area, along with relevant login page management from the Intertouch service provider.
  • Maintaining and monitoring internet bandwidth for guests, as well as back office use.
  • Preparing the Marriott IT checklist for every month.
  • Responsible for IT CapEx and budget planning.
  • Coordination with vendors for business requirements and installation
  • Project 1: Opera 5.4 to 5.6 Server upgrade
  • Project 2: Implement the overall setup of the pre-opening new restaurant (POS system configuration, networking, and music system)

Information Technology Officer

Hyatt Regency Chennai
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for running the department on a day-to-day basis and supervising employees.
  • Work Experience in Hotel's Application: Opera PMS, Micros 9700 POS, Scala, Alif & Tomcat, VICAS, Triton, VingCard (Vision), Micros RMC, Micros EMC, Reserve Client, Reserve Out Client, Alcatel IP Console, Microsoft Office O365, Microsoft Access.
  • Client's installation of hotel industry software, like Micros Win Station, Micros RMC, Micros EMC, Scala client, Alif & Prism, Star, VICAS, Triton, VingCard, Reserve Client, Reserve Out Client, and Alcatel IP Console.
  • Handling 15 servers, which include PMS (OPERA application and database), POS (Micros 9700), Alif Payroll management, Tomcat (Employee Self-Service management), interface servers, Samsotech VICAS (passport/ID card scanning systems), files server, Epicor iScala (metrical and account management), EPABX (Alcatel), Triton (complaint management software), VingCard (Vision), RODC, DNS, and DHCP server.
  • Handling 120 desktop and laptop users, as well as 16 Micros workstations (POS system), 30 network printers, and scanner devices, Micros KOT printers, and Micros slip printers maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Handling 350 guest rooms, a ballroom, meeting rooms, and pre-function areas, supporting guest requirements such as Wi-Fi login, video conferencing, conference calling, etc.
  • Installing and configuring network printers and scanners, POS KOT printers, POS check printers, Micros Workstation (5A), and PosiFlex.
  • Work Experience in Opera Server PMS [Version 5.5.0.19 (11)] (Backup, User and Group creation, group rights, Printer Installation and configuration, Print task configuration, Interface.
  • Work Experience in Micros Server 9700 (Backup, User ID Creation, Give User rights, Updating Menu items, Configure Micros 5A POS workstation system, KOT Printer Mapping).
  • Managing online cloud backup solution systems (Iron Mountain).
  • Maintain all users' access requests and authorizations (Domain user ID, email, Opera, Micros, IScala, and Vision).
  • Everyday, maintaining Hyatt Software Center Management Report Viewer tools.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve IT-related issues.
  • To keep track of inventory for all the desktops and laptops, printers, servers, POS stations, network switches, and other products.
  • Project 1: POS Shiji Infrasys Server Implementation.
  • Project 2: Migrate File Server from Windows 2008 to Server 2012 R2.
  • Project 3: Migrate VingCard VISION Key Card Application Server 2008 to Server 2012.
  • Project 4: Migrate Interface Server 2008 to Server 2012.
  • Project 5: Migrate Windows 7 client systems to Windows 10 client systems (120 desktops and laptops).

Technical Executive

Grand Hyatt Mumbai
11.2017 - 12.2019
  • Work Experience in 670 guest rooms, a ballroom, meeting rooms, and pre-function areas supporting guest requirements, including Wi-Fi login, video conferencing, webcasting, conference calling, etc.
  • Monitored and maintained internet bandwidth for guests.
  • Daily monitoring of the HP controller, Ruckus controller, and checking the working status of all access points.
  • Handling 20 servers, which include PMS (OPERA application and database), POS (Micros 9700), Alif (payroll management), Tomcat (Employee Self Service management), interface servers, Samsotech VICAS (Passport/ID Card Reading systems), files server, iScala (Metrical & Account management), EPABX (FCS), Triton DB, Triton AP, Triton IVR (Complain Management Software), VingCard (Vision), RODC, DNS, DHCP server, Symantec Veritas Backup Exec 20.1, and IBM Storage.
  • Handling 200 desktop and laptop users, as well as 20 Micros workstations (POS system), 60 network printers, and scanner devices, Micros KOT printers, and Micros slip printers maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Client's application: installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hotel applications like Opera PMS, Micros 9700 POS, Scala, Alif & Tomcat, VICAS, Triton, VingCard Vision (keycard lock), Hafele Client (keycard lock), Micros RMC, Micros EMC, Reserve Client, Reserve Out Client, PABX - FCS, Oracle Smart View, HYATT Software Center, and Microsoft Office O365.
  • Responsible for the implementation, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of all software and hardware.
  • Installing and configuring network printers and scanners, POS KOT printers, POS check printers, Micros workstation (5A), and Posiflex.
  • To keep track of inventory for all the desktops and laptops, printers, servers, POS stations, network switches, and other products.
  • Performing daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, and key processes, reviewing application logs, and scheduled jobs.
  • Migrating 200+ desktop and laptop operating systems from Windows 7 to Windows 10

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Tilak Maharashtra University
Pune
01.2021

Diploma in Computer Hardware and Networking -

Jetking Infotrain
Mumbai
01.2017

10+2 Higher Secondary Education -

Chaipat High School
West Bengal
01.2016

Skills

A professional with more than seven years of extensive experience in network and systems administration, technical support, infrastructure management, project management, hotel applications, mobile and wireless infrastructure, cloud technologies, database administration, information security analysis, and SQL and Oracle database management

Affiliations

  • Property Systems Security Review Audit by the Marriott APAC Compliance Team; we achieved our hotel compliance score of 90%.
  • We improved ongoing Wi-Fi issues by implementing dual-ISP connectivity to ensure faster, and more reliable Wi-Fi throughout the property.
  • Mobile Check-In and Digital Keys: We implemented mobile check-in, and the digital key allows guests to bypass the front desk, reducing wait times and providing a seamless arrival experience.
  • Mobile Device Integration: We have implemented casting solutions for our guests to cast content from their mobile devices to in-room TVs . Guests can easily view their personal content and stream from their favorite apps, like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, and Hotstar, etc.

Accomplishments

  • I am truly honored to have received the Spirit to Serve Award from Marriott International, a recognition that drives me to continue my commitment to service excellence
  • Nominated for IT Manager, BW Hotelier India Awards 2024.

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the information above is true, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

IT Task Force

Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa
10.2024 - 12.2024

Information Technology Manager

Courtyard by Marriott Mahabaleshwar
08.2023 - Current

Asst. Manager Information Technology

Courtyard by Marriott Nashik
08.2021 - 07.2023

Information Technology Officer

Hyatt Regency Chennai
01.2020 - 07.2021

Technical Executive

Grand Hyatt Mumbai
11.2017 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Tilak Maharashtra University

Diploma in Computer Hardware and Networking -

Jetking Infotrain

10+2 Higher Secondary Education -

Chaipat High School
Sudipta Alu