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Surajit Pal

Surajit Pal

Technical Lead-Active Directory
Bengaluru,Karnataka

Summary

OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated Hybrid Active Directory administrator looking forward to a challenging role to leverage expertise in managing both on-premises and cloud-based identity and access solutions. Eager to contribute to a team focused on optimizing security and user experience in a hybrid environment. Committed to continuous learning and implementing best practices to drive efficiency and innovation in IT operations within a dynamic and growth-oriented organization.

CAREER SUMMARY:

With over 10+ years of experience orchestrating on-premises AD directory management and 5+ years on Azure AD, Azure AD Connect, M365, and PowerShell.

Have hands-on knowledge about on-premises AD and Azure AD, Azure AD Connect, M365, PowerShell, and qualitative experience in ITES Industries.

Highly versed with Active Directory, GPO, Azure AD, DNS, DHCP & Windows server 2016/2019/2022 etc.

Have concepts of ADFS, ADCS, and PKI.

Have spearheaded a major implementation, management, and migration for a large user-based organization, resulting in increased system reliability.

A passion for cutting-edge technology and resilient systems makes this candidate an ideal fit, poised to immediately contribute to the company's technical needs.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
3
3
Languages

Work History

Technical Lead

Allied Digital Services Limited
Mumbai, Maharastra, India.
11.2020 - 06.2024

• Spearheaded implementation and management of Directory Services, client located in India.
• Migration of users from on-premises AD to Azure Active Directory domain, completing project 30% ahead of schedule.
• Worked on various complex and challenging issues where complete end-to-end solutions were delivered while working with End user's Application Team & Project Team.
• Managing Enterprise on-premises AD and Azure AD infrastructure.
• Managed user privileges, enhancing system security and controlling access to over computers.
• Managing and maintaining all aspects of users, groups, computers, OUs, GPOs, Trust and FSMO roles.
• Experience in designing and deploying Active Directory domains and forests.
• Deep investigation about Account Lockout issues.
• Administration and Troubleshooting on AD sites.
• Active Directory replication troubleshooting.
• Move and seize FSMO roles during primary domain controller failure.
• Performing promotion and demotion of Domain Controllers.
• Managing, and troubleshooting DNS configuration, Zone settings, etc.
• Perform frequent AD health checks and monitoring.
• Experience in Configuring and managing Azure AD (Entra ID) Connect.
• Create and maintain conditional access and PIM.
• Configuring MFA, SSPR, and SSO.
• AD Connect Sync rule optimization, Version up-gradation.
• Proficient in Manage Engine AD Manager Plus tool.
• Handling, P1, P2, P3 Incidents, tasks within SLA Time.
• Active Directory upgrades.
• Using PowerShell scripting for Windows & AD-related troubleshooting.
• Daily BAU call support on Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019 DC infrastructure.
• Represent any AD-related change in TRB & CAB meetings.
• Creation of SOP and process documentation for routine activities.

Technical Consultant

BezelSoft Inc.
San Francisco., USA.
12.2018 - 11.2020

• Provided support as Technical Consultant on contract basis Client Located in USA.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues that arose during implementation and assisted in design and development of custom solutions based on client needs.
• Optimized Active Directory setup and supported seamless day-to-day operation.
• Upgrading domain controllers to latest operating system.
• Perform health checks of AD environment through DCDiag, Nltest, Repadmin, Event logs, PowerShell, AD Connect Health, etc.
• Managing Enterprise AD infrastructure.
• Strategy to identify and remove stale ADDS objects.
• ADDS Disaster Recovery and Operations.
• Spokes for AD Service Improvement plan meetings.
• Experience in Configuring and managing Azure AD Connect.
• Troubleshooting Azure AD sync-related issues.
• Active Directory replication troubleshooting.
• Group Policy Review / Consolidation.
• Plan and design GPO as requested to ensure compliance with company policies for servers and user end-point devices.
• ADDS in-site re-design, re-configuration, and implementation.
• Managing Client computer delegation access.
• PowerShell Scripting.
• Daily BAU L2 Calls Support on 2012,2016 and 2019 DC infrastructure.
• Handling, P1, P2, and P3 Incidents, and Task within SLA Time.
• Represent for any AD-related change in CAB meetings.
• Scheduling patch management for servers with help of SCCM and WSUS services.
• Creating change requests in compliance with customer specifications.

Senior System Administrator

Provision Technology LLP.
Kolkata, West Bengal, IND.
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • • Responsibilities: Managing Enterprise Windows infrastructure Active Directory replication management and monitoring, object management, DNS management, etc.
    • Administering Windows 2008 / 2012 network services like DHCP, and DNS.
    • Updating OS & Implementing Patches on all servers & Desktops across Network using WSUS.
    • Hands-on experience with Group Policy configuration and management for DCs, member servers, workstations, and users.
    • Handling AD Management tools like Quest RMAD, Javelina AD toolkit.
    • Work experience with stakeholders and other technical teammates to design /deliver enterprise-level solution.
    • Strong team skills and ability to work in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
    • Improved end-user satisfaction by providing responsive technical support and addressing concerns efficiently.
    • Developed comprehensive documentation for IT systems and procedures, enabling efficient knowledge transfer among team members.
    • Reduced downtime with practical system monitoring and timely issue resolution.

Senior System Administrator

Innoric Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Kolkata, West Bengal
08.2017 - 02.2018

• Performed managing Windows-Server Environment.
• Responsible for preparing and handing over production & test environment virtual servers on Windows Hyper-V Platform to application team of Client.
• Handling AD architecture and infrastructure (LDAP, Directory Replication, etc.).
• Work experience with stakeholders and other technical teammates to design /deliver enterprise-level solution.
• Strong team skills and ability to work in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Improved end-user satisfaction by providing responsive technical support and addressing concerns efficiently.
• Developed comprehensive documentation for IT systems and procedures, enabling efficient knowledge transfer among team members.
• Reduced downtime with proactive system monitoring and timely issue resolution

System Administrator

Smart Planet IT Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Kolkata, West Bengal, IND.
03.2016 - 08.2017

• Performed for Managing Windows Server infrastructure with physical and virtual environments.
• Managing Authentication services and taking care of collaboration services (MS-Exchange server 2013).
• Reduced downtime by proactively identifying and resolving potential issues through thorough system monitoring.
• Simplified troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Improved security measures by conducting vulnerability assessments and applying necessary patches.
• Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues through in-depth analysis, facilitating uninterrupted business operations.

Senior System Administrator

Chocolate Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata, West Bengal, IND.
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Responsible for managing Enterprise Active Directory infrastructure and managing various Windows Server 2012/ 2008 services.

Senior System Administrator

Rose Valley Hotel & Entertainment Ltd.
Kolkata, West Bengal, IND.
06.2012 - 09.2015
  • Managing Server and on-prem Data Centre infrastructure

System Administrator

KKN Agritech Ltd.
Kolkata, West Bengal
12.2011 - 05.2012

• Responsible for managing Server infrastructure.

System Administrator

Linus Realty Private Limited
Kolkata, West Bengal
06.2011 - 12.2011
  • Managing Server Infrastructure

System Administrator

RoseValley Chain Marketing System Ltd.
Kolkata, West Bengal
06.2009 - 06.2011

Managing Data Centre and Server Infrastructure

Trainee System Support Executive

Technosoft
Kolkata, West Bengal
04.2009 - 05.2009
  • Working as a Faculty to train students.

Service Engineer

Syspro Technologies
Kolkata, West Bengal
08.2003 - 10.2005

• Desktop and Server Infra management.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Sikkim Manipal University.
Sikkim.
01.2001 - 04.2004

Skills

Troubleshooting Azure AD (Entra ID) Group Policy Management Conditional Access, MFA FSMO roles PIM, SSPR Domain Migration Azure AD connect Directory Replication DNS PowerShell Scripting Certificate Patch management AD Backup & Restore DHCP DFS

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Certification

Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, 11/02/2023, Microsoft

Timeline

Technical Lead

Allied Digital Services Limited
11.2020 - 06.2024

Technical Consultant

BezelSoft Inc.
12.2018 - 11.2020

Senior System Administrator

Provision Technology LLP.
02.2018 - 12.2018

Senior System Administrator

Innoric Solutions Pvt Ltd.
08.2017 - 02.2018

System Administrator

Smart Planet IT Solutions Pvt Ltd.
03.2016 - 08.2017

Senior System Administrator

Chocolate Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
10.2015 - 03.2016

Senior System Administrator

Rose Valley Hotel & Entertainment Ltd.
06.2012 - 09.2015

System Administrator

KKN Agritech Ltd.
12.2011 - 05.2012

System Administrator

Linus Realty Private Limited
06.2011 - 12.2011

System Administrator

RoseValley Chain Marketing System Ltd.
06.2009 - 06.2011

Trainee System Support Executive

Technosoft
04.2009 - 05.2009

Service Engineer

Syspro Technologies
08.2003 - 10.2005

Master of Science - Information Technology

Sikkim Manipal University.
01.2001 - 04.2004
Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, 11/02/2023, Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, 10/20/2014, Microsoft
Microsoft Certified System Engineer, 08/05/2008, Microsoft
Microsoft Certified System Administrator, 05/15/2006, Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Professional, 01/18/2006, Microsoft

Microsoft Certified System Administrator-Windows Server 2016, 01/23/2021, Microsoft

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Accomplishments

Honored with Certificate of Excellence for the Best Technical Specialist resource at Allied Digital Services Limited, Year 2022

Disclaimer

I hereby certify that all the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Interests

Self-Learning, Learn new technologies, Reading books, Playing Cricket

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Nepali
Intermediate (B1)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Quote

Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.
Henry James
Surajit PalTechnical Lead-Active Directory