Vijay Thakur
Mumbai
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Linux Administrator with over a decade of hands-on expertise in managing and maintaining Linux server environments. Demonstrated success in optimizing system performance, implementing robust security measures, and automating routine tasks to enhance operational efficiency.
Seeking a position in Information Technology where problem-solving and technical skills can be effectively utilized to improve and support company operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Analyst
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
01.2019 - Current
- Focused on working with RHEL cloud and virtual servers which run critical applications
- Created and executed automation processes, enhancing application scalability and functionality
- Created, configured, and managed robust, high-performing Amazon web services platform.
- Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
- Created and maintained User accounts, profiles.
- Implemented day to day task in RHEL, upgrading RPM, kernel tunning, configure SAN ,HBA driver, multipathing and Logical volume management.
- Installation of patches and security fixes.
- Streamlined IT processes by implementing automation tools and reducing manual effort.
- Worked on Apache tomcat web application servers.
- Mentored junior staff within the IT department, guiding career growth through hands-on training exercises and constructive feedback sessions.
Senior Linux System Administrator
Mphasis India
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Remotely supporting RHEL / CENTOS Virtual and Amazon cloud servers which include Production, Development and testing servers which runs critical Global Sources site web applications
- Troubleshooting day to day issues based on ticketing tool and emails
- Used ISCSI San storage services to manage VMs and physical servers
- Managing virtual server, taking snapshot, Provisioning of VMS
- Used ServiceNow ticketing tool to address and resolve tickets
- Administration of networking devices such as routers and switches
- Strong technical background in storage, disk management and LVM
- Provided on call support and work with IBM vendors for server issues and hardware replacement.
- Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees.
Linux System Administrator
IBM INDIA Private Ltd
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Responsible for provisioning different OS like RHEL6, RHEL7 Centos 6, 7 virtual servers
- Experience in Installing configuring and managing, performance tuning Apache tomcat web application
- Experience in managing and monitoring JVM heap size for tomcat application
- Troubleshooting day to day issues based on ServiceNow ticketing tool and emails
- Responsible for monitoring alerts, uptime, CPU and memory utilization, Disk usage of all virtual Linux production servers
- Responsible for running application patches on all production / UAT tomcat application servers
- Responsible for Security and server patching of all LINUX virtual servers
- User account creation, locking / unlocking, deletion of user accounts and group management of Linux servers
- Cron Job configuration for job Scheduling to run backup services.
Linux System Administrator
Bizmatics India
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Responsible for provisioning different OS like RHEL6, RHEL7 Centos 6, 7 virtual servers
- Experience in Installing configuring and managing, tuning Apache tomcat web application
- Experience in managing and monitoring JVM heap size for tomcat application
- Responsible for running application patches on all production / UAT tomcat application servers
- Responsible for Security and server patching of all LINUX virtual servers
- Responsible for monitoring alerts, uptime, CPU and memory utilization, Disk usage of all virtual Linux production servers
- User account creation, locking / unlocking, deletion of user accounts and group management of Linux servers.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
ITUniversity of Mumbai - Birla College
Diploma - Computer Technology
Maharashtra State Board - Johndhale College
S.S.C -
Maharashtra State Board - Mahatma Gandhi School
Skills
- CentOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL),Amazon Linux, UNIX
- AWS cloud
- Ansible / Terraform
- GIT/GitHub
- CI/CD pipeline Jenkins
- Kubernetes
- ServiceNow Tool
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
Certification
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Playing chess, badminton and tennis
- Chess: Actively participate in chess tournaments, honing strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Badminton: Enjoy playing badminton recreationally, promoting physical fitness, agility, and teamwork.
- Tennis: Engage in tennis matches, fostering discipline, focus, and competitive spirit.
Timeline
IT Analyst
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
01.2019 - Current
Senior Linux System Administrator
Mphasis India
03.2017 - 02.2019
Linux System Administrator
IBM INDIA Private Ltd
06.2015 - 03.2017
Linux System Administrator
Bizmatics India
03.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science -
ITUniversity of Mumbai - Birla College
Diploma - Computer Technology
Maharashtra State Board - Johndhale College
S.S.C -
Maharashtra State Board - Mahatma Gandhi School
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
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