Vikash Kumar Thakur
Summary
Results-driven IT professional with over 8 years of experience in managing IT operations, infrastructure, and project implementations. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, streamlining processes, and optimizing IT systems to align with business objectives. Proficient in network administration, cybersecurity, vendor management, and cloud computing solutions. Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on improving system efficiency and reducing downtime. Adept at budget management, compliance with IT policies, and ensuring seamless collaboration between departments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manger IT
Smartworks
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day IT operations and ensure systems run smoothly and efficiently.
- Monitor and manage IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, hardware, and software.
- Ensure system security, backups, and disaster recovery plans are in place and regularly tested.
- Supervise and guide IT teams, including administrators, support staff, and developers.
- Provide mentorship and training to team members to improve their skills and performance.
- Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet organizational goals.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, and teams to plan, execute, and track progress on projects.
- Identify and evaluate new technologies to improve the organization's IT infrastructure.
Network Engineer
HCL
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Design and implement network configurations, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and cloud-based systems.
- Analyze network requirements and capacity to design solutions that meet organizational needs.
- Ensure that the network architecture is scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
- Monitor network performance to identify issues and ensure systems are running efficiently.
- Conduct regular network testing, security audits, and optimization procedures.
- Perform routine maintenance on network hardware, software, and connections to ensure high availability.
- Diagnose and resolve network problems, such as connectivity issues, hardware malfunctions, or performance bottlenecks.
Senior Engineer
Huawei
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Lead the design and implementation of advanced network architectures, including Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and cloud networks.
- Develop high-level network strategies and infrastructure roadmaps based on organizational goals and business needs.
- Perform in-depth analysis of network performance and identify opportunities for optimization to enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Monitor network traffic patterns, pinpoint bottlenecks, and implement solutions such as load balancing or network segmentation to improve throughput and minimize latency.
- Implement advanced security protocols and solutions (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption) to safeguard the network from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and enforce network security policies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex or critical network issues, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to resolve problems quickly.
Senior Executive
Delhivery
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex or critical network issues, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to resolve problems quickly.
- Establish and maintain high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee day-to-day IT operations, ensuring that all systems, applications, networks, and services are running smoothly and efficiently.
- Ensure the availability, reliability, and security of IT services, including system maintenance, upgrades, and disaster recovery planning.
Associate Analyst
Globallogic
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Collect, organize, and analyze data from various sources such as databases, surveys, and reports.
- Create regular and ad-hoc reports on business performance, key metrics, and data-driven insights.
- Identify patterns and anomalies in data to support business decisions and improve operational processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, marketing, operations) to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.
- Assist in developing business models, forecasts, and financial analyses to support decision-making.
Education
B. Tech - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Itm Group of institution
06.2013
Skills
- IT Operations Management
- Project Management
- IT Budgeting
- Vendor Management
- Team Management
- Asset Management
- Resource Planning
- Network Administration
- Network Configuration
- Troubleshooting
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
- Firewall Configuration
- Sophos configuration
Certification
- CCNA NETWORK KINGS
- CCNP UDEMY
Personal Information
Title: Deputy Manager IT
Timeline
Network Engineer
HCL
03.2023 - 08.2023
Deputy Manger IT
Smartworks
01.2023 - Current
Senior Engineer
Huawei
02.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Executive
Delhivery
09.2017 - 09.2020
Associate Analyst
Globallogic
10.2015 - 09.2017
B. Tech - Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Itm Group of institution