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Vivek Dinkar Jalankar
System administrator
Summary
IT professional with comprehensive experience in managing Windows Server infrastructures and ensuring seamless operations. Known for effective problem-solving and implementation of security measures. Focused on collaborative teamwork and achieving consistent results through adaptability and reliability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2024 - Current
- Role: Associate – VMware & Windows Administrator / Azure Ops
- Managed VMware vSphere and vCenter Server infrastructure for over 50 healthcare clients
- Implemented VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for DR planning and failover testing
- Developed PowerShell automation scripts for routine admin tasks, improving efficiency
- Performed Hyper-V snapshot, VM restore, disk extension, and service operations
- Collaborated on Azure resource provisioning – VM creation, snapshot, disk resizing, DNS entries, domain join
- Monitored systems for compliance, stability, and performance; resolved L2-level incidents
- Regularly engaged in Wintel support tasks like patching, AD user/group management
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
- Operated as project manager for IT adjacent projects, providing solutions to staff on case-by-case basis.
- Developed exhaustive data reports and analysis to upper-management.
- Ensured data security with regular backups, disaster recovery planning, and implementation of access controls.
- Administered quality customer service to in-house staff and satisfied concerns.
- Coordinated vendor relationships for hardware procurement, maintenance contracts, and technical support services, resulting in cost savings and improved service quality.
- Increased overall system stability through careful patch management and frequent performance tuning.
- Optimized virtualization environments using Hyper-V technology to maximize resource utilization and reduce operational costs while maintaining desired performance levels.
- Managed Active Directory domain services, ensuring efficient user account administration and group policy enforcement.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to improve knowledge sharing among team members.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently troubleshooting and resolving Windows server issues.
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed VMware vSphere and vCenter Server infrastructure for over 50 healthcare clients
- Implemented VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for DR planning and failover testing
- Developed PowerShell automation scripts for routine admin tasks, improving efficiency
- Performed Hyper-V snapshot, VM restore, disk extension, and service operations
- Collaborated on Azure resource provisioning – VM creation, snapshot, disk resizing, DNS entries, domain join
- Monitored systems for compliance, stability, and performance; resolved L2-level incidents
- Regularly engaged in Wintel support tasks like patching, AD user/group management
Education
MIT World Peace University
Pune, India 04.2001 -
Bachelors of Computer Application - undefined
Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2019
Skills
Active directory administration
Network troubleshooting
Remote desktop services
Office 365 administration
DHCP administration
Hyper-v virtualization
Windows server management
File and storage services
Server hardware maintenance
DNS management
Group policy management
PowerShell scripting
Failover clustering
SCOM monitoring
Server migration planning
Software installation
System monitoring
File system administration
VMware esxi configuration
Virtualization management
Accomplishments
- Awarded consistent 4/5 performance ratings over 2 years; praised by Associate Director
- Successfully conducted DR drills using VMware SRM, ensuring RTO/RPO alignment
Software
Lovable AI
Cursor AI , Lovable AI
Result-oriented Systems Administrator with expertise in Windows, Linux, VMware, Azure, and automation . Proven track record of designing and implementing automated solutions that optimize infrastructure monitoring, server health, and host performance. Successfully developed and deployed prototype solutions and GenAI-powered scripts , significantly reducing manual intervention and streamlining daily BAU operations . Adept at leveraging scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) and modern technologies to enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of IT operations. Skilled in infrastructure management, performance tuning, backup & recovery, and security compliance , with hands-on experience in Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and SMTP administration . Recognized for driving automation-first approaches, improving service availability, and enabling teams to focus on strategic initiatives.
Timeline
Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions
09.2024 - Current
Programmer Analyst
Cognizant
02.2023 - 01.2024
MIT World Peace University
04.2001 -
Bachelors of Computer Application - undefined
Savitribai Phule Pune University