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Naresh Kumar

Bengaluru

Summary

Highly skilled professional with overall 8+ years of experience in WebSphere administration, production support, and incident management, seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in optimizing middleware environments and ensuring seamless application performance.

Professional support engineer with extensive experience in troubleshooting, system diagnostics, and customer service. Adept at collaborating with teams to resolve complex technical issues and drive system improvements. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Strong skills in network management, software support, and process optimization.

Qualified with robust background in providing high-level technical support and troubleshooting complex issues. Proven track record of resolving critical incidents that enhance system reliability and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and effective communication to mentor team members and improve operational efficiency.

Experienced Support Engineer familiar with user support and root cause analysis. Advanced knowledge of operations and dedication to see issues through to end. Works well in remote and desk-side environments. Experienced with diagnosing and resolving technical issues efficiently. Utilizes advanced troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime and enhance user experience. Track record of leveraging strong communication and analytical skills to mentor team members and improve overall service delivery.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Support Engineer

Stellantis
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Incident & Problem Management: Acting as a point of contact for escalations related to production issues, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and conducting thorough problem management.
  • Installing and configuring WebSphere (WAS) environments, including Pre-Production and Test environments, ensuring smooth operation and maintenance.
  • Middleware Patch Management: Managing WebSphere patches and upgrades to ensure all environments are up-to-date with the latest security and functional updates, minimizing vulnerabilities and downtime.
  • Conducting detailed root cause analysis using tools such as Ycrash by creating thread dumps and heap dumps to identify and resolve critical issues.
  • Automating Monitoring Solutions: Integrating automated monitoring solutions to proactively detect potential application issues and reduce downtime, using tools like Nagios, Zabbix or New Relic.
  • Managing support tasks using various ticketing systems, including ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, Freshdesk, Freshservice, and JIRA, ensuring prompt and efficient resolution of issues.
  • Release Automation: Working on automating deployment processes using scripts and tools like Jenkins, minimizing manual intervention and reducing deployment time.
  • Security Audits & Compliance: Ensuring application and middleware compliance with industry standards and participating in security audits by collaborating with security teams to address vulnerabilities.
  • Configuration Management: Implementing and maintaining configuration management practices to ensure consistency across development, testing, and production environments.
  • Installing applications in diverse client environments, continuously monitoring application status using monitoring tools, and communicating with relevant teams to ensure application stability and optimize performance.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the support team.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of recurring problems, driving proactive solutions.
  • Analyzed system performance metrics to recommend enhancements, contributing to overall product reliability.
  • Managed escalated support cases, coordinating resources to resolve issues swiftly and effectively.
  • Conducted remote diagnostics and provided timely resolutions to client''s technical issues.
  • Resolved critical technical problems for clients, improving overall customer satisfaction.
  • Increased first-call resolution rates by providing clear communication on technical concepts to non-technical users.
  • Mentored junior support engineers, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and improving team performance metrics.
  • Led cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues, enhancing customer satisfaction and system efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented troubleshooting protocols, reducing resolution times for critical support cases.

Production/Application Support

Saviynt India
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Resolved end-user tickets based on issue priority while adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Provided Level-2 support by addressing customer-related issues effectively.
  • Diagnosed various problems across different development stages utilizing log files.
  • Managed daily deployments, ensuring all phases, including functional tests, non-production, hotfixes, and pre-production environments, were executed smoothly.
  • Collaborated closely with release management teams to coordinate off-cycle deployment schedules.
  • Partnered with the API team to conduct daily smoke tests following deployments and communicated daily status updates across teams.
  • Monitored the entire environment using the Datadog monitoring tool.
  • Addressed critical application issues by participating in bridge calls for immediate resolutions.
  • Attended validation calls post-major releases to confirm application functionality as expected.
  • Updated application documentation to reflect the latest issues and their resolutions.
  • Engaged with clients regarding production-related concerns effectively.
  • Handled business-critical issues, ensuring minimal downtime through prompt resolution.
  • Conducted direct interactions with customers to gather requirements and assisted the team in implementing solutions within the customer environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Production Support/Application Support

Cygent, Bangalore
05.2018 - 10.2021
  • Resolved end-user tickets according to issue priority, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA).
  • Diagnosed various issues by analyzing log files.
  • Monitored the entire environment utilizing the DataDog monitoring tool.
  • Addressed critical application issues by participating in bridge calls for immediate resolution.
  • Attended validation calls after each major release to confirm the application was functioning as intended.
  • Maintained application documentation to reflect the latest issues and their resolutions.
  • Engaged with clients to address production-related concerns effectively.
  • Handled business-critical issues, ensuring minimal downtime through prompt resolution.
  • Conducted direct interactions with customers to gather requirements and assisted the team in implementing solutions within the customer environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Middleware Administrator (WAS)/Junior Support

Echidna Software, Bangalore
05.2015 - 04.2018
  • Installed and configured WebSphere, managing troubleshooting activities effectively.
  • Monitored server health checks, including disk usage, cache clearance, server status, and CPU performance.
  • Developed documentation for middleware architecture, streamlining onboarding and knowledge transfer among team members.
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices in middleware administration and operational procedures, fostering skill development.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Managed middleware systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability across applications.

Education

Bachelor of Technology -

ALTS
Anantapur
01.2014

Skills

  • Production Support
  • Middleware Administration
  • Application Support (L2)
  • WebSphere (WAS) Administration
  • Deployment Management
  • Incident Management
  • Change Management
  • Linux & Windows Administration
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • WebSphere Installation
  • Log Analysis & Troubleshooting
  • Team Leadership & Critical thinking
  • Observant & Team Player
  • Analytical & Collaboration
  • Application support
  • ITIL framework
  • Incident resolution
  • Infrastructure monitoring
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Incident management
  • User support
  • Technical support
  • Debugging
  • Debugging skills
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Ticketing systems
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Friendly and patient
  • Agile methodology

Languages

English
Telugu
Kannada

PROFILE SUMMARY

  • Dedicated Middleware Administrator and Production Support Engineer with proven track record in L2/Application support and Middleware/WebSphere administration. Proficient in managing and optimizing middleware environments to ensure seamless application performance and reliability.
  • Proficient in Operations and Settlement Systems, offering hands-on support to ensure smooth operational workflows and timely resolution of issues.
  • Skilled in Proactive Problem Solving, demonstrated through the planning and execution of non-ticket tasks such as automation and tool implementations, enhancing efficiency and operational effectiveness.
  • Experienced in User Query and Monitoring Support, effectively managing user interactions and maintaining high service levels to resolve queries swiftly.
  • Expert in Batch Support and System Health Checks, ensuring robust monitoring and maintenance of system performance at the start and end of each day.
  • Thorough in Documentation Practices, creating, updating, and amending production support documentation to ensure clarity and compliance with organizational standards.
  • Familiar with Industry-standard Support Tools and Processes, utilizing best practices to deliver quality support services in alignment with organizational policies.
  • Flexible and Committed to Weekend Support Activities, participating in rotation-based support to ensure continuous availability and responsiveness.
  • Adept in Deployment of Code and Configuration Changes, ensuring seamless transitions of releases into pre-production and production environments.
  • Exhibited Strong Analytical and Troubleshooting Skills, enabling effective prevention, correction, adaptation, and perfection of support processes and systems.

Timeline

Senior Support Engineer

Stellantis
03.2024 - 06.2025

Production/Application Support

Saviynt India
10.2021 - 10.2023

Production Support/Application Support

Cygent, Bangalore
05.2018 - 10.2021

Middleware Administrator (WAS)/Junior Support

Echidna Software, Bangalore
05.2015 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Technology -

ALTS
Naresh Kumar