Kishore Varanasi#22-74-3/4, SKML Temple Street, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA- 530 001

Mobile: +91 7893226226 Email: kishorevaranasi@yahoo.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Expert in System and Network Administration with more than 9 years of experience in managing server infrastructures and effectively plan, install, configure and optimize the IT infrastructure to consistently achieve high availability and performance. Recognized ability to create and deliver solutions tied to business growth, organizational development and systems/network optimization. Skilled in problem identification and trouble shooting, comfortable in managing systems, projects and teams in a range of IT environments.

System Administration and Support:● Windows Server 2003 / 2008 administrations:● Windows 2003 & 2008 Servers deployment and Configuration ● Responsible for server deployments, which include installations, operating system updates

and security patches. ● Managing Active directory, DNS and DHCP Servers.● Creating and Managing user accounts● Managing HW issues -- Vendor coordination ● Active Directory Services -- Managing Users & Other Resource objects.● Troubleshooting LAN Connectivity related problems.● Configuring network Printers● Maintaining assets inventory and documentation. .

Web Server Administration/Application support (IIS) Ensure that the production environment for internal/external Web based applications is highly

available per the needs of the business and established Service Level Agreements (SLA’s). Work closely with end users and development team to address end user requests and issues. Website content and application release management and creating Virtual directories. Work with Developers team very closely throughout the life cycle of an application. Creating and troubleshooting FTP sites and managing large FTP web farm. Assure the day to day availability and accuracy of mission critical business applications in IIS

and other MS technologies. Administrate and Manage Internet Information Server (IIS) Web Server farms, including

troubleshooting the websites and IIS related issues. Maintain and upgrade of software applications utilizing the appropriate .NET technologies. Monitor and support requests received throughout the day and ensure that all critical items are

addressed. Understand and prioritize open issues and user requests according to the needs of the

business. Resolve business-technology issues that impact production processes and system availability.

MS SQL Server 2005/2008/2012 Server:● Installation and Configuration● Checking the DB connectivity of MS SQL, My SQL from web server to DB servers using

various tools.● Knowledge in backups, restores, recovery models, database shrink operations.

VMware Server Administration● Installing, Managing VMware Server and Hyper- V server● Trouble shouting connectivity and performance issues. ● Adding a New Virtual Disk and Extending existing Virtual Disk. ● Cloning and backups of VM machines.

Professional Trainings & Certifications: ● MCITP (Windows Server 2008 Active Directory,Configuration)● Hardware & Networking

Professional Experience:Pinion Services Pvt Ltd.Role: System AdministratorDuration: July 2014 - Till date

● Server Administration: o Install & Configure Windows server instances in Physical and Virtual environments.o Managing Active directory and users in that. o Creating new group policies as per the Customer request,o Migrating DHCP from windows server 2008 to windows server 2008 R2o Migrating RDC and ADC to windows server 2008 R2o Raise the Domain & Forest functional level to windows server 2008o Installing and configuring the IIS 7.0 and FTP.

● System & Network Administration : o Managing all IT aspects that included network infrastructure with use of Cisco routers

and switches, PC, server and printer and procedures, wireless access and premises security.

o Network processing, centralized and distributive network connectiono Installing, configuring and administering network technologieso Back-up and restore of all critical resources including router & switches IOS, Outlook,

DHCP, DNSo Troubleshooting hardware and software problems

360 Vantage Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (is now part of IMS Health)Role: System AdministratorDuration: Feb 2013 – June 2014

● Server Administration: ○ Maintaining of Application and FTP server on cloud (Amazon Cloud) ○ Maintaining of Amazon EC2 and S3 server Instances ○ Maintaining of Jitterbit Server (Development and Production) ○ User access management for server and applications

● System & Network Administration : ○ Diagnose hardware and software problems, and replace defective components.○ Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.

○ Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

○ Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware.

○ Operate master consoles in order to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.

○ Perform routine network start-up and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.

○ Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.

○ Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.

○ Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.○ Monitor network performance in order to determine whether adjustments need

to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.

○ Analyze equipment performance records in order to determine the need for repair or replacement.

○ Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.

○ Research new technology, and implement it or recommend its implementation.○ Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.○ Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel in order to facilitate

purchases.○ User management for email and Company portals & security controllers.

Resource Integration Solutions Enterprise Inc., Role: System Administrator Duration: Mar 2010 – Feb 2013

● Analysing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems. ● Performing routine audits of systems and software.● Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.● Installing and configuring new hardware and software.● Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc.● Answering technical queries.● Working on trouble tickets (OTRS).● Responsibility for security.● Troubleshooting any reported problems.● System performance tuning.● Ensuring that the network infrastructure is up and running.● Responsibility for documenting the configuration of the system.● Performing backups.● Additionally maintaining Domain names and online DNS settings.   ● Maintaining Lab DNS, DHCP & Active Directory.

● Modifying and maintaining perimeter CISCO firewall rules and NAT translations for public IP addresses.

● Modifying and maintaining SSL VPN configuration.● Creating VMs with Microsoft VMM (Windows Server, Windows 7, Windows XP)● Installing and maintaining SAP B1 © software, MS SQL Server ® software (2005,

2008, 2012), DPL software● Maintaining RISE MSDN license information● Supporting web environments in RackSpace

Role: Senior Networking EngineerDuration: Mar 2008 – Feb 2010

● Analyze, log, track and complex software and hardware matters of significance pertaining to network connectivity issues, printer, server, and application to meet business needs.

● Installing VMware servers and maintaining them in Network.● Coordinate hardware and software installations and upgrades to ensure work is

performed in accordance with Company policies. Recommend resolutions to complex matters of significance and coordinate the implementation of the approved course of action.

● Coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems: document system events to ensure continuous functioning. Recommend course of action and implement as approved.

● Coordinate testing, upgrade and configuration of system files and services. Ensure changes are in accordance with appropriate operating procedures.

● Utilize standard corporate tools to record changes, service requests, and problem activities for tracking purposes.

Microcare Computers Pvt. Ltd.,

Role: Customer Support EngineerDuration : Sep 2006 – Feb 2008

● Assisted in the operation of Microcare Computers PVT LTD's computing environment and given support to their clients.

● Assisted in hardware installation and maintenance of workstations, servers, networking equipment, and other supporting hardware.

● Performed user account creation, deletion, and configuration.● Supported cross-platform software on windows under the direction of other system

administration staff.● Supervised backup and disaster recovery operations.● Performed occasional off-hours and remote support.

Personal Details:

Name : Kishore Varanasi

Father’s Name : Venkataramana

Date of Birth : 30th July 1985

Passport Number : F6497142

PAN Card Number : ADUPV8232G

Nationality : Indian

Languages Known : English, Hindi & Telugu

Permanent Address : #22-74-3/4, SKML Temple Street, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA- 530 001

I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(Kishore Varanasi)