Sivaraj Essaki
Sivaraj Essaki (ShivaICCG)
  • India
Member Since: 2012/06/15
Industry: Computer & IT
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Professional Background
Senior System Engineer
INLOGIC TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD
January 2012 – Present
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
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•      Administering network security via implementation/maintenance of security tools; assigning users at various nodes in the network & managing user rights and security
•      Scrutinizing user needs and recommending appropriate hardware/software for the system
•      Providing first/second level software/hardware and communication support for all PCs and various printers for the local network, L2 platform Support for the customer support desk,
•      Managing virtual Servers/Desktops with Hyper-V, VMWare and managing the traffic (IN & Out) on our firewall (Watch Guard 510) for HTTP, FTP, HTTPS, and some non-default ports which we used in our applications
•      Managing terminal environment such as Windows Terminal Server, Citrix, Antivirus Management, Backup management, Firewall management (Watch Guard 5 Series) and Technical/troubleshooting support
•      Performing App certification for product through Microsoft Application certification kit whenever there is new release (Every month) to ensure whether product works on all Microsoft Platform’s (Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 2012)
•      Distinction of determining methods and procedures on new assignments and provide guidance to other engineers and advising on technical direction and decisions with noticeable impact on the business unit
•      Part of deployment team to provide technical support including deploying builds (Both software and web application) patch updates, query update on MS SQL
•      Successfully deployed three Hyper V 2012 Server for development team  to deploy their application (Both Software and Web application)
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Senior System Engineer
VELAN INFO SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD
September 2011 – January 2012
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
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•      Remotely monitored clients to ensure their Infrastructure/Resource are harmless and stable, managed Web Server configuration and administration: IIS and Web Hosting / Server Hosting / Data Centre Support (Voice/ Non-Voice)
•      Responsible for Configuring File and Print Services: Distributed File System (DFS), File Replication Service (FRS), Configuring server security and enhancements
•      Maintained Terminal Servers, Citrix Servers and Exchange Server 2007 and managed Level 1 – level 2 Support (Windows), Control Panels (Plesk / Cpanel)
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Senior System Engineer
AMOEBA PUBLISHING SOLUTION PVT LTD
March 2008 – July 2011
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
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•      Managed installation & configuration of Windows Server 2000/2003 Environment, Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/VISTA/7, Microsoft Office Suite, IIS, SQL Server, Performing Regular Backups and ISA proxy for internet security
•      Created NAT Port forwarding rules in SG300/380 Firewall and D-Link DLF 210, Server Publishing Rules in ISA Server 2006, and Creating and Deleting Users in ADS (Domain Controller)
•      Configured Software Deployment Policy for users and DHCP, DNS, FTP Server and Taking Backup Weekly / monthly using NT Backup and Sync toy/File Replication Pro
•      Provided instant support in Network, Hardware, Operating System Software and Mail, created Company Email Accounts in Microsoft Exchange Server/Mail enable, configuring Outlook and configured & provided access to virtual machines
•      Installed and configured Symantec end point security management server / Clients, managed Hosted Server at few data centers in USA, Australia etc
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System Administrator (Assistant Technical Officer)
BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY
February 2007 – March 2008
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
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•      Windows network administration, managed the installation & troubleshooting in desktops and printers/Scanners and maintained 3 computer laboratories having 150 desktops and 7 servers
•      Managed Windows 2000 server, Windows 2003 server and Linux server and up to 300 concurrent users in each server and also assigned rights to the users by security policies
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Service engineer
ALFA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
August 2006 – February 2007
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
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•      Took care of new machine assembling & troubleshooting and handled customer support after the hardware sale (computer/Printer/Scanner Etc.)
•      Sales of all computer peripherals (Branded computers and laptops.(Dell, HP), Routers and switches (D-Link, Huawei), Servers Racks,
•      Managed LAN Implementation (Cable Laying and fixing switches for new Environment) and assembling of desktops & trouble-shooting, implemented LAN in companies like Cognizant Technology solutions and STC
•      Looked after installation of server operating systems (Windows NT, 2000 & 2003) and handled the installation of client operating systems (Windows 98, 2000 & XP)
•      Managed the installation of Application and anti-virus software’s
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Education
VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Computer Science
2003 – 2006
MSSD Hr Sec School
HSC
Science
2001 – 2003
MSSD Hr Sec School
S.S.L.C
General Studies
2000 – 2001
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Full Biography

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•      Microsoft Certified Solution Associate with 7+ years of experience in IT/Systems, Windows Server Administration, Windows 2000/2003/2008 server and Client Operating Systems Windows XP/7
•      Currently working as Senior System Engineer at Inlogic Technologies Private Limited, Chennai
•      Proven expertise and sound understanding in Active Directory, DNS, WINS, DHCP and TCP/IP in the Enterprise LAN, Storage Area Network and Network Area Storage
•      Hands on expertise in troubleshooting issues pertaining to any Server with Windows OS and Symantec Endpoint Security and Trend Micro Anti-virus
•      Technical professional with knowledge of Systems Administration, Networking Operations, Technical Support and Client Servicing
•      Demonstrated skills in streamlining customer services function by designing innovative systems & processes to generate high value propositions for the customers
•      Key competencies in performing installation, up gradation, configuration, support of hardware, software, peripherals and network devices in Windows environment
•      Experience in monitoring overall functions of processes handled; identifying improvement areas within the team and implementing adequate measures
•      Thrive in a deadline intensive environment, multi-task, perform under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent man-management and time management skills
•      Active member in expert-exchange and toms hardware
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Languages
English
Full Professional Proficiency
Tamil
Native or Bilingual Proficiency

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Current: Level 7
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  • Windows OS
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  • Microsoft Applications
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  • Desktops
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  • Windows Server 2008
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  • Office Productivity
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  • Hardware
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  • Laptops Notebooks
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  • Printers and Scanners
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  • Storage Software
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  • Networking Hardware-Other
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  • Windows Server 2003
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  • Microsoft Office
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  • MultiMedia Applications
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  • Visual Basic.NET
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  • OS Security
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  • Windows Networking
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  • Software
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  • Outlook
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  • Components
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  • Windows 8
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  • Remote Access
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  • Exchange
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  • Network Security
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  • Peripherals
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  • PC
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  • .NET Programming
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  • Anti-Virus Apps
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  • Adobe Acrobat
    1
  • Internet / Email Software
    1
  • Microsoft SharePoint
    1
  • System Utilities
    1
  • Visual C++.NET
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  • Web Languages and Standards
    1