Systems & Network Administrator | DevOps Engineer | Cloud Infrastructure Specialist
I'm a Systems & Network Administrator with 9+ years of professional experience managing complex enterprise IT infrastructures. Currently transitioning into DevOps and Cloud Engineering, leveraging my strong foundation in Windows Server, virtualization, and networking to build scalable, automated infrastructure solutions.
Based in Bengaluru, India, I specialize in Active Directory, virtualization (Proxmox, VMware, Hyper-V), network administration, and infrastructure automation. I'm passionate about combining traditional IT administration with modern DevOps practices to create efficient, secure, and resilient systems.
- 💼 9+ years in IT Infrastructure & Systems Administration
- 🏛️ Current: System Administrator at HKBK Group of Institutions (2022-2024)
- 🛡️ Previous: System Administrator roles at educational and recruitment organizations
- 👨💻 Freelance IT Consultant during COVID-19 pandemic
- 🎓 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - ID: 6103751
- 🔧 Designing and deploying production-grade CI/CD pipelines
- ☁️ Building cloud infrastructure on AWS with Infrastructure-as-Code
- 🐳 Mastering Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration
- 🔐 Implementing DevSecOps principles and security automation
- 📚 Pursuing AWS Solutions Architect and CCNA/CCNP certifications
- 🔬 Maintaining home lab environments for hands-on DevOps practice
Expertise: Windows Server 2012 R2/2016/2019 • Active Directory (AD DS, FSMO) • Group Policy • DNS/DHCP/WINS • File System Permissions (NTFS) • Disk Management & RAID • WDS/WMI OS Deployment
Experience: LAN/WAN Architecture • VLAN Design • L2/L3 Switch Configuration • Router & Firewall Management (UFW, pfSense) • VPN Setup • Network Monitoring (Grafana, Prometheus, Wireshark) • CCTV Systems (NVR/DVR)
Proficient: Proxmox VE • VMware ESXi • Hyper-V • Oracle VirtualBox • Docker Containers • Vagrant Environments • Network Segmentation in Virtual Environments
Learning & Practicing: AWS Cloud Services • Kubernetes Orchestration • Terraform IaC • Docker Compose • Git Version Control • CI/CD Pipelines • Bash/Python Automation
Experience: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007/2010 Administration • Mailbox Database Management • Exchange to Office 365 Migration • Mail Flow Policies
- 90DaysOfDevOps - Comprehensive DevOps learning journey covering infrastructure, automation, and cloud technologies
- aws-devops - Production-ready CI/CD pipeline implementation with AWS and Terraform
- python-for-devops - Python automation scripts and tools for DevOps workflows
- kubestarter - Kubernetes getting started guide with hands-on examples and best practices
- DevSecOps-Zero-to-Hero - Complete guide to implementing security in DevOps pipelines
- 📖 AWS Solutions Architect Associate certification
- 🔗 CCNA Routing & Switching
- 🛡️ Ethical Hacking (CEH preparation)
- 🤖 AI/ML integration with DevOps workflows
- 💼 Advanced Kubernetes administration
- 🏆 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - ID: 6103751
- 🎓 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Annamalai University
- ✅ Docker Mastery - Container fundamentals and advanced patterns
- ✅ 90 Days of DevOps challenge
- ✅ Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform
- ✅ CI/CD Pipeline design and implementation
- 🔧 9+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience
- 🏛️ Enterprise-level systems administration at educational institutions
- 🛡️ Strong security mindset with firewall, VPN, and access control expertise
- 🔌 Network troubleshooting at L1 and L2 support levels
- 📦 Virtualization expertise across multiple platforms
- 🤝 Proven ability to work independently and manage critical infrastructure
- 📈 Continuous learner actively transitioning to DevOps and cloud technologies
- 🚀 Transition into a full-time DevOps Engineer or Cloud Infrastructure role
- 🤝 Contribute to open-source DevOps and infrastructure automation projects
- 📝 Share knowledge through technical blogs and documentation
- 🔍 Collaborate with teams building scalable cloud-native applications
- 🎤 Speak about bridging traditional IT administration with modern DevOps practices
- 🔧 Building CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation solutions in home lab
- 📚 Deep diving into Kubernetes networking and advanced deployment patterns
- ☁️ Implementing multi-cloud deployment strategies with Terraform
- 💻 Developing Python automation scripts for cloud operations
- 🔐 Exploring security hardening and DevSecOps best practices
- Managed enterprise Windows Server infrastructure and network devices
- Configured switches, Wi-Fi access points, CCTV cameras, and biometric systems
- Performed network security design and troubleshooting
- Maintained flexible schedule for after-hours and emergency support
- Provided remote technical support and system configuration services
- Installed and configured operating systems, networks, and applications
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and network issues
- System Administrator at Gulwant Recruitment Pvt Ltd (2018-2019)
- System Administrator at St. Mary's Engineering College (2016-2017)
- Desktop Administrator at NHAI Project and Digital Solutions (2007-2011)