Deployment and support of open source based university data center running the following technologies: Citrix XenServer,
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Ubuntu server, LDAP(Opendj), GoSa, OpenVPN, SSLVPN,Postfix, Samba, Bind, Nagios, Nagvis, iSCSI, NFS, SAN, Apache,
Managed the infrastructure of DHA-SU data center including storage, network and virtualization solutions with zero
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software cost, that is now prerequisite for running any IT service at DHA-SU.
Saving data center operational cost and enabling efficient, sustainable and scalable use of computing resources by
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deploying enterprise grade opensource Citrix Xenserver based virtualization.
Deployment of centralized global authentication scheme for all the services in data center using Open DJ LDAP multi-master
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synchronized servers in conjunction with unified LDAP member server configurations using sssd.
Deployment of high availability optimized ThinClient solution with custom built Linux firmware providing
VMs and Windows Terminal Server access from data center, minimizing client terminal downtime.
Deployment and management of multiple iSCSI based SAN storage, integration of SAN volumes with virtualization layer of
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data center. Management of volume allocation to servers. Deployment of NFS, CIFS shares as well and block level storage
access for servers. Configuring replication between primary and backup SANs for critical VM nightly backups.
Setup pfSense firewalls in Active-Standby CARP redundant configuration, employing multi-wan failover and load balancing. The
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setup also serves as front-line mail gateway employing RBL and postfix header checks on incoming SMTP sessions.
Managed sub team of network and system professionals overseeing data center services and maintenance activities

Designing, building, maintaining and managing the IT infrastructure ensuring that the service is comprehensive and well regarded, including all aspects of the data center desktops, networks, operations of business systems, security and Recovery from disaster.
• Development and maintenance of technical standards and documentation skills.

• Remote Location day-to-day administration of all data and telephony network components including hardware, software and services including Cisco Routers and Firewalls, provisioning and troubleshooting telecom provider services also Procurement and negotiation of commercial contracts.

• Recommendations and develops plans for group operations, hardware and software purchases, service/vendor changes and staffing.

• Define, maintain and deployment of IT Policies amp Plans to ensure data accuracy, security and legal and regulatory compliance.

• Secure Company networks, systems, software, data and related Infrastructure through physical and/or electronic means, including definition, maintenance and implementation of Backup strategies and procedures.
• Define and maintain IT contingency plans and disaster recovery plans, whereas deployed Dell servers and Pf sense as a fire well and NAS Backup for Centralize Backup amp Disaster Recovery Setup.

• Heading the IT support teams of five locations ensuring smooth infrastructure, application and help desk.

• To lead the creation and delivery against a business-driven technology strategy consistent with company vision and objectives, aiming to enable the achievement and maintenance of market leadership in a continually changing and highly competitive market and also ensure the smooth running of IT services, both IT infrastructure and business systems.

• To build and continuously improve a world-class IT function focused on driving business excellence through excellent people, innovation, business re-engineering and delivery of cost-effective, business-effectiv