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Ranjan Chakraborty
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2019 - 2019
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Senior Infrastructure Manager/Architect
Expro Media Ltd.
January 2019 to Continue
Directly involved in High Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (HLD) as well as lead the implementation team. Also provide 3rd line engineering support. Engage with product architecture group and design authority to ensure best practices are followed
Educate product architects, developers and business solution engineers on cloud platform best practice. Work with a variety of product management functions to define clear solutions to business problems. Developing solution architecture designs and implementation for Server 2012 R2+, Server 2016, Server 2019, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, FTP, Hyper-V, cloud/Hybrid platforms ensuring alignment with globally defined patterns/blueprints. Supporting security architecture review of cloud infrastructure designs and implementation. Providing technical input and know-how to architecture governance processes and forums for Azure, and AWS services. Administration of office 365 and any client migration from exchange to Office 365 I need to provide 3rd line support. Maintaining a log of all design decisions and the context of key decisions Supporting projects through exception processes where design is not fully aligned to global patterns/blueprints.
Directly involved in High Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (HLD) as well as lead the implementation team. Also provide 3rd line engineering support. Engage with product architecture group and design authority to ensure best practices are followed
Educate product architects, developers and business solution engineers on cloud platform best practice. Work with a variety of product management functions to define clear solutions to business problems. Developing solution architecture designs and implementation for Server 2012 R2+, Server 2016, Server 2019, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, FTP, Hyper-V, cloud/Hybrid platforms ensuring alignment with globally defined patterns/blueprints. Supporting security architecture review of cloud infrastructure designs and implementation. Providing technical input and know-how to architecture governance processes and forums for Azure, and AWS services. Administration of office 365 and any client migration from exchange to Office 365 I need to provide 3rd line support. Maintaining a log of all design decisions and the context of key decisions Supporting projects through exception processes where design is not fully aligned to global patterns/blueprints.
Security, Manager, Hybrid, Processes, Server, Patterns, Office, Infrastructure, Support, Implementation, Hyper-V, IIS, Engineering, Design, Architecture, Management, Solution architecture, DNS, Cloud, Exchange, Active Directory, Azure, Office 365, Product Management, AWS, Administration
2016 - 2019
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IT Manager/ Solution Expert
unknown.
It, Manager
2016 - 2019
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Managing Framework and its link partner organisations
NHS, Nottingham Council and Recovery Service's.
2500 user's IT Infrastructure in 68 sites within the East Midland's area of the UK. Manage and lead the IT department and its helpdesk support ticketing system. Manage support engineers and their training and development. Coordinate 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support flow and be the final level of escalation point within the organisation. Manage and administer the core infrastructure and WAN infrastructure. Manage and administer the existing Data Centre, which is built on HP ProLiant hardware, Server 2012 R2+, Server 2016, Server 2019, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, FTP, Hyper V 2008 (cluster based). Improved the Infrastructure in 2018 by enhancing the Data Centre design by installing the new Data Centre (Windows 2016 Platform) which is more Hybrid cloud facing. The enhancement project improved the Physical Network performance to Core Infrastructure and the bandwidth of the whole MPLS Network. Introduced and implemented cloud facing Disaster Recovery (DR). The Infrastructure Enhancement brought for the business a highly scalable system. Manage Cisco IP telephone system, which is built on VMWare ESXi 6 platform.
Support, Hybrid, Framework, Hp proliant, Hyper V, WAN, Server, Organization, Development, Helpdesk support, Hardware, Infrastructure, Design, It, Network, IIS, Windows, DNS, Cloud, It infrastructure, VMware, Training, Cisco, Active Directory
2015 - 2016
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Solution Architect
unknown.
This role was original with Redbridge Council School Support. I supported the day to day IT and Network Support issues. We were a team of four engineers working on site to support 200 plus teachers, support staff and over 2000 students from year 7 to the 6th form. Manage and administer the Small Data Centre environment and its infrastructure. The VMware is ESXi 5.1 and ESXi 6.0 with 2 datacentres, 2 storage clusters, and 3 hosts each cluster. I conducted the full upgrade project on my own from the storage array and raid firmware upgrade, with the Host being upgraded to ESXi 6.0. The role also involved future enhancement, Server support, Networking, Printing support, Phone system, etc. The technology (Software/Hardware) and equipment I supported was Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, VMWare ESXi 5.1, Kace 1000 and 2000 Deployment Management, Symantec Endpoint Protection 12, Backup Exec 2012, Solas, Sims, Netgear Wireless Access points, Exchange Server 2013, Mac IOS, Mac Server, Mac Deployment Server and time machine, HP Servers, Dell Servers, Netgear NAS, SAN, Switches such as Netgear, 3COM, Cisco, HP.
Precision Printing/
Hewlett Packard (HP) Digital Printing Beta Test Centre
Cloudberry, UK
Precision Printing/
Hewlett Packard (HP) Digital Printing Beta Test Centre
Cloudberry, UK
Wireless, SAN, Server, Software, Storage, Backup, NAS, Hardware, Infrastructure, Firmware, Support, It, Network, IOS, Test, Windows, Technology, Windows server, Management, Mac, VMware, Cisco, Deployment, Exchange, Networking
2012 - 2015
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IT Infrastructure Manager
Immigration Compliance Services.
Precision Printing is a leading printer, has over 2000 user working for them in their production plant and they are the HP Beta test centre. As their system administrator, I had the responsibility for running the IT operations, their in-house data centre, administering the whole company network and ensuring a high level of support to the users and clients. I worked closely with the management team, which included the General Manager, the Production Director, the CTO and the Managing Director. As Data Centre IT Manager I have overall responsibility for all equipment located in both onsite primary and secondary off-site datacentres (Cloud) which are both located in the UK. I had to administer and manage the Infrastructure, servers 2008 R2, VMware Sphere 5, Cisco, HP Servers and clusters, Dell Server and clusters, Storage clusters for VM, Backup onsite and offsite to the Amazon cloud with S3 and EC2 and Amazon Glacier, I needed to control cooling, power and UPS, fire suppression cabling and racking. I had day-to-day responsibility of complying with ISO 27001-standard and security compliance. I provided and maintained data security and associated documentation within the datacentre. I also provided project management and technical support to the software development department to continue development of their famous one flow system, which is unique within the printing industry. Dealing with 3rd party suppliers such as Telephone line provider, Internet service provider, IT support providers, etc.
It, Manager, Production, Administrator, Power, Server, Software, Internet, Storage, Development, Backup, Infrastructure, Cto, Amazon, Support, Project Management, ISO 27001, Network, Security, Test, Compliance, Service, Management, Cloud, It infrastructure, VMware, Cisco, Software development, It support, Operations
2011 - 2012
freelance
Senior Infrastructure Consultant
Avaya IP Office.
I had to work in partnership with clients by providing solutions for business-critical computer systems and applications. I provided consultancy services to customers including analysis, discovery and documentation of IT service and solutions, installation of hardware/software
while also assisting with the planning of new IT projects and the delivery of presentations. I provided strategic guidance to clients regarding IT technology, IT infrastructure and the accomplishment of major business processes through enhancements to IT. I offered second- and third-line support to more than 200 live businesses in the UK. I had responsibility for dealing with suppliers to find new technology and test the products and systems on offer. The technology used: Windows 2003/2008
Exchange Server 2003/2010 and Outlook 2000/2003/2010, Citrix XenServer, VMware ESXi 5.0 and vCentre, SQL Server, Linux, Avaya IP Office, Cisco/WatchGuard/SonicWALL Firewalls, Symantec Backup Exec, HP Servers, Dell Servers, Symantec Internet security and mail security. Dealing with third party suppliers such as the Telephone line provider, Internet service provider, IT support providers, etc.
while also assisting with the planning of new IT projects and the delivery of presentations. I provided strategic guidance to clients regarding IT technology, IT infrastructure and the accomplishment of major business processes through enhancements to IT. I offered second- and third-line support to more than 200 live businesses in the UK. I had responsibility for dealing with suppliers to find new technology and test the products and systems on offer. The technology used: Windows 2003/2008
Exchange Server 2003/2010 and Outlook 2000/2003/2010, Citrix XenServer, VMware ESXi 5.0 and vCentre, SQL Server, Linux, Avaya IP Office, Cisco/WatchGuard/SonicWALL Firewalls, Symantec Backup Exec, HP Servers, Dell Servers, Symantec Internet security and mail security. Dealing with third party suppliers such as the Telephone line provider, Internet service provider, IT support providers, etc.
Test, Processes, Server, Software, Internet, Office, Backup, Hardware, Infrastructure, Support, It, Security, Sql, Windows, Technology, Service, Citrix, It infrastructure, VMware, Cisco, Exchange, SQL Server, It support, Linux
2005 - 2007
job
System Manager
Workpermit.com.
Second and third line support of on-site and remote users at the desktop, Server and network levels; Administer Windows Servers, MS Exchange 2003, Active Directory 2003; Support third party and in-house applications, LAN, WAN, local as well as remote users and other infrastructure components including the phone and access control system; General IT and Desktop PC support including installing and configuring new PC's, network, VPN and Firewall configuration and troubleshooting for UK and overseas offices. Supporting INTERTEL -5000 Series IP phone system, Windows 2000/2003, VERITAS backup exec, NAS, Netgear switch, 3com switch, MIMEsweeper, Dell Servers and tools etc.
Active Directory, Exchange, Firewall, Windows, Network, It, Support, Infrastructure, NAS, Backup, Server, WAN, PC, Manager
2005 - 2005
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IT Manager (Hands On)
Essential Direct Ltd.
Responsibilities included: To ensure maximum availability of computer systems throughout the company; responsibility for the provision of IT infrastructure services including desktop applications, local and/or wide area networks, IT security and telecommunications; development and implementation of new systems; working with senior management to propose, agree and deliver IT service to defined Service Level Agreements. Responsible for the IT Budget of £100,000 per annum and responsible for IT hardware, software and maintenance procurement. To develop and maintain a disaster recovery plan and control the IT security policy. To maintain and develop the company website and provide a monthly written report to the IT Director on all aspects of the IT Department.
Budget, Procurement, It infrastructure, Management, Service, Security, Website, It, Implementation, Infrastructure, Hardware, Development, Software, Manager
2004 - 2004
job
IT/Network Analyst
City University.
Responsibilities included: Setup and maintenance of University's 2000 PC's and all Computer Devices (Printer, Scanner, Peripherals); Setup, configure and maintenance of universities LAN and equipment (Switches and HUB Etc); Supporting over 2000 users (Students and Teachers) with IT/NETWORK support; Rolling out of old system to new Windows XP system as well as hardware troubleshooting, hardware breaks fixing; Ghosting to deploy full working client windows XP builds (Via CD).
Windows, Network, It, Support, Hardware, Analyst, PC, XP
My education
London College of Law and Business
MBA, Computing
MBA, Computing
n/a
BSc, BCIS
BSc, BCIS
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