It infrastructure Professional

NIKHIL S. PANPATIL

FlatNo.B2-703,Rajyog Apts.,Dhayari Phata, Sinhagad Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India-411051

Mobile: [phone], Email : [e-mail] Skype :- nikhilpanpatil
IT Infrastructure Professional

MBA with 12+ years experience in Networking and IT Infrastructure management

PROFILE:

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  Exhaustive exposure in planning, design, installation and configuration of IT infrastructure, maintenance and troubleshooting, network, user management and facilities management on multiple platforms, governed by communication protocols.
  
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  Resolving problems of IT infrastructure as and when they crop up, taking care of Network, hardware & software , compliance requests that arrive with strong working knowledge in integrated Systems management that includes entire organization.
  
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  Exceptional understanding of Engineering Design Centers for Windows, Storage Servers, Linux servers, Firewalls and Workstations and associated Infrastructure environment to achieve & improve technology solutions to drive process improvements, competitive advantage and bottom-line gains
  

Technical Skills

1.SKILLTYPE	SKILL NAME
Major Server Applications & tools	Solidworks PDM, Catia V5 centralized instance, Postfix, Sendmail, Mailscanner, Lotus Domino 5.2 & 5.7, TrendMicro gateway server, Symantec Backup, Symantec System recovery & DLO, Symantec Antivirus, Snapshot, SAP R3 4.6 B, DS & IBM licensing server apps, Nagios, OCS, Squid, Open ERP, Openhab IoT, Orange HRM.
Storage & High Performance Computing Systems	EMC Celeraa NX4 & Clariion, NetApp FAS Series (Configuring & Managing Volumes, CISF Shares, Permissions , NDMP & Snapshot Backups.), SGI Altix
Server & Backup Hardware	Dell PowerEdge & PowerVault, Hp ML & DL Series and Ultrium
Workstation Systems	Dell 650 & 670 N series, Hp c3600(UX) ,HP c8000(UX11), HP xw6400 & xw6600, HP Z620 & Z800
Firewall ( Hw & Sw)	Sonicwall TZ & NSA series, Watchguard, Checkpoint, IPTables, PFSense,
Operating System	Windows98/NT/2000/XP/7/8/10, Windows2003/2008/2012 Server/Advance Server, Redhat EL, CentOS, Ontap (NetApp), Suse EL, AIX Redhat9,EL4.AIX 6.5 ,DataOnTap7&8,CelerraOSDART&Suse10.
Languages	C, C++, Pascal, COBOL, Fortron, Java, Python
Routers	Cisco1841, 2811 , Switches – Catalyst 4500, 2960G, 2500S, Wireless Routers
Database Virtualization Professional Certification	Oracle, MySql Citrix XEN IBM AIX 6.5 Certified (ID: SR8010836)
IoT TechnicalSkills	Openhab, Nodemcu ESP dev. , Eclipse Mosquitto MQTT Server, Raspberry Pi, Arduino.

Transferable skills

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3.Project management and planning

4.Detail planning of critical activities

5.Client interface and communication

6.IT Budget generation and control

7.Problem description, analysis and resolution

8.Change & Risk Management

9.IT Resource planning and selection

Experience with regulatory and compliance audits

10.Adopting Open Source technology for cost effective solutions

Core Competencies

LAN-WAN Support Systems Security against Cyber threats Vendor Management Problem Solving Skills

IT Management Services Training & Project Management System Administration Backup Management

Patch Management Relationship Management Basic Hardware & Network Skills Trouble Shooting

Education Credentials &Certifications

Master’s Degree in Business Administration IT (MBA,2004-2006)

First Class , SBSP University (Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth), Hyderabad, India..

Bachelor’s Degree in Physics (BSC,2001-2004)

First Class, SBSP University (Sarva Bharatiya Shiksha Peeth), Hyderabad, India.

Experience

Companyname	Jobtitle	Duration
HEI Design Center Pvt. Ltd. (Hema Group)	Manager/Head - IT	Jan 2016 – Till date
Hema Engineering Industries Ltd.(Hema Grp)	Manager/Head - IT	Mar 2009 – Dec 2015
PCS Technology Ltd.( Patni Computers)	IT Infrastructure Team Lead(Technical)	Nov 2006 – Mar 2009 Mar09CCCCCcCurrentCurrent
Grauer & Weil India Ltd. (Growel Group)	Network Administrator	Dec 2004 – Oct 2006
Growel Softech Ltd.(Growel Group)	Network Administrator (In EST Shift)	Sep 2003 – Nov 2004
Pari Computers Pvt. Ltd.	Network Administrator (Part Time)	Aug 2001 – Jul 2003

Roles & Activities
#1

Role	Maintaining Desktops & Network.
Company	Pari Computers Pvt. Ltd.
Activity Description	Installation Of Desktops (Formatting, Os Installation, Required Software Installation) Expanding Existing Network &Tuning Up. Resolving Problems For E-Mail Client Software (Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express), Windows Updates Checking, Antivirus Updates ,Security Patches ,Network Maintenance ,Call Reports Etc.

#2

Role	Planning and deployment of Network and Desktop application support
Company	Grauer & Weil India Ltd. (On Growel Softech Payroll)
Activity Description	Implementation of WAN Network at 3 sites through leased line for centralized Applications like SAP R3 4.6b, Windows Server 2000 Active Directory & Lotus Mail, Setting up policies ,user Groups & Permissions, and Internet. Installation Of Lotus Notes 5.7 pop3 with POPGIFT agent, Installation Of Norton Corporate 9.0. Handling Around 185 Systems Network, Also Provided Basic Support To Users (For E-Mail Client Software (Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express), Windows Updates Checking, Antivirus Updates, Security Patches, Network Maintenance)

#3

Role	Implementation of Mail server and System & Network administration
Company	Growel Softech Ltd.
Activity Description	Leading team of 3 resources, Installed and configured Postfix POP3 Mail Server on Linux 9.0 with integration of fetch mail at remote locations. Installation and configuration of Windows WSUS, ISA and Norton Ghost Servers for automated installations, patching and Internet security in Network. Installation & Maintenance Of SAP R3 4.6 B IDES Server On HP ML 350, performing backup operations for SAP 4.6B Database Server (Oracle8) with Br Backup utility , Maintaining Table Spaces for SAP Database server and space Up gradations, Etc. Handling Around 140 Systems Network.

#4

Role	Complete Integrated Network implementation
Company	TATA Auto Comp GS Yuasa Batteries Pvt. Ltd. (On PCS Payroll)
Activity Description	Lead engineer Technical team & Helpdesk Support team. Handling Around 200 Systems ( IT Setup :-Windows Active Directory, Squid Proxy, Apache Server & IP tables Firewall, Symantec 10.2 Av Server, CISCO VPN, Windows Backup Server, MS Exchange 2007, WSUS Server, Cisco Switches &Routers, Etc.) Administration of Networks & Voice, Vendor development & management, Software &Hardware purchasing, budgeting & CAPEX. Key initiatives included: Designing & Implementing Data & Voice Network Setup from ground level for entire Battery manufacturing Plant. Validation of connectivity & IT Support at remote CFA Locations across India. Setting up VSAT with third party support at remote locations for network connectivity. Coordination with various major ISPs (VSNL, BSNL, Etc.)for connectivity across India Maintaining Equipment Standards (CISCO Network Equipments, IBM & HP Systems, Etc) Performing significant role in Annual IT Budget & CAPEX. Assisting in SAP implementation for company's IT domain (IT asset Management). Vendor development & management for Software & Hardware purchasing Implementation of Voice Communication Systems(Matrix EPABX) Designed and implemented Goods Tracking Systems with vendor support (Barcode & serial numbering Systems) Installed Openhub DMS (Dealer Management System) Internet security with Squid Proxy Server.(Proxy With User base Authentication) Internet content Filtration with squidguard . Setting up Disaster Recovery Areas & Solutions. Symantec 10.2 Configuration for entire Network across India. Managing Helpdesk Support and records for manufacturing plant & CFA Location All over India. Planning & Execution with third party support to Switch over from Lotus Notes to Ms Exchange. Designed Call Escalation Matrix for Better Support In Time. Started Basic Trouble shooting & Training Programs for end users.(Key Areas:-For E-Mail Client Software(Microsoft Outlook),Antivirus Updates, SAP client, Network Troubleshooting.)

#5

Role	Design Centre Support
Company	DANA India Technical Centre Ltd. (On PCS Payroll)
Activity Description	Leading team of 7 in house resources & Handling Around 350 in house Systems. Using ITIL framework and service management providing support for key applications (Mail, Antivirus and Patch management) for APAC region. Administration of multi flavored Systems & Networks, Vendor management, CAD Software & Hardware Support. ( Key IT Setup :- Active Directory, Symantec Endpoint 11 Server, Secure Check Point VPN Server, Symantec Backup Exec Server, Lotus Domino 7, WSUS Server, SGI Altix, Dell Windows Workstations, HP-UX, IBM AIX, Dell Power Vault Servers with Robotic Tape library, EMC NAS) Key initiatives included: Managing International Network with coordination of global network team. (Key Centers:- Maumee(OH), Kalamazoo(Michigan), Melbourne, Shanghai, PantNagar, Jodali, Satara, Chakan.) Managing technical team to provide 18/7 Support. Handling IT management application (DiamondSource) for service requests, standard change requests, etc. Providing L1 support for Oracle Apps ERP for end users. Support For Workstation Systems (Dell Workstations & HP-UX Workstations) Support for Major Engineering applications (For Licensing & Software) including CatiaV5(14,16,17,18), Abaqus (6.7,6.8), Nastran, ProE Wildfire (250M), Ideas(10,11,12) , UG NX 3, Altair(HyperMesh7,8,9) & Ansys(10,11). Maintaining NAS Server Maintaining Symantec Backup Exec Server Centralized implementation of Symantec 11 Endpoint Server Across APAC region Centralized implementation of WSUS Server for APAC region Significant role in setting up security policies (As per ISO/IEC17799:2005) Maintaining all ISO Documents & Reports For Key Areas like Breakdown Maintenance, Backup and Restoration Reports, Asset Management, Material Inward/Outward, Certificate of commissioning, Threat management, Monthly Maintenance of Running & Stock Asset, QMS & MIS, Password Management and policies, Contingency plan for IT Infrastructure, Etc. Ensuring security with Smart Filter & Check Point Firewall across APAC network Selecting Deploying IT resources at manufacturing locations through third party facility management services. Planning & deploying Disaster Recovery Solutions.

#6

Role	Infrastructure Management
Company	HEI Design Center Pvt. Ltd. & Hema Engineering Industries Ltd. (Hema Group)
Activity Description	Heading IT department by Managing all IT related activities. Interacting with key accounts (BMW, Volkswagen, JLR, etc.) for all IT activities. delivery, support, security, management, cost and continuous improvement of the region’s infrastructure and Operations, Administration of Data & Voice, Vendor development & management, Software & Hardware procurement & compliance, Budgeting. Lead innovation by providing architectural change, key platform standards, and design enhancement recommendations while reducing overall costs. Preparation and execution of pre & post merger/takeover activities. (Key IT Setup:-Windows 2003/2012 Server , Active Directory, SGI Cluster, CentOS-Squid proxy Server, Web Server, Trend Micro Mail Gateway Server, SonicWall Firewall & VPN Server, Symantec Backup Server, PostFix Mail Server, Update & Patch management system, Cisco Network framework, Etc.) Responsibilities included: Management Area- Defining Annual IT Budget. Planning & Execution of major IT projects. Vendor development & management (Purchase, SLA, Maintenance Contracts, Technology renewals, Rate Contracts, etc.) . Coordinate with various major ISPs(TCL, TTL, Tulip, HCL, Etc.) on technical & commercial front. Coordination with various major Service Providers (HP, HP Finance, Microsoft, SGI, NetApp, T-Systems, Altair, Siemens, EDS, Etc.). Managing IT Team & Help Desk Support (ITIL Framework). Design suitable Call Escalation Matrix for better support in time. Started Basic Troubleshooting Training Programs for end users. Understanding & fulfilling client policies & requirements for all Design and R&D Projects (Volkswagen, BMW, CVG Seating, Schluz Engineering, JLR, CVG, Volvo, etc.). Provide Extensive data security environment (Air gap environment in some project cases) Maintaining ISO Documents & Reports Conducting internal IT audits for other branch locations. Conducting Active and Passive Network security & performance audits with third party. Successful transfer of all major application licenses (Dassault, Microsoft, Altair, Autodesk, LS-Dyna, Symantec, Siemens, Ansys, etc.) & hardware assets during company takeover. Helping Recruitment team for IT talent acquisition Event planning for team building and personality development within IT Department. Technical Area– Implementation of Open ERP System with Coordination of Finance, Design & Production teams. Implementation of Solidworks Enterprise PDM System with Coordination of Design team. Implementation of OCS IT inventory application Implementation of data & voice communication Links.( with redundancy) Implementation of complete VoIP & VC Systems (Aethra Systems) Implementation of complete in house Email System (Postfix Mail System With Trend Micro Hosted Inter Scan Messaging Gateway, Mailscanner & Roundcube). Implementation to Citrix XEN Virtualization Implementation of complete Data Backup system. (Symantec Backup Exec with System Recovery & DLO) Implementation of complete Power solution (DB Power Systems) Configure & Manage multi layered Network Security with Sonicwall TZ 190 & NSA240, PFSense Firewall. Trend Micro & Symantec SPS Server, DLP & Policy Configuration. Introduced Storage System with Deduplication technology for better Data operations & security.(NetApp) Configure & Manage Storage Volumes, CIFS shares, data permissions , NDMP and snapshot backups on NetApp Internet distribution with Multi layered firewall and Proxy Applications.(Captive Portal, Multi instance Squid with LDAP & NTLM authentication, Content filtration, etc.) Setting up Disaster Recovery Areas & Solutions. Setting up License Servers & Application Support for Major Engineering applications (For Licensing & Software) including CatiaV5(17-24), Abaqus, PBSPro, Siemens Techno Matrix RobCad, Solidworks Enterprise PDM, Solidworks (2009-2015), ProE, Altair & Ansys. Setting up integration structure & of various tools like BMW CARISMA, Volkswagen Engineering Tools & licensing, Daimler Tools, Volvo catia integration tools, etc)

Achievements - Professional & Personal

IT Consultant/ Entrepreneur(N-Comp Systems) (May-2005 to Dec-2006)	Fulfilling all IT related requirements for 2 major clients, Kumar Motors Pvt. Ltd. (3 wheeler manufacturer) :- Providing all required hardware , software, licensing, ERP setup support, design application support & FMS support. Checheria Automation (Pimpri) :- IT Hardware Sales and support , FMS.
Hema Engineering Industries Ltd.(Hema Group)	Whistleblower – Reported major financial misconducts by Senior management members.
Volunteer Experience	Worked as volunteer IT trainer for Maharashtra State Reserve Police Force, Group 6, Dhule. (Aug-98 to Dec-98) Providing training for DOS, Windows 95 OS & MSOffice 97.
In-house Green Home automation project	Smart home automation with Openhab, MQTT, Raspberry Pi, Nodemcu & many sensors. As well as complete Solar power solution for home satisfying 80% of power consumption.

personal details

Passport :- (Details will be provided when require)

Date of birth :- 4^th Dec 1981

Languages known :- English, Hindi, Marathi

Other Interests:- Music, Table Tennis