Gururaj BS

GURURAJ B.S Name Email : Gururaj B.S :- Mobile No. :- OBJECTIVE A position in IT Management SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS  More than 14 years in IT Management, including strategic direction, budget preparation, vendor relationships, and planning and operation of Data Centers, technical hands on.  Skilled in evaluating current and future technologies and leading purchase planning to support both short and long-term IT initiatives.  Skilled in developing and maintaining a broad vision, cultivating excellent relationships, and communicating effectively across the organization to build focused and productive teams. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Free Lancing – IT Infrastructure and Solutions Consultancy from Oct 2014 to till. Bhartiya City Developers Pvt Ltd IT Manager –Apr 2011 to Sep 2014. (Bhartiya City is being developed by Bhartiya City Developers Pvt Ltd. Bhartiya International Ltd, an associate company, is a 25 year old firm listed on NSE and BSE and marks the entry of India's largest player in the leather fashion industry into real-estate development.)  Managed a team of 10 Team Members and supported hardware and software operations at one on-site and two remote Data Centers, including more than 20 Windows 2008 servers. SAP Servers.  SAP BASIS Administration  User administration like creating and deleting users, assigning and resetting passwords, locking and unlocking users.  Security or authorization problems using SU53, ST01 and SUIM  Create roles using different methods like transactions, direct objects, missing authorizations, restrictions…etc  Analyze and fix missing authorizations  Client administration like local client copies, remote client copy, create and deleting clients.  Create and restore data backups  Printer or spool configuration and administration  Manage the database space allocation  Planned and managed Data Center relocation from old Office to New Office including facilities planning and configuration.by providing the required IT Infrastructure, Communication equipments, Security, Surveillance and seamless migration.  Implemented Video WALL at Discovery Center in the Bhartiya City Project Site and also setup Project Site Office with all the required IT Infrastructure setup, along with aSTECS Call Center Setup.  Managing the complete operations in the section, devising strategic IT plans and setting up new network infrastructure for the organization.  Providing a vital support and service infrastructure environment that provides for greater reliability and robustness in the performance, scalability and capacity of the operating environment.  Ensuring the continuity and connectivity of all IT services for all stakeholders, irrespective of location and confirming presence of security infrastructure within the environment and data sources.  Developing, maintaining, supporting and optimizing key functional areas, particularly with regard to network, server infrastructure and data communications  Directing activities to resolve hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion as per preset schedules in addition to overseeing the procurement and disposal of all hardware.  Supervising the provision of desktop services and standard operating environments, supporting the IT operations environment, developing and monitoring of all network and infrastructure policies.  Overseeing matters of IT security and configuration management, making provisions for disaster recovery planning services and managing key infrastructure projects. Mantri Developers Pvt Ltd System Admin / Deputy Manager / IT Manager –Sep 1999 to Apr 2011. (Mantri Developers Pvt. Ltd.Established in 1999, the company has been the pioneering force behind the rapidly changing skyline of south India, with developments that span the residential, retail, commercial, education and hospitality sectors. Mantri Developers is one of India’s most preferred real estate brands in south India.)  Leading the FCC IT Infrastructure team, consisting of 4 engineers in the following areas:  Windows Administration (Windows AD, 2003 / 2008 Servers / 2012 , DNS, DHCP)  Network Administration (LAN, WAN, Internet, Remote Access & VoIP);  Windows Server, VmWare 5.5 ESXi  End User Computing & Desktop support (Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, MAC);  Blackberry Enterprise Server  IT Security;  Production Support & Quadra ERP Administration and IT Operations.  Maintain IT Infrastructure service levels for corporate IT & Mantri’s core systems like Quadra, Exchange.  Lead the IT Infrastructure team providing leadership and strategic direction to ensure the availability and reliability of key systems and services to the business.  Budget Planning (CAPEX / OPEX) and IT Master Plan;  IT Infrastructure Management, Telecommunications and Information Security of Mantri Group companies. Environment composed by 2 Data Centers, 400 users, 5 sites, 10 servers.  Service Desk Team Management (18 People Team) to support users in Project Sites (15 Locations) Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune.  Telecommunications Management – MPLS network, Internet and LAN-to-LAN links, PABX, VOIP, videoconference, fixed and mobile telephony;  Information Security Management – Firewall, VPN, servers and endpoints protection, access control;  Policies, standards and procedures for IT, Information Security Telecommunications; Licensing and Outsourcing Contract Management; and General Skills : • Exceptional oral and verbal skills; • Attentive listener; • Provides carefully thought-out solutions; • Strong ability to resolve conflicts; • Ability to efficiently delegate responsibilities; • Ability to research project-related data as required; • Ability to prepare forecasts and budgets; • Strong leadership abilities; • Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts; • Dedicated to remaining confidentiality as required; • Capable of working well independently; • Ability to maintain a positive attitude; • Strong ability to resolve conflicts while remaining calm; • Ability to set and achieve short-term and long-term goals; • Able to carry out assigned tasks as efficiently as possible. Education & Qualifications :  Bachelor of Science (Majors: Information Technology) Technical & IT Management Certifications :  Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)  Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA – to be Certified) Personal Details : Languages Known : English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil Reference : Available on request Date of Birth : 03/07/1969