Siva Nallagatla

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India22 yrs 7 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 18 years in IT infrastructure management.
Expert in server management and automation.
Proven track record in enhancing system reliability.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned IT Infrastructure Engineer with a focus on automation and server management.

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Skills

Core Skills

InfrastructureAutomationSecurityVirtualizationWindows Server

Other Skills

PowershellVMware InfrastructureDHCPITILActive DirectoryDNSIT Service ManagementData CenterVMware ESXCloud ComputingIT StrategyBMC BladeLogicPowerCLISRMDevOps

About

A seasoned professional with over 18 years of experience designing, implementing and managing large-scale IT infrastructure. With over a decade of experience, my journey from a System Administrator at CSC to a Staff Enterprise Engineer at LinkedIn has been marked by a commitment to innovation in server management and automation. At LinkedIn, our team has enhanced system reliability and efficiency using PowerCLI, VMware, and Windows Server, aligning our technical solutions with the organization's mission for professional connection. Embracing challenges and leveraging my knowledge and experience, I thrive on delivering scalable infrastructure that powers business-critical applications, driven by a passion for technology that fosters growth and connectivity.

Experience

2 roles

Staff Enterprise Engineer

Promoted

Apr 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Consolidated dispersed DHCP server infrastructure, reducing overhead costs and simplifying management processes with high availability.
Spearheaded the adoption of solutions such as PowerShell DSC (Desired State Configuration), Azure Update Management, and Azure Arc, enhancing system automation and governance.
Managed migration from Symantec AV to Windows Defender, strengthening endpoint security posture and reducing licensing costs
Implemented Secure Pull Print solutions, enhancing document security and reducing print waste.
Pioneered the deployment of vSphere Auto Deploy and VMware Skyline, optimizing virtualization infrastructure efficiency and proactively addressing potential issues.
Implemented Riverbed Steelfusion Edge and Azure Stack HCI Hyperconverged solutions, delivering resilient and high-performance computing environments.
Led cross-functional teams in project planning, execution, and post-implementation reviews, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and success criteria, ensuring alignment with business goals and priorities.
Mentored junior team members on technical concepts, tools, and methodologies, fostering professional growth and expertise development within the team.

InfrastructurePowershellWindows ServerVMware InfrastructureDHCPAutomation

Senior System Engineer

Dec 2016 – Apr 2021 · 4 yrs 4 mos

InfrastructurePowershellWindows ServerVMware InfrastructureDHCP

Axa technologies shared services

Senior Technical Lead

Apr 2012 – Dec 2016 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Predominantly working on multiple Automation tasks since last 2 years (list attached)
Administer and manage over 4000+ Windows Servers running Business Critical Applications.
Troubleshooting VMware and Windows Server issues.
Patch Management of Windows and ESXi host Servers using SCCM and Update Manager.
Build servers from Scratch using BlaseLogic Private Cloud solution and Manual installation using GCI(Internally developed tool).
Support Windows 2003, Windows 2008R2 and Windows 2012 operating system issues.
Support Migration Projects Citrix VDI migrations from Legacy VC to MEDC VC, VM migrations from legacy Hardware to BuBl hardware.
Fixing Backup failures for Windows servers.
Handling upgrade projects like Windows 2003 Migrations and Server Migration Projects.
Write scripts for automate the routine tasks.
Initiate Projects to optimize the use of available resource
Participate in Service Reviews meetings and discuss improvement plans.

InfrastructurePowershellWindows ServerVMware Infrastructure

Xerox

Sr. Server Administrator

Apr 2011 – Apr 2012 · 1 yr · Bengaluru Area, India

Administering 800+ Virtual servers and 40+ ESX Servers.
Administer and manage over 1700+ Windows Servers running Business Critical Applications.
Troubleshooting VMware and Windows Server issues.
MS Patching for Servers using BladeLogic and Shavlik.
Build servers from Scratch – This includes Installing OS, Configuring RAID, Updating Device Drivers for NIC, Raid Cards, HBA and RDACs and add It to the Domain
Support Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 operating system issues.
Support Domain Controllers, DHCP and WINS Se
rvers.
Fixing Backup failures for Windows servers.
Support IIS related issues and certificate renewals.
Support Clustered File and SQL Servers.
Handling Virtual disk expansions and VMWare related issues.
Handling upgrade projects like Windows 2003 Migrations and PSP upgrades for all servers.
Initiate Projects to optimize the use of available resource
Participate in Service Reviews meetings and discuss improvement plans.

InfrastructureWindows ServerVMware Infrastructure

Hp

Sr. Server Administrator

Nov 2008 – Apr 2011 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Administering 600+ Virtual servers and 100+ ESX Servers.
Administer and manage over 1200+ Windows Servers running Business Critical Applications.
Troubleshooting VMware and Windows Server issues.
MS Patching for Servers using WSUS.
Build servers from Scratch – This includes Installing OS, Configuring RAID, Updating Device Drivers for NIC, Raid Cards, HBA and RDACs and add It to the Domain
Standardizing the server environment by modifying Group Policies.
Support Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 operating system issues.
Support Domain Controllers, DHCP and WINS Servers.
Fixing Backup failures for Windows servers.
Support IIS related issues and certificate renewals.
Support Clustered File and SQL Servers.
Handling Virtual disk expansions and VMWare related issues.
Recently handled Windows 2003 SP2 roll out project and completed within the deadline
Recently handled Windows 2000 to Windows 2003 migration project (110 Servers).
Initiate Projects to optimize the use of available resource
Participate in Service Reviews meetings and discuss improvement plans.

InfrastructureWindows ServerVMware Infrastructure

Csc - computer sciences corporation

Server Administrator - Windows and VMWare

Oct 2007 – Nov 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo · Hyderabad Area, India

Acted as a Primary POC for an account
Administer and Manage over 3800 + Windows Servers running Business Critical Applications
Administering Remote Physical Servers thru RSA, IBM Virtual Console Software.
Handle Escalation and Critical issues
Represent the team in meetings with customer and Onsite counterpart to discuss support improvement plans
Create and maintain Technical documentation and operating procedures
Initiate Projects to optimize the use of available resource
Work with the Audit Team on Audit requests and provide necessary data before the deadline
Participate in DSR activities.
MS Patching for Servers.
Build servers from Scratch – This includes Installing OS, Configuring RAID, Updating Device Drivers for NIC, Raid Cards, HBA and RDACs and add It to the Domain
Handled Clustered Terminal Services project
Participated in Clustered Exchange Servers project (Using SteelEye Cluster application)
Participated in Data Center movement project with more 300 servers.

InfrastructureWindows ServerVMware Infrastructure

Resonate software solutions pvt ltd

System Administrator

Mar 2007 – Sep 2007 · 6 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Installation and configuration Windows 2000/2003 Server based operating system
Troubleshooting Operating Systems like (Windows 95/98, Windows NT/2000 Professional/XP).
Good knowledge in ADS
Having Good hardware knowledge on Windows Servers.
Configuring TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, WINS, DFS.
Managing and Taking daily and weekly Backups.
Updating Anti Virus from server or by using latest Dat file
Installing and Troubleshooting network printing
Resolving Dialup related problems to Laptop users.
Daily Backups of MS SQL Server 2000and MS SQL Server 2005.
Good Knowledge on Linux Installations and Servers.
Squid Proxy server Maintenance and log verifications.
Configuring ACLs for Squid proxy.
Deploying the applications and databases on to the portal.
Having experience on using Mail Communicator to send bulk emails.
Basic Knowledge on Networking and Linux Administration.

Windows Server

Nalanda institute of engineering and technology

System Administrator

Jul 2004 – Mar 2007 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Sattenapalli

Installation and configuration Windows 2000/2003 and Linux Server based operating system
Troubleshooting Operating Systems like (Windows 95/98, Windows NT/2000 Professional/XP).
Good knowledge in ADS
Having Good hardware knowledge on Windows Servers.
Configuring TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, WINS.
Configuring and Managing RAID technologies
Managing and Taking daily and weekly backups .
Updating anti virus from server or by using latest Dat file
Installing and Troubleshooting network printing
Installations and Maintained LAN.
Resolving Dialup related problems to Laptop users.
Installations of Oracle 9i server and clients.
Weekly Backups of Oracle Server.
Squid server configurations and Modifications of ACLs
Good Knowledge on Linux Installations and Servers.
Squid server Maintenance and log verifications.

Windows Server

Hi-tech engineering college

System Administrator

Aug 2003 – Jul 2004 · 11 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

Installation and configuration Windows 2000/2003 Server based operating system
Troubleshooting Operating Systems like (Windows 95/98, Windows NT/2000 Professional/XP).
Good knowledge in ADS
Having Good hardware knowledge on Windows Servers.
Configuring TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, WINS.
Managing and Taking daily and weekly backups .
Updating anti virus from server or by using latest Dat file
Installing and Troubleshooting network printing
Good Knowledge on Linux Installations and Servers.
Resolving Client side Problems.