My Profile

1. Curriculum Vitae
Kushal R. Vora
Contact No: +91-9428801133 (M)
: 079-26640419 (R)
E-mail ID : kushal.vora@outlook.com
: kushalvora.kk@gmail.com
Professional Synopsis
 A competent professional above 8.5 years of experience in the areas of
IT/Network (LAN/WAN) Daily operations including Infrastructure, Remote
Technical support, Project Management, Vendor Management, IT
Procurement, Network monitoring and Datacenter Management.
 Problem-solving skills with the ability to assess needs and define requirements.
 Develop value-added and cost effective technical solutions that streamline and
improve operating efficiencies.
 Develop system documentation to meet the needs of dynamic and continuously
changing environments.
 Proficiency in installation, administration, and maintenance of LAN/WAN Networks
 Presently associated with Gateway Technolabs Pvt. Ltd. as a Sr. System
Engineer for IT Server & Network Support and Infra Management for Client in
across worldwide.
Current Assignments
Gateway TechnoLabs Pvt. Ltd. - Ahmedabad
IT Executive – 14th Jul 2014 to till date
Job Responsibilities:
• Managing production environment infrastructures includes service, application,
infrastructure health checks, H/W, S/W upgrades, security updates, maintain & support
Windows 2003/2008 Server & VMware environment.
• Installation and support for IIS 6.0 and IIS7.x (installation, configuration, monitoring,
upgrade)
• Creating micro sites/FTP sites, Installing SSL certificates on IIS.
• Handling HTTP redirection, Logging, Server certificate issue, Authentication issue in
IIS.
• Adding virtual load balancer for Micro sites.
• Creating new users in AD & RSA Secure ID & Assigning temporary RSA tokens.
• Monitor & Troubleshoot System/Network performance issues using WhatsUp GOLD
monitoring tool.
• Maintain network monitoring system, configure appropriate alert thresholds.
• Monitoring corporate IPS and Add filters to corporate IPS with Tipping Point IPS Tool.
• Data Backup/Restoration and pro-active audits through eVault.
• Creating email addresses/distribution list, create/edit global black & white email lists.

2. • Monitoring Disk Space and archive data on the production network.
• Maintain and support existing anti-virus, anti-spyware, application and system patch
process and procedures.
• Attending technical Webinar and Live Meetings with client to understand their IT
Infrastructure setup and new support procedures from clients.
• Handling Client communications for trainings and reviews on various technology tools
and documents.
• Create and maintain technical documentation (Visio diagrams, procedures, best
practices & knowledge base).
• Follow defined Technology Operations incident and problem management proc edures
in order to log and track issues relating to past problems until satisfactory resolution.
• Co-ordination and liaison with operational, product and development groups in
support of business continuity and service enhancements.
Previous Assignments
Veeda Clinical Research Pvt. Ltd - Ahmedabad
IT Executive - 01st June 2010 to 12th Jul 2014
Job Responsibilities:
 Configuration of Symantec Backup Exec 2010 for managing Backup of all sites
across the globe using Dell Power Vault TL2000/TL4000 tape library.
 Exchange Server 2003 / 2007 Administration & Maintenance.
 Active Directory Configuration & Management.
 Daily Faults report Analysis & reporting to Global Head of ICT Located in UK.
 Installation & Configuration of Windows 2003-08 Server.
 Installation of New customized PCs and Laptops.
 IT infrastructure implementation and configuration.
 Networking, LAN, WAN and infrastructure support in Global Veeda Offices.
 Vendor co-ordination, support and installation of equipment.
 Monitoring all sites connectivity through SolarWinds Software.
 Ensure all Remote users getting support on time from IT globally.
 Working in accordance of agreed SLA, minimizing the faults by preventive
maintenance.
 CCTV Configuration & Management.
 Configuration and management of DHCP Server, FTP Server, Print Server.
 Managing and maintaining Fortigate Firewall 60C, 110C, 200A
o Creating secure IPSEC VPN tunnels between various sites.
o Implementing Robust Internal and external security Policies.
Previous Assignments
Shah Investor’s Home Ltd - Ahmedabad
Sr. Network Engineer - 01st Sep 2008 to 31st May 2010
Job Responsibilities:
 Implementing Dell blade server setup installed ESX 4.0 operating system and
VMWARE infrastructure with EMC SAN Storage connected with fiber channel
architecture.
 Managing whole VMware infrastructure using V center Server.
 Used Tivoli Software for daily backup of all VM snapshots on Dell TL2000 tape
Library.

3.  Management and troubleshooting of IBM and HP servers installed with windows
2003 and 2008 includes Active Directory, NTFS, FTP, IIS, DNS, DHCP
 Managing setup of VSAT and MPLS link.
 Managing setup of Leased Line and RF link implement across the city.
 Configuring and troubleshooting Techroutes & Cisco 2500 Routers.
 Managing cisco 3560 L3 & Cisco 2950 L2 switches.
 Managing Microsoft VPN in windows 2003.
 Managing Linksys, Netgear, D-Link Wireless Access Points for LAN.
 Desktop Support – Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7, MS Office
2003/2007/2010 ,Open Office, Outlook Express, Windows Live Mail, HP Printers.
 Managing Structured LAN Cabling and Interlink of Multiple Floors.
 Coordinating with ISP, Domain Registrar to start websites and email services.
 Support (Windows Only) for testing of Application software and execute Network
changes as per requirements.
Security
 Configuring and maintaining Trend Micro Office Client Anti-virus software.
 Managing Fortigate-200A Firewall for Content Filtering, Spy ware, Virus
Blocker, Bandwidth Management.
 Managing Radware ISP Load balancing device.
Achievements:-
 Migrated all Physical server infrastructures to VM infrastructure.
 Migrated computer Workgroup infrastructure to Active Directory Domain with
implementing Restricted GPO.
Previous Assignments
Indian Institute of Hardware and Technology – IIHT, Ahmedabad
Asst. Technical Head - 01st Sep 2006 to 31st Aug 2008.
Job Responsibilities:
 Provided Corporate Training – MCSE / CCNA
 Responsible for provide training to other junior faculties.
 Responsible for taking batches of MCSE, CCNA, CCSA, CWNA, RHEL & Security+
Technology Used
Routers : Cisco 3600, 2800, 1800, 1700
Switches : Cisco 2900, 2950.
Wireless Access Points : Cisco AP 1242, AP 1200, AP 1131
AREA OF INTEREST
 Team Leader.
 Network and Server Engineer

4. Academic Credentials
 M.ScIT from Sikkim Manipal University.
 T.Y.Bsc. from Gujarat University.
Certified Qualifications
 CCNA
 MCSA (Microsoft Exchange 2003)
Personal Details
Name : Kushal Vora
Address : A-6 Avani Flat,
Near Pulkit School, Fatehpura,
Paldi, Ahmedabad - 380007
Date of Birth : 01st December, 1985
Marital status : Married
Language Known : English, Hindi, Gujarati.
References : Available on Request.