I am a diversified IT professional experienced in multi-platform computing (Windows . Linux . Macintosh . Unix), network security and programming (PowerShell . Visual Basic . C), looking for relevant opportunities and professional collaborations. Highlights of my career (based in Canada, Germany, India, and U.K.) include over 15 years' experience in building innovative analytical solutions to address complex professional problems by project development and management. I have authored over 20 critically acclaimed technical articles by critical analysis of project results and interpretation in light of a “bigger picture”. I am a multi-faceted creative expressionist who has been voted among the top 5 web designers in Ottawa. Web Development (HTML . PHP . MySQL . LAMP . WAMP . XAMPP . WordPress . Drupal), digital graphic designing (Adobe Creative Suite) and photojournalism are my creative activities. My ideal career is one that inspires me to “thinking outside the box” to address routine and exceptional professional challenges and provide me an opportunity to explore and learn new possibilities. --------------------------- Server Administration and Development (Windows Server up to 2012R2, Linux: Ubuntu and Suse), PowerShell, Excel (VBA), C, C#, PHP, MySQL, Technical Writing and Publication, Mass Spectrometry . R+D, Photo Journalism . Digital Graphic Designing . Web Development

1. Ratan Mohapatra, Computer Systems Administrator, Computer Systems Analyst 1 | P a g e
Ratan K. Mohapatra
ratan_m@outlook.com | Ottawa, Ontario | https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ratanm
Diversified IT professional experienced in administering Widows and Linux based systems and networks,
with a proven track record of project accomplishment by teamwork and collaboration.
 Network security using host and network based Intrusion Protection System (IPS), Unified Threat
Management System (UTM) in a multi-platform computing environment
 Over 15 years’ experience in critically acclaimed Technical Writing and professional publication
 Rich skills of numeracy and automated data analysis by creating statistical modeling programs
 Strong background of problem solving by analytical troubleshooting
 Experience in using virtualization of OS and network in Microsoft Hyper V and VMWare
 Power shell, PHP, MySQL, Visual Basic, C, Excel VBA, Spreadsheet based programming
 Security Clearance [ 2015 ]
CERTIFICATIONS:
MCP [ 2015, F392-1294 ]:
 MCSA Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 [ 410 ]
 Configuring Windows 8.1 [ 687 ]
 MCTS: Windows 7, Configuring [ 680 ]
Comptia: A+ [ 2015, COMP001020857880 ], Network+ [ 2015, COMP001020857880 ]
TestOut.com: PC Pro [ 2015, Certificate ID: CT9S ]
EDUCATION:
Network Security Professional, Willis College of Business and Tech., Ottawa [ March 2015 - April 2016 ]
Doctor of Philosophy, Geology, M.S. University, Vadodara, India [ 1998, Computer Programming in Unix and
DOS, Analytical solutions, Technical Designing and Presentation, Statistical Modeling ]
Master of Science, Applied Geology, University of Roorkee, Roorkee, India [ 1993 ]
Bachelor of Science, Berhampur University, India [ 1989, Geology, Physics and Mathematics ]
 Diploma, Programming in C [ 2014, Alison.com ]
 Web Development, User Experience Designing (UXD), [ 2014, Udemy.com ]
 Web Development and Digital Graphic Designing, Art Institute of Toronto [ 2006, Web Infrastructure
development, Adobe Creative Suite, Image and video editing ]
EXPERIENCE:
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario [ Sep 2006 - Mar 2014 ]
 Managed a scientific laboratory and its users. Planned and conducted research on nuclear waste
management (DGR, NWMO) by developing new technical solutions, which formed the basis of a $20
million research grant. Awarded external research grant to study samples from a NASA’s Space Mission
 Relevant Experience: Built and managed multi-platform computing using Windows, Linux and VMWare.
Developed automated statistical analysis and modeling in MS Excel using Visual Basic for Application
(VBA). Developed professional collaborations to accomplish projects of common interests
 (IBM) Unix, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lab View, Sigma Plot

2. Ratan Mohapatra, Computer Systems Administrator, Computer Systems Analyst 2 | P a g e
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K., [ Oct 2002 - Apr 2006 ]
 Awarded Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) fellowship
 Relevant Experience: Managed a scientific project by establishing collaborations, led a team to develop
a state-of-the-art analytical instrument and its control software. Developed Statistical Analysis and
Modeling program in Visual Basic and MS Excel. Analyzed, interpreted and documented technical
results and published in professional journals. Presented scientific results at international conferences
and Institutions
 Windows XP (GUI, DOS), Linux, Excel VBA, Fortran, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Sigma Plot
GUEST SCIENTIST, Max-Planck-Institut für Chemie, Mainz, Germany [ Feb 2000 - Sep 2002 ]
 Awarded Max-Planck Society Research Fellowship
 Relevant Experience: Developed a new analytical facility to support research in Cosmochemistry and
Planetary Sciences by working in a team. Planned and conducted innovative scientific research,
documented experimental results by critical analysis and interpretation for professional publication.
Presented scientific results at international conferences and Institutions
 Windows 2000 (GUI, DOS), Linux, Excel VBA, Fortran, Adobe Acrobat, Corel Draw, Sigma Plot
RESEARCH FELLOW, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, India [ Oct 1999 to Jan 2000 ]
 Awarded Department of Space, India research fellowship and Doctor of Philosophy for scientific
research on Earth and Mars. Awarded students’ travel grant to present research abroad
 Relevant Experience: Planned and conducted unique scientific experiments to address outstanding
scientific problems. Interpreted experimental data by critical analysis and developing statistical
programs. Presented scientific results at international conferences and Institutions
 Window 3.1 and DOS, Unix, Fortran, C
SUMMARY OF IT SKILLS:
 Windows: Server 2008, 2012, 2012 R2 | Desktop: XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10
 Linux: Suse (Enterprise, Open), Ubuntu (Server, Desktop), Mint. Monitored and Managed Linux server
using open source Webmin and Samba. Established web servers by using open source solutions-
Linux Apache MySQL and PHP (LAMP), Drupal, WordPress. Built custom web based database driven
applications in PHP and MySQL
 Macintosh OS X | Android and IOS based mobile device mnagement
 General purpose programming: developed automated statistical analysis and numerical modeling
software using Visual Basic for Application (VBA) in MS Excel. Troubleshoot application source codes in
Fortran, Visual Basic, C, C# and Lab View
 Adobe Creative Suite, Image and video editing
PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
 Teamwork and collaboration to accomplish award winning projects in Canada, Germany, India and U.K.
by building cutting edge technical and analytical developments
 Innovative with a strong track record of “out of the box” solutions to address routine and exceptional
challenges of a project
 Strong abilities to troubleshoot and solve complex problems by breaking down into simpler tasks
 Proactive, result oriented, Ability to manage conflicting priorities by critical analysis, planning and
decision making
 Excellent time and resource management skills in a fast-paced environment to meet tight schedules