Rupesh Raj has over 12 years of experience in AWS, UNIX, and VMware administration. He is seeking a position where he can utilize his skills and certifications, which include AWS Solution Architect, VMware vSphere, and ITIL. He has a history of managing complex infrastructure environments and resolving issues to meet SLAs.

1. RUPESH RAJ
Mobile: +91 8879674059 ~ E-Mail: raj_rup1@rediffmail.com
Seeking assignments in AWS UNIX /LINUX /VMWARE Administration Support with a reputed organization
PROFESSIONAL ABRIDGEMENT
• AWS Solution Architect Certified System Administrator with over 12 years of experience in the areas of UNIX
VMware/AWS System Administration.
• Adept in analyzing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, custom designing solutions,
troubleshooting for complex information systems management.
• Ability to provide proactive service delivery, service assurance for corporate clients, expedite fault resolution within
committed SLA and conducting root cause analysis to identify fault.
• Significant experience in working with Customers, Project Managers and Technical Teams for securing & executing
concurrent multi-technology projects.
• An enterprising leader with the ability to train and motivate teams in optimising their performance levels.
CERTIFICATIONS
 AWS Solution Architect Certified 2016
 VMware VSPHERE 5.5 Certified Professional in 2015
 VMware VSPHERE 5.0 Certified Professional in 2013
 ITIL 2011 Certified 2013.
 Sun Certified System Administrator (SCSA Part II) in 2007
 Sun Certified System Administrator (SCSA Part I) in 2006
CORE COMPETENCIES
Technical:
Operating Systems : AWS, Linux, Sun Solaris 9/10, HP-UX, VMware
Servers : Sun M4000, Sun T5200, Sun T2000, V840, Sun fire 890 & other Sparc Machines
Storage Management : EBS, Linux LVM, Solaris Volume Manager, VERITAS Volume Manager
Backup S/W : CPM Snapshot Backup, VERITAS Netback up, Symantec Backup Exec
Functional:
Server Management
 Installation of OS on different hardware platform & AWS Cloud.
 Administering User, groups, hosts and file systems using command line interface.
 Implementing NFS in client-server architecture with Auto Mount feature.
 Scheduling of automatic, repetitive Jobs using commands with crontab.
 Troubleshooting all types of Network and software problems; adding Packages according to the requirement.
 Involved in integration of VMware Virtual Infrastructure (VMware integration)
Systems Administration
 Overseeing installation of Solaris/Linux and Application Software under multi-platform environments, deployment of
servers, disk quota management and distributed file systems, network, etc. and monitoring the same.
 Installing and configuring Operating Systems, Application Software, & Hardware.
Technical Support/Troubleshooting
 Addressing and resolving performance bottlenecks and ensuring maximum uptime.
 Assisting in design & implementation of servers, network problems and conflicts.
 Suggesting improvements in the operations and processes to make the system foolproof.
CAREER SCAN
Since Nov’ 16: TIAA, Mumbai at Associate Level Senior System Administrator – L3

2. Role:
 Spearheading entire system administration and management functions to Infrastructure based at US; managing 7500
AWS and physical Unix Infrastructure Servers.
 Managing User over AWS AMI
 Creating EC2 Instances.
 EC2 instance management.
 DNS management through Route53
 Troubleshooting issues related to AWS servers.
 Adding Volume to existing AWS instances
 Creating Snapshots of AWS instances
 Creating AMI for future installations.
 Analysing Utilization reports of AWS through Cloud Trail
 Accountable for the installations of Servers, cluster, application, OS and Patches in Solaris & Linux; building New
Servers, loading OS, configuring NFS, updating & installing the relevant patches to the OS.
 Taking care of File System Management, Backups & Process Control, User Administration and Device Management.
 Troubleshooting and resolving all problems related to all Solaris & Linux Servers.
 Migrating Solaris Servers to Linux Environment.
 Performed Kernel and Sun OS Patch Up gradation; changing parameters on both Solaris and Linux servers.
 Involved in providing:
Since May’ 10 – Nov’ 16: L&T InfoTech Limited, Mumbai as Senior System Administrator – L3
Role:
 Spearheading entire system administration and management functions 24*7 to clients based at US; managing AWS Unix
Infrastructure
 Migration of Virtual environment to AWS
 EBS Volume Conversion from IO to GP2.
 Creating EC2 Instances.
 EC2 instance management.
 DNS management through Route53
 Troubleshooting issues related to AWS servers.
 Adding Volume to existing AWS instances
 Creating Snapshots of AWS instances
 Creating AMI for future installations.
 Analysing Utilization reports of AWS through Cloud Trail
 Accountable for the installations of Servers, cluster, application, OS and Patches in Solaris & Linux; building New
Servers, loading OS, configuring NFS, updating & installing the relevant patches to the OS.
 Taking care of File System Management, Backups & Process Control, User Administration and Device Management.
 Troubleshooting and resolving all problems related to all Solaris & Linux Servers.
 Migrating Solaris Servers to Linux Environment.
 Performed Kernel and Sun OS Patch Up gradation; changing parameters on both Solaris and Linux servers.
 Involved in providing:
o Vxvm administration for Solaris Servers.
o LVM administration for Linux Servers
 Adding and deleting resources in VERITAS Cluster.
 P2V Migration of Solaris to Linux OS
 Satellite Server Management for Linux Patching.
 Creating New Linux Virtual Machines on VMWARE as a part of Migration activity.
 Capacity Management.
 Vendor Co-ordination.
Attainments:
 Successful migration of Solaris to Linux OS.
 Promoted to Team Lead after 1 year of performance.
Jan’ 10 – Apr’ 10:Zenith InfoTech Limited, Mumbai as Technical Support Specialist

3. Role:
 Oversaw smooth execution of Cloud Computing Project and delivered 24x7 support to the servers at client location in
USA including Sun Solaris and Linux OS servers.
 Troubleshot and resolved problems related to Virtual Client OS and Linux Servers.
Nov’ 09 – Jan’ 10: Secure View Limited, Pune as Senior UNIX Administrator
Role:
 Extended 24x7 support for Sun Solaris and Linux Servers at client location in USA.
 Managed and troubleshot servers of various versions including:
o Sun T5200 servers
o Sun Fire 890 servers.
o Sun Fire V250 servers.
o Sun Fire V440 servers
o Sun Fire 880 servers
 Involved in NFS and Zone configuration.
 Monitored alerts generated through service now ticketing system.
 Responsible for the:
o Troubleshooting boot related issues.
o TCP/IP Administration.
o Disk Management using Logical Volume manager [RAID 0, 1 & 5].
o Backup & Recovery Task.
Dec’ 04 – Oct’ 09: Tech Mahindra Limited, Pune as UNIX System Administrator
Role:
 Administered entire UNIX Systems functions and provided support to 4 branches across Pune region.
 Oversaw smooth installation of SUN Solaris OS 9 & 10; troubleshot problems related to Solaris Servers.
 Managed user, groups, hosts and file systems using command line interface.
 Configured RAID 0 & 1, Zone, LDOM and NFS.
 Troubleshot problems on HP-UX.
 Ensured adherence to ITIL standards.
 Adhered to ISO 27K and 9K standards of infrastructure management.
Attainments:
 Successfully performed following activities for client in Singapore.
o ‘Installation of Web logic 9.2.
o Up gradation of Rhel 3 to Rhel 5.3.
 Worked on:
o HP DATA PROTECTOR.
o SAM utility of HP-UX.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Dec’ 03 – Dec’ 04: Embee Software Private Limited, Mumbai as Support Executive
Client : Wipro Spectra mind, Belapur
Role:
 Handled all queries of internal users for providing support on OS Windows 2000, XP, 2003 Server and Desktop.
 Coordinated with vendors for procurement of spare parts.
Jul’ 02 – Feb’ 03: CMS Computers Private Limited, Mumbai
Client : Support Executive - Reliance Infocomm
Period : May – Nov’ 03
Role :
 Attended and resolved all queries and issues related to Clarify Software, Avaya and Hardware.

4.  Provided 1st
level support for issues across all 19 branches PAN India.
 Generated regular weekly and monthly report for calls attended.
May’ 01 – May’ 02: VSNL, Mumbai as Support Executive
 Configured E-Mail for clients on Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook, and Netscape.
 Attended to all Internet related problems including setting, browsing & connection issues.
SCHOLASTICS
2002 M.Com. From University of Pune
2000 B.Com. From University of Mumbai
2001 3 years GNIIT from NIIT
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 12th
May 1979
Languages : English, Hindi and Marathi
Address : I/304, Sarvoday Galaxy, Near Kopar Railway Station, Dombivali (West) - 421202