Mounaguru Balu

Results-driven System Administrator with 8+ years of experience in Windows Server Administration, Virtualization, IT Infrastructure Management, Network Administration, Microsoft 365 Administration, and Enterprise Support. Proven expertise in deploying and managing HP ProLiant servers, Hyper-V virtualization environments, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Firewall Administration, and NAS Storage Solutions. Experienced in designing, implementing, and maintaining highly available IT infrastructures while delivering technical support and operational excellence.

System Administrator - FURNiGENCE LLP

(2026-04)

• Independently designed, deployed, and configured HP ProLiant DL380 Gen10 enterprise servers for production workloads.
• Implemented Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure supporting 20+ production virtual machines.
• Optimized VM resource allocation, storage, networking, and performance management.
• Administered Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server environments.
• Successfully resolved recurring Cabinet Vision software issues, improving application stability and user productivity.
• Introduced and deployed centralized NAS storage infrastructure, improving data accessibility, backup reliability, and business continuity.
• Managed Microsoft 365 tenant administration including mailbox provisioning, license assignment, password management, and user onboarding/offboarding.
• Ensured system availability, backup verification, and infrastructure reliability across virtual environments.

EDP Incharge - Best Corporation Pvt Ltd - Tiruppur

(2022-03 - 2026-03)

• Managed Active Directory infrastructure supporting 250+ users.
• Administered Windows Servers, Group Policies, File Permissions, DNS, and DHCP services.
• Configured and maintained LAN, VLAN, Routing, Switching, Firewall, and ISP connectivity.
• Managed Check Point Firewall security policies and access control.
• Delivered L1/L2 technical support for Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Office applications.
• Coordinated with ISP providers for MPLS, VPN, Point-to-Point, and leased line implementations.
• Performed server monitoring, backup verification, incident management, and performance optimization.
• Supported enterprise applications including Axpert ERP, Ultimo, Honey Bee, and production systems.
• Managed N-Computing infrastructure and user administration.
• Administered CCTV surveillance systems, biometric attendance systems, and DSS environments.
• Maintained printer infrastructure, network devices, and enterprise communication systems.
• Supported manufacturing automation systems, weigh scales, RF communication devices, and production-related network infrastructure.

EDP Incharge - Sri Anuragavi Garments - Pushpathur

(2020-07 - 2022-02)

• Monitored production server health including CPU, memory, storage, and application availability.
• Performed server log analysis and incident troubleshooting.
• Managed production server recovery activities and business continuity operations.
• Configured and administered DAHUA DSS environments.
• Ensured server uptime and operational stability.

EDP Support / Freelance IT Engineer - Freelance - Chennai

(2017-08 - 2020-06)

• Provided printer and workstation hardware support.
• Installed and configured network printers and multifunction devices.
• Troubleshot hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
• Coordinated enterprise device deployments across multiple departments.
• Delivered preventive maintenance and technical support services.

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering - Sri Subramanya College of Engineering & Technology (2017)

Higher Secondary Certificate - HSC - JSR Higher Secondary School (2013)

Secondary School Leaving Certificate - SSLC - JSR Higher Secondary School (2011)