Tamil-English Interpreter/Translator - Hanna Interpreting Services
(2020-01)
- Tamil-English Interpreter/Translator
- Produce Weekly Radio/Online Segment in Tamil for France Asie Communaute d'Echange (FACE) using AVS Audio/Video editing Software
- Assist clients with setting up Crypto Exchange Accounts, Wallets, purchases, sending/receiving, storing and staking various Crypto Assets
- Work as a Field Tech through Field Nation setting up / troubleshooting issues with printers/laptops/Desktops/Serves
- Build Websites using WordPress
IT Infrastructure and Systems Engineer - Hewlett Packard (HP) and Spin-offs HP Enterprises, DXC Technology and Perspecta
(2012-08 - 2019-12)
- Designed and Engineered Windows Network/Infrastructure, Application, VMWare, SAN, Backup and D/R solutions
- Sized hardware based on client/application/storage requirements and produced Bill of Materials and collaborated with vendors and various third parties to deploy equipment and applications
- Conducted Server consolidation study and set up VMWare environment
- Set up scalable SAN solutions on 3PAR 7200, EMC Clariion CX3-80 and CX700 Frames
- Set up Active Directory environment, application servers, database servers, web servers with F5 for load balancing, and server clusters for SQL related applications
- Upgraded servers from Windows 2003 to Windows 2008 and Windows 2012
- Data Center Consolidation and Migration --Worked in a team to setup a new location from the ground up and consolidate multiple call centers which included implementation of Local Area Network (LAN) and Server Infrastructure, DHCP configuration, Print Appliance setup, user/data migration and system cutover as well as preparing sites for closing
- Developed Windows Server images and discovered process to build multiple servers within minutes --a solution that resulted in savings of tens of thousands of dollars and became the client's standard server build process
- Built OpsWare Intelligent Software Modules (ISM) using Wise and .MSI scripting
- Performed functionality testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in development and production environment
- Deployed ISMs to Opsware Servers in production environment over Wide Area Networks (WAN) to the U.S and European mesh
- Built and customized application packages using Wise, Admin Studio and various script files for desktop environment for several hundred applications
- Developed and maintained test plans and scripts for end-to-end testing, regression testing, UAT, functionality testing of various modules for applications such as PeopleSoft and ADP Payroll, and interface with application vendors for functionality and bug review
- Documented and maintained implementation procedures for pilot and production environment
- Staged and Distributed packages using Microsoft's SCCM
- Trained and mentored integration engineers and helpdesk staff and functioned as an escalation point for support issues
- Provided daily technical support in large end user multi-platform network environments
- Performed LAN administration related duties including maintaining user accounts in AD, monitoring of user environments, and routine maintenance
- Set up VMWare Environment and Built Virtual Servers
- Set up wireless access points/connections and router configuration
- Installed and configured VPN
- Installed and set up Backups, Pointsec Harddrive Encryption and Trend Micro Security System
- Performed hardware upgrades including RAM and hard drives
- Built print servers, set up print queues, configured printers for printing and e-mail/network share scanning
- Created and maintained LAN and cc:Mail accounts across the network and troubleshot related issues
IT Consultant - Independent Contractor
(2009-01 - 2012-08)
Systems Engineer - Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
(1999-04 - 2008-12)
Continued position with HP as EDS was acquired by HP in 2008
- Supported the on-going development and integration of NT clients with Novell Netware 4.11
- Assisted in configuration and operation of TCP/IP protocol with DHCP and DNS
- Participated in a major nation wide roll-out which included design, development and implementation of the project: single-handedly upgraded many sites including ghosting and lap-linking large volumes of PCs and deployment of Windows 95 & NT on Netware 4.X
- Was solely responsible for taking seven Netware 3.X file servers off-line which involved the following: migration of files from 3.X servers to 4.X servers for each organization, modification of login scripts in order to map specific drives to appropriate directories, creation of automatic installations of certain applications using WINSTALL in order to delete and re-create desktop icons to point to appropriate servers, testing and verification of migrated data and applications, and downing and d
- Single-handedly modified and stream-lined the LAN tree structure
- Installed and configured bootproms, NICs, and generated image files to connect workstations to LAN
Systems Engineer - CTA, Inc. - Washington DC
(1996-06 - 1998-12)
Worked on-site at General Services Administration (GSA) Government Contract in Washington DC, as CTA, Inc. Employee
Systems Engineer - InfoPro, Inc. - Washington DC
(1995-05 - 1996-06)
Worked on-site at General Accounting Office (GAO) Government Contract in Washington DC, as InfoPro, Inc. Employee
Accounting/Computer Staff - Kar Jen, Inc.
(1985-01 - 1995-04)
Supervised all aspects of bookkeeping and customer service representatives. Set up accounts and maintained general ledger for small businesses. Prepared payroll related reports and quarterly tax reports. Performed bank reconciliation, produced financial statements and analyzed profit margins.
