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ASHUTOSH KAMBLI

Mumbai

Summary

Dedicated and skilled Linux System Administrator with over 6 years of experience in managing large-scale data center environments and enterprise-level servers. Strong expertise in Linux (Red Hat/CentOS), VMware virtualization, LVM, patching, and server troubleshooting. Proven track record in providing high availability, maintaining security compliance, and coordinating with global teams and vendors. Versatile system administrator proficient in hardware, software and security planning. Selects, installs, configures and manages components. Highly skilled in Windows and Linux with expert information security knowledge.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Linux Administrator

Huaxia Enterprises India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
07.2020 - Current
  • Managed monitoring tasks for servers and racks with multiple tools.
  • Oversaw international clients while maintaining more than 15,000 servers across six data centers.
  • Installed and mounted servers from major brands such as Dell, IBM, Huawei, Lenovo, and Inspur.
  • Managed communication and tracking of vendor interactions including HP, Dell, Huawei, Lenovo, and Inspur.
  • Installed and managed Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CentOS servers, enhancing stability.
  • Automated server tasks using shell scripting and Python, improving productivity by 30%.
  • Improved data access by managing disk partitions (LVM, fdisk), and setting up NFS, Samba, and FTP.
  • Diagnosed and resolved network issues (IP configuration, DNS), improving uptime.
  • Set up high-availability clusters using Pacemaker, reducing downtime by 25%.
  • Strengthened security through effective patch management and disaster recovery planning.
  • Completed the full-scale setup of the data center.
  • Designed and implemented cable diagrams between racks.
  • Configured LAN and WAN connectivity for the organization's data center.
  • Provided onsite support for rack placement, power consumption, circuit distribution, redundancy, and primary/secondary source setup, as per data center layout.
  • Executed the construction and design of the cold aisle for optimal cooling.
  • Lay and dress network UTP and fiber cables.
  • Data center asset and store management, conducting maintenance and evaluation activities.
  • Led team projects to optimize server deployments and streamline workflow processes across the IT department.
  • Administered Windows and Linux servers, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, to optimize performance.
  • Installed and configured software packages on Linux systems according to customer requirements.

Team Leader

Aforeserve.com Ltd.
Mumbai
04.2019 - 07.2020
  • Managed monitoring tasks for servers and racks with multiple tools.
  • Oversaw international clients while maintaining more than 15,000 servers across six data centers.
  • Installed and mounted servers from major brands such as Dell, IBM, Huawei, Lenovo, and Inspur.
  • Managed communication and tracking of vendor interactions including HP, Dell, Huawei, Lenovo, and Inspur.
  • Facilitated the setup of Linux operating systems, like CentOS and Red Hat, on AWS platforms.

• Performing EOD and BOD for the applications.

Deployment of application patches at the server level.

• Installation of the Linux OS.

• Knowledge of Linux commands, boot process, and Linux vi. Editor, run level, and switch terminal.

• User Administrator, backup using cp, scp, tar, zip, bzip2.

• Permission, adding, deleting users, and setting policies.

• Logical Volume Management (LVM): creating, reducing, extending, and removing.

• Troubleshooting any issues.

• Monitoring with various tools.

• Configuring the cluster.

• Installing any package using RPM and YUM.

• Knowledge of iptables.

  • RAID configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Completed firmware upgrades for optimized system performance.
  • Effectively managed server hardware and network issue resolution independently and through vendors' support.
  • Mounted and managed server network equipment in data centers.
  • Conducted routine health inspections of various servers and network devices.
  • Participated in different activities of data centers, such as DR, upgrades, maintenance, etc.
  • Responsible for sending servers, network, temperature, humidity, and power consumption reports to the global and local teams of all data centers on a daily basis.
  • Collaborated with vendors and resource engineers to guarantee seamless installation of hardware at data centers.
  • Monitored all issues and escalated them to the appropriate department to ensure effective resolution.
  • Supervised and maintained readings for all equipment, such as the alarm system, WLD (Water Leakage Detection) system, PAHU, PDU, and firefighting tools.
  • I checked the mail logs and flow with the help of the admin console.

Technical Support Engineer

Swan Solution & Service Pvt. ltd.
Belapur
05.2016 - 03.2020
  • New system configuration, resolving OS-related issues.
  • Worked on AD server to create Domain ID creation, Portal ID creation, and access given to user.
  • Installed, supported, maintained new hardware and software.
  • Installed and configured software applications.
  • Handled configuration and troubleshooting for multiple printer brands like HP, Toshiba, and Canon.
  • Installation and troubleshooting of antivirus, such as Symantec Endpoint Protection.
  • Provisioned application rights related to insurance while handling deletions of webmail IDs, system IDs, portal rights.
  • Conducted network troubleshooting.
  • Logging calls with the vendor company and following up with the vendor.
  • Network connectivity support, rebooting server/equipment, entering commands using system console, and swapping testing of network cables in network setup.
  • Monitoring and reporting status of equipment.
  • Coordinate with vendor team regarding the ISP link issue.
  • Resolving any type of server hardware or network issue by vendor or self.
  • In the cabling section: knowledgeable about patching and cable dressing.
  • Producing monthly MIS reports and maintaining the CMDB on a daily basis.
  • Monitoring servers and sending daily physical status to customer.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Bhavna Trust Degree College of Science & Commerce
Chembur, Mumbai
01.2020

H.S.C -

Karnataka Junior College
Chembur, Mumbai
01.2013

SSC -

R.S.T. Madhyamik Vidyalaya
Mumbai, MH
01.2011

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team management
  • Vendor Management
  • Operational improvement
  • Problem resolution
  • Data Center Migration
  • Data center network implementations
  • Data center architecture
  • Implementing security measures
  • Hardware knowledge
  • System upgrades
  • Technical analysis
  • Infrastructure planning
  • Linux configuration

Certification

  • MS -CIT, Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology, 11/01/10
  • Linux Certified, Sutra Infotech Institute of Thane, Networking & server technology (Windows & Linux)
  • Office 365 Training, Attended as per client requirement

Timeline

Linux Administrator

Huaxia Enterprises India Pvt. Ltd.
07.2020 - Current

Team Leader

Aforeserve.com Ltd.
04.2019 - 07.2020

Technical Support Engineer

Swan Solution & Service Pvt. ltd.
05.2016 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Bhavna Trust Degree College of Science & Commerce

H.S.C -

Karnataka Junior College

SSC -

R.S.T. Madhyamik Vidyalaya
ASHUTOSH KAMBLI