Candidate

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First Name: Ravindra Pawar
E-Mail Address: rnp.win86@outlook.com
Country: India
Phone: 7796933115
Current Job Designation: Sr. IT System Administrator
Job Designation Applying For: IT Manager
Total Years of Experience: 17
Copy your Resume / CV in this box: RAVI PAWAR
Sr. IT System Administrator (IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations)
Pune, Maharashtra, India | +91 779 693 3115 | rnp.win86@outlook.com
SUMMARY & LEADERSHIP PROFILE
Proven Sr. IT System Administrator (IT Manager) with 17+ years of experience leading enterprise infrastructure transformation, service delivery, and IT operations. Skilled in creating IT strategic roadmaps and aligning technology initiatives with core business objectives.
Operational Excellence: Delivered 99% system uptime through effective ITIL-based Incident, Change, and Problem Management supported by SolarWinds monitoring.
Cost Optimization: Achieved ₹4 Lakh in IT cost savings and 15% overall cost reduction through strategic vendor and SLA renegotiation.
Infrastructure Modernization: Executed 60% physical server consolidation using VMware vSphere 7.0/6.5 on Dell VRTX.
Team & Service Delivery: Mentored and developed a high-performing 5-member IT team, improving CSAT from 78% to 94%.
Current Development: Pursuing Microsoft Azure AZ-104 and ITIL 4 Managing Professional certifications (expected Q1 2026).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Privilege & Access Management (BeyondTrust, Azure RBAC, AD, GPO)
• Network Access Control administration (Portnox, FortiNAC)
• Microsoft 365 & Endpoint engineering (Exchange Online, Teams, Intune, BitLocker)
• SCCM administration for OSD, patching, and application deployments
• VMware vSphere & Windows Server administration (performance, hardening, troubleshooting)
• Commvault Backup & Recovery operations ensuring DR compliance
• Security & Compliance management (Rapid7, ISO 27001, IATF 16949)
• Network & Telecom support (Switches, Routers, EPBAX, ISP coordination)
• Infrastructure operations (Printers, CCTV, Vendor & AMC management, CAPEX planning)



TECHNICAL SKILLS
Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure
Microsoft Azure (VM, VNet, NSG, Load Balancer, Azure Backup, ASR), AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch), Azure AD / Entra ID, M365 Administration, IAM, RBAC, Cloud Migration (On-Prem to Cloud)
IT Infrastructure & Virtualization
Windows Server (2008–2019/2022), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, VMware vSphere 8/7/6.5, Hyper-V, SCCM/OSD Deployment, Server Hardening
Networking & Security
Cisco L2/L3 Switching, VLAN, STP, VPN (Site-to-Site / SSL), Firewall Policy & Access Control, Zero Trust Security Model, Endpoint Protection & Patch Compliance, Certificate Management
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault, Symantec Backup, Retention Policies, Disaster Recovery Planning, DR Drills, RPO/RTO Strategy Execution
Service Delivery & Governance
ITIL Operations, Incident / Problem / Change Management, SLA / KPI Reporting, Audit & Compliance Controls, Vendor / AMC Management, Asset Lifecycle Management, SOP / Runbook Documentation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sr. IT System Administrator (IT Manager) | Hendrickson LLC | Pune | Apr 2019 – Aug 2025
• Managed Privilege Access using BeyondTrust and enforced secure access through Portnox NAC & FortiNAC.
• Administered Azure RBAC, AD provisioning/de-provisioning, GPO, and access lifecycle management.
• Delivered 99% uptime with strong ITIL-based operations and SolarWinds monitoring.
• Provided Microsoft 365 support (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint) and Intune MDM policy enforcement.
• Led SCCM administration for OSD, patching, software deployment, and endpoint compliance.
• Managed VMware vSphere, Windows Server hardening, Commvault backup operations, and DR drills.
• Ensured ISO 27001 and IATF 16949 audit compliance
• Vulnerability remediation through Rapid7.
• Directed network & telecom operations including L1–L3 support, EPBAX, ISP communication, CCTV, and vendor/AMC management.
• Led CAPEX IT budget planning and printer migration projects (Ricoh→Canon, Canon→Konica Minolta).
Sr. System Associate | GAVS Technologies Pvt Ltd | Mumbai | Sep 2017 – Oct 2017
• Provided Windows Server & VMware support for production systems.
• Performed AD administration and access management.
• Supported M365 applications and endpoint troubleshooting.
• Delivered L1–L2 network and security operations.
• Client: Sony Pictures Networks
IT Manager | Sumo Digital | Pune | Dec 2014 – Jun 2017
• Responsible for full IT operations management (Servers, Network, M365).
• Implemented user provisioning, access controls, and GPO management.
• Supported VM administration and Windows Server tasks.
• Ensured endpoint compliance, patching, and security control enforcement.
• Managed telephony & CCTV support and vendor coordination.
IT Infrastructure Consultant | Aegis Limited | Pune | Oct 2010 – 2014
• Delivered L2–L3 Windows Server, AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO management.
• Supported VMware provisioning and server performance optimization.
• Administered endpoint security and patching operations.
• Maintained backup operations and DR planning.
• Coordinated with vendors & ISPs for infra stability.
IT Infrastructure Consultant | Essar Information Technology Ltd | Surat & Pune | Feb 2006 – Oct 2010
• Provided Windows Server & AD administration across shared services.
• Managed user access, GPO, and endpoint support.
• Supported network operations (switching, routing, connectivity).
• Administered backup operations and security compliance.
• Coordinated IT procurement, AMC, and vendor management.
Field Support Engineer | Indrajeet Seth | Pune | May 2004 – Feb 2006
• Delivered field support for broadband users (L1–L2).
• Managed customer onboarding, connectivity setups, and issue resolution.
• Provided basic network troubleshooting for routers & switches.
• Client: You Telecom (IQARA Broadband)


CERTIFICATIONS (ACHIEVED)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator (AZ-104) – Completed 2025
• ITIL Foundation (V1)
• MCSE – Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• MCSA – Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate
• VMware vSphere 7.0 Virtualization (Pluralsight, 2023)
• CCNA – Cisco Certified Solution Associate (RST Forum 2017)
• NSE-1 Fortinet Certified Experts - 2024
CERTIFICATIONS (IN PROGRESS / SCHEDULED)
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate in Progress – Q1 2026
• CompTIA Security+ – In Progress
• CCNA 200-301 Renewal – Q1 2026
• ITIL 4 Managing Professional – Q1 2026
• PMP – Q2 2026
EDUCATION
B.Sc. (PCB), North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon – 2004
Passport – Valid up to 2034 with US Visa


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