Surendra Gawai
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate successful at completing new installations, updates and configuration of network components, managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Center Technician\Lab Administrator
High Tech Genesis
10.2023 - Current
- Installed and configured new servers, routers,switches, software and peripherals in Data Center.
- Monitored cisco UCS C-series and B-Series servers(SLURM), storage systems and power to verify uptime and resolution of issues.
- Received and prioritized support requests to maximize resource utilization.
- Dressed and labeled cables for easy identification and traceability.
- Upgraded internal system components,memory, hard drives and network cables.
- Tagging devices with RFID and entered device locations and cable connections into database.
- Conducted inventory and reported stock or receiving discrepancies identified when comparing inventory records with physical items or received products and packing slip.
- Moved and installed racks, power strips, rails, servers, switches and other equipment.
- Identified and reported problem devices and replaced defective parts.
- Reviewed network design and set up copper and fiber-optic cabling infrastructures.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for all data center equipment, facilitating efficient resource allocation and procurement decisions.
- Conducted regular capacity planning exercises to ensure adequate resources were available to accommodate future growth projections without compromising system performance.
- Managed budgets effectively, leading to consistent financial stability within the lab environment.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Software Engineer
Cisco Sytems
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Tested hardware (proto's) and software within simulation environment and physical hardware prior to release to production.
- Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.
- Improved software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans and cases.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Scheduled available resources to conduct assessments and prototype testing.
- Analyzed and documented test results to comply with component feature standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Data Center Technician\ Lab Administrator
The Select Group
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Identified and reported problem devices and replaced defective parts.
- Entered device locations and cable connections into database.
- Optimized data center performance through regular equipment audits and updates, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Assisted with performing infrastructure readiness tests.
- Moved and installed shelves, power strips, rails, servers, switches and other equipment.
- Documented support procedures, processes and solutions in centralized systems, enabling user self-service.
- Reviewed network design and set up copper and fiber-optic cabling infrastructures.
- Investigated and corrected problems with printers, copiers and other peripheral devices.
- Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network designs.
- Reduced errors in lab results by maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring proper storage of samples.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Intermediate Network Administrator
KENDALL LOUGHEED AND ASSOCIATESINCORPORATED
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
- Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of IT issues.
- Recommended development of plans for systems development and operations.
- Backed up customer company data to distributed storage centers to avoid massive data loss.
- Maximized uptime by performing routine maintenance on servers, switches, routers, and other networking equipment.
- Deployed virtualization technologies to consolidate resources effectively and reduce overhead expenses associated with physical hardware management.
Education
Master of Science - Telecommunication
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Newark01.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
University of Mumbai
Mumbai,India05.2009
Skills
- Virtualization Technologies
- Data Center Safety and Preventive Maintenance
- Capacity Planning and Power Distribution
- Component Installation and Hardware Replacement
- Procurement and RMA (return Merchandise Authorization)
- Attention to Detail and Problem Solving
- Decision-Making and Self Motivation
- Network Support and Troubleshooting
- Customer Service and Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Task Prioritization and Pick Ticket Orders
- Heavy Lifting (Loading and Unloading)
Certification
- CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate Expired - Dec 2023
- VMware Certified Associate-Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV)
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate Expired - July 2022
Timeline
Data Center Technician\Lab Administrator
High Tech Genesis
10.2023 - Current
Software Engineer
Cisco Sytems
01.2023 - 08.2023
Data Center Technician\ Lab Administrator
The Select Group
05.2021 - 01.2023
Intermediate Network Administrator
KENDALL LOUGHEED AND ASSOCIATESINCORPORATED
10.2018 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Telecommunication
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
University of Mumbai
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