Anto Paul
Toronto
Summary
System and Network Engineer with 8+ years of experience in managing enterprise IT infrastructure. Proficient in Windows/Linux server administration, virtualization technologies, and network devices, including Cisco and HP. Expertise in cloud infrastructure management and IT operations, focusing on performance optimization and service continuity. Demonstrated ability to enhance customer service through effective incident resolution and continuous product knowledge development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Engineer
Children's Treatment Network (CTN)
Richmond Hill
09.2022 - Current
- Administering and maintaining Windows and Linux server infrastructure
- Managing Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPO)
- Administering Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud infrastructure
- Migrated virtual machines from VMware to Nutanix AHV HCI
- Implemented Veeam Backup for Nutanix Mine
- Upgraded firewall systems from WatchGuard to Palo Alto and configured policies
- Set up Disaster Recovery (DR) site
- Developed and deployed Windows Autopilot for workstation provisioning
- Managing Microsoft Intune for device compliance and application deployment
- Deploying enterprise applications via Intune
Network and System Escalation Engineer
Gatestone & Co.
Toronto
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Onboarded financial clients and established secure connectivity
- Managed MPLS and VPLS network infrastructure
- Migrated Windows and Linux VMs from Hyper-V to VMware
- Handled L2 and L3 escalations
- Managed Veeam backup infrastructure
- Administered WatchGuard firewall systems
- Maintained Active Directory and GPO
- Administered Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS infrastructure
- Managed endpoints using Microsoft Intune and SCCM
- Supported VDI infrastructure using VMware Horizon
Network and System Engineer
Pathway Communications
Markham
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Onboarded new clients and managed Windows/Linux servers
- Administered VMware vCenter and vCloud platforms
- Managed Cisco, HP, Dell, and Aruba switches and routers
- Maintained FortiGate and Cisco ASA firewalls
- Administered HP Nimble and Dell EMC storage solutions
- Maintained Veeam backup infrastructure
Technical Service Specialist
IBM India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Administered Windows Server 2003 to 2012
- Managed VMware infrastructure (vSphere, ESXi)
- Handled server backups and patch management
- Enforced system security and access policies
- Collaborated with US-based teams for issue resolution
- Provided L2/L3 support for server infrastructure
- Participated in patch rollouts and server upgrades
- Maintained documentation and adhered to ITIL standards
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Cloud Computing for Big Data
Lambton College
Canada04.2019
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
India12.2014
Skills
- Windows Server administration
- Active Directory management
- VMware and Azure administration
- Firewall configuration
- Network troubleshooting and infrastructure management
- Microsoft Intune and 365 administration
- Backup and recovery solutions
- Disaster recovery planning
- Virtual machine migration
- Database administration
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – Associate Level
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
System Engineer
Children's Treatment Network (CTN)
09.2022 - Current
Network and System Escalation Engineer
Gatestone & Co.
12.2021 - 09.2022
Network and System Engineer
Pathway Communications
04.2019 - 12.2021
Technical Service Specialist
IBM India Pvt Ltd
03.2015 - 11.2017
Post Graduate Diploma - Cloud Computing for Big Data
Lambton College
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mahatma Gandhi University
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