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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Highlight Of Qualifications
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Manju Devi

Caledon,Canada

Summary

Passionate about technology and seeking a promising and challenging career to showcase technical, analytical, and professional skills. Leverage expertise to contribute to organizational growth and success, while creating opportunities for advancement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Server Specialist

Canada Life
08.2023 - Current
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Ansible to define server configurations and deployments
  • Created reusable Ansible playbooks and roles for common configuration tasks
  • Utilized Ansible to automate the provisioning of virtual machines on Microsoft Azure
  • Managed the deployment of web servers, database servers, and application servers using Ansible playbooks
  • Configured web servers (IIS, Apache) and database servers (MS SQL, MySQL) using Ansible roles
  • Applied security configurations, including firewall rules, SSL/TLS certificates, and user permissions
  • Developed Python scripts to integrate Ansible playbooks with existing CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment
  • Automated routine tasks such as software updates, system monitoring, and backup processes
  • Integrated monitoring tools with Ansible to automate the deployment and configuration of monitoring agents
  • Administered MECM for enterprise-wide software distribution, patch management, and OS deployment, ensuring compliance with organizational policies
  • Designed and implemented MECM task sequences for automated OS imaging and application deployment across Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and physical devices
  • Monitored and optimized MECM infrastructure, creating custom dashboards and reports for system health, deployment success rates, and compliance tracking
  • Automated MECM processes using PowerShell scripting, reducing manual intervention and improving operational efficiency by 30%
  • Supported migration from legacy SCCM to MECM, including planning, testing, and ensuring minimal disruption to users
  • Standardized Creation of Azure VM builds using Ansible and Terraform Modules
  • Ansible Tower Survey as intake form for Resource Group, Instance Size, Region, SKU, Disk Type, Number of Data Disks, Types of Data Disk, Availability Set and Placement Proximity Group
  • Dynamically created VM properties using Facts, Regex based on Inputs provided in Ansible Survey
  • Created Terraform Plan file based on Variables and Created Azure Instance using Terraform Module
  • Updated DNS entries for Newly Build VM based on IP assigned as part of Build
  • Performed Post Builds Task on New VM by downloading Binaries from Azure Blob Storage

System Engineer

Compugen Inc.
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Worked as the first point of contact for the highest priority and responsible for on-call support for escalated issues
  • Deployed Virtual Machines using Azure Portal, created Resources groups, Availability sets, and Storage accounts
  • Create user and Group Accounts, Configured and managed user profiles, Group profiles
  • Used Piping, Quoting Mechanism, and worked with GREP, echo, and cut utilities
  • Created, Copied, Moved, renamed, and removed files, Directories, and subdirectories
  • Compressed files using gzip, gunzip, bzip2, bunzip2, and Archived files using TAR
  • Modified Files and directory permissions, Calculated and Modified Default Permission
  • Created local repo, query RPM packages, and performed package management using RPM
  • Set up and configured hardware and software for new and existing users, ensuring a seamless onboarding process
  • Integrated and manage MoveIT Automation for secure file transfers, optimizing workflows and enhancing system efficiency
  • Designed, Build and Tested an automated and resilient environment for Ansible and Satellite infrastructure
  • Deployed Ansible Tower, Instance nodes, Satellite, and Capsule on VMware Infrastructure
  • Setup Red Hat Controller Host, Created Service accounts and enabled password-less authentication
  • Configured Inventory for Static, Host Groups, Host Range, and Host in Multiple Groups Inventory
  • Worked with Modules: group, user, copy, yum, Service, file, command, and shell module
  • Created Playbooks for User and Group creation, Used Variables in a playbook
  • Worked with Ansible facts, Ansible Vault, Host and Host Group variables in the playbook
  • Managed files using line files, blockinfile modules and worked with Jinja Templates in Ansible modules
  • Troubleshoot playbook issues using Tags, special Tags, fail modules and assert modules
  • Created Users with Encrypted passwords and managed users with SSH keys
  • Discovered storage facts, checked device existence using variables in ansible playbooks
  • Created Primary Partition\swap partitions and Formatted\mounted Logical volumes using Playbooks
  • Managed cron jobs, Boot State, created custom roles, and worked with Roles
  • Designed Ansible playbooks in GIT (Azure DevOps) for efficient version control by creating Projects, Branches, and track commit
  • Automated VM build for VMware server in multiple vCenters
  • Dynamically created VM in different vCenter servers based on Locations, Environment, Application, and OS
  • Utilized Ansible to manage and maintain VM configurations, ensuring compliance across all environments
  • Created Tags for VMware vCenter Builds using Ansible
  • Developed automated backup and recovery solutions for VMs, ensuring data integrity and minimizing downtime in the event of failures

System Support

Fintek Software Solutions
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Installed, configured, and maintained Window server 2008 R2/2012 R2 in the virtual and physical environment
  • Migrated from window server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Managed stand-alone and clustered Virtual machine on Hyper-V and VMware Servers
  • Assisted in the administration of user access and privileges to applications and systems
  • Troubleshoot DNS integration with ADDS, Group Policy applications, and settings
  • Managed multiple image/task sequences for deploying PCs to the Organization
  • Configured, deployed, and managed Active Directory domain services, including domains, forests, trusts, and organizational units (OUs), to support user authentication, authorization, and resource management
  • Managed user accounts, groups, group policies, and access controls within Active Directory to ensure security, compliance, and efficient IT operations
  • Worked with Server and Network Administrator to achieve the optimal configuration of all applications
  • Guided customers around Windows 7 to Windows 8 migrations using SCCM
  • Installed and configured Domain Controllers on Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Performed weekly and monthly maintenance on servers, such as installing Windows updates by using WSUS
  • Created Sites for different subnets using Sites and Services Console

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Kurukshetra University
05.2018

Diploma in Information Technology -

Algoma University
12.2021

Skills

  • Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL
  • Virtualization - VMware vSphere, EsXi, Hyper -V
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Automation and Scripting - Ansible, Bash, PowerShell
  • Networking - TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, LAN/WAN
  • Active Directory
  • ServiceNow
  • Version Control - Git, GitHub
  • Monitoring Tool - Splunk
  • Project Management - Jira, Confluence

Certification

  • VMware Certified Professional 6.5 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
  • Microsoft Azure Associate (AZ-104)
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (EX200)
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01)

Highlight Of Qualifications

  • 5 years of diversified experience in System Support, Linux and Windows Administration.
  • Experienced in an enterprise environment of Microsoft Servers, Linux and VMware.
  • Actively involved at all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle and Software Testing Life Cycle.
  • Proficient in deploying and maintaining Azure services, including VMs, virtual networks, and storage solutions.
  • Experienced in configuring Virtual machines, routers, and switches.
  • Excellent analytical, Troubleshooting, and time management skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Timeline

Technical Server Specialist - Canada Life
08.2023 - Current
System Engineer - Compugen Inc.
01.2022 - 07.2023
System Support - Fintek Software Solutions
08.2018 - 03.2021
Algoma University - Diploma in Information Technology,
Kurukshetra University - Bachelor of Science,

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