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Siyad Ka

Kochi

Summary

Experienced RedHat Engineer with over a decade of proficiency in Linux Server Administration and Technical Support. Skilled in problem analysis, issue troubleshooting, and optimization of both physical and virtualized Linux systems.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Linux System Administrator

Rheocon Internet Private Limited
11.2013 - Current
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained Linux systems based on CentOS, Ubuntu
  • Troubleshooted and diagnosed dedicated servers processing problems and applied solutions (HW/VPS)
  • Maintained and configured shared hosting servers based on cPanel/WHM as well as basic services: DNS Clusters (Bind, PowerDNS), Exim/Postfix mail servers.
  • Managed scanning of websites for possible malware and vulnerabilities with further cleaning and updates.
  • Monitored overall server infrastructure using Zabbix and provided real-time solutions to arising issues.
  • Automated backup and recovery procedures for shared servers using R1 Software backup tool along with custom scripts
  • Created internal support documentation in Confluence that enabled technical support team to extend skills and leverage system features using best practices.
  • Configuring web-server applications such as Apache, Nginx
  • Checking websites for malware/vulnerabilities
  • Troubleshooting common issues with email servers (Postfix)
  • Sites migration from another hosting providers (without or minimal downtime) using rsync/ssh/scp/ftp and different control panels tools (ISP manager, Webmin, Plesk, WHM/cPanel)
  • Experience in troubleshooting content management system such as

Joomla, WordPress.

Linux System Administrator

Countake Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2012 - 10.2013
  • Conducted regular system maintenance tasks, ensuring the reliability and stability of end-user computing platforms
  • Managed Operating Systems such as Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Fedora, Debian
  • Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Ensured data integrity and availability through regular backups and disaster recovery planning.
  • Reduced server downtime with proactive monitoring, timely updates, and efficient troubleshooting of Linux systems.
  • Managed various control panel such as cPanel, Plesk


Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Programming

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala
04.2012

Skills

  • Server Management: CentOS, UbuntuWindows Server
  • Web Servers: Apache, Nginx
  • DNS software: Bind, PowerDNS
  • Email management software: Exim, Postfix,,MailEnable
  • Databases: MySQL/MariaDB,Microsoft SQL Server
  • Firewall/Security: Iptables, firewalld, ipset, csf
  • Virtualization software: Xen, OnApp cloud, KVM,VMware,Hyper-V, SolusVM
  • Caching Tools: Redis, Memcached
  • Video streaming: FFMPEG, WebRTC, rtmp
  • System monitoring: Zabbix, Grafana,
  • Troubleshooting and documenting solutions (in Confluence)

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified Professional
  • Service Desk Foundation Specialist

Timeline

Senior Linux System Administrator

Rheocon Internet Private Limited
11.2013 - Current

Linux System Administrator

Countake Technologies Pvt Ltd
08.2012 - 10.2013

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Programming

Mahatma Gandhi University
  • Microsoft Certified Professional
  • Service Desk Foundation Specialist
Siyad Ka