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Manish Gupta

Candidate ID: 342203

Career Summary

Over 15+ years of qualitative experience, including prominent 10 years of GCC experience for well-known clients in the region. Comprehensive understanding of Networking, Server, and Security concepts pertaining to Routers & Switches Configuration, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Antivirus Server, FW

Skill Set

Active Directory Management , Fortigate & Checkpoint Firewall , Cisco Routers , echnical manager, Data Center Manager, Operation Manager

Professional Information

Total Experience : 15

Nationality : India

Qualification Level : Post Graduate

Job Function : IT - Hardware

Work Location Preference : Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE

Detailed Profile

MANISH GUPTA
Mobile: +96871525351 (Oman) +971561915550 (UAE), +919205652810 (India)
E-mail ID: acemanishgupta@gmail.com, Manishgupta1983@gmail.com
UAE Driving License: 2102031

(VMWARE ID: VMW-01775273B-00541802), (Cisco ID: CSCO12933421), (EXIN ID: EXN5587472)

Managerial Skills Set

• Plan and estimate the requirements and budgets for all IT Infrastructure projects, support and maintenance plans within preset budgets and deadlines.
• Ensuring all incidents & service requests are completed within predefined SLA’s
• ISP Management, IT Budgeting, planning and capacity management
• Understanding business and operation requirements / enhancements, customization of product accordingly and consulting with technical team to provide solutions as per the delivery schedules.
• Handling end to end management of multiple projects from conceptualization and visualization to technology mapping and final execution of projects.
• Holds the distinction of providing 24x7 Maintenance support for complete IT operations

Technical Skills Set

• Extensive experience in installation, administration and networking in various environments.
• Data & Voice Networking, MPLS IP-VPN, IP Telephony, IT Security, Bandwidth Management, Mid and Enterprise Servers Management, Mailing & Antivirus solutions and Corporate Voice Solutions.
• Hands on knowledge in the deployment, configuration, and optimization of VMware technologies including vCenter Server, ESXi, ESX, vMotion, High Availability (HA), Fault Tolerance (FT), virtual networking, VMware Update Manager (VUM), physical to virtual migrations, Storage motion.
• Hands on Experience on Checkpoint R77, Untangle 11.2, FortiGATE 200E, 60D , 91E
• Hands on Experience on Cisco Routers: 3650 Series, 2950 series & L3 Switches.
• Security administration port security on switch and IP security on Router via Access list
• Hands on Experience on Cisco, Aruba & Ubiquiti Wifi Devices, VPN & Gateways.
• Windows Server 2003/ 2008/ R2/ 2012. Active Directory and implementing Group Policies. HP Blade Servers and HP ILO. SAN/NAS Configuration and Installation CArc Server, Netapp Solution.
• Expert in Server virtualization, vCenter Server, ESXi, ESX, vMotion, Vcloud, P2V, HA and DRS


Professional Certification & Training

• I have successfully completed MCSE, MCTS (SCCM 2012) Certifications.
• I have successfully completed VMware Certified Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization Certifications VMWARE ID: VMW-01775273B-00541802
• I have successfully completed ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management.
EXIN ID: EXN558742
• I have successfully completed Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certifications.
CISCO ID: CSCO12933421








Professional Experience 14+Years

Punj Lloyd Ltd (MEA) Dec. ‘11 to Till Date
Deputy Manager (IT Deptt.) Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Currently working in OGC-Orpic Project (Oman) to carry out Implementation of IT Infrastructure as per project requirement.

• Deployed & Configured VMware ESX Server Windows Server 2008, 2012 in AD Domain.
• Manage & ensure the uptime of IT Infrastructure, WAN, Internet, VPN Network
• Deployed Fortigate 200E & 91E Firewall with Network Access policies with fault tolerance Data Center Management, Asset Management, monitoring of daily procedures
• Physical Server ILO Configuration , Managing all remote server over iLO
• Creation and amendments of various IT-security policies as per business recommendations
• Managing IT Procurements and Vendor Management.
• Administration & Management of Data Information and Security Tools
• Managed LAN/WAN integrated network architecture routers, switches, VPN Device.
• Organized and documented IT policy as per ITIL Standard.
Key Projects Handled

• Punj Lloyd Ltd. Abu Dhabi:
a) Migration of Physical Data center to Software based Data Center using VMware infrastructure (Vsphere 5.5, vSan, SRM, VR),
b) ;Migration of Exchange Server to Google Apps (3500 users)
• QStech Polysilicon Project, Qatar: Deployed & Configured VMware ESX Server Windows Server 2008 AD along with Cisco Unified Communication IP Phones & Cisco AP for Wifi Coverage.
• Al Hosn SGD Project Office, Abu Dhabi: Designed & Deployed IT Infrastructure using VMware Essentials Plus, WS 2012, WSUS, EPO Server, Avaya IP Telephone & Checkpoint Firewall.
• Gasco ASAB Project Office, Abu Dhabi: Designed & Deployed IT Infrastructure using VMware Essentials Plus, Windows server 2012, WSUS, EPO Server, Checkpoint Firewall. In year 2013.
• ENOC Jebel Ali Project Office, Dubai: Designed & Deployed IT Infrastructure using VMware Essentials Plus, Windows server 2012, WSUS, EPO Server, Checkpoint Firewall. In year 2015.
• OGC & Orpic Project Office, Oman: Designed & Deployed IT Infrastructure using VMware Essentials Plus, Windows server 2012, WSUS, EPO Server, Avaya IP Telephone & Fort iGATE Firewall. In year 2017

Four N Properties LLC (AL Salam Group) Nov. ’10 to Oct. ‘11
IT Administrator (IT Deptt.), Abu Dhabi (UAE)

• Implemented and Configured Windows Server 2003, 2008.
• Deployed Exchange 2007/2010 Server, Lync Server 2010& SCCM Server 2003/2008
• Managed and Facilitate DHCP server, DNS server, File server and Print server.
• Deployed Domain group user & Network policies with fault tolerance Environment.
• Deployed VMware ESX server, Vcenter and V Sphere client.
• Installed and configured Watch guard firewall with VPN facility
• Administrating role in ERP Implementation
• Facilitated and Coordinated with service provider and Vendors.
• Organized and documented IT policy as per ITIL Standard

Key Projects Handled

Al Salam Group Office , Abu Dhabi : Designed & Deployed Exchange server 2012, Windows server 2008 , MacAfee EPO Server, WSUS , Focus ERP Server over VMware ESX Server 5.0 in year 2011.
ASLC Remote Office, Musaffa, Abu Dhabi: Designed & Deployed, Windows server 2008, Enterprise Wifi Setup, VPN connectivity over IPsec. In year 2011





Punj Lloyd Ltd (MEA) Jul. ‘07 to Oct. ‘10
IT Engineer (IT-in-charge.) Libya.

• Implemented and Configured Windows Domain 2003 & 2008 Server.
• Managed and Facilitate DHCP server, ISA 2006 Server, DNS server, File server and Print server.
• Implemented & Configured LANDESK 6.0 Management / Security Suite for 500 Nodes.
• Installed and configured Checkpoint firewall with VPN facility.
• Maintained all the 500 Computers &150 Laptops at RO & Project site offices.
• Deployed Domain group user & Network policies with fault tolerance Environment.
• Deployment of Security Approved Critical Patches thru WSU Server.
• Managed a team of IT system officers for all project sites.
• Facilitated and Coordinated with service provider and Vendors.
• Organized and documented IT policy, Software License Detail and General reports.
• Handling the Problem of Office automation Products , ERP (Oracle) ,
Maximo, Primavera

Punj Lloyd Ltd., Nov. ‘05 to Jul. ‘07
IT Officer in IT Department (India)

• Implemented and Configured Windows Domain Server 2003.
• Managed and Facilitate DHCP server, DNS server, File server and Print server
• Managed Data replication and Scheduled Data Backup and restoration.
• Monitored the V-sat Connectivity and VPN Connectivity.
• Coordinated with the Service Providers and Vendors
• Facilitated and familiarized Oracle ERP and Office automation Products.

Perfect Computer Systems, Apr. ‘03 to Oct. ‘05
Customer Support Engineer (India)

• Installation and Configuration of HP, DELL and IBM Server as per Client requirement
• Planning, Implementation and Maintenance of Windows Domain & Exchange server.
• Deployed Active Directory policies in highly secured Infrastructure.
• Responsible for troubleshoot of Active directory issues and custom software’s.
• Managed and Facilitate DHCP server, DNS server, File server and Print server.
• Managed Data replication and Scheduled Data Backup and restoration.
• Documented the reports and organized the historical Data.

Education Qualification

• Diploma in Computer Hardware and Networking from Delhi College of Computer Education.
• B.Com (Pass) Passed From Delhi University
• MBA(IT) Passed from Karnataka State Open University



Personal Profile

Father’s Name : Mr. Harish Gupta
Permanent Address : A-104 A, Vikas Nagar Extension
Behind Rajdhani Public School
Uttam Nagar, New Delhi - 110059
Languages Known : English & Hindi
Marital Status : Married
Hobbies : Playing Cricket and Surfing on Net
Expected CTC : Negotiable
Driving License : Holding UAE & India Driving License