BALA RAMA C GHANTA

OBJECTIVE:
Dynamic network engineering professional, combines MS degree and in-depth graduate research with proven experience in business applications. Track record of success, operating with project teams and collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues, to produce and document high-quality results.


EXPERIENCE:

SHC Solutions
Network Engineer
January 2009 – July 2009
Responsibilities:
• LAN/WAN Design and Implementation using Cisco routers, hubs and switches.
• Installation and Configuration of Windows Server 2003 domain controllers.
• Active Directory Design and Architecture and File/Print database servers.
• Securing Network Resources with shared folder permissions and implementing the file security system.
• Configuring TCP/IP & DHCP and implementing name resolution using DNS and WINS in TCP/IP environment.
• Installing and configuring RAS on Windows Server 2003.
• Installation, configuration and Troubleshooting of various types of personal computers and printers and installing different types of operating systems.
Reason for leaving: End of the internship

ICICI Bank, Hyderabad
Network Administrator
January 2007 – July 2007
Responsibilities:
• Network Administrator responsible for the full Planning, designing, installation and administration of the Corporate WAN (wide area network).
• Configured, managed, trouble shooted Network devices.
• Maintained LAN/WAN networks and provided support for routing protocols.
• Managed IP addressing.
• Experience with Exchange Server, Active Directory and VPN.
• Performed Customer Relationship Management.
• Experience with IP Routing, BGP and Cisco LAN switches.
• Worked with VOIP systems and VM ware technologies.
• Worked as a Team and produced Technical Documentation.
• Managed other team members.
• Provided support and implementation planning for disaster recovery.
• Installed of H/W, network drives and other IT infrastructure
Reason for leaving: Left to USA for masters program.

MCH, Hyderabad, India
System Administrator
May 2006 to December 2006
Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (MCH) is a government organization, which handles projects that are implemented for the government services. I have worked for a Team “Internal systems” which takes care of complete LAN infrastructure by installing and maintaining desktops, servers, etc…
Responsibilities:
• Provided level 1 support for all system and network related issues.
• Installed and configured the desktops.
• Attended the day-to-day help desk operations and involved in troubleshooting problems concerned to connectivity to network, printers, desktop and other system applications
• Responsibilities including system installations, user account management, files and shared resources management
• Prepared the Technical specifications in operation manuals.
• Installed and Configured DNS, WINS, DHCP
• Installed the softwares in the client desktops.
• Provided training and support for MS-Office suite of applications.
Reason for leaving: Got a better job.

Andhra University
Desktop Support Technician
Jan 2005 – March 2006
Responsibilities:
• Provided desktop level support to users in Windows network.
• Worked with servers and PC maintenance.
• Downloaded, upgraded and installed drivers and utilities through internet
• Responsible for backup, security and disaster recovery.
• Did documentation of LAN network
• Configured Hubs and Modems
Reason for leaving: End of Graduation.



EDUCATION:
• Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS:
• MCSE 2003 (Microsoft Certified System Engineer).
• Good knowledge about CCNA


SUMMARY:
o Sound knowledge and Proficient with network hardware and technologies.
o Experience with almost all windows like XP, Server 2003, VISTA, MS Office Suite and also the latest one Windows 7.
o Experience with Active Directory, Exchange Server and Network Configuration.
o Well-informed with various routing and routed protocols including Ethernet networking, POP3 protocol, TCP, IP, DHCP, DNS, WINS, RRAS etc.
o Knowledge of NTFS file system and RAID
o Configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switch series.
o Excellent knowledge in installing, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting and upgrading PCs.
o Knowledge on VOIP, SQL, SNA and CINS.
o Configuring, maintaining and deploying Antivirus Software and Spam filtering Software.
o Experience in maintaining LAN/WAN networks with VLANS, VPN, remote desktops and also cabling.
o Knowledge on setting firewalls.
o Can perform backup, disaster recovery and resolving PC issues.
o Knowledge of DOS commands, Citrix, PDA units and Wi-Fi installation.
o Troubleshoot problems with networks, LAN/WAN problems.
o Ability to demonstrate multitasking, team work spirit and ultimately provides excellent customer satisfaction.
o Strong Computer Skills and also excellent grip on Outlook express, MS Office Suite.
o Solve problems concerning connectivity and compatibility.
o Possess valid drivers license.


OTHER SKILLS:
PLATFORMS: Microsoft Windows
LANGUAGES: C, SQL
TOOLS: Microsoft Office Suite, MATLAB, Software Imaging Tools