GOPIVARMA BUDDHARAJU
Reading,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced IT professional with a strong foundation in networking, systems administration, and DevSecOps. Proficient in managing routers, switches, firewalls, and Wi-Fi infrastructure, alongside expertise in Windows Server (2016/19), Linux distributions such as Rocky, Ubuntu, and Red Hat, as well as Active Directory and VMware. Skilled in Python automation, SQL, and Power BI for enhanced data analysis and reporting. Currently advancing professional qualifications with CCNA and ITIL v4 to formalise extensive practical experience in network and service management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Infrastructure & Systems Specialist
Cloud Consulting Group Ltd
Bristol
2024.08 - 2026.02
- Directing the health and performance of mission-critical local and cloud infrastructure.
- Utilizing Python automation to enhance system monitoring and reduce manual intervention.
- Serving as a technical escalation point for complex system failures, ensuring alignment with organizational SLAs.
Network & Systems Administrator
Viskefi Limited
Milton Keynes
2022.07 - 2024.07
- Managed the full lifecycle of the studio’s network topology, including the configuration of routers, switches, and high-density Wi-Fi access points.
- Safeguarded production data through robust Active Directory administration and the execution of daily Disaster Recovery (DR) protocols.
- Orchestrated seamless hardware/software upgrades to support high-performance rendering and animation workflows.
Infrastructure Support Analyst
Gaint Infotech Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
2018.01 - 2019.11
- Led recovery efforts during emergency callouts, successfully restoring critical workstations and servers following failures or security breaches.
- Implemented proactive security measures, including enterprise-wide antivirus deployment and patch management.
- Optimized procurement processes to ensure all hardware assets met the rigorous demands of a 24/7 production environment.
Associate Systems Engineer
Symbiosys Technologies
Hyderabad
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Built and maintained high-performance Linux and Windows workstations for engineering and creative teams.
- Documented system configurations and troubleshooting procedures to standardize IT operations across the department.
Education
MSc - Computer Science
University of Hertfordshire
UK 2020.01 - 2022.03
Skills
- Networking: Routers, switches, firewalls, and Wi-Fi infrastructure
- Systems: Windows Server (2016/19), Linux (Rocky, Ubuntu, Red Hat), Active Directory, VMware
- DevSecOps: Python automation, SQL, Power BI
- Professional Track: Currently pursuing CCNA and ITIL v4 to formalize my extensive practical experience in network and service management
Timeline
Infrastructure & Systems Specialist
Cloud Consulting Group Ltd
2024.08 - 2026.02
Network & Systems Administrator
Viskefi Limited
2022.07 - 2024.07
MSc - Computer Science
University of Hertfordshire
2020.01 - 2022.03
Infrastructure Support Analyst
Gaint Infotech Pvt Ltd
2018.01 - 2019.11
Associate Systems Engineer
Symbiosys Technologies
2017.01 - 2018.01