Nitinkumar Pothu
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Aspiring for fast and dynamic growth oriented track and innovative profile, and also interested in more Technical knowledge in the field of IT. And looking out for more professional and challenging assignments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
- Years of progressively responsible and rich experience in Managed File Transfer (MFT), IBM Sterling Product - Connect Direct (NDM), Integrator (B2B),Secure Proxy and Control Centre, System Administration and Desktop Support, Application Hosting & Integration, Windows & Enterprise level Scripting, Windows Installer Technology (MSI) and Application Deployment & Windows Migration
- Currently working, for Managed File Transfer (MFT) - Change and Service Delivery Management, Production Support services
- Having 3+ years of Onsite Experience (Client Lloyds Banking PLC, UK London & Scotland Edinburgh) , Lead Transition of MFT production support service from previous incumbent
- 8+ years of working experience in Middleware Technologies which includes IBM Sterling Connect Direct, File Agent, IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG), Secure+ and IBM Sterling Integrator
- Working experience on Managed File Transfer on Mainframes, Unix\Linux & Windows environment
- Experience on FTP & SFTP configuration on Sterling Integrator
- 6+ years of working experience in Linux Administration (L2 & L3) this includes Linux OS Customization and RPM Package Management
- Configuration & Administration of LVM, DNS, DHCP, NIS, NFS, LDAP and Experience in shell scripting
- Experience in Configuring and Implementing Linux kernel Compilation, loading Hardware device drivers
- Experience in Configuring and Administering Red hat Cluster Suite in Linux Server
- Experience in managing, configuring and implementing the core applications & products on desktop and server builds
- Experience in Windows & Linux Desktop System and Application Support (L3 Support).
Technical Lead
Tata Consultancy Services, Lloyds Bank PLC & Barclays Bank PLC
Pune
03.2014 - Current
- Middleware - Managed File Transfer Services
- Role :
Middleware
02.2013 - 02.2014
Integrator
IBM India Private Limited
Pune
01.2010 - 02.2014
- 1, Sterling File Gateway (SFG), File Agent 1.4, Connect Direct (4.1 for Unix, 4.6 for Windows, 4.7 for Z/OS), Connect Direct Secure+, Connect Direct Select, Sterling Control Centre, IBM AIX, Linux, Windows, Z/OS, HP Service Now, HP Service Manager, Crontab and some internal tools
- Overview:
- The Middle ware Managed File Transfer (MFT) team provides support and change delivery across a range of platform & components
- The activity includes designing and building the solution with tools like Connect Direct, IBM Sterling Integrator, File Agent for Secure & managed file transfer for different business units & projects
- The project involved setting up of communication links between internal servers or external third parties via SFTP, FTPS, NDM, Connect Direct protocols
- The Sterling File Gateway is used as a hub for file transfers
- Responsibilities:
- Implementation of File Transfer Solutions between applications running on different platforms in the MFT space
- Provisioning the best-in-class, fit-for-purpose, and cost effective solution for the customers
- Produce high level design, build guide and handover documents for different types of projects
- Proactive participation in preparing Standards documents, templates and Knowledge Base for the MFT team
- Re-engineering of existing process to suit the ever-changing requirements to provide better solutions to the customer
- Mentoring on any project related issues within the team and guiding them as and when required
- Working with Solution Architects during infrastructure solution discussions to ensure that the solution meets MFT standards
- Ensuring process compliance and providing feedback/suggestions to team members on process improvements
- Mentoring and Training of team members
- Installation & Configuring new CD Servers, Implementing SSL for secure communication between them
- Applying Fix Packs
- Implemented and configured SSL, requested digital certificates, and provided KT on the SSL process for the MFT team
- Resource allocation, co-ordination of resource for the different projects and providing backup plans
- Support/co-ordinate test incidents and test request and tracking the report for the same.
IT Infrastructure Analyst
Nokia Siemens Network
01.2010 - 02.2013
- IBM Sterling Connect Direct, Sterling Integrator 5.1, Sterling File Agent, Sterling File Gateway, Connect Direct Secure+, Unix, Windows, Design: Requirement Analysis & gathering
- Designing the Solution based on the requirements
- Product certification on Sterling Products
- Build: Building the Infrastructure based upon the agreed solution
- Installation of Connect Direct and Secure+ in Unix and Windows nodes
- Installing and Configuring the Secure+
- Raising request for Secure Digital Certificates
- Enrollment & configuration of digital certificates on Unix & Windows nodes
- Installation & Configuration of File Agent, File Agent rules
- Solving incidents related to file transfer related to Sterling File Gateway
- Planning and Implementing the Changes via proper channels ( raising change records, getting the approval and thereby implementing)
- Audit: Remediation of Non-compliant node as per the Audit requirements laid down by Barclays
- Upgrading connect direct on the servers to have the supported version on them
- Upgradation of Connect Direct version on windows and UNIX
- Mentor Role: Mentoring the new joiners with Tools as well providing the required guidance
- Consulting: Guide the startup projects with the design and capability of the Tools
- Helping Project Managers in filling up the requirement sheet
- SME
- Worked as a T3 Linux SME (Advance Infrastructure Support) for NSN account
- Leaded as a Transition SME (Linux L2 & L3) for NSN Project during Transition Period and Knowledge Transfer Session
- Selected for On site visit for attending KT session and client meetings during Transition period for 3 weeks (Dec - 2011)
Technical Lead
UFO Digital Cinema(DG2L Technologies Pvt Ltd)
Helsinki, Pune
05.2007 - 01.2010
- And Mentoring T2 team members for technical issues and guiding them in solving tickets
- Responsible for generating RCA's (Root Cause Analysis) for P1 and Problem tickets as a part of Monthly Report
- Working on RMT (T3 & T2 Forwarded- incident & service request) ,Change & Problem tickets, Administering and Maintaining of NIS master/slave, NFS and LDAP Servers
- ISCSI LUN discovery, Configuration and troubleshooting from OS end in Linux
- Administering Logical Volumes- Disk Expantions, VGIMPORT, VGEXPORT, and filer mounts restoration from one server to other and Reducing File System
- Successfully implemented Linux Cluster using Steel Eye Life Keeper in Active/Passive mode to protect Clearcase application
- Configured NetApp SAN (FC-Protocol) Storage device in Linux using DM-Multi path to access storage device in Life keeper
- Cluster configuration includes:- Created Two way Communication Path between two nodes
- Created resource hierarchies - IP Switchover, Filer Mount and Clearcase
- Upgrading Hardware & Firmware BIOS,Network & Smart Controller Drivers on Linux Host
- Creating Customized Kickstart Installer and Administration of OS remotely using HP Enclosures
- Configuring Kickstart file and generating RPM's by writing PRE & POST installer scripts
- Successfully Configured SSH and PAM Modules to authenticate NIS, LDAP and Local login's
- Managing Groups and User accounts assigned permissions to users Configuring and implementing Linux kernel Compilation, loading Hardware device drivers
- Administering and Maintaining of Qmail-LDAP Server, Squid Proxy Server, FTP Server and Database Server running on Linux OS
- And also configured LDAP as a Global Address Book
- Primarily joined as a Linux System Administrator but was worked on optimization and engineering of OS for Digital Cinema Product from
- Profile involves: Administering and Maintaining of Qmail-LDAP Server, Squid Proxy Server, FTP Server and Database Server running on Linux OS
- And also configured LDAP as a Global Address Book
- Successfully Implemented Bugzilla Bug Tracking Tool and CVS Source Control Version with Integration and also Configured MRTG (Multi Router Traffic Grapher) to monitor the traffic load on the network
- Setting up Network based automated installation for installing linux on multiple systems using kickstart
- Configured Hardware Level RAID (RAID 1) with 3ware RAID controllers for SATA Disks on Linux
- Created customized CENTOS distributions by modifying anaconda for Automated Linux Installation
- Modifying the initrd image of the CENTOS base installer to load the device drivers for different hardware
- Creating RPMS for the “CineBlaster” application
- Has written a customized shell script for the product called “Cineblaster” Configured, patched and compiled 2.4 and 2.6 series of Linux kernels using source code
- Configured Radius Server to authenticate against an LDAP server for authenticating Remote clients
- Configured “S.M.A.R.T“ for Harddisk monitoring and “lm_sensors” for Temperature and System monitoring on linux
- Has written a customized shell script for the product “Cineblaster” for connecting the Application to a CDMA/GPRS network and then to an Application server via a secure VPN connection with a Cisco VPN client
- Working with Internal Development and Web Design team to help them in technical issues, which includes Configuration and Troubleshooting of various packages and modules on Linux and also writing Shell Scripting
- Configured & Maintaining Backup Server using open-source tools DAR and SARAB
- Resolving internal software/hardware/network issues.
System Administrator
HCL Comnet, Dhabi Commercial Bank
Mumbai
09.2006 - 04.2007
- Worked at the site of Abu, Profile Involves Administering and Monitoring of Qmail Server running on Fedora Core 4
- Successfully Implemented Software Based Firewall (arno-iptables) in Linux
- Successfully Installed and Configured Linux Squid Proxy Server and also Authenticated users using LDAP Database
- Configured Samba as a File Server and also Configured LDAP as Directory Services
- It also involves carrying out daily activities related to all the projects like; installation of Windows and Red Hat Linux O.E; installation of packages and patches; O.S hardening and auditing of servers; Monitoring the servers disk, memory, cpu utilization with top, vmstat, free and also monitoring the log files
- Installation and configuration of JAVA, Apache web Server and Jakarta-Tomcat
- Following up with Vendors for Hardware maintenance.
System Administrator
TATA TELESERVICES LTD
06.2005 - 08.2006
- Profile Involves Configuring and Installing Workstations, Servers and Network Services and Peripherals
- Successfully Implemented Linux Squid Proxy Server and FTP Server
- Administering and maintaining users with Permissions for accessing FTP Server
- User Management, Backup Management and also Monitoring of Application Servers running on Red Hat Linux Server
- It also involves carrying out daily activities related to all the projects like; installation of Windows and Red Hat Linux O.E; installation of packages and patches; O.S hardening and auditing of servers; Monitoring the servers disk, memory, cpu utilization with top, vmstat, free and also providing technical support to the end users
- Following up with Vendors for Hardware maintenance.
Wipro Infotech
Mumbai
06.2004 - 08.2006
Desktop Engineer
IFLEX SOLUTION'S
06.2004 - 05.2005
- Profile involves providing complete support for Helpdesk Management
- Administering the Desktop, Laptops, Servers and Backup & Restoration
- Installation and support of Windows NT/2000/XP
- Installation and support for following software's: Oracle 9i, Microsoft Project 2000, People soft Tools, Office XP and Office 2000, Internet explorer, Configuration of proxy server, Configuration of MS- Outlook, Symantec Corporate Antivirus Edition 8
- Installation and configuration of new software's and development tools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computers
Mumbai University
2003
Secondary - undefined
Mumbai University, S.V.M. School
2000
undefined
1998
Skills
- Technical Skills:
- Skill Set Details
- Middleware Technologies (Primary) IBM Sterling Connect Direct
- IBM Sterling Connect Direct Secure
- IBM Sterling File Agent
- IBM Sterling File Gateway (SFG)
- IBM Sterling Integrator (B2B)
- Other Middleware Skills FTP, SFTP configuration in Sterling Integrator
- C:D & MQ certificate enrollment & renewal
- IBM WebSphere MQ Series (Basic understanding)
- Operating System & Platform RedHat Enterprise Linux - RHEL 4 ,5 ,6 & 7 , Fedora, CentOS, Unix AIX, IBM AS/400, Win9x, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2000 (Server, professional), Windows 2008, WinXP
- Languages Unix Shell Scripting , Perl Scripting and Python
- Tools Webalizer, Nagios, MRTG, Wireshark,Squirrelmail, LDAP,Simscan and ClamAV
- Protocols & Networking TCP/IP, NFS, SMTP, NIS, DNS and DHCP
- Database Mysql, MS-SQL 2000, Oracle 10g/11g
Certification
Redhat Certified Engineer - RHCE
ITIL V3 Certified Engineer
Timeline
Technical Lead
Tata Consultancy Services, Lloyds Bank PLC & Barclays Bank PLC
03.2014 - Current
Middleware
02.2013 - 02.2014
Integrator
IBM India Private Limited
01.2010 - 02.2014
IT Infrastructure Analyst
Nokia Siemens Network
01.2010 - 02.2013
Technical Lead
UFO Digital Cinema(DG2L Technologies Pvt Ltd)
05.2007 - 01.2010
System Administrator
HCL Comnet, Dhabi Commercial Bank
09.2006 - 04.2007
System Administrator
TATA TELESERVICES LTD
06.2005 - 08.2006
Wipro Infotech
06.2004 - 08.2006
Desktop Engineer
IFLEX SOLUTION'S
06.2004 - 05.2005
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
Bachelor of Science - Computers
Mumbai University
Secondary - undefined
Mumbai University, S.V.M. School
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