rakesh chigurupati
@rakeshchigurupati
Experienced System Administrator specializing in Active Directory, server management, and virtualization.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated System Administrator with over six years of hands-on experience managing IT infrastructure, servers, and Active Directory in enterprise environments. I focus on optimizing uptime, enforcing security policies, and delivering reliable end-user support.
Throughout my career I have administered Windows and Linux servers, configured DNS/DHCP/domain controllers, supported virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and improved network reliability through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting. I have a proven record of implementing Group Policy and security enhancements that reduced data risks and increased operational efficiency.
I am committed to aligning IT operations with business goals, collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders, and continuously upskilling in cloud, DevOps, and automation technologies to drive resilient, cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
System Engineer
TechStride Pvt Ltd
Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Conducted proactive system assessments and delivered remote/onsite support for hardware, software, and infrastructure, improving uptime to 99% and enhancing IT security and compliance.
Network Administrator
VHS Professional Services Pvt Ltd
Aug 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 9 months)
Configured and maintained DNS, DHCP and domain controllers, implemented security policies and VMware Horizon Client for VDI, achieving 99.5% network reliability.
System Administrator
Ochre-Media Pvt Ltd
Oct 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)
Installed, configured and maintained servers, managed user accounts and access rights, and supported IT operations to meet internal SLA targets and improve uptime.
System Administrator
Karvy Data Management Services
Nov 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 8 months)
Managed Active Directory (OUs, groups, domain users), installed and configured servers, and provided on-call technical support across pan-India locations to meet SLA timelines.
Hardware Assistant
Iridium Interactive
Apr 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Provided hardware troubleshooting and desktop-level IT support for software, hardware and network issues, collaborating with IT teams to maintain service delivery standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUSRM University
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Computer Science focused on core computer science principles and practical IT skills.
Board of Intermediate Education
Higher Secondary Certificate, Higher Secondary Education
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate as part of pre-university education.
Availability
Location
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Skills
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