Sunil Ladwa
@sunilladwa
Dynamic IT professional with expertise in systems administration and cloud services.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic IT professional with a strong background in systems administration and cloud services. With extensive experience managing Azure and M365 environments, I have successfully implemented security best practices and improved organizational efficiency through innovative solutions. My role as the sole infrastructure engineer at First Mode allowed me to lead projects across multiple countries, showcasing my ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments.
Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. At The Crown Estate, I managed the Windows 10 migration for approximately 500 end users, ensuring a seamless transition with zero disruption to business operations. My technical expertise, combined with my ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, has enabled me to deliver high-quality results in every project I undertake.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Systems Administrator
First Mode
Feb 2023 - Oct 2023 (8 months)
Sole infrastructure engineer for the UK, South Africa, and Chile, managing Azure cloud and M365 services. Led security projects and improved company security scores. Deployed Windows 11 and managed hardware configurations.
Technical Senior Support Analyst
The Crown Estate
Nov 2011 - Aug 2021 (9 years 9 months)
Managed Windows 10 migration for 500 end users, implemented core systems for process digitization, and led cloud migration projects. Ensured high customer satisfaction and managed incident and change processes.
Systems Administrator
General Dental Council
Jul 2009 - Oct 2011 (2 years 3 months)
Led major desktop and laptop migrations, managed Wintel environment, and provided application support. Worked on Blackberry to iPhone migrations and server administration.
Technical Services Analyst
CLS Bank
Oct 2010 - Nov 2010 (1 month)
Provided 2nd/3rd line support in a Citrix environment, managed server monitoring, and participated in telephony migration projects.
MIS Support Analyst
Logicalis UK
Oct 2009 - Jun 2010 (8 months)
Supported multiple sites and managed major projects including server room relocation and server administration in a virtualized environment.
MIS Technical Analyst
Sungard Availability
Jun 2008 - May 2009 (11 months)
Supported approximately 500 users and managed projects for laptop deployment and encryption. Provided general desktop support and troubleshooting.
2nd Line Desk side Analyst
Affinion International
Feb 2008 - Mar 2008 (1 month)
Provided 2nd line support in a confidential finance environment, managing ticketing and user training.
2nd Line Desktop Support
Samsonite
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
Provided executive-level support, managing Active Directory and deploying PC images. Handled server racking and backups.
Software Support Project Coordinator
DHL Express
May 2005 - Apr 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Managed UAT testing and provided backend scripting for automation tasks. Supported the technical helpdesk and managed ticket queues.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brunel University
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems
2001 - 2004
Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Systems with Honours.
Cranford Community College
A-Levels and GCSEs, General Education
1994 - 2001
Achieved 3 A-Levels in Computing, Business Studies, and Mathematics plus Mechanics, along with 9 GCSEs all with A - C grades.
West Thames College
NVQ Level 2, Multimedia Design
1999 - 2000
Intermediate NVQ Level 2 in Multimedia Design - Adobe Creative Suite.
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