Sachin Mohan Khade

Aastha Sahwas, C-604, Evershine City last stop Vasai east, Vasai: 401208

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A high energy executive, seeking challenging assignments in IT Infrastructure Management with an organization of repute.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Assistant Manager – IT
06/2021 - Present
Sapco Bitumen Company Ltd, Mumbai , Mumbai
Provides technical support and guidance to team
Direct involvement in incidents or problems (irrespective of priority) that cause service impact and Acts as escalation point for incidents not being resolved in a timely manner
Establish standards and best practices for managing Internal Infrastructure, including network, access rights, servers, internal applications, Documentation
Works closely with the IT Service Desk and other Specialist to ensure a timely, robust, and Comprehensive service transition process
Responsible for day-to-day system administration, including management of internal network, Microsoft Active Directory (AD) and system, ERP backups
Fortigate Firewall Policy creation and Management, VPN Tunnel , VPN users configuration and Firewall Backup and firmware upgradation
Creation email account in Microsoft 365 Tenants , Big Rock ( Hostgator) and Yahoo
Creation and Managing in Microsoft 365 User accounts, distribution groups, Mail flow, Mail trace, shared mailbox, one drive, Microsoft team’s setup
Installs, configures, and supports new and existing servers and network infrastructure
Maintains and constantly improves server and network performance, reliability and security
Excellent in computer system validation documents, Preparing SOP & Policies
Install, configure, and troubleshoot standard hardware and firmware
Provide remote assistance and support to IT staff in the Overseas, different regions office and end-users, when necessary
servers backup & Network and server, systems monitoring
Provide support for File Servers and user management
Provide support for Print /Anti-virus (Esset Endpoint) servers
Carry out patch management and security administration for Windows servers
Knowledge on include installing, upgrading, and patching operating systems
Knowledge on installing and configuring virtual servers (Vmware 6.0/5.0) and Hyper-V 10.0
Good communication skills and proven team work
Planning ,Implementation and purposed of Annual IT Budget
Interact with vendors for procurement, planning and installation of new equipment and support
Manage IT process lifecycle according to ITIL standards
Providing technical support to Vessel Operations both onshore and offshore staff, ensuring smooth system usage across regions
Managed fleet IT operations, including firewall configuration, bandwidth optimization, email setup, and secure file synchronization between office and fleet via OpenVPN
Senior Executive – IT
01/2011 - 05/2021
Expat Group, Mumbai , Mumbai
Managing a team of support staffs to ensure the maximum uptime of the Networks and Firewalls
Management of Change requests for all Technical changes required on IT Servers, Network and Storage
Manage IT process lifecycle according to ITIL standards
Oversee IT Infrastructure Setup
Managing all support & service deliverables for end users
Planning and implementation of Citrix Xenservers, Hyper-V and VMWare Vsphere 5.0 with VMware V centre server infrastructure for application and database servers
Handling Email and Group accounts creations in Office 365 and Google Workspace admin center
Liaise with groups inside & outside the organization to drive the delivery of effective IT solutions
Maintain involvement in system uptime and recovery initiatives. Conduct timely and effective root cause analysis in order to expedite effective solutions
Handling high level escalations and complaints, and initiate proactive measures required to prevent the Incident from being turned into a Problem
Executive – IT
10/2008 - 12/2010
Expat Group, Pune , Pune
Managing a team of support staffs to ensure the maximum uptime of the Data Centers, Networks and Firewalls
Management of Change requests for all Technical changes required on IT Servers, Network and Storage
Manage IT process lifecycle according to ITIL standards
Managing all support & service deliverables for end users, appraise team member’s roles and expectations
Planning and implementation of Citrix Xenservers, VMWare Vsphere 5.0 with VMware V centre server and Hyper-V infrastructure for application and database servers
Monitor DB Management activity to ensure integrity of SQL database backups
Plan, Implement and manage the administration of servers and network by using monitoring tools and exception alerting by random event logs on a regular basis. Ensure that servers are working optimally
Ensure compliance with Patch and security configurations, including virus detection for server and client. Oversee installation, management and monitoring of Anti-Virus
Maintain involvement in system uptime and recovery initiatives. Conduct timely and effective root cause analysis in order to expedite effective solutions
Maintain Asset Inventory & software license management for all locations
Document as per quality standards various KBs including installation procedures, FAQs, guidelines for juniors team members to review & training
Periodic review of various reports and provide necessary instructions to the team
Install and configure equipment’s for Data Centre by conducting necessary pre-environment setup checks. Resolve configuration and connectivity issues as required
Initiate Change request process for any changes required at network and Server level as a process lifecycle according to ITIL standards
Oversee the setup of hardware, network and AD & LDAP logins for each new employee
Maintain LAN, free of all technical problems, coordinate the movement of users and plan for network testing
Provide L2 support for Video Conferencing, file Servers, Outlook, VPN, end user PCs, laptops and printers advance troubleshooting
Interact with vendors for procurement, planning and installation of new equipment and support
Helpdesk Ticket system - Review hardware and software related issues provide necessary directions to junior team members for proper closure of user requests
Install and configure laptops, Desktops, printer and network devices for users. Troubleshoot configuration and connectivity issues as required
Attend to users’ tickets on helpdesk and ensure timely closures
Coordinate timely renewals of AMCs for UPS, Access Control, EPABX, printers, projectors, firewalls etc
Inventory and Asset management
Telephone & Remote support to users
Customer Support Engineer
03/2008 - 09/2008
Braintone Technology Pvt Ltd, Mumbai , Mumbai
Assembling, installation & configuration of Servers, Laptops, Desktops and Printers
Attending support calls for System issues at customer / client site
Technical support for team members
AMCs at customer site
Responsible for service delivery for mission sensitive customers and handling support related issues
Customer Support Engineer
11/2006 - 02/2008
Satellite Computer Services, Mumbai , Mumbai
Assembling, installation & configuration of Servers, Laptops, Desktops and Printers
Attending Support calls for system issues at customer site

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree
Mumbai University
Diploma in Computer Hardware & Networking

SKILLS

PROJECTS

Dubai office setup
Led IT setup for the new Dubai office, including network configuration firewall policies
Office 365 Migration
Technologies: Office 365, Microsoft Teams
Migration of email users from Yahoo mail server to office 365 mail server , lead L1 team to deployment office 365 email client and Microsoft team
Fortigate Firewall
Technologies: Fortigate 60E Firewall
Fortigate 60E firewall configuration at Head office and Mumbai office and bring the VPN Tunnel connectivity up between Mumbai, Kolkata and Dubai office
AD sites and replication
Technologies: Active Directory, Writable DCs, RODCs
Successfully lead the team to install and configure AD sites and replication at branch offices, with a hybrid combination of writeable DC’s and RODC’s for remote site offices
Danaos Application and Database Server
Technologies: Danaos ERP
Danaos ERP implementation for shipping team and provided Inhouse Server infrastructure. Where they can manage Multiple Fleet profile, Crew details etc
Eset End Point Server
Technologies: Eset End Point Server
The organization using before Eset Nod 32 Eset license which is basically Home user license its difficult to manage User license, Update, renewal. So we moved to Eset End Point server where we make created Security Policies department wise, schedule update and also track record of Threat management
Tally ERP Server
Technologies: Tally ERP Server, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Successfully deployed the Tally ERP Server from cloud to in-house infrastructure, enabling secure and seamless access for users through Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). This improved system performance, reduced dependency on cloud services, and provided better control over data security and accessibility

CERTIFICATIONS

Vmware Vsphere V6.0
02/2018
Attari Classes
Azure Administrator
07/2024
Attari Classes
Cisco Network Device Administration
07/2009
CMS Institute
Fortinet Network Security Expert 1
01/2021
Fortinet
Fortinet Network Security Expert 2
01/2021
Fortinet

ACHIEVEMENTS

IT Infrastructure Leadership
Led end-to-end IT infrastructure setup for SAPCO Dubai office, including network design, firewall policies, VPN connectivity and complete IT operations readiness.
Implemented multi-site Active Directory with hybrid DC/RODC setup, improving authentication performance and reducing downtime across branches.
Cloud, Email & Application Migrations
Migrated 250+ users to Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace/Office 365 environments, ensuring zero disruption during deployment.
Successfully migrated ERP production servers during major datacenter shift (Tulip DC → TATA DC) with minimal downtime.
Moved Tally ERP from cloud to secure in-house RDP infrastructure, improving performance, cost efficiency and data security.
Network & Security Transformation
Configured Fortigate firewalls across 3 global locations, establishing reliable site-to-site VPN tunnels connecting Mumbai, Kolkata & Dubai.
Upgraded organization-wide antivirus ecosystem from NOD32 to ESET Endpoint Security Server, enabling centralized security policy enforcement and threat monitoring.
Strengthened IT security posture by implementing SOPs, access controls, and ITIL-based processes across the organization.
Virtualization & Server Management
Deployed and managed VMware, Hyper-V, and Citrix environments, improving server efficiency and optimizing resource utilization.
Implemented Danaos ERP server infrastructure for fleet operations, enabling centralized management of crew, fleet profiles and operations.
Team, Vendor & Operations Management
Led IT teams across multiple locations ensuring high availability, quick incident resolution and strong operational discipline.
Drove vendor negotiations and IT procurement, optimizing annual IT budgets and ensuring cost-effective infrastructure upgrades.
Delivered proactive performance improvements through monitoring, RCA, documentation, and policy-driven operations.
Business & Fleet IT Support
Managed fleet IT operations (onshore/offshore) including bandwidth optimization, secure OpenVPN connectivity and system support for vessel operations.
Provided reliable remote support to India, Middle East & overseas teams, ensuring smooth business continuity.
Recognition & Quality Improvements
Received multiple appreciations for proactive problem-solving, communication and user support.
Developed automated asset inventory system which improved audit accuracy and reduced manual workload for the support team.

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