IT Infrastructure Specialist & Software Developer with 1 year of hands-on experience managing enterprise Windows & Linux systems for 400+ users at ICAR–IISR. Windows Server · WatchGuard Firebox · AWS · React · Laravel · DR/HA. MSc Computer Science · Open to opportunities.
System Administrator & IT Infrastructure Specialist with 1 year of hands-on experience managing production Windows Server & Linux infrastructure, institutional web platforms, and network security for 400+ staff & researchers at ICAR – Indian Institute of Spices Research.
My work spans Windows Server 2016/2019 administration, IIS/Apache/Nginx web server management, WatchGuard Firebox firewall & VPN, DR/HA failover design, SSL/TLS lifecycle, and CERT-In VA/PT security compliance, alongside full-stack React and Laravel development. Having completed my tenure at ICAR-IISR and holding an MSc in Computer Science, I am actively exploring roles in System Administration, IT Infrastructure, and Software Engineering.
Windows Server 2016/2019 (AD, GPO, IIS, DHCP/DNS) and Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS/RHEL) — full lifecycle management for 400+ users.
WatchGuard Firebox firewall, VPN/IPSec, DHCP/DNS, Omada SDN Wi-Fi, and CERT-In VA/PT security compliance.
Designed automated WatchGuard failover DR/HA solution reducing recovery from hours to minutes; AWS 3-tier deployments.
React and Laravel web platforms — end-to-end from development to production hosting, DNS, SSL, and server configuration.
L1/L2 hardware and software support for 400+ staff and researchers, network troubleshooting, and operational runbooks.
Docker containers, GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines, Bash/Cron automation, and MySQL replication for resilient systems.
Provide Level 1/2 hardware and software support; maintain Windows Server 2016/2019 and Linux systems for 400+ staff and researchers across the institution.
Manage WatchGuard Firebox firewall policies, VPN, DHCP/DNS, and policy-based routing; deployed 25 × TP-Link EAP245 access points via Omada SDN to improve campus-wide Wi-Fi coverage.
Designed and implemented an automated failover DR/HA infrastructure using WatchGuard server load balancing; standby server takes over on primary failure, reducing recovery time from hours to minutes.
Coordinate CERT-In VA/PT vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, and drive security remediation for institutional platforms to meet strict government compliance standards.
Independently developed institutional React website, managing complete production lifecycle — application build, Windows Server + IIS hosting setup, SSL binding, and DNS configuration.
High-availability disaster recovery architecture using WatchGuard server load balancing; standby server takes over instantly on primary failure, cutting recovery from hours to minutes.
Deploy and administer the institute's Laravel website covering server configuration, Apache/Nginx web server administration, SSL/TLS lifecycle, and CERT-In VA/PT security compliance.
Government portal administration — server management, Apache virtual host configuration, SSL certificates, continuous public availability, and security compliance.
Modern unisex streetwear brand platform featuring curated clothing collections, instant WhatsApp direct ordering checkout, dynamic category filters, and PAN-India shipping. Deployed on Vercel.
Real-time assistive Android application translating Malayalam hand gestures into text and speech. Powered by MediaPipe landmark tracking, custom TensorFlow Lite model for 50+ alphabets, CameraX, and Text-To-Speech.
React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB & REST APIs
Open to opportunities, collaborations & interesting projects.