Mohan Sundaram

Mohan Sundaram

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    VP – Engineering Manager at Barclays (Technical Architect role is crucial in ensuring that technology solutions align to business goals implemented in a way that is scalable,maintainable,secure & reduces IT Infra costs).

  • Education

    • KSR College of Engineering

      2003 - 2006
      B.Tech Information Technology 1st Class with Honors

      Activities and Societies: My projects during college were REMOTE CONTROL FOR HOME APPLIANCE and REMOTE CONTOL BASED SINGLE PHASE MOTOR ON / OFF. This has been published in magazines like Electronics for You & and Electronic Maker. A Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Information Technology is an undergraduate degree program that focuses on the principles and applications of information technology. The program typically spans four years and covers a range of topics related to computer science, information systems, and technology.

    • Aarthi Polytechnic College

      2000 - 2003
      Diploma of Education Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 1st Class

      A Diploma of Education (Computer Technology) focused program that provides students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in computer technology and related areas. The duration of the program can vary, but it typically lasts for three years. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of computer hardware, Networking, and technology.

    • Secondary Schools - Class 10

      1995 - 2000
      Class 10 SSLC First Class

      The SSLC Tamil Medium program is offered in Tamil medium, which means that the primary language of instruction for the courses is Tamil. This is particularly relevant in regions where Tamil is the medium of instruction for education.

  • Experience

    • CARE IT SOLUTIONS PVT.LTD

      Dec 2006 - Jan 2008
      Customer Support Engineer

      • Creation of users, managing user Accounts.• Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting, User Accounts Administration in Red hat Linux 4.• Installing, Configuring and Updating Antivirus in Windows Version.• Experienced in Installing, Configuring and Managing Servers (Wipro, HCL and HP).• Experienced in Windows 2003 servers, Configuring and Managing Active directory.• Experienced in Configuring and Managing DHCP Client / Server and RAID.• Experienced in Configuring and Managing Lotus Notes R6.5. & MS-Outlook• Experienced in Configuring and Managing Symantec End Point Protection 10.2,11.0• Experienced in VMware Server and Workstation. Show less

    • CMS Computers

      Jan 2007 - Feb 2008
      Associate Technical Engineer

      Managed various infrastructure services in Client Indian Railway CRIS Division, Chennai. Responsible for end-to-end support AIX Server Administration, Cisco Networking Administration, and Data Center management.

    • Magna InfoTech Pvt ltd

      Feb 2008 - Oct 2008
      AIX Administrator

      Managed various infrastructure services in Client TATA Motors Ltd Pune. Responsible for end-to-end support AIX Server Administration, Backup Administration, SAP, Oracle Software Support, and Data Center management.

    • Tech Mahindra

      Oct 2009 - Sept 2010
      AIX & Storage Administrator

      Managed various infrastructure services in Client STEL Telecom, Bhubaneswar. Responsible for end-to-end support AIX & and Linux Server Administration, Backup Administration, Interconnect Software Support, and Data Center management.

    • Barclays

      Oct 2010 - now

      Manage and execute complex BPM v857 to BAW v21.0.3 (Business Automation Workflow) migration programs for Barclays Retail, and Business Banking which involves migrating 18 applications along with existing inflight data. Recommend corrective action plans as well as implement robust resilience strategies, conduct capacity planning, and execute system improvements and performance tuning mechanisms. These actions are crucial in ensuring uninterrupted, high-performance services for our customers.Recommend current and future hardware and software strategies as well as provide valuable insights for the organization's direction. Responsibilities also include providing consultancy for corrective action plans and improvements in response to non-compliance issues thereby maintaining the high standards expected in our digital infrastructure projects.Execute service migration activities for large and complex infrastructure platforms; ensure minimal disruption and maximum efficiency. Identify variations and potential high-risk areas, and implement strategies to secure adherence to standards and procedures, thereby enhancing the overall customer turnaround time.Develop and implement process automation strategies, streamline operations, and reduce manual intervention which results not only in enhanced efficiency but also ensures that our processes adhere to the recommended standards, contributing to a more secure and compliant environment.Lead cross-functional teams; oversee the design, build, and support of digital infrastructure across customer and colleague channels, including mobile banking, retail online banking, and business banking functions. Responsible for performing organizational systems architecture reviews and assessments, recommending current and future hardware and software strategies, and providing direction for the Barclays digital infrastructure. Show less Manage and execute complex BPM v7.5 to BPM v857 migration programs for Barclays Retail, Business Banking, and Corporate banking which involves migrating 30+ applications along with existing inflight data. Recommend corrective action plans as well as implement robust resilience strategies, conduct capacity planning, and execute system improvements and performance tuning mechanisms. These actions are crucial in ensuring uninterrupted, high-performance services for our customers.Oversee critical organizational risk and compliance-related infrastructure remediation activities, ensuring meticulous scheduling and conducting of quality audit inspections. Additionally, analyze and review infrastructure systems, platforms, and documentation to guarantee adherence to standards and procedures, working within established organizational protocols and quality standards.Manage various infrastructure service asset reduction activities, ensuring substantial cost savings through meticulous testing, diagnosing, and resolving infrastructure problems and issues.Responsible for end-to-end migration of log monitoring systems such as Splunk to ELK elastic services thereby assisting in troubleshooting and diagnosing functionality errors, working diligently to resolve system problems.Spearhead service virtualization solutions that reduce dev test downtime for critical services. This helps in building resiliency across BPM product platforms, there by achieving commendable RTO/RPO, and ensuring continuous service availability. Show less Responsible for working on different platform setup, support, migration, and remediation activities specifically for the IBM Business Process Management (BPM) product environment. Focus on testing, identifying, and diagnosing functionality errors and faults in systems and programming, ensuring the seamless operation of BPM.Configuration and management of various Infra-app monitoring and alerting tools, including Splunk, AppDynamics, Ganglia, and Willy. Create and review technical documentation, including installation and operational guides and manuals, technical reports, and specifications for these tools.Set up deployment automation for IBM BPM product, collaborating closely with the DevOps automation team, providing valuable inputs and suggestions to create and streamline Jenkins, Nolio, and Jira workflows for BPM 7/8.x deployment. Assist in troubleshooting, diagnosing, testing, and resolving system problems and issues related to BPM deployment which is vital in ensuring the efficient functioning of the BPM deployment process.Testing, identifying, and diagnosing infrastructure issues and faults on the BPM platforms making sure of guaranteeing optimal performance and functionality.Creating and reviewing technical documentation for various application/infrastructure platform setup and migration activities as well as providing technical guidance to the teams.Collaborate with middleware and internal UNIX, networks, storage, and database support teams in setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting infrastructure systems as well as seamless integration of BPM applications. Show less Troubleshooting and resolving infrastructure issues related to end-to-end setup and configuration of Proof of Concept (PoC) environments. Handling various OS platforms like Redhat Linux/zLinux, Windows, and virtualization services such as VMware, as well as Database, middleware, and messaging products.Identifying and diagnosing technical problems and issues concerning major sandpit infrastructure platform configurations in the Barclays Center of Innovation function. Installation, maintenance, repair, upgrade, and configuration/troubleshooting of various application and infrastructure platforms.Diagnosing technical problems and issues related to the migration, including installation, maintenance, repair, upgrade, and configuration troubleshooting. Show less

      • Vice President – Engineering Manager

        May 2022 - now
      • Assistant Vice President

        Feb 2017 - May 2022
      • Senior Infrastructure Analyst

        Jun 2013 - Jan 2017
      • IT Infrastructure Analyst

        Oct 2010 - May 2013
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

      Microsoft
      Jan 2008
    • IBM Certified Specialist System p Administration (AIX)

      IBM
      Aug 2008
    • Networking Technology Certification

      Novell
      Nov 2007