Sriram GS

Experience

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  Hindustan Computer Limited

  Jun 1988 - Mar 2002

  Sales Executive

  Handling Sales Of HCL Hardware, Servers, and Workstations and Laptops.

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  Atallah Systems Ltd

  Apr 1993 - Dec 2002

  Head Corporate Sales | IT Security Solutions | Client Computing

  IT Security Mailing Solution using IMAG - ARAMCO Project, Saudi ArabiaImplemented an IT security solution for ARAMCO's mailing system using IMAG.Managed wired network infrastructure to ensure secure and efficient communication.Hail Agricultural Development Company Turnkey Project, Saudi ArabiaLed a turnkey project for the Hail Agricultural Development Company.Successfully executed a high-yield project worth 1 million Saudi riyals.Responsibilities included network deployment, structured cabling laying, and system supply over a span of 3 years.Introduction of Thin Client Computing for ARAMCO Sales DepotsIntroduced thin client computing as a cost-effective alternative to Citrix for ARAMCO's sales depots.Implemented VOS as a product, resulting in a significant reduction in the total cost of ownership.Transformation of Classrooms through VOS-based Thin Client ComputingUtilized VOS for thin client computing in schools, enabling the elimination of books and materials in classrooms.Played a key role in revolutionizing the learning environment by adopting advanced technology.Saudi Railway Wide Area Connectivity and Ticketing ProjectPlayed an instrumental role in securing a wide area connectivity and ticketing project for the Saudi Railway.Successfully implemented the ticketing system, contributing to an enhanced railway experience for passengers.Managed a project budget of $300,000.Launch of Mannesmann Tally Line Matrix Printers in the Saudi MarketSpearheaded the launch of Mannesmann Tally Line Matrix Printers in Saudi Arabia.Competed against the Printronix range of printers and achieved significant market penetration.Contributed to establishing a dominant market share for Tally Printers in the GCC countries. Show less

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  Adino Telecom Limited

  May 2003 - Mar 2006

  Senior Manager Projects | IT Infrastructure | WIFI Connectivity | Data Center | IT Governance

  👩‍💼 Work Experience Highlights 👨‍💼🔹 POC Completion: Played a pivotal role in ensuring the successful completion of Proof of Concepts (POC) with Etisalat, YOTA, and MENA Telecom.🔹 BTS Health Check System Implementation: Implemented the BTS Health Check System for various telecommunications infrastructure companies across India, UAE, and the APAC region.🔹 Key WiFi Project: Executed a significant WiFi project (in Gujarat) known as the S.W.A.N project, providing 24/7 support in the secretariat of Gujarat.🔹 Pune Unwire Project: Responsible for the proof of concept execution for the Pune Unwire Project, as well as the prestigious Hiranandhani Colony WiFi.🔹 Bangalore Unwire Project: Successfully implemented the proof of concept for the Bangalore Unwire Project using the Mesh Product – ROAMAD, covering a stretch of 2 kilometers. Additionally, implemented video conference and voice capabilities during travel.🔹 WiFi Connectivity Implementations: Achieved successful WiFi connectivity implementations, including Madurai Corporation Toll Booth Highways Point-to-Multi-Point connectivity, campus WiFi in Kalasalingam University, and point-to-point connectivity for corporate clients in Chennai. Show less

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  Nigerian Communications Commission

  Apr 2006 - Jun 2013

  Head Project Operations | IT Infrastructure | Network Operations Center | Data center security

  👩‍💼 Work Experience Highlights 👨‍💼🔹 Delivery Management and Customer Satisfaction: Successfully managed delivery operations to ensure high customer satisfaction and reduce churn levels.🔹 Store Repair Facility: Developed an in-store repair facility, resulting in reduced customer turnaround time.🔹 Market Launch and Sales Increase: Launched a new product in the market, replacing existing bandwidth solutions, leading to a remarkable 250% increase in annual sales.🔹 Revenue Generation from New Technologies: Introduced new technologies like Desktop Video Conferencing, Audio Bridging, and Video Bridging products, which generated high revenues in the SMB and corporate domains. Customers experienced a low total cost of ownership, driving business opportunities in the assigned region, including Port Harcourt and West Nigerian terrains.🔹 Seamless Connectivity Solution: Linked 64 sites of an MNC with 53 African branches, providing a seamless connectivity solution that addressed a bottleneck.🔹 Chevron Oil Company Connectivity: Linked sites of Chevron Oil Company across the African continent to their oil rigs on Chevron cloud formation for productivity monitoring.🔹 ETISALAT Outlets Connectivity: Linked the entire ETISALAT outlet network over VSAT on a dedicated link, as well as provided WAN connectivity to the headquarters in Dubai.🔹 Introduction of 4G Calling Communication: Introduced 4G calling communication for the Nigerian market and successfully managed a team of 12 groups including sales, technical support (RF and VSAT), and backend collection.🔹 Data Centre Establishment: Designed and established a data centre for customer colocation, providing seamless connectivity with racks, uninterrupted power, security, and VSAT connectivity with automatic failover.🔹 Responsibilities: Managed NOC (Network Operations Center), data center security, and business development monitoring. Handled corporate customers such as Chevron, Etisalat, and Olam. Show less

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  City Union Bank Ltd.

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2018

  IT Network Manager | IT Governance | Security & Compliance | Infrastructure | IT Operations

  👩‍💼 Work Experience Highlights 👨‍💼🔹 Internal IS Audit Cell: Managed Risk Matrix for the Bank in accordance with RBI Specifications.🔹 Auditing Infrastructure Platforms: Conducted audits involving change management, release, vulnerability, user access, password, and privileged access monitoring.🔹 Archer GRC Platform: Maintained audit data and performed administrative activities, including creating role groups and dashboards for audits.🔹 Quality Control Review: Ensured quality control of infrastructure platform audits conducted by peers.🔹 Connectivity Migration: Led migration from Leased Line to MPLS, with BSNL as Primary and SIFY, VODAFONE, and TCL as Secondary providers.🔹 DC and DR Drills: Conducted drills according to RBI specifications and played a major role in DDOS Mitigation.🔹 ATM Connectivity Upgrade: Successfully replaced VSAT connectivity with Dual SIM Dongles for ATMs.🔹 Nagios Implementation: Introduced Nagios as a Network Management System (NMS) to identify and resolve IT infrastructure issues proactively.🔹 Security Information & Event Management (SIEM): Implemented SIEM tool and Web Application Firewall (WAF) for monitoring and reviewing traffic logs.🔹 Pre Certification ISMS Surveillance Audit: Conducted ISMS surveillance audit for ISO27K1 in IS & ISMS.🔹 ATM Security Testing: Conducted VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing), DR Drills, and DC Drills.🔹 Compliance Audit Management: Handled compliance audits across the country for ATMs and vendors of the bank.🔹 ATM Activities Management: Oversaw ATM activities for cash management services and ATM TAT (Turnaround Time).🔹 Full Automation Implementation: Introduced full automation to the top 100 branches, encompassing passbook updating, cash deposit, and touch kiosks in a single package.🔹 Vulnerability Assessments: Conducted vulnerability assessments for servers and network devices. Show less

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  SIMS Hospital (SRM Institutes For Medical Science)

  Aug 2018 - now

  Information Technology Infrastructure | General Manager | IT Network Security | Data Center

  👩‍💼 Work Experience Highlights 👨‍💼🔹 Network Development and Expansion, Datacenter, and Disaster Recovery Centre Creation🔹 Implemented secure Wi-Fi for seamless data flow across multiple hospital floors.🔹 Introduced POS & Payment Gateway for patient payments and online clearance.🔹 Managed IT vendor relationships effectively.🔹 Implemented quarterly server maintenance and network security audits by third-party consultants after conducting GAP analysis.🔹 Conducted O/S hardening and Active Directory hardening, currently focused on MPLS connectivity for SIMS Vadapalani, SIMS Nungambakkam, and SIMS Sricity.🔹 Implemented Deep Security on Servers in VM and fine-tuning Integrity level monitoring – Real Time and On Demand.🔹 Established a centralized Data Center for hotels, hospitals, and other locations.🔹 Developed and adopted IT Security Policy and controls for the hospital.🔹 Conducted website revamping following a website audit, implemented policies for regular website audits.🔹 Introduced a WEB Intranet Portal for HR and IP Messenger to minimize high licensing costs of emails.🔹 Led efforts to make the entire environment virtual (VM) and implemented High Availability DR.🔹 Introduced Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and streamlined it using Radiology Information System (RIS) for each institute.🔹 Successfully developed various software solutions, including web-based e-prescription, Feedback Management, Maintenance Management, and Patient Management systems.🔹 Developed a user-friendly, web-based Hospital Management System covering all aspects of the healthcare industry in-house.🔹 Implemented online appointment scheduling to facilitate patient bookings.🔹 Introduced digital consultation with e-Prescription hosted on AWS for both doctors and patients (available for Android and iOS).🔹 Designed an Asset Tracking system that precisely locates biomedical equipment. Show less