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Srikanth Paidipalli

Srikanth Paidipalli

Senior Windows Administrator
Hyderabad

Summary

Seasoned and results-driven Senior Windows Engineer with over 5 years of experience architecting, implementing, and maintaining robust Windows-based infrastructures across enterprise environments. Adept in Windows Server (2012/2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell scripting, and virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V. Proven track record in system optimization, security hardening, and incident resolution, with a strong focus on automation and operational efficiency. Seeking to contribute deep technical expertise and leadership to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement in IT operations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant – Windows & Cloud Technologies

Tyson Foods
07.2024 - Current
  • Installed, configured, and administered Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019 across both on-premises data centers and cloud-hosted environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and compliance with enterprise standards.
  • Provided comprehensive L2 and L3 support for Windows systems, resolving complex issues including user authentication failures, remote desktop connectivity problems, and Group Policy conflicts affecting domain-joined machines.
  • Managed enterprise-wide Active Directory environments, including user and computer account provisioning, OU structuring, GPO design and enforcement, DNS zone management, and DHCP scope configuration to support dynamic IP allocation.
  • Executed patching and update cycles using WSUS and SCCM, addressing patch dependencies, mitigating post-update issues, and validating system integrity through automated and manual testing procedures.
  • Designed and maintained Windows Failover Clusters for high-availability applications, configured DFS replication for distributed file systems, and managed storage volumes using Disk Management and PowerShell-based automation.
  • Developed and deployed PowerShell scripts to automate routine administrative tasks such as bulk user provisioning, scheduled log clean-up, event log parsing, and service health checks, reducing manual overhead and improving operational efficiency.
  • Diagnosed and resolved issues related to Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Roaming Profiles, mapped network drives, and Windows-based application services, ensuring seamless user experience and service continuity.
  • Monitored system performance and health using Event Viewer, Resource Monitor, and Performance Monitor (Perfmon), identifying bottlenecks and proactively addressing resource constraints.
  • Proposed and implemented process improvements, including automation workflows and standardized troubleshooting procedures, which led to measurable reductions in downtime and increased support team productivity.
  • Coordinated with change management and cross-functional project teams to plan, document, and communicate infrastructure changes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and minimizing operational risk.
  • Delivered enterprise-grade infrastructure solutions aligned with Agile methodologies, participating in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative deployments to support evolving business needs.
  • Ensured compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs) and maintained system reliability through proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
  • Cloud (AWS):
  • Provisioned and managed Windows-based EC2 instances, configured Elastic Block Store (EBS) volumes, and implemented Elastic File System (EFS) shares to support scalable and resilient cloud-hosted workloads.
  • Set up Amazon CloudWatch for real-time performance monitoring of Windows servers, creating custom dashboards and alerts for critical metrics such as CPU utilization, memory consumption, and disk I/O throughput.
  • Designed and enforced IAM roles and policies to secure administrative access to Windows EC2 instances, implemented least-privilege access controls, and configured secure S3 bucket access for application data.
  • Implemented automated backup strategies using EBS snapshots and AWS Backup, integrating with Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) to ensure consistent and application-aware backups.
  • Managed DNS resolution for Windows servers using AWS Route 53, including creation of hosted zones, record sets, and health checks to support internal and external name resolution.
  • Configured AWS Backup across Windows EC2 instances, ensuring compliance with retention policies and integrating with lifecycle rules for cost optimization.
  • Worked with Auto Scaling Groups to dynamically adjust Windows server capacity based on demand, configured Elastic Load Balancers for traffic distribution, and managed S3 buckets for storage and archival of Windows-related data.
  • Terraform:
  • Automated provisioning of cloud infrastructure components—including Windows EC2 instances, S3 buckets, VPCs, subnets, and security groups—using Terraform to ensure consistency, repeatability, and version control.
  • Developed reusable Terraform modules to standardize deployment of Windows-based environments, enabling rapid scaling and simplified maintenance across multiple projects and teams.
  • Utilized Terraform commands (plan, apply, state, destroy) to manage infrastructure lifecycle changes, validate configuration drift, and ensure safe deployment of updates to Windows resources.
  • Configured Terraform backend using Amazon S3 for state file storage and DynamoDB for state locking, enabling collaborative infrastructure management and preventing concurrent modification conflicts.
  • Implemented multi-region deployments of Windows EC2 instances to support disaster recovery and high availability, and configured cross-region replication of S3 buckets to ensure data redundancy and business continuity.

Senior Systems Engineer – Windows & Linux

Capital Group of Companies & Blue Shield of California
10.2022 - 07.2024
  • Executed comprehensive disk management operations across Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 environments, including formatting volumes with NTFS, verifying partition styles (MBR/GPT), and ensuring optimal disk configurations for performance and reliability.
  • Utilized built-in tools such as Disk Management and Event Viewer to perform proactive system diagnostics, monitor hardware health, investigate system warnings/errors, and maintain overall server stability across enterprise deployments.
  • Refreshed and validated Group Policy settings using gpupdate, gpresult, and gpupdate /force to enforce security baselines, user access controls, and system configurations across Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 domains.
  • Booted servers into Safe Mode to isolate and resolve critical system issues, and performed file system integrity checks and repairs using chkdsk to recover from disk corruption and ensure data consistency.
  • Diagnosed and resolved boot failures on Windows Server platforms by leveraging Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), analyzing system and application logs, and applying recovery tools to restore operational state with minimal downtime.
  • Managed the full lifecycle of Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 operating systems, including initial builds, patching via WSUS and SCCM, post-deployment configuration, domain integration, and ongoing user and role management.
  • Administered VMware ESXi 6.0 infrastructure, overseeing virtual machine provisioning, cloning, template creation, and snapshot management to support scalable and resilient virtual environments for production and staging workloads.
  • Maintained high availability of mission-critical systems through proactive monitoring, rapid incident response, and participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation, ensuring minimal service disruption and adherence to SLAs.
  • Investigated and resolved build and release management issues across staging and production environments, collaborating with development and QA teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and improve deployment reliability.
  • Managed hybrid cloud infrastructure by deploying and integrating Azure-based services with on-premises Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 systems, enabling seamless connectivity, identity federation, and workload migration.
  • Enabled and configured TLS 1.3 on Windows Server 2022 systems, customized cipher suite settings, and enforced secure communication protocols to meet compliance standards and protect sensitive data in transit.
  • Implemented System Monitor (SysMon) for granular event logging across Windows Server 2019/2022 environments, and integrated logs with SIEM platforms to enhance threat detection, forensic analysis, and security posture.
  • Installed, configured, and provided advanced troubleshooting for Red Hat, SUSE, CentOS, and Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 systems, ensuring optimal performance, compatibility, and adherence to enterprise standards.
  • Applied Linux patching and vulnerability remediation using yum, rpm, Red Hat Satellite, and Ansible Automation Platform, automating updates and reducing exposure to known security threats across heterogeneous environments.
  • Created and maintained filesystems on Red Hat and SUSE Linux servers, performed root cause analysis on storage-related issues, and optimized mount configurations for application-specific performance requirements.
  • Worked extensively with HP and Cisco server hardware, performing firmware upgrades, BIOS tuning, and hardware diagnostics to support both Linux and Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 deployments in data center environments.
  • Authored detailed documentation covering server build procedures, upgrade paths, configuration standards, and troubleshooting guides, contributing to internal knowledge bases and improving team onboarding and operational efficiency.

System Administrator – Windows

Century Link Inc.
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Successfully installed, configured, and maintained Windows Server environments spanning 2002, 2012, 2016, and 2019, supporting both legacy systems and modern infrastructure across diverse enterprise landscapes.
  • Administered core Windows services including DNS, DHCP, FTP, and Group Policy, ensuring seamless network operations and consistent policy enforcement across all server generations.
  • Delivered remote support for application and OS-level issues across Windows Server 2002 through 2019, resolving incidents efficiently and maintaining high system availability.
  • Monitored server health and uptime using tools like WhatsUp Gold, proactively identifying issues and maintaining 100% availability for critical services.
  • Conducted daily health checks and generated performance reports for physical and virtual hosts, enabling data-driven decisions and capacity planning.
  • Managed Active Directory tasks across multiple Windows Server versions, including user provisioning, password resets, account unlocks, and profile management.
  • Diagnosed and resolved LAN connectivity issues and basic network problems, ensuring uninterrupted access and communication across enterprise systems.
  • Responded to incidents, service requests, and change tickets in alignment with ITIL best practices, contributing to efficient service delivery and compliance.
  • Provisioned virtual machines using IaaS platforms, customizing configurations based on client specifications and supporting rapid deployment of services.
  • Executed in-place upgrades of Windows Servers from 2002 → 2012 → 2016 → 2019, using tools like ISAC, with minimal downtime and thorough post-upgrade validation.
  • Configured and supported Windows Failover Clusters across multiple server versions, enabling high availability and fault tolerance for mission-critical applications.
  • Migrated virtual servers between vCenters using VMware Converter Tool, streamlining infrastructure transitions and improving resource utilization.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams—including network, security, and application groups—to ensure seamless integration and alignment with enterprise architecture.
  • Delivered Active Directory upgrades and validated associated services such as DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy, ensuring continuity and compliance.
  • Utilized Performance Monitor (PerfMon) and Process Monitor (ProcMon) to analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
  • Led multi-phase in-place upgrades across Windows Server 2002, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022 environments, deployed on both VMware and Azure platforms.
  • Implemented and validated Windows Failover Clustering using built-in tools and PowerShell scripting, ensuring robust failover mechanisms and operational resilience.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

IEC Engineering College
India
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Windows
  • Patch Management
  • Active directory Management
  • Incident and Change management
  • Vulnerability remediation
  • VMware Vsphere
  • Service now
  • Dynatrace Monitoring
  • Scrum and Agile Methodology
  • Group policy
  • Team Collaboration
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • AWS

Cricket

I have represented U-19 National for the Indian Cricket Team.

Timeline

Consultant – Windows & Cloud Technologies

Tyson Foods
07.2024 - Current

Senior Systems Engineer – Windows & Linux

Capital Group of Companies & Blue Shield of California
10.2022 - 07.2024

System Administrator – Windows

Century Link Inc.
09.2020 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

IEC Engineering College
04.2001 -

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