Résumé

Vinu Joy

128, Southcroft Road, Tooting Broadway, London, UK – SW17 9TP

Ph : 0044 (0)7 834 833 811(M), 0044 (0)20 8682 2753 (R)

E-Mail: vinujoy@gmail.com

Objective

To attain perfection on offering best alternative for Business Analysis Outputs and to become an effective Solution Provider of customization techniques by applying my skills in Hardware & Software Design and Implementation.

Experience Summary

Around Six years of experience in hardware & software design and development in different hardware & software environment using different Development tools and Databases. Have extensive knowledge  in designing, configuring and troubleshooting of LAN and WAN networks and deep knowledge in installation and maintenance of SBS 2000/2002 including MS-Exchange Server 2000/2003 and ISA Server

Professional Achievements

Extensive knowledge of computer hardware & software design and implementation. Expertise in program development in different platforms. Skilled at communicating technical and non-technical materials to audiences, peers and administrators. Effective negotiator on contracts and with outside vendors. Ability in providing user training, developing user manuals, excellent customer service and communication skills. An enthusiastic team player with strong leadership qualities.

Capabilities Overview
  • Experience in designing and developing Client-Server and Multi-Tier Computing Solutions.
  • Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers.
  • Managing, Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability.
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting the Network Connections, Storage Use and Desktop Environment.
  • Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security, Network Protocols and Services.
  • Clear-cut concepts in Object Oriented Programming / Design.
  • Well versed in Process and End-User Documentation.
  • Sound knowledge in Software Engineering and Quality Management.
  • Natural ability to meet deadlines and to work in a highly pressurized job with in a rapidly   changing commercial environment.
  • Discussions with the clients about the design schemes and other details and also updating the client about the progress of the work.
  • Creative enough to prioritize the tasks with variable approaches.
  • Good communicational, presentational and interpersonal skills.
Computer Proficiency
Hardware

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Experience in configuring, repairing and installing personal desktop systems, laptops, servers, and all types of EISA, ISA, PCI, AGP, USB, PCMCIA, and SCSI hardware and peripherals. Experience with RJ-45, RJ-58 cabling. HP & IBM Servers, CISCO Routers & Switches, 3-COM Switches, Eicon Router Card, Various Dial-Up Modems, Hubs & Switches, etc.

 

Operating System

 

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Windows NT Server 3.51 and 4.0, Windows NT Workstation 3.51 and 4.0, Windows 2000/03 Server and Professional, Administration of system, (Active directory, Networking, Domains, Users, DSN,  DHCP), Windows 9x/ME/XP, Red Hat Linux 7.x & 8.0, Apple Mac9.x/10.x

Networking

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Bridging/Switching, OSI Reference Model & Layered Communications, Network Protocols, Routing, WAN Protocols, Network Management, LAN Design. Have hands on experience in administrating and troubleshooting enterprise networks based on Win NT4, Win2k, Novell Netware and Red Hat Linux. Strong knowledge and experience in network technologies such as Ethernet, Leased Line, DSL, VLANs etc.

Appl Mgmt Tools

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SBS 2000/2003,ISA Server, MS-Exchange Server 2000/2003, IIS 4.0/5.0, Microsoft Transaction Server(MTS), Weblogic Server 8.1,JRun 4.0

Languages

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C, C++, Java, PL/SQL, XML, XSL.

Java Skills

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J2EE 1.4(Applications and applets)

Frames, Threading, JDBC, AWT, Swing, Networking, Java Beans

ERP

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SAP R/3 ( ABAP/4, BDC, SAP Script , RFC, ALE, IDOC )

(Specialization in Materials Management(MM), Sales and Distribution(SD), Production Planning(PP))

Script Technology

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HTML, DHTML, Java Script, VB Script

Middleware

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ASP 2.0, JSP 2.0,Java Servelts, RMI,  EJB 2.0

Development Tools

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MS-Visual Interdev 6.0(Web applications, Both client & server side),

MS-Visual Basic6.0 (Desktop & Web applications, ActiveX components),

MS – VJ++ 6.0,  Jbulider 3.5, Forte 2.0,MSFrontpage 2000, Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Adobe GoLive (Web Site management & layout)

Project Mgmt Tools

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MS-SourceSafe 6.0,MS-project 2000

Designing Tool

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Adobe Photoshop/ ImageReady CS (Web Graphics, GIF Animation), Adobe LiveMotion (Web Graphics, Flash/GIF Animation), Adobe Premiere (Movie Editing)

Office Suits    

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MS-Office 2000/XP/2003, Anti Virus Software, Firewalls, Back up Softwares VERITAS

Analysis & Design Tools Used

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Relational Data Analysis, Entity Relational Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams,

TNF data Analysis, Event Life Handle Analysis, Waterfall Method,

Incremental Method , Rational Suite Development Studio, UML 

 

Work Experience

System Administrator

CGP Design, London, UK

2003 Jan to Till Date

Software Architect

TechniSoft Ltd, India         

1998 Sept to 2003 Jan

Educational Details

Master in Business Administration (M.B.A)(Finance & Systems )

Madras University, India

1996 – ‘98

Bachelor of Business management (B.B.M)( Finance & Systems)

Manglore University, India

1993 – ‘96

Certification

MCSD – Visual Basic 6.0 (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer) - 2001

MCDBA – Windows 2000 (Microsoft Certified Database Administrator) - 2002

MCSA –Windows 2000 (Microsoft Certified System Administrator) - 2002

Diploma in Computer Management - 1998

SUN JAVA - 2000

Awards

·       Recognized by APTECH, as "Winner in the Computer Science Design Category", 2001

·       "Excellence in Network Design Award" by LCC, 2000

·       Outstanding Performance Award for Mathematics in college level, 1997

 

Professional Details

Technisoft India Ltd.,India

 

TechniSoft (India) Ltd. (TSIL) is a leading Software development and Services Company based in Kochi, Kerala, INDIA. Infrastructure design is a state of the art LAN comprising of quality hardware like Compaq ML 350 Servers (4 nos.), Compaq DeskPro EN Series (50 nos.), CISCO Catalyst Switches, etc. Implemented and configured Red Hat Linux on one ML 350 server for Internet and TCP/IP Services DNS, DHCP, Squid, IP Chains etc. Another ML 350 was configured with Windows 2000 Server/ADS. One Server was configured with Oracle/Windows 2000 Server and another one with SQL Server 2000/Windows 2000 Server. Last Server was configured with Windows 2000 Server, IIS, SQL 2000, etc., which was dedicated only for external Web access for clients outside. All the client machines were running Windows 2000 Professional.

 

Responsibilities:

·       Joined as Software Architect and was in member for different software/hardware projects.

·       Responsible for Managing Servers which are running windows 2000/Linux 7.0.

·       Backup data on daily/weekly basis.

·       Troubleshooting network problems/client Machines.

·       Testing and checking software integration with different networks.

·       Different reports to management (Internet usage, Systems status, Software/Hardware Updates)

·       Enhancements on existing systems

CGP Design, London, UK

 

CGP Design is a leading brochure design and photography company based in Central London, UK. The infrastructure of the company is a state of the art LAN comprising of quality hardware from dell power edges series, Apple Mac G5 series, Lacie Mounting Disks with CISCO Catalyst Switches etc. Implemented and configured Windows Small Business Server 2000 for internal access of Internet sharing by ISA server with firewall and database shared SQL Server 2000.Server is supported by tape backup using VERITAS. Main server is supported by backup server and   print server as the firm is mainly involved in print media. Client machines are running Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP professional and Apple Mac 10.x.x.x .

 

Responsibilities:

·       Administration of windows servers with SBS 2000, ISA, Firewall, DNS, DHCP,  Backup

·       Web hosting & Maintenance, FTP maintenance with clients

·       Monitor Server Communication Protocols (ICA, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, HTTP, etc.)

·       Maintenance of internal network and workstations includes windows & Mac

·       Development of software for internal use (Using File Maker pro 7)

·       Development of software for customer service / public interaction

·      Assembly of new servers for installation at co-location hosting facility

·      Revision and streamlining of internal procedures

·      Design and implementation of new operations software with web interface (VB 6.0,ASP)

Software Projects

(1) Integrated Construction Enterprise Solutions (ICES)

Duration: 2002 Jun – 2002 Dec

Client: Techni Bharathi Ltd., India

Description:

 

An integrated solution for management and execution of construction projects exclusively developed for small to medium sized construction companies. System at its core relates all resources to a WBS (Work Break –Down Structure), which is a multi-level break-up of work. The system is structured with WBS at its center and Management, Manpower, Material, Mechanical systems supports it. Financial Management system interacts in entirety. The system takes its input from MS Project, which takes care of setting WBS. Requests for resources at various levels will be raised from WBS to the surrounding systems, in turn surround systems fulfill the request adequately supported by Finance System. Management Module closely monitors the actions of all modules and controls the flow, and reports variances, if any..

 

Responsibilities:

System analysis, System Study, Networking, Coding & Testing of Financial Management System (FMS) module

Tools Used:

Windows 2000 Pro., Oracle 8i, Developer 2000 ( Forms 6i)

 

(2) MIL-Valve Sizing

 

Duration: 2001 Dec – 2001 June

Client: Mazilionian Valves Ltd, Germany

Description:

 

The project is aimed for doing the Valve Sizing and Control Valve Selection according to customer specifications. Once a Control Valve is Selected, the Software generates a PIN Number, Valve Specification Sheet, Pricing Sheet and Dimensional Drawing for that Valve.  The entire application has around 500 look up tables from which constant values are selected as per the requirement and subsequently the calculations are performed to get Values like Cv (flow Co-efficient of valves), Kc (Co-efficient of incipient cavitations) etc. The Developed Application can be loaded on a CD to facilitate marketing executives to support their customers in suggesting the right valve selection and optimize customers budget. In the CD version of the application, MS Access replaces SQL Server 2000 as the Back-End. 

 

Responsibilities:

System analysis, System Study, LAN Setting, Testing

 

Tools Used:

Windows 2000, MS-Visual basic 6.0, ASP 2.0, HTML, VB Script, IIS 5.0, MS SQL Server 7.0, MS-Access,   Visual Interdev 6.0,  XML, Flash 5.0

 

(3) Digital Asset Management System

Duration: 2001 May– 2001 Dec

Client: Color Associates, USA

Description:

The main functionality of the system is to store and manipulate images in a web server in different formats. There is an administrator, which creates the users, and each user is allocated certain storage space in the server. Administrator can also delete a particular user from the database. Users can login to the system using a username and password from any location. Users can upload or download images.

Batch Upload, Batch Download, Single Upload, Single Download are possible with this system. Users can upload images in a particular format to the server and can convert the image format and download it back. The available conversion formats are JPG, BMP, TIFF, PDF, GIF, and EPS. The users can edit, delete images. There is an image search option by which users can search images using keywords or job no. The browse latest option contains recently uploaded images. This system is compatible in Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities:

System analysis, System Study, Web Settings, Testing

Tools Used:

Windows 2000, ASP, HTML, VB Script, IIS 5.0, ADO, MS SQL Server 7.0, Visual Interdev 6.0

(4) Condo Showcase.com

Duration: 2001 Feb – 2001 May

Client: Western Pacific Technologies, USA

Description:

The purpose of the Condo Showcase web site is to drive potential buyers of condominiums to the registered Condo Specialists working as part of Condo Showcase network of real estate agents. The site will be built and marketed to attract anyone interested in a condominium in any part of USA, Canada, or the Caribbean. The site will allow selection of the condominium community for review based on geography, community type and price range. The presentation will be in an intuitive information manner that encourages contact with the specialist to begin the qualification, selection and sales process

Responsibilities:

Database design, designing Screens, Coding

Tools Used:

Windows 2000, ASP, HTML, VB Script, IIS 5.0, ADO, MS SQL Server 7.0, Visual Interdev 6.0

(5) Web Enabled Accounting Package                            

Duration: 2000 Sep to 2001 Feb

Client: SGS Technologies, India

Description:

This Package allows the user to do all the day to day various transactions, which is occurring in an office. By implementing this package the branches from different places can upload and download the day-to-day transactions and can store the information in the remote place also. This package allows the user to download both in MS Access and FoxPro format.

Responsibilities:

Database design, designing Screens, Coding

Tools Used:

Windows NT, JAVA (JDK 1.3), Swing, JDBC, Servlets, EJB, MS SQL Server 7.0, Oracle 7, Forte 2.0, JRun 3.0

Hardware and Networking projects

(1) Technisoft India Ltd.                                                  

 

(a)   FCI OEN Ltd.

 

Worked as a part of my company’s contract for the installation of Systems, & Network and in the maintenance of Compaq Servers and PCs and various HP Products. Network was built with Windows NT Server 4 running on Compaq ML 350 Server and Windows clients on Deskpros.

 

(b)   V-Guard Industries

 

One of the largest manufacturers of Electrical & electronic Equipments in India. Participated in the Design and Implementation of Windows NT Servers with DOS & Windows 9x Clients. The network connected internally with TCP/IP and connected to the Head Office over the Internet using dedicated lines. Also participated in the Novell Netware server installations & IPX client configurations in other locations.  I was also assigned for upgrading existing Hardware and software.

 

(c)    Techni Bharathi Ltd.

 

Techni Bharathi Ltd. one of the leading Civil Construction company. The project was to design, implement and fine-tune the network. The network runs on a combination of Windows NT, NetWare and Linux servers. The network was stretched across two buildings in the same premise. The application software was running on the Windows NT platform, File Server on Novel Netware. The network consists of 150 client machines. The network was segmented using 3 COM Super Stack switches. For better network performance WINS and DHCP services were configured on the NT server.

 

Responsibility: I was responsible for design, implement and optimize the network. We had also carried out the responsibility of setting security as per customer's security requirement and configuring TCP/IP, DHCP and WINS. I was also responsible for trouble shooting Windows NT network related problems and training the EDP in-charge on the above issues to enable them to take care of day to day activities and had also guided and trained the support personnel's.

 

(d)   Geojit Securities Ltd.

 

Geojit Securities Ltd. is one of the largest stockbrokers in India. This particular network is Windows based and is primarily used for trading with various Stock Exchanges. Played a vital role in designing, implementing and testing the network. The application server is IBM x200 series and runs MS SQL on Windows 2000 advanced server. All 75 nodes in the switched LAN are Windows NT workstation and Win 98. The switches used were Cisco Catalyst 1900 series, 3-COM etc.

 

(e) Cochin Stock Exchange Ltd.

Cochin Stock Exchange is one of the largest Stock Exchanges in South India for online trading. I was responsible for the designing, implementing and testing the Local Area Network of 5 Windows NT servers and 150 nodes with Cat 5 cabling on TCP/IP switched Ethernet LAN setup to provide central database access to users across the office.