V Kandimalla

About V Kandimalla

I am a Data Center Engineer, Network & Systems Administrator, and Data/DataBase Analyst with over 6+ years of experience managing mission-critical infrastructure across on-premises data centers and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). I specialize in server deployments, rack/stack installations, structured cabling, BIOS/RAID configuration, virtualization, and hardware diagnostics, while maintaining stable and optimized Linux and Windows environments.In addition to my infrastructure expertise, I bring strong cloud and data operations skills, including EC2/VM optimization, IAM management, storage configuration, SQL query tuning, and monitoring ETL/ELT pipelines using Airflow, ADF, Glue, Redshift, and BigQuery. I leverage Python, Bash, and PowerShell to automate routine tasks, improve system reliability, and enhance workflow efficiency.I have experience in network administration (VLANs, routing, switching, port-channels, LACP, DHCP/DNS), virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), data analytics (SQL, Power BI, Tableau), and performance monitoring (SolarWinds, Zabbix, Nagios, CloudWatch, Grafana). My combined expertise in data center operations, networking, cloud infrastructure, and analytics allows me to troubleshoot complex problems holistically and deliver scalable, stable, and well-documented solutions.I thrive in fast-paced, 24/7, high-availability environments and enjoy collaborating across teams to enhance system performance, reliability, and business insights. My goal is to leverage technology to streamline operations, drive efficiency, and deliver measurable impact.

Experience

1. Network & Systems Administrator Data Center Engineer

   Synapsiq Llc

   Sep 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Rack/stack installation of Dell, HP, Cisco UCS, and Lenovo servers including full cable management (CAT6, SM/MM fiber).Provisioned new servers with Windows Server, Ubuntu, CentOS using PXE boot, iDRAC, ISO provisioning.Configured BIOS settings, RAID arrays, firmware upgrades, NIC bonding, and secure boot policies.Performed break/fix repairs on hardware components (RAID controllers, PSUs, motherboards, fans, SSD/HDD).Configured switch ports (access, trunk), VLAN assignments, LACP bundles, port-security updates.Provided remote hands: console access, KVM setup, cable tracing, device reboot sequences, crash log collection.Managed Linux/Windows servers: patching, firewall rules, services, logs, CRON jobs, group policies.Monitored data center environment using SolarWinds, Zabbix, Nagios, and responded to critical alerts.Used PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripts to automate system checks, log rotation, and health monitoring.Managed AD accounts, DNS updates, DHCP reservations, and permissions for production systems.Documented rack elevations, cabling maps, RMA logs, and incident reports in Jira/Confluence.

Education

• Western Illinois University

  Master's degree, Computer Science

• Acharya Nagarjuna University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science