An IT Manager and a hands-on engineer with over 7 years of experience managing IT infrastructure and helpdesk operations across large enterprises and fast-paced environments.
I am passionate about building and mentoring high-performing teams, implementing best practices, and aligning IT strategies with business goals to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient IT operations.
Aug 2024 - Present
Leading IT operations and infrastructure projects including cloud migrations and system upgrades. Improved efficiency by 22% and reduced costs by 28% through Lean, Agile, and ITIL practices while publishing a technical roadmap for secure, scalable IT systems.
Sep 2022 - Jun 2024
Managed IT systems, networks, and helpdesk operations across multiple sites. Acted as escalation point for complex incidents, ensuring SLA compliance, reducing downtime, and driving high availability through proactive improvements and critical project execution.
Dec 2017 - Dec 2019
Improved network performance by 11% and maintained 99.9% uptime through effective monitoring and management. Deployed and maintained Windows and Linux servers on physical and virtual infrastructure. Configured Cisco LAN/WAN environments using STP, EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, and BGP, and supported enterprise security with firewalls, IDS, and VPN configurations.
Delivered 2nd and 3rd line support for laptops, desktops, and printers. Expert in troubleshooting OS-level (Windows/Linux) and software issues. Recognized for maintaining outstanding resolution times and ensuring system reliability through proactive problem-solving.
June 2013 - May 2015
Handled installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of IT systems and networks. Administered Active Directory and enterprise security, supported incident response, and contributed to reducing downtime through proactive improvements.
July 2020 - 2022
Elected as a student representative at the University and successfully organized a career choice program with the CV360 team, helping students improve their post-study prospects.
June 2015 - May 2018
Received an offer during the final year to work at Concentrix as an intern, which later transitioned into a full-time position.
Any suggestions regarding the website are most welcome. I'm open for any voluntary work in the Cloud domain.
Manchester
lakshmi.nareen@gmail.com
Phone: (+44) 788 427 1544