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Suresh Palanivelu

Hamburg

Summary

Seasoned Unified Communications Specialist with over 12 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting communication platforms. Expertise in Microsoft Teams, Audiocodes SBC, and managing large-scale migrations from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams. Proven ability to optimize communication systems, streamline processes, and lead complex migration projects. Adept at handling high-pressure environments with a focus on client satisfaction and cutting-edge solutions.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Danfoss GMBH

Senior Consultant
10.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Led migration of all over different counties users from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams, ensuring seamless transition with minimal downtime.
  • Designed and implemented AudioCodes SBC solutions for 40+ enterprise clients, ensuring secure and efficient voice routing.
  • Provided expert guidance on Teams architecture, integration, and management across multiple platforms including Office 365 and Exchange.
  • Streamlined communication processes, improving operational efficiency by [30%].
  • Conducted extensive testing and troubleshooting of Microsoft Teams environments, ensuring performance stability.
  • Developed technical documentation and provided training for internal teams and external clients.
  • Implemented PowerShell scripting for automation tasks, reducing manual work by [40%].

Danfoss Private Limited

Senior Consultant
09.2020 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Managed full life-cycle deployments of Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business, including planning, configuration, and go-live support.
  • Spearheaded the migration of multiple clients from Skype for Business to Teams, handling both technical and project management responsibilities.
  • Configured and optimized Audiocodes SBCs to meet specific client requirements, ensuring flawless SIP trunk integration and call routing.
  • Supported day-to-day operations of Unified Communications environments, providing expert troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to gather requirements and tailor solutions based on business needs.

Brillio Technologies

Network Engineer (voice)
03.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

Project: Coats
Provides end-to-end network support for customer that include implementation, troubleshooting and managing the
devices and applications in a converged network, providing solution for day-by-day issues face by customer. Network
includes Skype for Business servers that serve as IP PBX. It also includes Cisco.
Role & Responsibility: Network Engineer (voice)
• Implementing the Voice design as per design.
• Support for Cisco Gateways.
• Handling tickets form user’s day to day issue on Skype for Business.
• Configuring polycom Phones.
• migration of Skype for Business to Teams
• Closely interact with different teams - mainly Client services, Support, Operations and Technology
teams.

Attending regular project review calls / meetings. Monitor and escalate issues effectively, ensuring clear
communication channels and timely voicing of risks on the projects

Unisys Corporation

Network Engineer (voice)
03.2017 - 03.2019

Job overview

Project: Global Voice Operations – Unisys Corporation (US)
Provides end-to-end network support for customer that include implementation, troubleshooting and managing the
devices and applications in a converged network, providing solution for day-by-day issues face by customer. Network
includes Skype for Business servers that serve as IP PBX. It also includes Cisco, Audio code and Sonus SBC’s.
Role & Responsibility: Network Engineer (voice)
• Implementing the Voice design as per design.
• Configuring Cisco Voice Gateways including ASR 1000 series, Sonus/Audio code Session Border
control Gateways for Skype for Business.
• Implemented Microsoft surface hub.
• L2 Support for Cisco Gateways.
• Handling tickets form user’s day to day issue on Skype for Business calls
• Configuring Snom phones, polycom Phones.
• Organizing and supporting video conferencing calls.
• Upgradation of Lync 2013 to Skype for Business
• Closely interact with different teams - mainly Client services, Support, Operations and Technology
teams.

Hexaware Technologies Limited

Network Engineer (Voice 1.5 Year and Data 4 Year)
03.2012 - 03.2017

Job overview

Implementing and supporting Microsoft Skype for business solution for clients
• Managing voice cisco gateways
• Migration and configuring of sonus SBA
• Network support to Client and its Customer Networks across the globe.
• Managing Unisys Network all over the world including customer Networks.
• Handling the Incident related issues and work towards a resolution.
• Attending severity one calls to provide on call resolution for critical network issues
• Coordinate with ISPs like AT&T, Bharti, Reliance, Intelig etc.
• Resolving VPN related issues for the customers.
• Monitor, manage & troubleshoot the Unisys Network devices.
• Use the BMC REMEDY IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT tool for ticketing.
• Providing requested permissions by adding/modifying the Firewall Policies and rules.
• Managing Nokia and Check Point Checkpoint Firewalls.

Education

Panimalar Engineering College
Chennai

Bachelor of Engineering from Electronics And Instrumentation
11.2011

Panimalar Polytechnic College
Chennai

Diploma in Electronics And Communication from Electronics And Communication Engineering
2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Teams Deployment & Administration
  • Unified Communications Systems (UCaaS)
  • Audiocodes SBC Configuration & Troubleshooting
  • Skype for Business to Teams Migration
  • Voice and Video Conferencing Solutions
  • SIP Trunking & Call Routing
  • Networking (LAN, WAN, VPN)
  • PowerShell Scripting for Automation
  • Integration of Office 365 with Teams
  • Project Management & Leadership
  • Technical Documentation & Training
  • Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization
  • Strategic Planning
  • Software Implementation
  • Digital Transformation
  • Teamwork mindset

Certification

MS-300 - Deploying Microsoft 365 Teamwork (17785342)
AWS certified SAA - AWS solution Architect Associate (253028)
CCNA - Cisco certified Network associate (Cisco ID: CSCO12493584)
ITIL - Information Technology Infrastructure Library (Reg. Number: 5057314.20277912)
ADCHN - Advance Diploma in Hardware and Networking

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Senior Consultant

Danfoss GMBH
10.2022 - Current

Senior Consultant

Danfoss Private Limited
09.2020 - 09.2022

Network Engineer (voice)

Brillio Technologies
03.2019 - 08.2020

Network Engineer (voice)

Unisys Corporation
03.2017 - 03.2019

Network Engineer (Voice 1.5 Year and Data 4 Year)

Hexaware Technologies Limited
03.2012 - 03.2017

Panimalar Engineering College

Bachelor of Engineering from Electronics And Instrumentation

Panimalar Polytechnic College

Diploma in Electronics And Communication from Electronics And Communication Engineering
Suresh Palanivelu