Alexander Prokudin
Senior Consulting & IT Architect, Cloud Portfolio Management
Experience
Senior Consulting & IT Architect, Cloud Portfolio Management
BWI GmbH
Building an IT architecture and portfolio management platform, including provisioning, backup, scaling, high availability, security, patching, and integrity monitoring
Performing necessary integrations into the BWI landscape
DevOps and database administration (MS SQL) during the implementation phase
Service Package A:
Creating concepts and decision proposals
Drafting operating manuals
Providing test and integration environments
Describing milestones and artifacts
Service Package B:
Implementing the platform based on the decision proposal
Installing Microsoft Windows servers
Software packaging
Creating containers on vSphere
Migrating and developing data imports from SQL databases
Setting up applications and cloud environments according to MVP and service design package
Service Package C:
Operating and optimizing the platform during its lifecycle
Agile working following Scrum
Concept development with product owner responsibility
Requirements and problem analysis, as well as troubleshooting application, operating system, and database issues
Advising IT project management and documentation in ticket and wiki systems
DevOps tasks: automation, migrations to cloud environments (SaaS/Kubernetes)
Vulnerability management and hardening processes according to BSI basic protection
Using tools and technologies like MS Windows 10/11, MS Windows Server 2016/2019, MS SQL DB, Citrix, OpenShift, RedHat Linux, Kubernetes, VMware, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, PowerShell, Bash scripts, Active Directory, CyberArk PAM/PSM, SCCM/MECM, PSADT, SCOM, Confluence, Jira, Alfabet, and more.
Senior Administration, Packaging, Software Development, CyberArk (PAM PSM)
Volkswagen Financial Services
Advising on automation with PowerShell and other scripting languages depending on the target environment
Software and driver packaging as well as quality assurance
Creating and executing software packages, PowerShell packages, deployment and collections in SCCM
Extending existing packages with patches, hotfixes, and workarounds
Handling tickets in the ITSM system
Creating dispatcher scripts (AutoIt, PowerShell, VB)
Developing connection components for CyberArk Privileged Session Manager
Troubleshooting and problem analysis for application, operating system, and database issues
Advising and supporting on-site teams and IT management
Documentation in ITSM, version control with Git and Confluence
Test documentation using HP ALM
Managing ITIL processes (incident, change, problem management) and escalation management
Tools and technologies: MS Windows 10, MS Windows Server 2016/2019, SCCM/MECM, AppDeploy Toolkit, DISM, WMI, PXE, VPN, TCP/IP, DHCP, DSN, C#, Hyper-V, Citrix, SQL Server, Oracle, PSADT, Visual Studio Code, CyberArk PAM PSM, SCOM, ITSM, ITIL.
Senior Consulting, Packaging and Software Development
AIR LIQUIDE Deutschland GmbH
Advising on automation with PowerShell and other scripting languages
Developing GUI interfaces for scripts and web dashboards
Software deployment, testing, and technical consulting for implementations
Process optimization, process modeling, and documentation
Software and driver packaging (Windows 7/10, Citrix, servers) as well as quality assurance
Performing software packaging, scripting, and deployment via Marimba
Repackaging with Flexera AdminStudio and creating MSI routines
Developing a zero-code scripting and packaging environment and QA validation test environment based on PowerShell and Hyper-V
Rolling out Windows 10 to Windows 11
Migrating from Marimba/Harman Deploy to Microsoft Intune, including PoC, converting to MSIX and Intune Win32 formats
Automating technical tests and reporting
Managing ITIL processes with incident, change, and problem management
Tools and technologies: MS Windows 10/11, MS Server 2012/2016/2019, Citrix, ManageEngine, ServiceNow, Intune, Flexera AdminStudio, PSADT, PowerShell GUI WPF-XAML, C#, Python, GIT, ITSM, ITIL.
Senior Administration & Consulting, Cloud, Packaging, Software Development
Windhoff Software Services GmbH
Advising and 3rd-level administration of MS Windows Server, Azure Cloud, and Linux environments
Automation with PowerShell and other scripting languages
Developing GUI interfaces for scripts and web dashboards
Migrating from Ivanti DSM to MS SCCM/MECM, configuring user management, permissions, and collections
Optimizing and creating task sequences (OS deployment)
License usage reporting
Software packaging and quality assurance (Windows 7/10) in SCCM
Installing and configuring Windows Server 2016/2019 clusters with SAN connection and failover networks
Virtualization: converting physical servers into virtual platforms (OpenStack, VMware)
Hardening and optimizing cluster infrastructures
DNS/LDAP/AD/cluster analysis and GPO troubleshooting
MS 365 administration (Teams, ADFS, Azure AD)
Firewall and WSUS/CAU management
Monitoring with SCOM and CheckMK
Implementing regulatory requirements (BAIT) and supporting BaFin audits
Documentation in Jira/Assyst and Confluence
Managing ITIL processes and escalation management
Tools and technologies: MS Windows, Azure, Linux Ubuntu, SCCM/MECM, VMware, Hyper-V, PSADT, Ansible, C#, C++, Bash, ITIL, Jira, Confluence, and more.
Migration Consulting, System and Network Administration
Logistic and More GmbH Düsseldorf
Creating concepts, migration and cost planning, and executing migrations
Domain migration from Windows Server SBS 2008 to Hyper-V Server 2016 (AD, DNS, DHCP, print and data servers, Acronis Backup, Exchange)
Migrating Windows 7 clients to Windows 10 using a PowerShell backup script and PXE boot environment
Software packaging and scripting with ManageEngine Desktop Central
Migrating the MDM environment (Android MDM) into Desktop Central
Building a virtual Datev server/client structure (Hyper-V) and migrating the Datev database to the client/server version
Backup and restore scenarios with Veeam and Acronis, connecting external cloud storage
Problem analysis and troubleshooting of application, operating system, and database issues
Creating operation manuals and documentation
Tools and technologies: MS Windows, Hyper-V, Acronis, Veeam, Desktop Central, PowerShell, PXE, VMware vSphere, SQL Server, Apache, TomCat, Fortinet Firewall.
Software Packaging & QA, Deputy Team Lead, SCCM Administration
ITZ-Bund Düsseldorf
- Software packaging and quality assurance (Windows 7/10)
- Implementation of a package and request database as well as creation of forms and acceptance test sheets
- Review and creation of installation guides and configuration descriptions
- Creation and distribution of SCCM/MECM packages, applications, deployment types, and collections
- Technical and functional acceptance of packages, coordination of approvals
- Troubleshooting application issues and extending existing packages with patches
- Participation in pilot, test, and rollout scenarios
- Development of automation tools (PowerShell, C#) with GUI for the SCCM backend, ticketing system, and QA billing
- Development of a GUI for user notifications during silent installations
- Tools and technologies: MS Windows, SCCM/MECM, PowerShell, C#, AppDeploy Toolkit, DISM, WMI, PXE, VPN, Citrix, ITSM, ITIL.
Deputy System Administration, Support & Software Packaging
Koelnmesse GmbH Cologne
- Setup and teardown for installations and relocations (Client Services)
- Physical connection of hardware, functional testing, and network integration
- Employee and user training as well as documentation (checklists, inventory)
- Data backup and restoration using backup software
- Setup of email clients and mail server integration
- First/Second-level support, bug fixing, and software installation/uninstallation using Empirum Matrix42
- Data migration during operating system upgrades (Android, Apple)
- Software packaging (Windows 7/10) with Matrix42 and scripting
- Tools and technologies: MS Windows, Matrix42, Active Directory, GPO, PowerShell, Empirum, VPN, ITIL.
Software Packaging & QA, CA DSM (ITCM) Administration
Esprit Europe GmbH Ratingen
- Software packaging and quality assurance (Windows 7/10)
- Integration of software, updates, and patches into automated installations using scripts
- Support and optimization of CA DSM/ITCM
- Creation and troubleshooting of DSM task sequences and customization of client images
- Development of automation tools (PowerShell) with database connectivity and GUI for the DSM backend, ticketing system, and billing
- Automation in user environments and test environments with reporting
- Tools and technologies: MS Windows, CA DSM, PowerShell, VBScript, C#, SQL Server, VMware Workstation, PSADT, AppDeploy Toolkit, ITIL.
System Administration, IT Technician, Support
Esprit Europe GmbH Ratingen
- Management of hardware intake, delivery notes, and asset maintenance
- SAP controlling, order and data management
- Setup and teardown for installations and relocations
- Installation and configuration via network image deployment and CA DSM
- Backup and restore with Acronis
- First/Second-level support and bug fixing
- Test environment for Windows 7 to Windows 10 migration
- Training and user onboarding
- Tools and technologies: MS Windows, CA DSM, SAP GUI, PowerShell, BitLocker, ITIL.
Administration and Organization
GKVI Wuppertal
- Order processing for technical equipment of health insurance employees
- Facility management and capacity monitoring
- Coordination of external service providers and technician support
- Management of hardware intake, delivery notes, and RMAs
- First/Second-level support and SAP controlling
- Preparation of regular reports for management
- Tools and technologies: MS Windows 7, Access DB, SAP GUI, Remedy, ITIL.
Network Administration, IT Technician Rollout, Support
ERGO Headquarters Düsseldorf
Planning, coordinating and executing a thin client rollout (approx. 750 devices)
As-is/To-be analysis and rollout planning
Installation and configuration via network imaging
Customizing and troubleshooting Linux/WinPE scripts
Function testing and network connectivity
First and second level support
Tools and technologies: MS Windows, Linux, WinPE, Active Directory, GPO, Bash, PowerShell, ITIL.
System and network administration, support
Logistic and More GmbH Düsseldorf
Administration of servers, PCs, printers and infrastructure
User management (AD, GPO) and data backup (Acronis)
Hardware rollouts and further development of internal warehouse software
Installation and configuration of desktops, network printers and IP phones
VPN and OpenBSD firewall configuration
Development and testing of an automated software distribution
Installation and testing of Sage GS ACT and Acronis Cloud Backup
On-site support and project support during the implementation of an open-source warehouse software
Programming PHP user interfaces and a Magento online shop
Tools and technologies: MS Windows, ManageEngine Desktop Central, Acronis, VMware, Apache, ITIL.
Administrator, webmaster, programmer, designer for various client/web projects
Providing support to tax consultancies and law firms, delivery services, fashion labels, online shops and doctors
Open-source system administration and implementation
Administration of Windows, Linux, OpenBSD and Apple systems
Programming (PHP, Java, HTML, SQL) and web design
Marketing and project management
Development of websites, templates and print materials
Support (1st/2nd level), system setup and hardware replacement
Creating data backup and recovery plans
Tools and technologies: Windows Server, Suse Linux, Apache, Active Directory, ITIL.
Apple, Linux & Windows systems administrator, support
addegree.com Düsseldorf
On-site support (1st–3rd level) for Windows 7/8, OS X Yosemite and Linux (Suse/Ubuntu)
Management of 80+ Linux servers, network optimization and firewall configuration
Support for inventory management systems, ticket systems and version control with GitHub
Internal training for MS Office, Windows, Adobe and Apple products
Planning and implementation of new hardware and software components
Management of backup concepts (Samba, Postfix, Apache, pfSense)
Tools and technologies: Windows Server, Linux, MacOS, VMware Workstation, Xen-Server, Git, pfSense, ITIL.
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Languages
Education
University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification
Universität Paderborn
Engineering / Computer Science, Application Development · Paderborn, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Microsoft Intune / Microsoft Endpoint Manager / MD-102 Microsoft 365
Microsoft
Advanced Administration Windows 10 / Server 2016 / Azure / Office 365 / SCCM Software Deployment and Software Packaging
Computacenter AG & Co. oHG
ITIL FOUNDATION v3
Computacenter AG & Co. oHG
Office 365 Admin Training | MS-Teams
Computacenter AG & Co. oHG
PowerShell Advanced
Computacenter AG & Co. oHG
SCCM / MECM 2012 Installation, Operation, Packaging and Administration
Computacenter AG & Co. oHG
SCOM and Windows Server 2016 Installation, Operation, and Administration
Computacenter AG & Co. oHG
Windows 10 Deployment, Application-Virtualization, MSIx
Computacenter AG & Co. oHG
Installing and Configuring Win-Server 2012
Heinz-Nixdorf-Berufskolleg
Intern, IT and Network Security Training
addegree.com
Intern, Linux Administrator and Webmaster
addegree.com
Intern, Project Planning and Support
addegree.com
Software Testing and Debugging
Heinz-Nixdorf-Berufskolleg
ABUS Video Surveillance and Alarm Technology
CSK-KLEIN Oberhausen
Cisco CCENT and CCNA Security
Heinz-Nixdorf-Berufskolleg
Server High Availability – Stratus Avance (XEN Linux)
Wortmann AG
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