Pruthibiraj Pradhan

IT Project Manager | IT Infrastructure & Digital Transformation | Thermal Plant Operations | As an IT Project Manager – Infrastructure at a leading Thermal Power Plant, responsible for end-to-end management of critical IT infrastructure projects, ensuring high availability, security, and efficiency of IT systems essential for plant operations. Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of IT infrastructure projects including server upgrades, network enhancements, cybersecurity initiatives, and cloud integrations. Managing data centers, network architecture (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN), and server environments (Windows/Linux) to support uninterrupted plant operations. Overseeing installation, maintenance, and upgrades of IT systems supporting SCADA, EMS, and other plant control applications. Collaborating with operation, maintenance, and control departments to ensure IT alignment with plant performance goals. Implementing cybersecurity protocols and ensuring compliance with industry standards (CEA cybersecurity guidelines, ISO 27001, etc.). Developing and maintaining Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for critical IT systems. Leading cross-functional teams, vendors, and service providers for infrastructure deployment and support services. Managing IT budgets, procurement, licensing, and vendor negotiations for cost-effective infrastructure solutions. Driving digitization initiatives, including smart plant technologies and automation projects. Providing regular project updates, reports, and presentations to plant leadership and stakeholders. Ensuring 24x7 support readiness and leading incident management, root cause analysis, and problem resolution. Promoting continuous improvement through audits, performance reviews, and technology upgrades.

-To explore my abilities in respective field. -To become a successful professional in the field of Information Technology.

OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8.1 Server 2003 & Server 2008, Server 2012 LAN: VLan implanting and troubleshooting MAILING CLIENTS: Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express & Lotus Notes ANTIVIRUS: Symantec, Trend Micro, Quick Heal, Kaspersky  Managing More than 200 Users in our organization.  Handling windows based client computers WIN XP SP 3 & WIN 7&8  Troubleshooting Hardware and Software issues.  Quickly arrange repair for hardware in occasion of hardware failure.  Handling and Troubleshooting Network connections through Switches.  Performed Telephone on-site troubleshooting for Clients ( through RDP)  Troubleshooting system errors and auditing the events in the system.  Responsible for updating and upgrading Patches and Service Packs.  Scan computers for security vulnerabilities using available technical tools.  Removing unneeded services and software.  Blackberry mobiles email configuration.  Maintaining software’s like Juniper network and Citrix.  Monitoring and Maintaining Servers with Server 2003 OS for AD, DNS, DHCP, File Server and Tracker Server.  Maintaining Asset details in our organization Details (Laptop, Desktop, Server, Printers etc.)  Network Cable dressing in Datacenter.  Configure the Cisco & Avaya Phone & Troubleshooting the both Cisco & Avaya Phone related issues.  Creating, maintaining tickets for based upon Desktop and Laptop related issues using Kaseya tool. (Ticket Software)  Achievements:- • Received certificate for significant contribution towards Site movement in Chennai Nov, 2015.

Data Center Support with Global Support