Sriram ChandraSekaran
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: [my first name][at]khoofia[dot]com
Web: http://www.khoofia.com/
Objectives
To envision, design, create and implement innovative technologies, solutions and business strategies that help revolutionize the technology industry.
Highlights
Education
2009 - Graduate B.E(Honors) Computer Science from BITS, Pilani
2005 - Passed Std. XII (Pre-Degree) with 91% in Computer Science (CBSE)
2003 - Passed Std. X (School Final) with 99% in Introductory IT (CBSE)
Intellectual Property (US)
Trademarks
1 Trademark filed – “Khoofia”
Patents
2 Patents to be filed – Computer Methods related to advertising and search
Technology Certifications
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
MCTS - Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Windows Server 2008 – Active Directory, Configuration
Windows Server 2008 – Network Infrastructure, Configuration
Windows Server 2008 – Application Infrastructure, Configuration
Windows 7 - Configuration
Work Experience
December 2009 - Present
Organization: Arab Capital (Dubai)
Position: Software Development Engineer
Portfolio:
.NET 3.5 (WinForms and WPF) applications development with MySQL datastore
VSTO – Visual Studio Tools for Office Plugin Development using .NET 3.5/ .NET 4
Python (Linux) development to process stock market feeds
Datacenter management
Windows Server & Client management and administration
pfSense – BSD Firewall Management
Linux Server – Troubleshooting and BIND configuration
Management of Avaya IP Office VOIP solution
September 2009
Organization: Du (Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company)
Position: Activation Engineer (Vendor/ Contractor)
Portfolio:
Provision consumer services (Landline, IPTV, Broadband)
Support field engineers
Configuring Packet Front ASR routers through SPECS
Connection Troubleshooting through Command Line Interface
Student Work Experience
January 2007 – August 2009
Organization: Microsoft Corporation (Academic Programs)
Position: Editor & Administrator of MSDN Channel8 (Volunteer)
Microsoft Student Partner (Award/ Recognition)
Portfolio:
Evangelize the latest and greatest of Microsoft technologies to students
Publish content related to development and IT using Microsoft products on the Channel8 website
Contribute to Channel8s knowledge base through the creation of demos and screencasts
Connect local Microsoft events and news with the rest of the world
Develop, Discuss and Deploy new strategies to better reach the academic population and help students worldwide connect with Microsoft
Travel to worldwide locations to report events
Demonstrate Microsoft technologies to an academic audience
July 2007
Organization: i-mate inc (Dubai)
Position: Marketing & Digital Media Intern (Internship)
Portfolio:
Explore and research new marketing strategies to promote the i-mate JAQ device
Connect and Communicate with potential customers and enthusiasts through social media and networking
Explore vertical integration of the JAQ device and potential corporate clients
Related Experience
Created a ‘Clean Up The World’ portal for Dubai Municipality in association with Microsoft Gulf
Created an ASP.NET + SQL Server 2005 - Event Registration System
Created a prize winning Windows Vista Sidebar Gadget
A micro HTML and AJAX application
Won the Gadget Competition at the Microsoft GEEKS Event
Submitted and available for download on the Microsoft Live Gallery Website
Over 100,000 downloads since 3/31/07
Can be downloaded from http://bit.ly/AE9JY
International Background –Indian National, Born in Thailand, Raised in India, Living in Dubai and travelled to Egypt, France and Russia
Honors
Microsoft Imagine Cup 2009 Worldwide Finalist (Software Design)
Designed an e-marketplace solution for small farmers and businesses in developing countries
Technologies used: C#, ASP.NET, WCF, Silverlight 3, SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008
Represent team Dubai at the worldwide event in Egypt
Winner of Microsoft(APAC) Bring It All Together Competition
Runner-up in Du Mobile Application Contest 2008
Founding member and Student Representative of Linux Users Group @ BITS, Pilani-Dubai
Winner of B’Quizzed 2006- Intercollegiate quiz competition
Photographer and Art Enthusiast – Gallery: http://sriramc.deviantart.com/gallery/
Reference
Mr. Vimal Sethi, Director – Developer & Platform Evangelism, Microsoft Gulf
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