style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>GOPINATHAN PANCHANATHAN

316 Escuela Avenue, Apt # 107

Mountain View, CA 94040

Phone: (650) 962 8417

I
have over ten years of experience in the IT industry.�� The last six years were dedicated to Local and Wide Area Networking concepts and solutions.style="mso-spacerun: yes">� I have specialized in the following areas:

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Design,
Implementation and Administration in diverse networking environments like style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Windows NT 4.0, Novell NetWare 3.x/4.x, and
SCO UNIX.� I have extensive
experience in integrating different network topologies and cluster networks
into end-to-end Enterprise-wide network solutions. I am proficient in
connecting systems residing on heterogeneous platforms with multiple protocols
like IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, and NetBEUI.

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Design and implementation of turnkey solutions in the
area of networking and data/voice networking for large corporate wide
networks.� I have designed structured
cabling solutions using UTP, STP, andstyle='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'> Fiber media, with a good understanding
of structured cabling specifications and computer cabling products as per style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>EIA/TIA standards.style="mso-spacerun: yes">� I have MOLEX
Mod-Tap authorization to certify sites for structured cabling.

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Extensive expertise in implementation and maintenance
of LAN to LAN and style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>LAN to WAN connectivity, using LAN
bridging, routing, and switching solutions.�

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I have a foundation in software development, with
exposure to languages like Basic, COBOL,
Clipper, FoxPro, C++, Visual Basic 5.0, and MAGIC. I have worked with ORACLE
7.3 in UNIX and Windows environments. I also have experience in Web
development using tools like HoTMetaL,
and MS FrontPage Express.

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Expertise in the implementation of MS BackOffice
products like Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise
Server, MS SQL Server 6.5, and MS
Internet Information Server 4.0, MS Proxy Server and with features like
Firewall,� blocking, and Remote Access
Service

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I am also capable of doing Internet connectivity
administration with Sygate Manager,
e-mail user administration and mail server management under style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Lotus Notes 4.0

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I am an excellent communicator and a motivated team
player.� I have strong client-customer
support skills wherein I interact directly with the end-users and liaison with
the company management and with Service Providers for service level escalation
requirements.� I have worked on mission
critical environments.

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

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A One year International Diploma in Computer
Applications of National Computing
Center, U K through Apple Computer Education, Calcutta in 1992 with 78.8%
(Distinction) marks

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Qualified as an MCE
(MOLEX Mod-Tap Certified Engineer) in May 1997. This is a certification in
Structured Cabling Concepts and Design, relating to Fiber, STP and UTP products
and Site Certification procedures

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Qualified as a CNE
(Certified NetWare Engineer) Track III in December 1997. Updated to NetWare
4.11.

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Qualified as an MCSE
(Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) for Windows NT 4.0 in August 1998.
The choice of electives was TCP/IP for NT 4.0 and SQL Server 6.5
Administration.

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I have completed the test for Course 654: style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Web Authoring and Publishing towards
the CIP (Novell Certified Internet
Professional) certification.

TECHNICAL SKILLSstyle='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>

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style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Primary
Skill Set

style='font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Operating Systems: style='mso-tab-count:1'>�������������� ��������������� Windows
NT 4.0, SCO UNIX 5.0, and Novell NetWare 3.X/4.X

style='font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Databases:����������� ��������������� style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������������� ORACLE 7.3, SQL Server 6.5, MS
Access 7.0, and FoxPro 2.X

style='font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Languages:���������� ��������������� style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������������� BASIC, COBOL 85, C, and MAGIC
6.0 for Windows, Visual Basic 5.0

style='font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Browsers:������������� style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������������� ��������������� Microsoft
Internet Explorer 4.X/5.0, Netscape 4.0

style='font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Network Designing:������������ ��������������� LAN
and WAN based on Ethernet, Fast Ethernet etc over media like STP, style='mso-tab-count:1'>��� ������������������������������� style='mso-tab-count:2'>������������������������������� style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������������� UTP and Fiber

style='font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Protocols:� ����������� style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������������� ��������������� TCP/IP,
IPX/SPX, and NetBEUI

style='font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Services:� ������������� style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������������� ��������������� DNS,
WINS, DHCP, and RAS on Windows NT 4.0

style='font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Servers:���� ������������ style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������������� ��������������� MS
SQL Server 6.5, Internet Information Server 4.0

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style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Secondary
Skill Set - Working Knowledge

style='font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Web Tools:���������� ��������������� style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������������� MS FrontPage 97, HoTMetaL

style='font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Hardware:��� ��������� style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������������� ��������������� IBM
Pentium series, Laptops

style='font-family:"Times New Roman"'>������������������������������� style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������������� ��������������� Hubs,
Network Switches, Cisco Routers

style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>style='mso-tab-count:2'>������������������������������� style='mso-tab-count:1'>��������������� ��������������� style='font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Others related to installing and testing
of Network cable plantsstyle='mso-tab-count:1'>����

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style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>PROFESSIONAL
/ PROJECT EXPERIENCE: (10+ Years)

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August
1999 to Till date

style='mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>Network Appliance Inc.

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This company is involved in data-storage and

The company was involved in various activities including
providing networking solutions, computer training and software development in
collaboration with VJIL Consultants Limited for their domestic and
international market.

He has been successful in
defining and implementing enterprise-wide network installations for many
corporate and government organizations. This included the entire gamut of cable
plant laying to end user administration with the Network O/S. The job involved
implementation and administration of Microsoft products, Windows NT, TCP/IP
connectivity, UNIX; with RDBMs software like Oracle, and SQL Server.style="mso-spacerun: yes">� Some of the projects done:

a)      
Dr Reddy?s Laboratories, Hyderabadstyle="mso-spacerun: yes">� (January 1999 to June 1999)style='font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt'>.� Expanded and fine-tuned a network of Clustered NT 4.0
Servers,� a SQL Server, a Proxy Server,
an ERP server, and Lotus Notes Server all running Windows NT.style="mso-spacerun: yes">� The Clustering was done over two NT servers
for achieving balance of workload.� The
WAN connected the Head Office Complex (four buildings) with plants in six
different locations (within a distance of 25 kilometers) over 2Mbps Radio
Modems.� There was an Internet Proxy
Server with a 56Kbps leased line connectivity to the ISP.style="mso-spacerun: yes">� He supervised troubleshooting, monitoring
(using network tools), maintenance of hardware and software of 400 workstations
spread over this geography.�
Connectivity included varied media like UTP, Thin and Thick Ethernet and
Fiber. He was instrumental in standardizing the network concepts and products,
backup and restore strategy and reducing the response-time problems with the
user community. Also analyzed and implemented an outsourcing project for the
LAN/WAN User Desk Management for the entire network.� Also in the project were Software upgrading, Virus updating, a
?Y2K Compliance drive? (BIOS and software checking, patching and reviewing
strategy) for the entire hardware setup

An
incident worth mentioning is the Fire accident here in March 1999, when the EDP
room went up in flames on a Friday morning (0800 hours).style="mso-spacerun: yes">� This portion of the room housed the entire
LAN and WAN connectivity hardware of the organization.style="mso-spacerun: yes">�� The WAN connectivity was restored by noon
using standby devices and the LAN was put up by 1900 hours.style="mso-spacerun: yes">� Worked round the clock to revamp the network
plant in the EDP room and restructure it.�
The users were transparent to the entire situation when they returned to
work the next Monday morning.

b)      
DMD Establishment, Secunderabad (December 1998):
Expanded an existing network to incorporate a multi-domain Windows NT
enterprise-network with TCP/IP protocol.

c)      
Dr Ambhedkar Open University, Hyderabad (October ?
November 1998): Designed a 100 node network for data (UTP) connections for
their library and resource data management and access for research students and
professors over WAN.� The hardware
consists of a powerful SCO UNIX server with ORACLE RDBMS.style="mso-spacerun: yes">� Their campus consisted of two buildings,
which need to be connected over the fiber optic media.

d)      
Penna Cements Limited (September 1998): Designed,
implemented and established a 60 node network for data (UTP) connections in one
building with four floors.� The network
layout was in the distributed cabling format

e)      
Sabnife Powersytems Limited (July ? August 1998):
Designed, implemented and established a 60 node network for data and voice
(UTP) connections across three of their buildings in their factory
premises.� The network was designed with
a high-end HP Server for Windows NT

f)       
Directorate of Oil Seeds Research (June ? July 1998):
Designed implemented and established a 90-node network for data (UTP)
connections for their laboratory and research divisions.style="mso-spacerun: yes">� The network was designed with an NT server
and workstations.

g)      
Charbhai Beedi Works�
(April ? May 1998): Designed, implemented and established a 100 node
network for voice and data structured (UTP) cabling connections over two
buildings with total of four floors.�
The hardware included a high-end NT Server with Oracle Server for
database management.

h)      
CMC Limited, Gachi Bowli (March - April 1998):
Designed, implemented and established a 60 node network for data (UTP)
connections for their Java development wing consisting of Sun Solaris machines.

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Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad (October - December
1997): Designed, implemented and established a 75 node network for data (UTP)
connections for their missile design and development divisions, with a two
kilometer fiber connectivity to their office in Bhanur.style="mso-spacerun: yes">�� The network consisted of SCO UNIX systems
and some SUN systems.

j)        
ESN Technologies Limited, Hyderabad (November 1997):
Designed, implemented and established administration of a 48 node network based
on Windows NT 4.0 for their software development applications.

k)      
Mediciti Hospitals Limited, Hyderabad (September 1997):
Designed, implemented and established administration of a 50-node network in
their city office/hospital and Shameerpet hospital with Windows NT 4.0.style="mso-spacerun: yes">� The network is used for the total automation
of the hospital including maintenance of a database of patient history.

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Central University of Hyderabad, Artificial Intelligence
Laboratory, Hyderabad (August ? September 1997): Designed, implemented and
established administration of a forty eight node network with Windows NT, UNIX
and Novell NetWare Operating Systems for their laboratory and student accesses.

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AINS India Limited, Hyderabad (June ? July 1997):
Designed, implemented and established administration of a 120-node network for
data structured (UTP) cabling connections within a building of three
floors.� The hardware included a
high-end NT Server with Oracle Server for database management.

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Birla Periclase Limited, Vijayawada (March - May 1997):
Designed, implemented and established administration of a 90-node network on
UTP within different buildings throughout their factory premises.style="mso-spacerun: yes">�

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L & T, Hyderabad (February - March 1997): Designed,
implemented and established administration of a 100 node network for voice and
data structured (UTP) cabling connections over three floors in a building for
their entire accounts department work.�
The network was based on a Novell NetWare server with FoxPro database
for the account records and data maintenance.

September
1996 to January 1998

Onward Technologies Limited

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He was responsible as an end-to-end connectivity solution
provider for installation and implementation of networks based on Novell
NetWare 3.x/4.x, UNIX and Windows NT platforms. He was also responsible for
network administration for various clients on behalf of Onward Technologies
Limited and Onward Novell India Ltd. (an Onward group company and a partner of
Novell Inc., USA).�

The following is a representative list of customers of
Onward Technologies Limited:

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June 1995 to September 1996

Datapro Infoworld Limited

He was responsible for the technical support for SCO UNIX
and MAGIC of Magic Software Enterprises, Israel.� MAGIC is a Rapid Application Development tool developed for all
existing OS platforms with Gateways to almost all the DBMS/RDBMS
available.� Gopi was responsible for the
installation, and maintenance of the software at customer sites on
heterogeneous platforms like Novell NetWare, Windows NT, and several flavors of
UNIX.� He connected different back-end
RDBMS databases to MAGIC applications on diverse platforms.

June 1993 to April 1995

Infosys Technologies Limited

Job responsibilities included
administration and maintenance under Novell NetWare.

January 1989 to May 1993

ICI India Limited

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He was responsible for network (Novell NetWare 2.x and
3.x) administration and maintenance, in-house systems analysis, providing customer
support in trouble-shooting installations of software on stand-alone and
network servers and workstations.

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A One year Diploma in Computer Programming and
Data Processing from LCC, Calcutta in 1989

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A part-time Participatory course in Programming in
ORACLE 7.0 of CMC, Calcutta in September 1995

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A full-time Novell Certified NetWare 4.1 Engineering
course conducted by the Novell Approved Education Center, Datapro InfoWorld
Limited, Calcutta in August 1996.

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In 1997 completed a Sales training and a Technical
training program conducted by UB Networks, India relating to the technical
aspects of the network active devices, placing products in designing networks
and focusing products on niche markets

EDUCATION

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Bachelor of Science (BSC) through Calcutta University,
in 1988