Shyju Somasundaran
About Shyju Somasundaran
Shyju Somasundaran is a Global Infrastructure Systems Analyst at Arup in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in systems engineering and storage solutions.
Current Role at Arup
Shyju Somasundaran has been serving as a Global Infrastructure Systems Analyst at Arup since 2016. Located in Sydney, Australia, he has been responsible for overseeing and managing the company's global infrastructure systems. His role involves ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of IT infrastructures on a global scale, leveraging his extensive experience in systems engineering and storage solutions.
Previous Experience at Medibank
Before joining Arup, Shyju Somasundaran worked at Medibank in Sydney, Australia, from 2010 to 2016. He held progressively senior roles, starting as a Systems Engineer and advancing to a Senior Systems/Storage Engineer cum Tech Lead. During his six-year tenure, he managed and implemented complex storage solutions and led various technical teams. His contributions focused on optimizing IT operations and ensuring robust data protection strategies.
Technical Solution Consultant at HP Global Soft Pvt Ltd.
From 2007 to 2010, Shyju Somasundaran was employed as a Technical Solution Consultant (SAN) at HP Global Soft Pvt Ltd. in Bangalore, India. In this role, he specialized in storage area networks, offering technical consulting services to HP's business partners. His work involved designing and implementing storage solutions, enhancing the performance and reliability of data storage systems for various clients.
Extensive Expertise in Systems Engineering
Shyju Somasundaran has developed a strong background in systems engineering through various roles in his career. He worked at Emitac in Dubai as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2003 to 2007 and at Al Sayegh Brothers Computers in Dubai from 2000 to 2003. These positions involved managing server and storage systems, delivering effective IT solutions, and collaborating with HP business partners to optimize technology implementations in the United Arab Emirates.
Certifications and Professional Skills
Shyju Somasundaran holds several prestigious certifications that underscore his advanced technical abilities and project management skills. He is certified as an AWS Certified Solutions Architect at both Associate and Professional levels, showcasing his expertise in cloud architecture. Additionally, he possesses certifications in Project Management (PMP), PRINCE2, TOGAF, and ITIL4. His proficiency extends across a wide technological spectrum, including VMware, Windows, Citrix, Linux, Brocade, and Cisco Networking.