Narasimhan Aakur, Pmp®, Togaf®, Psm1®, Itil®, Mcsa®
About Narasimhan Aakur, Pmp®, Togaf®, Psm1®, Itil®, Mcsa®
Narasimhan Aakur is the Director of IT at CTSI-Global in Chennai, India, where he has worked since 2017. He possesses extensive experience in DevOps tools and software development, along with a strong educational background in computer engineering and electrical engineering.
Work at CTSI-Global
Narasimhan Aakur has been serving as the Director of IT at CTSI-Global since 2017, contributing to the organization for seven years in the Chennai Area, India. In this role, he oversees IT operations and implements various DevOps tools, including Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Jenkins, and GIT. His responsibilities include leveraging configuration management and cloud solutions to enhance large-scale distributed enterprise software development through CI/CD and DevOps processes. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior System Analyst at CTSI-Global from 2000 to 2006 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Education and Expertise
Narasimhan Aakur holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering Technology from The University of Memphis, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. He also earned a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Chengalvaraya Naicker Polytechnic in Chennai, India, from 1988 to 1991. His expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies and methodologies, including proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, T-SQL, Java, and PHP. He is also skilled in using frameworks like Flask, Django, and NodeJS, and has experience in database management with systems such as MS SQL Server, MySQL, and MongoDB.
Background
Narasimhan Aakur began his career as an Analyst Programmer at Mascon Global in Chennai, India, where he worked from 1999 to 2000. Following this role, he joined CTSI-Global as a Senior System Analyst, where he gained significant experience in IT systems and operations. His diverse background in both the United States and India has provided him with a unique perspective on technology and its application in various environments.
Technical Skills
Narasimhan Aakur possesses a diverse skill set that includes expertise in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS3, JQuery, Bootstrap, and ReactJS. He has a strong foundation in design principles, including Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD), SOLID Principles, Database Design, UML, and the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture. Additionally, he is experienced in using monitoring tools like Grafana and orchestration tools like Kubernetes, which enhance his ability to manage and optimize IT operations.
Professional Certifications
Narasimhan Aakur holds several professional certifications that validate his expertise in various IT domains. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), TOGAF® certified, and holds certifications in Professional Scrum Master (PSM1®), ITIL®, and Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA®). These certifications reflect his commitment to continuous professional development and his proficiency in managing complex IT projects and frameworks.