ASHWINI KASTURI

kasturidivya@gmail.com
098664 09562
Summary:

IT experience
2 Years

Executed project on SAS Enterprise administration on UNIX platform, including Connecting Teradata
Database externally to SAS platform Servers , web administration and management of the Development ,
Testing and Production environments, specific to SAS on UNIX technologies . My experience with
Maricom Systems Inc, enabled me to gain expertise in this area and at the same time become familiar
with large scale project management techniques, database management, systems maintenance, IT security
implementations, networking and change management activities as utilized in the large multi-location
financial institutions.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

 Certified SAS Platform Administrator

 Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering , Louisiana Tech University (2010) – 3.2 G.P.A
 Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering , JBIET, Hyderabad (2008) – 72%
 Intermediate, Narayana Junior College, Hyderabad( 2004) – 74.4%
 St.Joseph’s Public School, Hyderabad (2002) – 70%

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

 Operating Systems
 Software skills
 VERITAS
 SAS Application Servers
: SUN Solaris/Unix, Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista and 7.
: SQL/PLSQL, C & DS, Matlab, Pspice, Microsoft Office, HTML,
Image Pro Plus.
: VERITAS Volume Manager 4.1 & 5.1.
: SAS Enterprise Server 9.1.3, 9.2 Installs, Configuration.

Expertise in administering SAS Web and Client Applications using SAS Management Console such
as SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Enterprise Miner, SAS OLAP Cube Studio, SAS Information Map Studio
and SAS Web Report Studio.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

 SAS ADMINISTRATOR
(Apex-ITS Services) [December 2011 – October 2012]
(Temple Bell Technologies) [November 2010 –December 2011]

Responsibilities:
 Responsible for installing SAS Enterprise Server both on the client side and
Server side.
 Responsible for SAS 9.1.3 / SAS 9.2 Application Server under Sun Solaris
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Phone: +91-9866409562
Email: kasturidivya@gmail.com

64 bit servers supporting the three tier architecture.

 Creating and managing User accounts, attributes, libraries and folder structures.
 Responsible for Install, Configure and promote to the production
Environments of SAS Application.
 Provide architecture review for client’s applications, documents and install
processes.
 Responsible as a primary on-call support engineer for SAS production
Servers.
 Responsible for troubleshooting User Connectivity issues.
 Responsible for making sure jobs are run smoothly in SAS environment which
includes working with Tivoli scheduling team and making sure there is no
production loss.
 Configuring the databases parameters, reorganizing, creating, checking,
extending table space, administer database security, create users, grant/
revoke roles, privileges.
 Manage Metadata Server and ensure it’s up and running fine without any
performance issues.
 Work with Project Admins to fulfill the user’s special request needs.
 Responsible for managing SAS Server, App Server, Object Spawner and Web Server on
Solaris environment.
 Responsible for creating new libraries for upcoming small scaled projects to
the end users in SAS Server using SAS Management Console .
 Create/Manage users and responsible for backing up their day to day data.
 Responsible for helping end users (SAS Developers) in terms of allotting user
quota and resolving their SAS dataset level issues.
 Responsible for end user’s data management (Work Space).
 Responsible for SAS Web Report Studio application server’s uptime and
availability along with WEBDAV repository for WRS in SAS Management
Console.

 LAB CONSULTANT

(Computing centre lab – Louisiana Tech University) [May 2010-August2010 (4 months)]

Responsibilities:
 Monitoring the lab and distributing print outs to students.
 Troubleshooting computer related problems.
 Helping students in all computer related queries.

 Product Design and development (Senior Year project) – Jawaharlal Nehru technological
University [Nov 2007-April 2008( 6 months)]
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Responsibilities:
 Design and fabrication of a portable pc based wireless cardiograph.
 Testing for results and improving the device to get desired and better outputs.

 Internship at Medwin Hospitals, Hyderabad, India.

 Internship in ATIEPI (Govt. of India) on “Troubleshooting and Maintenance of X-Ray
machine”.
 Internship in NSIC (Govt. of India) on “Wireless Cardiograph”.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

 Proficiency in administration of SAS Client and Web Applications on SUN Solaris Unix Servers.
 Proficiency in UNIX administration; Strong knowledge of UNIX and command line administration.
 Configuration of LDAP Security.
 Configuration of SAS Applications upgrading the WAS version.
 Creating and administering volume objects; Volume Configuration, Management of Volumes.
 Implementation of root disk mirroring at OS level using VVM 4.0.
 Create volumes in RAID 1, RAID 0, RAID 0+1, RAID 1+0, RAID 5 levels using VVM 4.0.
 Proficiency in the concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioelectric signals
(Electro Cardio signals, Electro Encephalo Signals, Electro Myosignals), Medical Imaging
Techniques (X-Ray Machine, CT scan, MRI, PET), Biomedical transducers, Biomaterials and
Rehabilitation.
 Strong in Bioinstrumentation and their applications, Biomaterials, Basic Clinical Sciences and
Rehabilitation Engineering.
 Extensive programming experience in multiple programming environments like C, Matlab, Pspice
(software used to simulate analog circuits on personal computers), Image Pro Plus(software used for
image enhancements in biological research).
 Quick learning and application ability.
 Ability to contribute and be a productive team member.
 Proven ability to work independently as well as a team efficiently.
 Ability to give quality output with good presentation and cope up with the workload.
 Possess good interpersonal, mentoring, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
 Ability to adapt to new skills and technologies.
 Excellent documentation skills.

COURSE WORK:

 Biomedical Courses: Basic Clinical Sciences, Bio-fluids and mechanics, Biomedical Equipment,
Ergonomics, Biomedical Signal Processing, Lasers and fiber optics in medicine, Artificial Neural
Networks.
 Electronic and communication Courses: Devices and Circuits, Electrical Technology, Switching
Theory and Logic Design, Microprocessors and Interfacing, Network theory.
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Email: kasturidivya@gmail.com

PROJECTS HANDLED:

 Design and fabrication of an electrical device “WIRELESS CARDIOGRAPH” which has the
receiving section with the doctor and the transmitting section with the patient, which
transmits the patient’s heart data to the doctor and helps the doctor diagnose the problem
immediately without any delay.

 Wrote a mini manual on a “POLARISED MICROSCOPE” as an independent study.

 Wrote a mini manual on “IMAGE PRO PLUS” (software used for image enhancements in
research) as an independent study.
 Constructed an “ARTIFICIAL LOW COST HEARING AID”.

PRESENTATIONS , WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES:

 Presented a technical paper titled "ROBOTICS IN SURGERY" in many national level

technical symposiums.
 Participated in Modern Medicare Health Seminars held at HITEX, Hyderabad.
 Presented a hardware model on ‘Artificial Hearing Aid’ in the workshop “Design and
Fabrication of P.C.B organized by J.B.I.E.T, Hyderabad and secured First place.
 Pursued, “English Proficiency Course” in CIEFL (Osmania University).
 Participated in technical workshop conducted by BITS Pilani, India.
 Participated in various Medical Equipment Exhibitions and seminars.
 Active member of AIS(Association of Indian Students) in events organization at Louisiana Tech
University.
 Active participation in school cultural activities.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth : 25th May, 1987

Status : Single
Address : 301, Basavasri Sadan, Plot Nos 219/4 & 219/5,
Secretariat Colony, Puppala Guda,
Hyderabad 500089.