About
From support to owning production infrastructure.
Animesh Sen is an IT Administrator and Cloud Engineer based in Kolkata, currently at HostGraber,
where he manages multi-tenant VPS and cloud server environments for a global client base. Promoted from IT Support
Engineer to Cloud Engineer, he has engineered 90+ automated deployment workflows, with 80+ live
in production. He specializes in Linux and Windows server administration, VPS provisioning, DNS and network
configuration, incident ownership under SLA-driven timelines, and cyber security hardening — applying AI prompt
engineering and Python/Bash scripting to build internal tools that streamline diagnostics, monitoring, and deployment.
Core Skills
◆Windows & Linux Server Administration
◆Active Directory / User & Access Management
◆VPS & Cloud Infrastructure (AWS Fundamentals)
◆Server Provisioning & Patch Management
◆DNS, Network & Firewall Configuration
◆Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery
◆IT Automation (Python & Bash Scripting)
◆AI Prompt Engineering for Automation
◆Incident, Change & Ticket Management (SLA)
◆Cyber Security Hardening & Threat Mitigation
◆Multi-Client / Multi-Tenant Infrastructure
◆Technical Documentation & Communication
Experience
Cloud Engineer — HostGraber
Nov 2025 – Present
Promoted from IT Support Engineer to Cloud Engineer for technical performance and infrastructure ownership.
- Administer multi-tenant VPS and cloud server environments for the HostGraber Marketplace, ensuring uptime, security, and performance across a global client base.
- Engineered 90+ automated application deployment workflows; 80+ live in production, forming a fully automated pipeline from VPS provisioning to running application.
- Own end-to-end incident management for production-critical issues — outages, VPS failures, database recovery, DNS misconfigurations, and cyber threat mitigation — under SLA-driven timelines.
- Perform routine server administration: security audits, patch management, cron automation, access control, and system hardening across Linux environments.
- Build AI-powered internal admin tools and monitoring systems using Python & Bash, applying prompt engineering to accelerate diagnostics and reduce resolution time.
- Primary technical point of contact for CEOs, founders, and enterprise clients — communicating infrastructure resolutions via tickets, email, live chat, and calls in English & Hindi.
IT Intern — HostGraber
Jul 2025 – Oct 2025
- Supported Marketplace automation build-out; developed early deployment scripts and provided first-line technical support across cloud and server infrastructure.
Cyber Security Intern — Indian Cyber Security Solution
Dec 2024 – Mar 2025
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and ethical hacking exercises; hardened Linux servers against common attack vectors.
- Contributed to a team that secured 1st Runner-Up in a cybersecurity competition.
Key Project
HostGraber Marketplace — Automated Server & App Deployment System
Sole engineer responsible for designing, scripting, and deploying 90+ one-click application installers across VPS infrastructure; 80+ actively used by paying customers with zero manual provisioning. Integrated AI prompt-engineering workflows to accelerate script generation, diagnostics, and documentation.
Education & Certifications
BSc (Hons) in Advanced Networking & Cyber Security
Swami Vivekananda University
Graduated 05/2025
Certified Ethical Hacking Professional
Indian Cyber Security Solution
12/2024