Gopesh Tiwari
Principal Computer Engineer · IIT Kanpur
Microsoft 365
Exchange Online
Academic IT
UPS & Reliability
About Me
Principal Computer Engineer responsible for institute‑wide computing services, collaboration platforms, and multi‑lab academic infrastructure supporting teaching, research, and administration at IIT Kanpur.
Focus areas include Microsoft 365 enablement, Exchange Online operations, campus software access and licensing, accessible labs, and high‑availability UPS for core services.
Highlights
- Campus‑wide Microsoft 365 rollout and governance, including Teams, OneDrive, and Azure AD.
- Exchange Online–based email and calendar for faculty, staff, and students.
- High‑capacity UPS architecture for email, web, HPC, and lab continuity.
- Facilities Management Services for 9 labs and 700+ desktops with extended timings.
- Central software catalog and license‑server backbone for specialized academic tools.
Experience
IIT Kanpur
Principal Computer Engineer
- Designed and maintained multi‑site UPS ensuring conditioned power for critical IT.
- Led Exchange Online migration and Microsoft 365 adoption with campus enablement.
- Orchestrated multi‑department lab operations, staffing, and support processes.
Key Capabilities
- Identity and collaboration: Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Teams, governance.
- License servers and software lifecycle for Windows and macOS deployments.
- Accessible computing labs for print‑disabled learners and examination support.
Publications
- Automated Deployment of Windows 7 and Application Software on Large Installations of Computers having Similar Hardware — G. Tiwari, N. S. Rathore (2013), 4th International Conference on Networking and Information Technology (ICNIT), Bangkok.
- LAB DEPLOYER: A PXE based Mass Deployment Tool — A. Upadhyay, G. Tiwari (2004), 33rd International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering (ICC&IE), Jeju.
- Distribution Automation Simulator — R. P. Gupta, G. Tiwari (2004), IEEE DRPT, Hong Kong.
- Remote Monitoring and Control of Distribution Transformers and Feeders — R. P. Gupta, G. Tiwari, et al. (1998), Tenth National Power Systems Conference, Mumbai.
Contact
Email (Institute): gopesh@iitk.ac.in
Email (Alternate): gopesh.tiwari@gmail.com
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