SUMMARY:

• Over fourteen years of strong technical experience in VMware virtualization, Windows Servers and Exchange in a variety of environments. Function well in fast - paced, high-pressure emerging technology atmosphere. Self-motivated, able to set short and long-term goals to meet operational deadlines. Highly adaptable to new technologies and their application to business needs, Requirement Analysis & Identifying Development Methodology.
• Experienced in doing Datacenter project implementations in VMware, Windows Environment, analyzing work processes for Technical Specifications and implementing them for the enterprise needs with methods Viz., ITIL Process.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Design, install and configure VMware vSphere environments.
• Upgradation of VMware vSphere environments to latest versions
• Installation and upgrade of Virtual Center server to latest versions
• Capacity planning and deciding the right candidates for p2v.
• Sizing of Virtual hardware based on requirement.
• Automate ESXi patches using update manager.
• Automate ESXi host Upgrade using VUM.
• Working on ESXi Host profiles.
• Worked on windows vCenter server 5.5 migration to vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) 6.5
• Performance Tuning of Virtual Machines (VM Hardening) and analyzing of any ESXi host related issues.
• Sizing of Virtual machines based on requirements.
• Datacenter versions worked on
• Virtual Infrastructure 4.1, 5.0, 5.1, 5.5, 6.0 and 6.5
• VMware Update Manager (VUM)
• Tools
• VMware vCenter operations manager
• VMware site recovery manager
• VMware vSphere power CLI. vCenter Converter
• Day to day administration, support and monitoring of active directory and Exchange /O365 infrastructure.
• Working in architecture, designing and deployment of all elements related to AD products. windows server systems architecture, administration, installation, optimization, problem isolation and resolution
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Group Policy Objects
• Enforce policies to create a secure Windows Infrastructure.
• Message tracking and troubleshooting to resolve mail delivery issues.
• Troubleshooting & Administration of Mail Routing / Mail Flow.
• Supporting Enterprise Anti-SPAM solutions
• Manage existing Microsoft active directory infrastructure
• DNS, DHCP and WINS administration
• Group policy administration
• Azure Active Directory
• Perform standard SCCM duties including but not limited to the design, deployment, monitoring, and diagnostic of SCCM
• Designed, implemented and documented WSUS/SUP solution for Microsoft Security patch compliance.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining overall client and server health for entire SCCM infrastructure
• Manage the deployment and security of devices and applications across enterprise.
• Installation and Configuration and administration of Windows 2003, 2008, 2012 server.
• System center configuration manager 2012 - design, configuration and administration
• Remote desktop services 2012 administration
• Windows PowerShell

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Active directory services vSphere 4.0, 4.1, 5.0, 5.1,5.5, 6.1 and 6.5
• Operating Systems - Windows 2000,2003,2008 and 2012
• SCCM 2012 R2
• O365 Administration
• VMware operations manager
• VMware site recovery manager
• Windows PowerShell
• NetAppontap 9.1
• System center configuration manager 2012 - design, configuration and administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, York, PA

Senior VMWare / Windows Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Active directory services,VMwareand SCCM 2012 administration and support
• Provideinput for infrastructure planning and consultation for IT projects requiring Infrastructure support.
• Support Physical and virtual environments for Test, QA and Production systems.
• Designs recommendations for sizing, and performance based on current and projected environment growth.
• Testing and adoption of technology upgrades as well as new and emerging technologies.
• Utilize Bon-Ton system management tools to provide system reporting and trend analysis to insure proactive administration of the infrastructure and insure the environment design meets the strategic goals of the Company
• Monitors system health including utilization, performance, etc.
• Analyzes system utilization and availability.
• Recommend routine and remedial actions based on report analysis for Physical/virtual server, storage, backup and other systems.
• Develop documentation for future technology needs. Makes recommendations for capacity planning
• Analyze and troubleshooting of servers, software and/or configurations to ensure high system/environment availability.
• Troubleshooting hardware infrastructure andprograms for quality, efficiency, productivity.
• Work closely with users, developers and hardware vendors to identify, troubleshoot problems
• Develop alternative approaches to system process
• Perform routine and recommended maintenance upgrades
• Provides advanced-level troubleshooting to support business objectives and SLA’s for maintaining the availability and performance of the infrastructure.
• Interface with vendor support teams.
• Develop alternate and automated approaches to routine troubleshooting processes.
• Reviews infrastructure issues for root-cause and seeks solutions to correct repeating issues.
• Review service request tickets to ensure proper problem resolution and documentation for the team.

Confidential,Toledo, OH

VMWare / Windows Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Providing L3 End to End support for the customers.
• Administration and Support of VMwareinfrastructure
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on resolved issues.
• (Involves log analysis to identify cause of failure, co-ordinate with VMware support to get PSOD analyzed, etc.)
• Performing Virtualization tasks, migrations, disk alignment, etc.
• Analyze performance issues and provide recommendations to improve the performance of a Virtual Infrastructure.
• Configuration and Administration of VMware Virtual Infrastructure 4.0/4.1/5.0/5.1 (svmotion, vmotion, DRS, HA, VMware Converter)
• Installation, configuration and managing VMware ESX Server (vmotion, Distributed Resource Scheduler-DRS,HA)
• Troubleshoot and Restore fail VMDK file using CLI in ESX Server
• Sound knowledge on VMware Virtualization products (VMware vSphere 4.0 / 4.1 /5.0 /5.1/5.5 , vCenter Heartbeat).
• Managing ESX servers and Virtual Machines using Virtual Center server.
• Creating Virtual Machine Clones and Templates.
• Creating, assigning LUN to physical servers & VMware (Data store).
• Managing windows environment of 2000+ servers, Windows 2003 and 2008
• Active directory services administration
• Maintaining datacenter infrastructure

Confidential

Systems engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Designing Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, RIS for corporate ODC network according to their requirement.
• Designing and implementation of operations management tools like SMS for deployment and patching windows boxes.
• Architecture/Design of Anti-VIRUS System, Agent Installation, Configuration & Troubleshooting.
• Regular scanning of the network using ISS scanner for discovering vulnerabilities.
• Taking care of entire ODC related security measures and planned of BCP activity.
• Optimizing System Performance by monitoring Disk Bottlenecks, CPU and Memory
• Evaluation/standardization of products, their compatibility testing with various platform & software environment.
• Migration of AD and File servers to Windows 2003
• Facilitating Training requirements by using Microsoft Virtual PC and Virtual Servers.
• Successfully implemented Microsoft System Management Server and configured to utilize its features like, detailed hardware inventory, software inventory and metering, software distribution and installation and remote troubleshooting.

Confidential

Support engineer

Responsibilities:

• Administrating Win 2k Servers (ADS, DNS, DHCP, FILE and PRINT).
• Responsible for deploying and maintaining systems in the LAN.
• Responsible for Active directory services, Folder level access permissions
• Responsible for Installation and configuration of Network Printers
• Implementing the File and Print shares
• Maintaining a virus free network using Norton Antivirus
• Contingency planning & execution, arriving at alternate solutions whenever needed.
• Implement guidelines, process and procedures for day to day operations.
• Installation & configuration of windows XP and customization of it
• Troubleshooting of user account related problems and setting up Access rights and Group Policies for the user depending on the level of access required to be granted for him.
• Co-ordinate with Vendors regarding timely installation and maintenance or repair of the systems.

Confidential

Systems engineer

Responsibilities:

• Assembling, Installation & Configuration of servers, and PC's
• Troubleshooting and maintenance of Servers & Desktops (Card level servicing)
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of Proxy, DHCP and other services.
• Provide Technical support for the customers
• LAN cabling and trouble shooting
• Installation & configuration of Printers, Scanners, Modems, etc.,
• Providing the Desktop, Hardware and Network (LAN) and server support
• Responsible for OS Installations, Hardware troubleshooting
• Installation and Implementation of Windows 95, Windows NT Workstation and Servers.
• Troubleshooting Hardware, Software problems and LAN Connectivity
• Troubleshooting common TCP/IP connectivity problems.
• Installing and implementing Dial Up Networking.
• Antivirus management