SUMMARY:

• An accomplished, results - driven Systems and Network Analyst in Information Technology and MFG Automation with 19 years of demonstrated success directing business and technology operations to optimize bottom line productivity with implementation and optimization of Systems, Processes, Projects and Delivery including functional implementation in the area of finance, manufacturing and healthcare.
• Experience in Deploying, Configuring and Maintain Compute on Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Troubleshoot Microsoft Azure related issues and engage internal teams and vendor for issues resolutions.
• Wintel and Virtualization computing expert recognized as a Citrix Certified Enterprise Engineer for Virtualization (CCEE), VMware Certified Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Microsoft Certified Professional.
• Sound experience on Implementation of different elements of Information Technology from Inception stage to operational stage of business. This includes setting up DC / DR, support and security process, data leakage prevention process, support process, building IT team, budgetary and planning exercise, backup and storage, network and application rollout.
• Experienced in Wintel, VMware and Citrix primarily in consulting roles requiring superior communication, business analysis, systems analysis, and project management and presentation skills.
• Highly versed in wintel and virtualized implementations involving scoping, proof of concept planning, deployment strategies, support documentation, operations management, change management practices and windows server configurations and implementations in high availability scenarios.
• Solid understanding of storage networking fundamentals, concepts, and components, including storage subsystems, SCSI, Fibre Channel, switches, iSCSI, HBAs, virtualization, zoning, LUN masking, LVM, etc.
• Experience in PowerShell & vb scripting for automation, Citrix Dashboard and other system administration activities.
• Experience in configuring and administering VBLOCK 5548
• Experience in deploying OS to Physical hardware using Windows Deployment tool.
• Experience in configuring F5 and NetScaler Load balancers
• Experience in implementing and configuring Virtual Connect for HP ProLiant BL460c, BL465c & BL490c, BL660c and BL 680c Blade Servers on c3000 and c7000 enclosures.
• Experienced in implementing and configuring HP SAN like HP P2000, HP P4000 VSA, HP EVA 4400 and EVA 6400, EMC 5400, EMC Unity
• Experience with Veeam, Dell Appassure, EMC Datadomain, Networker and EMC Vproxy data protection technologies
• Configuring backup software to operate with VMware and other hypervisors as well as efficiently processing large database and file set backups.
• Experience in configuring AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks.
• Experience in implementing network products Cisco Nexus 7000, 6500, 4500 and 3750V2, 3850x, Cisco Wireless Controllers with Cisco Prime, Cisco ASA 5550 Firewall, SSL VPN and Enterasys Extreme Edge switches and NAC devices.
• A problem solver, highly organized, flexible, excellent listener, detail oriented and able to handle multiple projects.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Windows NT, 2000, 2003,2008, 2012 and 2016: SUSE Linux Enterprise 11

Redhat Linux, Ubuntu Linux: VMWARE - ESX 3.x and 4.x

VMWARE - ESXi5.x, 6.x HA/FT/DRS/SRM/P2V: Citrix XenDesktop 5.x & 7.5

Citrix XenApp 5, 6.5 & 7.5: Citrix Provisioning 6.1

MS MDT2010 & 2012: MS MOM & SCOM 2007,SCCM2012

HP Virtual Connect: Cisco Prime, NetSight and Dragon Network MonitoringOpManager & Solorwinds NCM Tools

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Framingham, MA

IT Systems/Infrastructure Engineer

• Maintaining multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance with both private and public facilities
• Troubleshoot Azure related issues and engage internal teams and vendor for issues resolutions.
• Provision Windows and Linux virtual machines on Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Deploy, Configure, Maintain Compute on Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Provide technical expertise and leadership to define approaches and execution of system validation activities in accordance with cGxP, CFR 21 and other applicable regulations or procedures
• Responsible for implementing and administering VMware ESX 4.x, 5.x, 6.0 VSphere.
• Automate the VM creation process with PowerShell script from golden image
• Creating PowerShell scripts to schedule a task, checking the patch availability, Check System Service status
• Create PowerShell script to monitor Citrix environment.
• Performed Citrix system analysis, Citrix XenDesktop design and Citrix Provisioning design.
• Implemented, configured, and supported Citrix Presentation 4.5 / XenApp 6.5, 7.5 and XenDesktop Server 5.5, 7.5.
• Monitored, configured and worked daily on complex corporate and manufacturing networks which spanned 13 builds at Framingham campus involving systems such as PI, DeltaV, and PLC’s, SCADA, EMS and several other critical production networks.
• In vSphere, configured VDS (Virtual Distributed Switches) on or ESX hosts and Virtual Machines that allowed our virtual environment to reach nexus switches which are connected to networks and hosts in manufacturing and corporate networks.
• Responsible for Configuring and Administering Redhat Linux and Ubuntu Linux
• Responsible for Configuring and Administering Windows 2003, 2008 and 2012 Active Directory environment
• Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, Ether-Channel, etc.
• Configuring and installing client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining network and telecommunication systems.
• Responsible for configuring and administer F5 load balancer.
• Responsible for configuring Radius Server for Wi-Fi device authentication.
• Responsible for configuring Virtual Connect for HP ProLiant BL460c, BL465c & BL490c, BL660c, BL 680c Blade Servers on c7000 enclosures
• Configured HP Brocade and HP StorageWorks 8/24 SAN Switch
• Responsible for configuring and administer VBLOCK 5548 with nexus 3000 and nexus 5000 switches.
• Configured Cisco 2960xr, 3850 and Enterasys ST4106 s3 access switches all over the Framingham site for manufacturing, production and corporate access when new systems or user requests were needed.
• Configured Port-Channels, VLANS, ACL’s and routing on Layer 3 cisco switches than connected the manufacturing and automation network systems to our virtual environment and corporate network systems.
• Design, setup and configure complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applications
• Configured and Administered Multisite Cisco ASA firewalls via Cisco ASDM.
• Configured and Administered Multisite Cisco Wireless Controllers and Cisco Prime Application for administration and monitoring.
• Added new network devices to Solorwinds and Netsight applications for monitoring & backups.
• For every configuration change or switch build or firewall changes, due to FDA regulations, strict documentation and change control procedures needed to be followed before any work were to be performed in our production environment.

Confidential, Andover, MA

Position: Systems and Network Analyst

• Responsible for plan, design, analyze, and provide technical support for data communications network in the company
• Responsible to maintain up-to-date network documentation and diagrams.
• Responsible for providing assistance in coordinating special projects including network related wiring plans, LAN/WAN hardware/software purchases, and system installation, backup, maintenance and problem solving.
• Responsible for Configuring and Administering Windows 2003 and 2008 AD environment.
• Created and managed various User profiles, groups, Organizational Units, GPOs and system policies
• Deploy and maintain diverse systems including Windows, Linux, and VMware
• Upgraded the infrastructure to support virtualized environment like VMware and Citrix and maintained optimal operability of a variety of virtualization technologies.
• Responsible for implementing and administering VMware ESX 5.x VSphere and VCenter .
• Performed Citrix system analysis, Citrix XenDesktop design and Citrix Provisioning design.
• Design and implement complex technology projects including secure high available virtual desktop services (VDS), disaster recovery, and remote data centers for end user manufacturing workstations (HMI) to minimize the maintenance downtime.
• Implemented, configured, and supported Citrix Presentation 4.5 /XenApp 6.5 and XenDesktop Server 5.5,7.5
• Migration of Citrix Presentation 4.5 to XenApp 6.5 and XenDesktop Server 5.6 to 7.5
• Virtualized MDT Autosave, Rockwell, Wonderware, Solidworks & AutoCAD applications on Citrix and VMware.
• Involved in infrastructure planning, operational analysis, development, testing, setup, technical documentation and reporting.
• Writing PowerShell, PowerCLI & vbscripts for monitoring, configuring and automation .
• Responded to internal and external service requests and coordinated with other infrastructure team members to ensure timely compliance with service level agreements, within established change and problem management guidelines and processes.
• As a part of Engineering Infrastructure Services team, I was responsible for supporting the manufacturing network infrastructure that will support over several VMs with heavy emphasis on performance and 24x7 availability.
• Responsible for Implementing LAN/WAN maintenance and management procedures.
• Designed, Deployed and maintained HP P4000 Virtual SAN and Hardware HP P2000 Array SAN.
• Implemented, configured, and supported Veeam Enterprise plus and Dell Appassure (Replay4) backup software with replication.
• Responsible for configuring and administering Cisco 2960, 3750 Network Switches and Cisco Firewall.
• Supported implementation of P&G’s manufacturing growing server and network infrastructure.
• Responsible for automating VM provisioning on VMWare using PowerShell scripts and VB Scripts
• Maintaining Master VM templates with latest security/application update for deployment.
• Experience in PowerShell scripting for automation, Citrix Dashboard and other system administration activities.
• Mentor the junior system admins to successfully support the sites.

Confidential, Needham, MA

System Administrator Level III

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of computer networks including hardware/software support, training, and special projects.
• Responsible for Planning, designing and implementing data connectivity for local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) systems.
• Assisted in coordinating special projects including network related wiring plans, LAN/WAN hardware/software purchases, and system installation, backup, maintenance and problem solving.
• Assisted in providing network and remote connectivity hardware/software support.
• Maintained LAN user documentation including hardware/software applications, support logs and other related information.
• Performed Citrix system analysis, Citrix XenDesktop design and Citrix Provisioning design.
• Implemented, configured, and supported Citrix Presentation/XenApp 5, 6.5 and XenDesktop Server 5.5.
• Implemented, configured, and supported Citrix Provisioning Services for XenApp 6.5.
• Configure and Supported Citrix Netscaler 9x and 10x
• Implemented, configured, and supported VMware VSphere 4.x and 5.1 including HA\DRS
• Highly proficient in performing physical to virtual (P2V) and virtual to physical (V2P) migrations using dissimilar hardware.
• Writing PowerShell, PowerCLI & vbscripts for monitoring, configuring and automation
• Using MS MDT Server and PowerShell scripting for automating VM deployment.
• Experience in deploying OS to Physical hardware using Microsoft deployment tool.
• Installed, maintained, and troubleshooted the Hardware and VSA Storage Area Network (VMware & HP VSA).
• Established and maintained user accounts, profiles, file sharing, access privileges and security.
• Assisted and provided support to the Coordinator, WAN/LAN, and other technology staff as requested including performing scheduled network tasks, updating anti-virus definition files, monitoring network servers, and providing internet and intranet user support, and specialized training.
• Participated in contingency and Disaster recovery planning and RSA two factor authentication implementation.

Confidential, Wilmington, DE

Position: Systems Administrator II

• Functioned as a Server / infrastructure technical Engineer to provide input for development and modification of systems to meet client business needs.
• Participated and provided technical reviews, provided time estimates for projected related tasks.
• Designed and Configured HP Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager.
• Responsible for Configuring and Administering Windows 2003 and 2008 Active Directory environment.
• Administered around 2000 Servers, this includes Windows, Citrix and VMware server.
• Configured around 1500 HP ProLiant BL460c & BL490c Blade Servers on c7000 enclosures in 50 Racks for 22500 new seats.
• Configured and Administered HP EVA 4400 and 6400 SAN .
• Configured HP Brocade and HP StorageWorks 8/24 SAN Switch
• Scripting to automate VMs for Citrix XenDesktop VDI deployment and other system administration activities.
• Assisted in providing network and remote connectivity hardware/software support.
• Maintained LAN user and server documentation including hardware/software applications, support logs, VLANs, IP address and other related information using JPMC tools.
• Configured and Administered Netscaler Load balancer for external and internal users.
• Responsible for supporting the network infrastructure that will support over 5000 -10,000 VMs with heavy emphasis on performance and availability.
• Successfully handled the projects for 17 Location, which involves building of HP Blade terminal servers and configuring HP EVA with the installation of Cards tools necessary for secure business operations.
• Configured and Administered vDesk a Citrix and VM Ware Portal .
• Maintained a stable Microsoft Windows and Virtual environment with VMware ESX 3.X, 4.x, VSphere and VCenter to deliver the support services necessary to support the business needs.
• Configured and administered Citrix XenApp 5 and XenDesktop 5.5 .
• Writing PowerShell, PowerCLI & vbscripts for monitoring, configuring and automate the deployment of VDI for card advisors around the world.
• Managed the Tivoli end point configuration and Symantec Endpoint Configuration.