PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Data Center Architect

Responsibilities:

• Architect and Lead Implementation of VMware products and services
• Technical lead for deployment of HCI solutions, including VxRail, Nutanix, Datrium, SimpliVity & vSAN
• Develop client documentation and training for handoff after project completion
• Assist in the scoping of services and generation of Level of Efforts
• Assist with development of internal delivery processes and procedures
• Create Service deliverables (configuration guides, test plans, etc.)
• Assist with Pre - Sales activities including POC's, Client training

Confidential

Principal Architect

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for datacenter design and implementation using converged and hyperconverged solutions for the US DoD, Iono Solutions, Lifeboat Distribution, TranslateBio, Broadleaf Services, etc.
• Design and deploy virtualized solutions around Nutanix, AOS 4.x / 5.x AHV and ESXi to include vSphere infrastructure 6.x, Prism Element, Prism Central and Horizon View 6.x / 7.x
• Serve as virtualization technical lead.
• Manage Nutanix instances via Prism Element
• Deploy Nutanix nodes via foundation
• Design and deploy VMware vSphere 6.x and Horizon View 6.x / 7.x infrastructure, vSAN 6.x, AppVolumes & Nutanix HCI
• Deploy & configure VxRail
• Deploy & configure vRealize Automation 7.x
• Support and maintain Cisco UCS infrastructure
• Responsible for troubleshooting vSphere & Horizon Infrastructures
• Validate configuration & implementation plans
• Implement and maintain VMware vSphere 6.x & Horizon 6.x for the US Department of Defense.
• Responsible for implementation & maintenance of vRealize Operations Manager 6.x.
• Create custom dashboards and reports for vRealize Operations Manager 6.x.

Confidential

Principal Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of virtual infrastructure solutions using VMware's product suite.
• Manage and maintain Confidential ’s virtual desktop and server infrastructure across multiple datacenters consisting of over 40,000 virtual machines and servers
• Implemented and maintained VMware vSphere 5.x & VMware Horizon 5.x in production.
• Implemented and maintained VMware vSphere 6.x & VMware Horizon 6.x in laboratory environment.
• Experience with VMware ESXi 5.x/6.x, vSphere 5.x/6.x and Horizon View 5.x & 6.x implementation, migrations & upgrades
• Implemented and managed multiple vCenter Servers and hundreds of ESXi hosts.
• Managed and upgraded Cisco UCS M3/M4 B200 blades and HP DL785 and DL980 chassis
• Responsible for implementation & maintenance of vRealize Operations Management for Horizon View.
• Coordinated physical and virtual infrastructure upgrades and improvements
• Installed, configured, managed Virtual Update Manager including management of baselines and remediation of vCenter inventory objects
• Demonstrated strong analysis, communication skills and the ability to resolve complex technical problems.
• Identified, analyzed, and evaluated strategic alternative technology in the virtualization space towards business development and growth.
• Advanced documentation/presentation skills.
• Mentored less experienced systems consultants.

Confidential, NJ

Sr. Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implemented, managed and maintained Windows Server 2003, 2008, SBS08, SBS2011, VMware ESXi 4.x / 5.x. Environments include physical and multi-host virtual environments.
• Administered Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007/2010 and Windows Active Directory.
• Implemented backup solutions CA ArcServe, Acronis TrueImage Server, and Veeam Backup and Replication.
• Supported and managed various Firewall solutions such as Sonicwall and Cisco ASA5505. .
• Configured and performed troubleshooting LAN & WANs, switches and routers and firewalls.
• Managed on-going deployments, updates and prioritization of various application upgrades or development.
• Performed troubleshooting of VPN connectivity for remote users along with tunnel connectivity issues between customer sites
• Performed a wide variety of technical and administrative duties in overall systems design, development, and delivery.
• Identified, analyzed, and evaluated alternative technology design solutions in virtualization practice.
• Designed quality assurance procedures to ensure the deliverables meet established design and performance goals.

Confidential

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managed client server environment consisting of Windows Server 2003, SBS 2003, Server 2008 and SBS 2008
• Supported and deployed network infrastructure in a multi-vendor environment
• Performed server and network monitoring using OpManager network management utilities.
• Deployed, maintained and performed troubleshooting of servers in an Active Directory Environment. Managed mail servers running Exchange 2003/2007.
• Performed maintenance and software upgrades on servers during established maintenance windows.
• Administered update and deploy McAfee Enterprise 8.7i Antivirus & Antispyware via ePolicy Orchestrator Server. Deploy McAfee Agents.
• Performed troubleshooting, maintained and serviced both hardware and software for Windows Server 2003 and 2008.