PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Experience in installing, maintaining and troubleshooting in VMwareVSphere 4.1/ 5.0.
• Monitoring and managing performances of ESX/ESXi servers and virtual machines.
• Successful track record in implementing data center migration using VMware and involved in project planning, server consolidation, ESXi installation.
• Migration of CX700 data on newly launched NS-480 iSCSI array with backend CX.
• Work experience on SCCM patch management using the task sequence engine.
• Implementation of SRM 4.0 on VSphere across multiple sites to provide Disaster recovery solution for VMware VSphere Environment, VSphere Linked Mode and replicated storage, Configuring Sites Roles and Privileges, Alarms for monitoring the Site Status. Failback Testing from Protected Site to Recovery Site in SRM and Shared Recovery Site across multiple Protected Sites.
• Hands on experience in Microsoft windows server 2003 and 2008 clustering technologies, configuring quorum drive and configuring cluster services.
• Lead and Implemented a Windows Deployment Service WDS Project, which automates PC imaging and resolved SID System Log issue on multiple Domain controllers.
• Hands on experience in administering IIS 6.0 AND 7.5 versions
• Configured SnapView clones and snapshots on Clariion storage arrays and provisioned them for backup and testing servers.
• Hands on experience in windows certificate services and added elements to a certificate revocation list.
• Hands-on experience with iSCSI and Fiber channel storage access.
• Hands on experience working on cisco UCS blade and rack mount servers.
• Expertise in management of large scale clusters by using server manager and fail over cluster manager.
• Expertise in providing support for Windows 2003/2008 servers and ADS.
• Expertise on server, desktop and application virtualization.
• Expertise on SQL 2005/2008 Database Server support.
• Experience with VMware view 5.0/4.6/4.5/4.0 design on Virtual desktops deployments and ThinApp 4.5.
• Building ThinApp 4.5 Packages and publishing to View 4.5 Environment.
• Manage and monitor DHCP, Allocate IP addressing by using DHCP, Design DHCP scope.
• Developed project plan to virtualize application using technologies from VMware ThinApp , Citrix Xenapp , Microsoft, and Symantec.
• Hands on experience working with F5 networks using the BigIP networkappliance and implemented access control and application security.
• Worked in creating OS independent applications using VMware ThinApp.
• Expertise in creating application package in MSI and virtual format.
• Good knowledge on Windows NT and Windows XP Professional desktop environments.
• Ability to package, test and deploy Microsoft Application Virtualization App-V packages.
• Excellent client communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Responsible for ensuring that capacity, demand, and operational support is performed on the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
• Performed all configuration management processes needed to stay compliant with corporate guidelines.
• Expertise in providing support for Windows 2003/2008 servers and ADS.
• Experience in handling P2V conversion using VMware convertor.
• Administrated server consolidation program through use of VMware ESX server and VMware Virtual Center, using Virtual Center, ESX, creating VMs, using/building VM templates and customization files, and scheduling tasks.
• In depth knowledge of Installing and configuring HP, Compaq, Dell Servers. Configuring RAID, Disk Mirroring, SAN Volume Expansion, Raid, SCSI Controller Installation.
• Lead and Implemented a Windows Deployment Service WDS Project, which automates PC imaging and resolved SID System Log issue on multiple Domain controllers.
• Administered CA Unicenter Desktop and Server Management DSM Software Delivery Solution
• Administered Patch link/Windows Software Update Services WSUS OS Update Delivery Solution
• Cisco Switching Subnet LAN Security/VLAN/VTP/Trunk Sub Interface .
• Worked on cisco UCS B22 M3, B200 M2 and B420 M3 blade servers and configured according to the user requirements.
• Worked on SCCM for patch management, remote control, and hardware and software inventory.
• Extensive experience working on IBM AIX6.1 version for workload partitions, application mobility for improvement of server utilization.
• Hands on experience working on IIS and performed creating websites , website binding, creating application pools etc.,
• Experience in Data Center migration project implementation and played active role in planning, designing, implementing and troubleshooting without any issues.
• Experience with EMC SAN and handling technical troubleshooting skills
• A quick learner and a proven record of reliability.
• Performed analysis of TCO for hosting physical servers vs. Virtual.
• Hands on experience working on performing ITIL service operations and implemented availability and capacity management operations in production.
• Handling P2V conversions using Vmconverter, Platespin and Doubletaketools.
• Worked on independent test environment and worked on several VMware technologies.
• Experience with HP blades C7000 and Cisco UCS blade server hardware
• Experience in Configuring with active directory, domain controller, ODBC, RDP access, security and system troubleshooting skills.
• Analyze and troubleshoot on an advanced level, performance of SAN backed VMware ESX infrastructure to determine proper allocation of resources to a multi-department user population with widely varying needs.
• Migration of VMs from ESX3.x to 4.x on C7000 Blade H/W.
• Use of VMware updates manager to install troubleshoot patches and updates on ESX hosts and virtual machines.
• Experience in Installation/Configuration of VMware View.
• Worked on app fabric installation and configuration in production environment.
• Upgrading ESX, ESXi, Virtual Center.
• 3 years of hands on experience in Citrix Xenapp 4.5/5.0.
• Design and Implemented VMware SRM 5.0/4.5 in Proof of Concepts projects.
• Hands on experience in IP routing, BGP OSPF protocols and configured networking associated tasks with cisco nexus switches.
• Ability to perform infrastructure discovery and assessments and provide technical solutions.
• Familiarity with functional operations of server, storage, and network functions.
• General understanding of all data center functions production operations, network, change control, DR/Business recovery, helpdesk, systems management, and facilities with a focus on server, storage, and database technologies.
• Holistic understanding of the interdependencies of data center functions and technologies.
• Experience with Datacenter/Server consolidation and virtualization using VMware technologies experience with continuity of operations for large-scale virtualized data centers strong knowledge of VMware ESX and VI3.x and VMware VSphere 4 features including VMotion, HA, Virtual SMP, Dynamic Resource Scheduler DRS and vSwitch design.
• Experience with HP Proliant Blades BL460C / BL620C Series, HP Blade C3000 Servers, Dell M1000Blade Server, DellPoweredge R310, R710,R900, HP Blade enclosures, Dell Storage MD 3000i, 3600i series, HP ML/DL Series.
• Troubleshooting on Domain network system, DMZ related issues.
• Familiar with Data Center/Server Farm environment like Servers deployment, Cabling labeling maintaining AC cooling, Environmental Sensing Devices, power and UPS monitoring.
• Day to day troubleshooting of Windows Server OS issues administration, troubleshooting, userManagement. Replication and rights assignments.
• Storage infrastructure engineering support for EMC DMX-4/3, Clariion CX, DMX-3000, Cisco MDS, Brocade DCX switch systems support.
• Storage provisioning and capacity planning using SYMCLI, ECC, SYMCONFIGURE, SDR, McData and Brocade switch zoning.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

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VMware Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Worked with Client VMware Team and also covered off hours on Migration in-scope servers. NY to NJ Colo Migration
• Provided knowledge transfer to customer staff to increase understanding and knowledge of VMware technologies including optimal use of VMware functionality, such as vSphere 5, ESX/ESXi, Vmotion, Storage vmotion with Migration on Recover Point.
• Worked onIncident and Problem Management activities with Migration Scope Participated in the Migration planning, approval, and implementation of approved Change Management request.
• Participated in Root Cause Analysis reviews when applicable.
• Performed daily provisioning configuration changes with Approval.
• Provided Best Practice on P2V, V2V.
• Assisted in VMware Migration in-Scope .
• Provided Best Practice for vSphere 5 Migration.
• OpenedVMware Support Tickets.

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Technical Consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completed daily operating system health checks.
• Verified and validated successful server image and application deployments.
• Provided proactive monitoring of assigned datacenter/ Regional office resource.
• Provided Support for scheduled after-hours maintenance.
• Identified the root cause of problems, resolve server-related problems, develop
• methods for preventing recurrence of previous issues.
• Monitored proxy server and responded to requests.
• Provided support in resolving system vulnerabilities.
• Worked closely with our infrastructure architect for developing best value solutions and growth of the company.
• Worked on IBM HS22 and HS23 BLADE SERVERS.
• Worked on PowerShell scripting using cmdlets, pipeline, and worked on different versions.
• Part of the team for designing, configuring and implementing VMware VSphere 5.0.1 environment and reconfigured all clusters in order to reduce the complexity.
• Worked onUpgrading vCenter Servers accordingly VSphere 4.0, 4.1
• Worked on Upgrading VMs hardware components according VSphere requirement.
• Worked on Basic administration: Installing windows 2008 standard 64 bit from DVD.
• Post installation configuration Configuring network interface activating windows creating local user Local groups Workgroups vs. domain.
• Worked on SCCM 2003 and 2007 administration and deployment operations.
• Adding a server to a workgroup joining a server to a domain Changing the server name Remote desktop, adding rules and features on a server removing roles and features installing the admin tools.
• Worked on Microsoft AppFabric hosting services and caching services.
• Performed Installation of vCenter components.
• Worked on Installing Virtual machines.
• Worked on Installing and upgrading VMware Tools.
• Installed and managed VDI terminal servers.
• Worked on P2V and V2V conversions using VMware converter enterprise 3 and 4.
• Extensively worked on Vmotion and Storage Vmotion.
• Deployed and Installed additional servers to the clusters and stand up of VM clusters.
• Hands on experience in Troubleshooting performance issues on physical and virtual machines.
• Perform Active Directory security remediation cleanup of active directory database to prepare for merging the forests.

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VMware/windows consultant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• VMwareInfrastructure ESXi 5.0/4.1 Administration and management
• Installations for security patches, functional patches and version upgrades.
• Performance tuning of ESXi hosts and Guest OS on VMs.
• Design and Implemented VMware VIEW 5.0/4.6 for Virtual desktop deployments with best practices.
• Hands on experience in Building ThinApp 4.6.2 Packages and integrating it into View 5.0 Environment.
• Experience with VMware SRM 4.5 deployment and testing in DR environment
• VSphere ESXi4.1/4.0/5.0 administration and implementation.
• Managed the user, computer environment by using Group Policy.
• Configured routing and remote access service.
• Worked on Testing of SRDF failover-failback procedure for disaster recover planning
• Implemented load balancing throughF5 BigIP, worked on BIG-IP local traffic manager and global traffic manager.
• Installed and Configured iSCSI, Fiber Channel, TCP/IP protocols with in SAN/NAS environment.
• Hands on experience working on implementing windows clustering for network load balancing and automatic failover management.
• Worked on initial configuration on cisco UCS and configuring LAN connectivity.
• Worked on PowerShell scripting and performed many operations like script debugging, file transferring, eventing, scheduling jobs, ev
• Managed and monitored DHCP, Allocate IP addressing by using DHCP, Design DHCP scope.
• Resolved host names by using DNS.
• Administered, maintained, and implemented changes to existing databases to meet customer requirements.
• Implemented datacenter migration planning and performed windows server os installation, configuring IIS web servers and PowerShell scripting for ease of operations which supposed to be assigned tasks in production.
• Responded to test and production database problems and implement immediate resolution efforts across technology areas
• Designed, modeled, configured, tested, and installed SQL databases
• Documented database back-up, recovery, capacity, and security plans
• Involved on different project and read project plans, worked with technical and non-technical team members
• Worked on VMware orchestrator and documented the whole process.
• Worked on wireless AP and expertise in handling ad hoc wireless LAN's and wireless LAN's with infrastructure.
• Installation, Migration and Maintenance of Citrix Xenapp 4.5, 5.0 and 6.0 on enterprise level 3500 users .
• Hands on experience working on HP UX 11.2, 11.31 versions for performing UNIX operations in production.
• Interacted with Service desk supervision team for Verification of solutions.
• Maintained Compliance with Corporate Security Policies.
• Hands on experience in handling all tasks related with MSCS and part of change management team for obtaining better solution for the organization.
• Worked together with the security team, identify the server venerability issues and resolving them.
• Responsible for restoration of data.
• Hands on experience in handling upgrades of VSphere 4.1 to 5.0 using scripting and updated 100 ESXi Hosts.
• Proficient on VMware technologies--VMware High-Availability, VMware Vmotion, VMware DRS, VMware vCenter and vCenter Update Manager.
• Created SCCM package for delivery of application to target audience.
• Extensive experience working on Microsoft windows PowerShell conversion methodology. Worked with testing with business requestor and appropriate Quality Services team.
• Experience in deploying Windows 7/XP machines on the Virtual desktops and application packaging using the ThinApp 4.5
• Expertise in design, implementation and supporting VM Ware VI3 environment and ThinApp, Lab Manager 3.0/4.0.
• Expertise in working on ThinApp converter and ThinDirect and worked on several troubleshooting cases involved with ThinApp.
• Worked on packaging of applications specifically for an enterprise roll out of the Windows 7 Operating System.
• Worked on Software Distribution for production deployment of application packages.
• Designed the Infrastructure and administered the environment running over 30 ESX Hosts and 600 Virtual Machines. Also, implemented the performance monitoring processes and improved disaster recovery processes to utilize virtualization benefits.
• Lead the implementation, troubleshooting and operation of the VDI project, created appropriate and thorough testing scripts and procedures to ensure VDIs deployed meet and exceed user expectations.
• Lead testing of all changes to the environment and followed the Change Management procedures for making changes on campus.
• Interfaced with hardware and software vendors related to the VDI project for purchasing, support and upgrades, lead any efforts with troubleshooting the endpoints or any software issues on the vm images.
• Part of the designing team for configuring citrix xen desktop and Xenapp for application packaging and part of the team in architecting the whole process.
• Part of Creation and management of Virtual Machines, Installing VMware tools, creating templates, cloning, deploy Virtual Machines from Templates.
• Hands on experience in deploying citrix xen desktops and xen apps for 300 users in our production environment.
• Extensively worked on NIC Teaming and configuration, Link aggregation, IPMP, routing, VLAN, VLAN Tagging, vSwitch setup and different types of port groups.
• Configured VSMP on virtual machines and partitions to enhance speed by utilizing multiple processors.
• Created Snapshot and test Rollback, configure Vmotion, Cluster and Failover.
• Used SCOM 2007 to manage data center by checking the performance and health of the systems.
• Managed storage using VMFS and NFS technologies by sharing access to underlying block storage and building client-server relationship between ESX hosts and NAS devices.
• Applied a Logon script to Virtual Desktops for mounting a network drive.
• Worked on Folder Redirection Desktop, My Documents for floating desktops using a VBScript.
• Configured the Virtual Printing and set up the printers in Virtual Desktops by Thin Print.
• Worked on VCenter Configuration Manager for setting the parameter values for storage and ESX hosts. And changing the advanced configuration settings to resolve the performance issues.

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Technical Consultant

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Performing installation, configuration and administration of VMware ESX 3.5, VSphere 4.1 ESXi 5.0 hosts and virtual machines.
• Managing security permissions for access to VMware virtual center.
• Created templates on windows 32/64 bit and updating vm's and using templates with update manager for migration from 4.0 to 5.1 environments.
• Worked on Cisco routers and Cisco 1900, 2900 series switches.
• Installed and configured necessary iSCSI and fiber channel protocol in SAN environment.
• InstalledVMware and Citrix 4.5 servers.
• Hands on experience handling writing and modifying scripts.
• Worked on installing failover clustering with windows server 2008 R2 and setup clustered windows servers.
• Worked in creating OS independent applications using VMware ThinApp.
• Virtualized 450 servers using Vmconverter.
• Expertise in virtualization solutions based on VMware VSphere ESXi 5.0/4.1, ESX 4.1/4.0/3.5/3.0 platform, Vcenter 4.0/2.5.
• Implemented ITIL-SMS and ensured on adequate security.
• Worked on cisco ucs blade server configuration and configured SAN connectivity, creating pools, creating and managing service profiles.
• Developed a large-scale automated data migration system that migrates all customer data in the Digital Marketing Suite from one Adobe datacenter to another.
• Worked with the team on installing, configuring cisco UCS B series blade servers and deployed 30 servers for website redesign project.
• Worked closely with other departments/organization and collaborating with other IT staff.
• Administration and troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and DFS issues.
• Installation and configuration of Microsoft SQL 2008 on failover cluster.
• Worked on protocols - LDAP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, NTP, and FTP.
• Datacenter/Server consolidation and virtualization using VMware technologies experience with continuity of operations for large-scale virtualized data centers strong knowledge of VMware ESX and VI3.x and VMware VSphere 4 features including VMotion, HA, Virtual SMP, Dynamic Resource Scheduler DRS and vSwitch design.
• 2 years of hands on experience in developing Virtual Citrix Environments.
• Installing patches on Microsoft windows servers and VMware ESX hosts.
• Design and Implemented VMware VIEW 4.5 for Virtual desktop deployments with best practices.
• Demonstrated a holistic understanding of Data Center Operations i.e. Production operations, Server, Storage, Network, Data Base, Helpdesk, DR/BCP etc.
• Familiarity with functional operations of server, storage, and network functions.
• Building ThinApp 4.5 Packages and publishing to View 4.5 Environment.
• Conducted software product installation, configuration management, maintenance, testing and documentation of VMware View.
• Created a Parent Image of Windows XP and Windows 7 with best practices to enhance the Virtual Desktop Performance.
• Managing the Active Directory for Virtual Desktops with User Permissions.
• Created Manual, Automated pools and entitled the users.
• Design and Implemented VMware SRM 5.0/4.5 in Proof of Concepts projects
• Extensive knowledge in installing, managing and supporting the Active Directory Environment
• Experience with large number of P2V and V2V migrations using VMware/Platespin and Doubletake convertor tools.
• Plannedand implementedfuture IT developments and undertaking project work.
• Proactively address network, storage, or system performance issues with assistance from the Enterprise Engineering team.
• Documentedthe virtual infrastructure.
• Implemented planning and executing data center consolidations, relocations, and migrations.
• Worked closely with the infrastructure architect on designing and building new data centers.
• Hands on experience on Automation and deployment of all virtual machines
• Worked onVIEW 4.5 Application packaging using the VMware ThinApp 4.5.
• Deployed, secured, analyzed, administered and troubleshoot VMware VI3.5 platforms
• Knowledge of maintaining business continuity and performing Disaster Recovery DR using VMware Site Recovery Manager SRM .
• Worked with a team on implementing all PowerShell associated operations like installing , using cmdlets for better operations , setting executive policy to allow scripts etc.,
• Implemented VDI solutions using VMware ESX hypervisor on HP Proliant DL 360 G6 and BL 480 G6 servers.
• Installed/configured and troubleshoot VMware VCloud Directory and administrating multiple labs and test environment.
• Handled the VMware solutions to support multiple storage connectivity options such as FC-SAN, iSCSI, NFS NAS and internal storage.
• Experience with Microsoft SCCM, OSD, Task Sequences.
• Assisted the development and execution of enterprise workstation remote imaging deployment methodology.
• Worked with infrastructure team to build and deploy standardized desktops.

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Storage Engineer

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Clariion CX series: Installation, configuration and maintenance.
• Worked on different platforms like CX3-80, CX3-40, NS960, NS80, NS20, AX4, and Data Domain 880. Support the following Brocade DCX4 and Cisco MDS9509 fiber channels switches
• Responsible for the implementation of EMC Celerra with CIFS, NFS and multiprotocol FS.
• Responsible for the implementation of a Data Domain backup and archive solution.
• Responsible for implementing and guaranteeing processes and systems are in place to deliver highly available storage platforms
• Installation, configuration, and deployment of a variety of hosts in the following environments Windows, Linux, and Solaris.
• Install and configure all EMC layered applications.
• Worked on implementing SAN migration on HP EVA 3000 and performed many tasks associated with the migration operation successfully.
• Installed and configured necessary iSCSI and fiber channel protocol and TCP/IP protocols to maintain SAN NAS environment.
• Establishes standard processes and procedures for system performance.
• Worked on Implementation of four CX4-960 arrays with iSCSI and MirrorView copy.
• Provided technical expertise, coordination and direction in the design and specification and implementation of new hardware and software solutions.
• Involved in the migration of data from Clariion CX 300 to CX3-80 using Open Migrator.
• Establishes and maintains the overall configuration of all storage systems enterprise wide in accordance to EMC best practices.
• Worked on tools like ECC, SymCLI, NaviCLI, and Navisphere Manager Celerra Manager.
• Initiated SRDF using ECC for implementation and testing of Disaster Recovery DR and Business Continuity Plan BCP .
• Creation of complex enterprise storage strategy and implementation of documentation.
• Leads team to research and recommend solutions for technical business requirements.
• Troubleshoot any storage issue that arises in the enterprise, delegating tasks as appropriate but tracking items to completion.
• SAN Brocade, McData and Cisco MDS design and implementation of all types of fiber channel switches.
• Deploy all types of SAN: Fiber, DAS or ISCSI
• Hardware and software support for PowerEdge servers and Power Vault storage devices in a Windows and Linux environment
• Administered and maintained EMC Clariion CX600, CX700 and Symmetrix DMX 2000 series and Celerra CFS14.
• Installed, configured, and troubleshooting of Cisco MDS 9509/9506, Brocade 5000/4900 McData 3232.
• Installed, configured and zoned Brocade and McData switches using Fabric Manager.
• Installed, configured and zoned Cisco switches using Connectrix Manager.
• Installed, configured, upgraded Q-logic Emulex HBA cards in host environment.
• Installed and configured EMC Power Path using powermt CLI in UNIX and PowerPath GUI in windows.

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System administrator

RESPOSIBILITES:

• Hands on experience in designing and implementing new methods, procedures, and systems both automated and manual to improve the processing and flow of information within the company.
• Assisted in developing documentation of the system specifications, including system scripts, system installation procedures, system backup and recovery techniques and system test methods.
• Assisted in developing cost/benefit analyses for new proposed program modifications, methods, and procedures.
• Managed Windows Server Update services
• Enforced configuration settings with group policy
• Developed system build and hardening guides
• Troubleshot basic network problems monitored and evaluated system performance. Analyze, install and configure applications as needed.
• Improved basic operational databases, software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system s assigned.
• Assisted in maintaining file servers and network access documents and analyzes system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance.
• Prepared systems for operational use and supports operational tests.
• Gathered information from users for analysis of problem areas and prepared elementary feasibility studies.
• Managed Enterprise Windows 2003 Network Systems Administration.
• Experience with a bridged connection to an IPv6 network on VMware Workstation virtual machines.
• Managed Windows 2000-2003 Active Directory Domain Administration and configuration of DNS.
• Was involved in building, configuring and hardware upgrades of Windows servers.
• Worked on Performance Analysis and Tuning/Optimization Operations, Virtual machine creation, cloning, configurations.