PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Solutions focused proactive and industrious Senior Storage Administrator and offering 8+ years of diverse experience poised to transition solid background in Information Technology and currently associated with Company since April 2013
• Proven multi - tasking ability and strong professional background with sound knowledge of Netapp Administration, Troubleshooting, Implementation, Migration & DR Test, VMAX Storage Provisioning, CISCO / Brocade Administration and Windows Administration, Technology Refresh and Life Cycle Management
• Worked on SAN environments consisting of VMAX,VNX,VPLEX, DMX-2, DMX-3000, DMX-3, DMX-4, CLARiiON CX 600, CX 700, CX3-10/20/40/80 and CX-4 series
• Extensive experience on Multi-tier Enterprise Storage systems design, installation, migration, virtualization, management, monitoring, Performance analysis & Reporting
• SAN Experience includes ECC/SYMCLI, SMC, Replication Manager, Navisphere manager, NaviCLI, Fabric Manager/Device Manager, web tools
• Configured and managed Multi-pathing software like EMC PowerPath
• Used Navisphere Analyzer and Event monitor for analysis, survey and monitoring purposes
• Extensive Experience on Storage provisioning LUN creation, Zoning, Masking, Mapping
• Experienced in working on Brocade, McDATA and Cisco MDS Enterprise Directors and Departmental Switches
• Performed backups and disaster recoveries using MirrorView/SnapView snapshots, clones in CLARiiON
• Experience in implementing Business Continuity Solutions for local using TimeFinder/BCV, Clones and snaps on DMX’s
• Implemented array based data migration using SRDF and Open Replicator from Symmetrix/DMX to DMX-3/DMX-4, VMAX to VMAX in SMC and SymCLI
• Data encapsulation from DMX and VMAX into VPLEX
• Performed non-array based data migration using SanCopy, Open Migrator
• Made use of EMC Control Centre (ECC) effectively for administration of the environment which includes storage provisioning, installing agents and also close watch on performance analysis, alert acknowledgement
• Used Storage Scope reporting to identify unused storage and actively resolved the capacity allocation issues
• Knowledge about using CIFS and NFS in Celerra NAS/SAN environments
• Knowledge about IBM SVC environments and storage processes
• Have exposure in management and configuration of Veritas NetBackup environment, Veritas volume manager
• Good knowledge of UNIX and hands on experience in shell scripting to automate production support activities
• Effective interpersonal skills, work well as a team member with people at all levels of an organization and of various cultures. Equally capable working independently
• Ensure compliance of all Standard Operating Procedures and other network related procedures for the SAN environment
• Possess excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Recommends resolutions to complex matters of significance and coordinate the implementation of the approved course of action
• Organized, take-charge professional with exceptional follow through abilities and detail-orientation, able to plan and overseas projects from conception to successful conclusions
• Outstanding communication skills; interfaces effectively with upper management, clients, staff, peers and users
• Extensive industry knowledge; keen technical assessment aptitude; client focused approach that fosters trust and allegiance; highly trustworthy, ethical and discreet
• Recognized as a hands-on, proactive professional who can rapidly identify problems, formulate tactical plans, initiate change and implement effective programs in challenging and diverse environments

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Proficiency in various types of: NetApp FAS models (viz.,FAS 3000 & 6000 series), E Series and EF series

Knowledge in: EMC2 DMX Architecture, VMAX and Vplex storage (viz., Provisioning, FAST VP, Local and Remote Replication)

Proficiency in: handling various types of protocols like CIFS, NFS, iSCSI, FC etc.Knowledge and Configuration Fabric Switches and IP Switches for Data Center Environment.

Proficiency in: NetApp proprietary products (viz., DATA Ontap, Snapmirror, Snapshots, SnapVault, Deduplication, Multistores etc.,), Flash Cache and Flash pool

Monitoring tools: Oncommand Unified Manager, System manager, SANtricity Management software, ECC

Worked with hardware: DMX-2, DMX-3000 DMX-3, DMX-4, VMAX, VPLEX, VNX, CX 600,CX700,CX3- 10/20/40/80 and CX-4 series

Software/solutions used: ECC, SMC, SymCLI, Navisphere manager v6.x/5.x, NaviCLI, Replication Manager, Device manager, Fabric manager, Connectrix manager, Web tools, Open Replicator, MirrorView, SnapView, SanCopy, TimeFinder solutions, SRDF, Celerra manager, Celerra replicator, Storage Scope, Solutions Enabler, Power Path, Recover Point, SVC

Switches/HBA: Brocade 4100, 4900, 500, Mi10K, 48000, DCX backbone, McDATA 3232, i10k, 140m, Cisco MDS- 2960/9222i/ 9506/9509/9513 , Emulex and Qlogic

Operating Systems: Windows 2008/2003/2000/ XP/NT, UNIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, AIX, Vmware

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Winfield, IL

Sr. Storage Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Managed NetApp FAS 6240/6140, FAS 3070/3170/3270 , FAS 3220/3250, FAS 2020/2040 series filers.
• SME for NETAPP storage technology.
• Configuring, Commissioning new NETAPP boxes (FAS3000 & FAS6000 series) & Decommissioning old boxes.
• Preparing work instructions (WI) and various project documentations for support team.
• Giving valuable suggestions and solutions for various ongoing tasks.
• Provisioning NAS (CIFS & NFS) via Multistores. Performing CIFS setup and presenting the NFS datastores to ESXi hosts for VI environment.
• Deploying and Establishing Snapmirror Setup, Performing Migration Activity and DR Test.
• Reviewing and re-design of storage deployment guides.
• Liaison with Primary Netapp Storage Architects for upcoming technology improvements activities.
• Upgrading DATA ONTAP (Disruptive & Non - Disruptive Mode), Motherboard, BIOS, Disks and Shelves Firmware.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance of NetApp Filers FAS-3000 & 6000 series. Netapp Capacity Management
• Working with vendors for getting quotes
• Involved in migrations from NetApp to NetApp including planning, Installation and data migrations.
• Performed the SnapMirror - VSM and QSM and assisted customer in SyncMirror.
• Worked with the clients in creating the customized backup schedules specific to the clients data protection needs by implementing SnapMirror, Snapshot and backup using SnapRestore.
• Proficiency in maintaining Aggregates, Volumes, FlexVols and FlexClones, Qtrees and Quotas in NetApp FAS 6080/6040 using Filerview.
• Proficient in using the GUI 7MTT for the 7-mode to CDOT migration.
• Provided support to troubleshoot the CIFS, NFS issues on NetApp Filers.
• Experienced with Netapp management console, operations manager and load balancing algorithms.
• Configured different types of RAID Groups.
• Performed various duties which included supporting the Enterprise storage arrays, storage provisioning, and maintenance and diagnosis.
• Supported the storage which included SYMMETRIX, VMAX.
• Worked on Administration of VPLEX VS2 Hardware and Recoverpoint 4.0 GEN5 Hardware.
• Configured and allocated storage on EMC Symmetrix VMAX 40k,20K,10K, DMX-4, using SYMCLI, Unisphere for VMAX.
• Actively Participated in Tech Refresh Projects and performed Array based, Host Based storage migrations using Open Replicator Hot-Pull, San Copy, SRDF-DM, Open Migrator and Powerpath Migrations Enabler.
• Exposure to the configuration of the quotas, snapshots and remote copy (DR facilities), user mapping of NetApp file level.
• Provisioned storage to VPLEX Backend from Heterogeneous Storage Arrays.
• Performed VPLEX Data Mobility Migrations by Encapsulating Hosts on to VPLEX.

Environment: Netapp FAS 3200\6200 series, CLARiiON CX-4, VMAX 40k/20k/10k, VPLEX VS2, Recover Point, Snapmirror, SnapRestore, SymCLI, Navisphere, Unisphere, NaviCLI, Cisco MDS switches.

Confidential, Billerica, MA

Senior Storage Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Configured and implemented the new VMAX in the environment and migrated the data from DMX to VMAX.
• Created DG, Pairs, added R1-R2 and establish relationships with SRDF.
• Configured and managed the SRDF sessions for DR and migration purposes on a VMAX
• Managed and configured Fiber Channel Switches such as Brocade and McData in the environment
• Configured and Allocated storage from the Clariion cx3-40as per the requirement.
• Recommend best practices for EMC Vmax and Cisco MDS switches
• Analyze the environment and recommend the best practices
• Involved in designing and creating disk groups, pools, TDEVS, TDATS, thick devices on a VMAX
• Managed local copy with Time-finder Snap and Clone on a VMAX
• Configuring and allocating NFS and CIFS shares to UNIX and windows clients accordingly
• NAS Netapps Filers quota Management, near store Administration, NFS exports, Data migration administration and Ontap Upgrades on FAS3000 & FAS6000 series
• Network Appliance Data ONTAP running on NetApp FAS6000 in fail over configuration
• Creating File systems, CIFS shares and NFS Exports
• NAS Administration, NetApp filers’ installation, on tap upgrades, snap mirror and quota, Qtrees Administration
• Provisioned storage based on standardized procedure and participated in the execution of the business continuance
• Created Storage trending reports on storage arrays and presenting it to the customer
• Work with application owners to develop business continuity and DR procedures leveraging Vmware
• Assist in the development of the DR run-book scripts for recovery in the event of an outage

Environment: NetApp FAS 3000/6000, EMC DMX 4, VMAX, CX4-480, Navisphere Manager, NaviCLI, ECC, Symcli, Connectrix Manager, SnapView, MirrorView, SanCopy, TimeFinder, SRDF, Cisco MDS 9509 Series, Cisco 9505 and 9506, QLogic and Emulex HBAs, McData 3232

Confidential, New York

Storage Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Created RAID Groups, BIND LUNs, and Create Storage Groups using Navisphere Manager
• Provisioned storage from EMC Clariion using Navisphere Manager
• Allocated and De-allocated storage to UNIX and Windows hosts from EMC Clariion CX 700/500 and DMX-3 arrays
• Took the snapshots using the SnapView functionality of EMC Clariion
• Played an active role in carrying out various data migrations involving EMC Clariion and DMX arrays using SANCopy and SRDF.
• Configured and administered EMC PowerPath software for redundant path failover and recovery.
• Worked in EMC software environments like Control Center, TimeFinder, SRDF, PowerPath and Navisphere Manager.
• Responsibilities include domain setup, NETAPP storage management, ACL Management, Hardening using Group Policies, Servers support.
• Performing health checks on NetApp filers.
• Storage/windows ticket management using OTRS tool.
• Configuring and managing Aggregates, Traditional & Flexible volumes.
• Snapshot Management.
• Upgrading disk and shelf firmware.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance of NetApp Filers FAS 940 and FAS 960etc.
• Managing CIFS shares
• Creating and expanding LUNs.
• NDMP Data migration as and when required.
• Adding disk shelves as and when needed to the existing FAS systems.
• Imparting in assistance in networking, technical concepts for the networking system. Maintenance of desktops / laptops & troubleshooting. Supporting for Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express configurations and issues.
• Configure & Maintenance of Norton Antivirus Server, Scheduling Scan and Virus Definition updates. Ensuring Virus free network.
• Monitoring of ADSL, VPN & VSAT links and Handling day to day calls.
• Following Escalation Matrix chart for various types of issues with concerned suppliers / service providers.

Confidential

Storage Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Install, administer and support large complex multi-platform environment including large fiber channel SAN with multiple directors, servers, and storage frames.
• Development, testing and maintenance of Disaster Recovery Plan for Storage Systems & Backup Infrastructure.
• Provide storage consultation for centralized storage needs. Develop/maintain Departmental documentation including processes, procedures, best practices, and audit artifacts.
• Create and maintain best practices to manage the storage, retrieval and recoverability of corporate information on server-based (mid-range and distributed) systems.
• Build and maintain an Information Technology (IT) Enterprise Storage Management architecture that reflects overall business objectives and actively participate in developing policies to address complex business issues.
• Working as primary point of contact for Enterprise Storage Management activities. Create and publish reports to update management on status of storage environment.
• Analysis, design, provisioning, monitoring, validation, and backup/recovery tasks.