SUMMARY:

• Over 8 years of experience in areas of Data Center Operations, Systems Administration, Data communication and Security management..
• Administration of Linux Systems (Redhat Enterprise, Ubuntu), Solaris, Windows Server and VMware environments
• Hands on experience in providing online technical support to the clients contributing instant solutions on systems/ servers maintenance.
• Driven by new challenges and desire to be successful in all endeavors. Immensely enjoy all aspects of complex Data Center projects.
• Defining Process & Ensuring process adherence to ensure best quality of service.
• Excellent communication, team and relationship management skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Redhat Enterprise Linux 4.x/5.x/6.x, OEL 5.5, Solaris 10 Windows Server 2003/2008

ServersServers: HP Proliant DL 380, Dell BladeCenter M1000e, M610/M 710/R710.

Storage: Oracle Pillar Data System Axiom 500/600, EMC Clarion CX 4 - 120,CX-3-20 Series, NetApp FAS 3240, 6280.

Virtualization: VMware Esxi 5.0.

SAN Switches: Brocade Silk worm 300, Brocade 200- E

Tools: Veritas Netbackup 6.5/7.1, EMC Navisphere Manager 6.0, Solution Enabler 6.5, Power path 4.1.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, San Diego, CA

Sr. IT Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provide System Administration and Hardware Support for about 500+ servers based on RHEL and VMware ESXi servers.
• Installation of Redhat Enterprise Linux for IWF servers supporting LTE Networks.
• Providing OS (RHEL/Ubuntu) support for different Android Builds
• Configured HP Enclosures (C7000) with virtual connect.
• Configuration/Management of Virtual Desk Infrastructure (VDI) of over 300 Virtual Machines
• Installation of Windows 2003/2008 Servers for supporting Different CRM Builds/Applications
• Setup/configuration of linux cluster for IWF LTE environments
• Coordinating with change management team for Change Dockets and implementing the plan in given outage window.
• Installation and administration of latest RPM’s.
• Experience in troubleshooting VMware instances from virtual centers.
• Interacting with App’s/DBA’s/Storage Team.
• Patch Administration, installation of OS related patches.
• Effectively collaborated cross-team and cross-product technical issues by working with resources from other groups as needed to resolve customer issues.

Technologies: Redhat Enterprise 4.x/5.x/6.x, Ubuntu 10.04, Windows 2003/2008 Server, NetApp FAS 6280/6290, VMware Esxi 5.0, HP Proliant DL 380/385/580.

Confidential

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Remote System Administration and Hardware Support for about 300+ servers
• Installation of Redhat Enterprise Linux on various platforms.
• Effectively collaborated cross-team and cross product technical issues by working with resources from other groups as needed to resolve customer issues.
• Integration of Servers/Applications into Monitoring System (Nagios/Centreon) and responsible for monitoring them 24x7.
• Patch Administration, installation of OS related patches.
• Creating and administration of Storage LUNS, Pillar SAN Storage
• Maintain file sharing and transfer between the client and server with NFS, SMB.
• Creating and administration of Logical Volumes, Physical Volumes using LVM.
• Scheduling and maintenance of Client Backups through VERITAS NetBackup 6.5.4/7.1
• Maintenance, Monitoring of VERITAS Netback up related issues.
• Installation and administration of latest RPM’s.
• Remote console administration of Servers using DRAC console connection tool.
• Vendor co-ordination for fix / replacement of the Hardware of the servers.

Technologies: Redhat Enterprise 4.x/5.x, Windows 2003/2008 Server X64, VERITAS NetBackup 6.5/7.1Oracle-Pillar Data SAN, HP Proliant.

Confidential

Sr.Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installation of Redhat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft windows 2003/2008 on Various Platforms including Blades (M Series).
• Install and Configure Dell Blade center (M1000e) with blade (M610) servers, chassis and H/W mounting (rack mount servers).
• Configured SAN Storage onto Servers from Switch Configuration to LUN Mapping.
• Maintenance and configuration of Client Servers and Applications to Monitoring Tool Sitescope.
• Maintain file sharing and transfer between the client and server with NFS, SMB.
• Printer (CUPS) configurations on UNIX platforms.
• Experience in troubleshooting VMware instances from virtual centers
• Responsible for Maintenance, Monitoring of Pillar SAN Storage
• Scheduled maintenance activities on the servers during off business hours.
• Installation and administration of latest RPM’s.
• Remote console administration using DRAC console connection tool.
• Vendor co-ordination for fix / replacement of the Hardware of the servers.

Technologies: Redhat Enterprise 4.x/5.x, Windows 2003/2008 Server X64, EMC CX 4-120, Oracle-Pillar Data SAN.

Confidential

 Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Remote Administration of Unix systems Redhat Linux and OEL.
• Installation of Linux on Dell Power Edge Servers.
• Configuring and Managing LVMs.
• Printer configurations on UNIX platforms.
• Installation and administration of latest RPM’s.
• Configured Mail-relay Server to client servers (sendmail)
• Scheduled maintenance activities on the servers during off business hours.
• Vendor co-ordination for fix / replacement of the Hardware of the servers.