SUMMARY

• 7+ years experience in Deployment, Installation, administration, Maintenance and Troubleshooting of various Microsoft Operating Systems and application, Networks and Computers.
• Experience in installing, configuring, administering, and performance tuning Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 familiar with Database Creation, Database Security, Database Replication/ Migration, Database Performance Monitoring, User Management, Database Backup/Restoration, Import/Export of SQL Database, Transact SQL, SQL Query analyser and profiler.
• Experience with complete life cycle of infrastructure projects - Design virtualization system architecture and support installation, configuration and maintenance of VMware infrastructure resources including VMware ESX/ESXi 5.0, 4.1, 4.0 and 3.5, VMware vCenter Server 5, 4.1, vSphere 5.0 and 4.0
• Proficiency in advanced features of ESX/ESXi, vMotion, Storage vMotion, HA, DRS, VM Lab Manager, Update Manager and concepts of SRM.
• Expertise in creating Host and Client VM Templates, Cloning and managing Snapshots. P2V, V2P MIGRATION using VMware Converter and Plate Spin 6.8.x.
• Extensive understanding of networking concepts, (IE. Configuration of networks, router configuration and wireless security, TCP/IP, VPN, Content Filtering, VLANs, and routing in LAN/WAN, Ethernet Port, Patch Panel and wireless networks.).
• Responsible production support of Active directory (AD), GPO, Domain users, Users and groups and given appropriate permissions, shares and privilege to access LAN and Domain environment.
• Administration of production Windows Servers infrastructure that includes Domain Controllers, IIS Web Servers, SharePoint, File and Print and FTP/SFTP servers.
• Administrating, creating and modifying DNS records, DHCP scope and reservation, DFS link, Web servers including record/scope creation, troubleshooting and managing user and group accounts Administration.
• Administrating and responsible for Microsoft File and Print servers cluster on windows 2008. Managing printersqueues, spoolers, files and folders permission, maintenance/failover of cluster whenever it’s required.
• Administering VMs and Servers through Dominion KVM using Raritan Web Console. Installed, configured and maintained Windows 2000, 2003 and 2008 Operating Systems.
• Experienced with Scripting in batch, VB, Powershell and PowerCLI.
• Familiar with Data Center/Server Farm environment like Servers deployment, Cabling & labeling maintaining AC cooling, Environmental Sensing Devices, power and UPS monitoring.
• Strong communication and people skills, both written and verbal. Able to assess and resolve client issues quickly. A proven record of reliability, the ability to perform under time constraints, and good judgment under pressure.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Virtualization: VI3,VMware vSphere 4.0/4.1/5.0, VMware ESX 2.5/3.0/3.5, VMware ESXi 3.5/4.0/4.1, VMware vCenter, vSphere Client, VMware VDI, VMware ThinApp, View 4.6/5.0, Microsoft Hyper-V, VMAX, VMware Update Manager, Platespin migrator. Citrix XenApp- MPS 4, XenApp 4.5, 5, 6 and 6.5 Citrix XenDesktop- 4 and 5 Citrix XenServer-5.6 and 6 Citrix Technologies- Secure Gateway, Provisiong Services, Edgesight, Profile Management

Operating Systems / Networking: Microsoft Windows 2008 R 2/ 2008/2003/2000 NOS family, Microsoft Active directory 2008/2003/2000 , VM Ware ESX/ESXi server, Citrix Xen Server, Hyper-V, TSM, Cisco ISO

Software Application/Tools: ADMT, MS Baseline Security Analyzer, Symantec Backupexec, MS Visio, McAfee EPO, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Kaspersky Admin Kit, Trend Micro Office Scan 8.0, Acronis, Symantec Imaging /Ghost, Dell OpManager, VMware Workstation, VMware Player, P2V/V2V Converters, VM backup tools/Scripts

Hardware: IBM, HP, Compaq, Dell desktops\laptops\servers, Cabling, Network printers, IP KVM Switches, Cisco Routers & Switches, 802.11x Wireless gateways, Access Points, Network UPS, Storage Area Network, NAS, iSCSI SAN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, NY

Windows & VMware Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in design, implementation, and maintenance of current large scale physical and virtual consolidated infrastructures as well as with the design, test and implementation of future technologies within virtual space.
• Installation, Configuration and Administration of VMware ESX 5.0, Virtual Center 4.0 Servers and also patching, management and troubleshooting of VMware, and ESX Servers.
• Participated in Installation and configuration of vCenter Server, and vSphere licensing.
• Involved in Installation, Configuration, and Maintaining of Microsoft Windows 2008/2003 Servers on HP and IBM Servers.
• Created User Accounts, Domain Accounts, and Distribution Groups with Active Directory.
• Installed and Configured WIN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IIS and Terminal Services.
• VB SCRIPTS, PowerShell, Win Batch, PS tools and Windows command-line Scripting to automate the manual tasks on Servers and Client computers.
• Experience in the Installation of desktops using VDI environment.
• Migrated P2P, P2V and V2V Servers using VMware Converter.
• Performed P2V conversions using converter enterprise 4 and 5 and also P2V cold conversion using VMware Converter Boot CD.
• Involved in the Backup and Recovery of the Database using Symantec Backup exec.
• Configured and maintained new VM’s and Installed Microsoft Windows 2008/2003 Servers, managing VM’s and ESX servers by using VIC, Putty and Web Access and installing the VMware Tools on the VM.
• Supported ESX and VM storage issues and also coordinated with the Storage Admin Team.
• Involved in the maintenance and up gradation of DNS and DHCP servers.
• Supported data migration activities in Windows VMs using vMotion.
• Involved in Installing, Clustering and Administration of SQL Server 2005 on WindowsCluster.
• Used Remedy Tool for Incident Reports/Tickets, Change Management, and Request Management in Remedy by meeting the SLA requirements.
• Worked on configuring the servers with Raid Configuration on HP Proliant DL585, DL380 Servers.
• Participated in Weekly Status meetings and created weekly status reports with the current status, Incident Reports and Change Management for managing the applications.
• Actively involved in planning the disaster recovery and responsible in understanding the BCP requirements and coordinating BCP (Business Continuity Planning) activities.

Environment: VMware ESX 5.0/4.0, vSphere 4.0, vCenter 4.0, Windows Server 2008 R2/2003, Windows 7/Xp, Active Directory, HP Proliant, DL and Blade Servers.

Confidential, San Jose, CA

Windows and VMware Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Installed, configured and administering Windows 2000/2003 servers.
• Involved in the VMware implementation and expansion work.
• Add 80+ hosts bringing total to 120 managed hosts and administered more than 2000+ VMs.
• Created and managed separate VMware clusters for QA, Development and Production Instances.
• Hands on Experience on VMware ESX 4.0 Servers.
• Building VMware session on ESX 4.0 Server, Cloning, and Creating Templates.
• Building the VM Server and maintaining the VMware ESX Servers.
• Upgraded Memory, CPU and Disk size on the existing VMware Sessions on ESX Servers.
• Created Load Evaluators to apply on servers to maintain the performance of the servers.
• Configured Summary Database for Resource Manager for storing the Data in the Database for reporting purposes.
• Designed and implemented messaging services using Website hosting, Internet Information Server (IIS) Configuration, Implementation and Maintenance.
• Maintained Software deployment and management solution and ensure proper patching on client systems.
• Maintained VMware ESX Servers through VMware Infrastructure Client.
• Maintained the Domain environment, including setting up the policies as per the security settings.
• Administered DNS, DHCP, WINS in Active Directory Environment.
• Coordinated with Application, Network and Security Teams and Vendor Management.
• Responsible for setting up Windows 2003/2000/NT Servers.
• Installed and configured Microsoft Windows 2003, Active Directory.
• Upgraded Windows 2000 to Windows 2003.
• Defined group permissions and created local and global groups with account policies using Enterprise Administrator.
• Created user rights and defined local and roaming profiles.
• Involved in supporting data migrations in Windows VMs using vMotion.
• Created, tested and deployed virtual environments using Virtualization Technologies - VMware Workstation and ESX Server 3.0 and 3.5.
• Added new organizations to the existing Enterprise Domain.
• Installed and Configured DHCP, DNS and WINS.
• Manually removed the failed domain objects from Active Directory Database.
• Created and documented process for deploying Virtual machines on VMware.
• Performed P2V conversions usingPlatespin and retrieving data from traditional backup and V2V conversions using VM Converter.
• Created VM Machines for Test Environments to Test Applications.

Environment: Windows 2003/2000 Servers, VMware ESX 4.0/3.4/3.0, vMotion, DNS, DHCP, NTFS, Windows XP/98, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN.

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Windows Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Installation, Configuration and Administering Microsoft Windows 2003/2000 Enterprise Servers.
• Involved in analyzing and implementing OS patches and hot fixes as well as other OS configurations and updates using Blade Logic Patch Management tool.
• Managing Domain Controllers and Additional Domain Controllers.
• Configuration of Domain Naming Server (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
• Implementing Disaster Recovery by Optimizing FSMO roles Placement.
• Creating User Accounts, Configuring User Profiles, Creating local and Global Groups and implementing Group Policies.
• Sharing Folders, Planning and Assigning NTFS Permissions and System Policies.
• Installation of Operating Systems Win 98, Win XP, Win NT, Win 2000, Win 2003.
• Configuration and Managing Remote Installation Service (RIS).
• Implementing user administration like adding, deleting and modifying user accounts.
• Created documentation for Server Builds, Application Installations, Mapping the drives and Issues which occur during software upgrades.
• Installation of various software applications.
• Experienced in LAN/WAN configuration and maintenance on CISCO Routers and Switches and also Managed DNS Server and troubleshooting problems.
• Responsible in monitoring backups and restoration using net backup exec.
• Involved in Disaster Recovery restoration of Microsoft Windows 2003/2000 Active Directory Domain controllers.
• Responsible for operations and maintenance for TCP/IP.
• Providing network support and ensuring the business is run without failure.
• Responsible in maintaining up-to-date documentation of ITactivities.

Environment: Windows 2003/2000/NT Servers, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP/IIS Server, Windows XP/Vista, VMware ESX, Terminal Services, Printer Server.

Confidential

Windows System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Served in computer maintenance, performed all types of hardware, software maintenance and engineering in addition to systems selection, backup and technical support.
• Installing, configuring and Windows 2003 servers of DHCP, FTP, WSUS, Web Server and SQL Database Server.
• Creating and managing the users, groups, GPO in the Active Directory.
• Implemented, Managed ISA server 2004 Firewall with web filtering and Remote Access VPN.
• Implemented and managed McAfee Antivirus EPO Server and clients for LAN security
• Monitoring of Internet usage, Antivirus statistics and reporting to Project Manager.
• Responsible & managing Online Trading applications, Servers & Connectivity with stock exchanges, providing remote support to end clients and branch users.
• Installation and Configuration of networks, router configuration and wireless access point/router with security, TCP/IP, VPN, Content Filtering, Access Control Lists on router/switches, VLANs (port mapping, naming etc.), and routing IP address in both LAN/WAN and wireless networks.)
• LAN Cabling, RJ-45crimping, Labelling, Patch Panel, PC Junction boxes, Phone Switches and Rack set-up.
• Investigated user problems, determined possible solutions, oversaw software, installation and upgrades.
• Creating a backup job and also took backup of data centre on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Planned and coordinated with major vendors like ISP and V-SATs service providers for installation/Down Calls of branches.
• Assigned duties and supervised a team of junior network engineers.

Environment: Dell Power Edge 4350/6350, Dell Fiber Channel-Power Vault 650F, 51F Fiber Channel Storage Hub, Dell NAS, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Microsoft Cluster server.