SUMMARY

• Over 6 years of IT experience in the area of Microsoft Windows Systems and VMware Administration.
• Proficiency in Operating and Supporting Microsoft Windows Servers 2008 R2/2008, 2003 R2/2003, 2000, NT on HP, IBM, Dell and Compaq Blade Servers.
• Expertise in Installing, Configuring & Troubleshooting VMware ESX 5.0/4.1/4.0/3.5 , vSphere 5.0/4.0, Virtual Center 2.5 servers.
• Expertise in Installing, Configuring and Supporting Intel or AMD based HP Proliant DL580, DL380, DL360 Servers, BL460c, BL20p Blade Servers, and Dell Power Edge Servers.
• Knowledge on Windows PowerShell command line and scripting environment.
• Experienced in configuring RAID technology in Windows 2008 R2, 2008, 2003 R2, 2003, 2000, and NT.
• Experience in managing Data Center environment with Administering, Installing, and Troubleshooting Microsoft Servers and Workstations.
• Extensive experienced in WINS, DNS, DHCP, and Virtual Server Administration on Microsoft Windows Servers.
• Involved in Patch Management on Windows Servers and also on upgrading the existing Servers with latest Service Packs, and Security Patches.
• Experience on automated software provisioning, operating system distribution and patch management using System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Microsoft System Management Server (SMS).
• Experienced in configuring Virtual Machines on ESX Server and installing hosts and Migrating Virtual Machines across various VMware ESX Server, VMware Servers and Workstations.
• Experience in migration of servers P2P, P2V and V2V by using VMware Converter, Zerto and Platespin.
• Experienced in configuring physical hosts through ILO, and DRACK.
• Extensive experience in analyzing and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server hardware, Software and clustered environment problems.
• Hands on Experience in providing 24/7 support on for Microsoft Windows Servers.
• Provided reports (monthly, weekly, daily) on the Windows Servers and suggested up gradations of server licenses.
• Experience in creating Backup policies and scheduling backup Jobs using TSM, VERITAS Backup, NT Backup, Net Backup Exec and Auto loader tape drive.
• Extensively worked on vMotion, Storage vMotion and Microsoft Active Directory.
• Experience in installing and maintaining the operating systems, deploying and managing the application s using VMware vCenter Lab Manager.
• Extensive knowledge in VMware ESX Server security tasks creating and applying Roles and Permission within Active Directory Users and Groups. And also configuring vMotion, Resource Pool, DRS, HA Cluster, cloning and migrating Virtual Machines.
• Worked on Installing and configuring IIS 7.5 on Microsoft Windows 2008 R2, and IIS 6.0 on Windows 2003 environments.
• Experience in assembling, disassembling, installing and configuring Laptops and Desktop Machine - Windows 7/Vista/XP and joining them in to Domain.
• Experience in installation and configuration of Network Printers such as HP LaserJet 2200 Series, Epson, and Brother Printers.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows 7/Vista/XP, Windows NT 3.5/4.0, Windows 2008 R2/2008/2003 R2/2003/2000 Servers.

Servers: Compaq/ DELL/ IBM/ HP Blade server/ HP Proliant ML, DL 580, 380, 360, Proliant 5500/3000 Series Servers.

VMware: VMware vSphere 5.0/4.0, ESX Server 5.0/4.0/3.5/3.0 vCenter/ Virtual Center Server 4.1/4.0/2.5/2.0 VMware HA, DRS, DPM and FT, vMotion, SVMotion, VMware Converter 5/4/3, VMware Converter boot CD.

Backup Software: Vizoncore Vranger Pro, Symantec Backup exec Tools and VMware.

Databases: Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2005.

Webservers: IIS 7.5, 7.0, and 6.0.

Citrix Applications: Xenapp 6.0 and 5.0, Citrix secure gateway, Edge sight for user experience and Load testing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Waltham, MA

Windows and VMware Engineer

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Worked on configuring the servers with Raid Configuration on HP Proliant DL585, DL380 Servers for Development, Test (UAT) and Production environments.
• 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.
• Administered user accounts, domain accounts, administrative rights, security, and distribution groups with Active Directory.
• Extensively used ILO and Remotely Anywhere for accessing servers and maintaining them remotely.
• Installed and Configured WIN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IIS and Terminal Services.
• Experience in the Installation of desktops using VDI environment.
• Involved in Migrating P2P, P2V and V2V Servers using VMware Converter.
• 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.
• Worked on P2V conversions using converter enterprise 5, 4 and also P2V cold conversion using VMware Converter Boot CD.
• Involved in the Backup and Recovery of the Database using Symantec Backup exec.
• Provided 3rd level support for the SCCM infrastructure and standard desktop software.
• Performed Windows Server update Services and System Center Configuration Manager and System Center Operations Manager.
• 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 VMware Tools on the VMs.
• Involved in Installing, Clustering and Administration of SQL Server 2008 on Windows Cluster.
• Used Remedy Tool for Incident Reports/Tickets, Change Management, and Request Management in Remedy by meeting the SLA requirements.
• Actively involved in planning the disaster recovery and responsible in understanding the BCP requirements and coordinating BCP (Business Continuity Planning) activities.
• Monitored SCCM infrastructure, traffic, processes, capacity utilization, and performance.
• Extensively used PowerShell to terminate the users and give the different access codes to different users.
• Participated in Weekly Status meetings and created weekly status reports with the current status, Incident Reports and Change Management for managing the applications.
• Actively worked with corporate security to identify and remediate areas of workstation risks after implementation of Marimba and SMS/SCCM there were no significant security events within the corporation.
• Participated in creating the security policies in Active Directory.
• Extensively worked with Active Directory Services, IIS Servers, DNS, and DHCP.

Environment: VMware ESX 5.0/4.0, vSphere 4.0, vCenter 4.0, Windows Server 2008 R2/2003, Windows 7/XP, IIS 7.5, Active Directory, HP Proliant DL and Blade Servers.

Confidential, Columbus, GA

Windows and VMware Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Installation and Configuration and Maintenance of Windows 2008/2003/2000 on HP Proliant Servers for Dev, Test and Production Instances.
• Created User Accounts and Groups in Active Directory (AD).
• Design, implement and maintain Microsoft WSUS infrastructure.
• Involved in fixing the vulnerability error messages related to Windows 2008, 2003, Applications and Hardware.
• Administered a Microsoft Cluster Server with SQL server 2008/2005.
• Cloning, deploying VM’s to Template, Templates to VM’s, VMotion, Storage VMotion etc.
• Configured the NTP server in ESX Server for the time synchronization between ESX and VM’s.
• Generated report summary and performance for ESX Servers and VM’s.
• Created snapshot’s for the VM’s and also created new folders, data centers, clusters and resource pools in the VC.
• Involved in Scheduling Tasks, Monitoring Tasks, Created alarms and Deploying load balancing, implementing Network security.
• Deploying HA & DRS Cluster, Managing resources.
• Migrating virtual machine configuration files and virtual disks from one Data store to another Data store.
• Migration of servers P2V and V2V by using PlateSpin.
• Involved in Customizing VM’s (Memory, hard disk, NIC) and Analyzing log files, Resources utilizing monitoring.
• Configured NAS, SAN, and iSCSi storages to VMware ESX Servers and installed iSCSi Software and Hardware Adapters to ESX Servers.
• Involved in troubleshooting the issues related to Servers, Local Services, Data Centers, and Server Configuration for Microsoft Windows Systems.
• Problem analysis and Troubleshooting of ESX Server with service console.
• Resolving issues on servers, VLANs, routers, and switches in the data center.
• Created new VMware Virtual Machines to meet the specifications provided by the Client.
• Configured vMotion for Hardware Resource Management.
• Troubleshooting the Hung VM Sessions on ESX Host and sending the files to VMware support for resolutions.
• Supported and Managed VMware ESX 3.5 and 4.0 infrastructure for production/non production environments including HA/DRS Clustering.
• Creating and managing security groups and reconciliation of the same regularly.
• Up gradation of Active directory and troubleshooting AD problems.
• Responsible in using BMC Remedy System for incident, change and problem management.
• Involved in On Call rotation for supporting production strictly maintaining SLA’s.
• Created documentation for Server Builds, Application Installations, Mapping the drives and Issues which occur during software upgrades.

Environment: VMware ESX 4.0/3.5, vSphere 4.0, Windows Server 2008/2003, Active Directory 2003, HP Proliant Servers.

Confidential, Bethesda, MD

Windows Administrator

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 Servers, FSMO roles, DNS, DHCP, NTFS, Windows XP/98, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN.

Confidential, Buffalo, NY

Windows Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured Microsoft Windows 2000 Servers on HP Servers.
• Primary responsibility was to maintain availability of the corporate LAN consisting of Servers, Client Workstations, Laptops, and Printers.
• Connecting the user’s Desktop via Remote Control, VNC to troubleshoot the issues.
• Involved in Installing MS Office 2000 and configuring Microsoft Outlook.
• Provided end user application software and operating system software support.
• Installation of MacAfee Antivirus and Norton Antivirus.
• Installation and configuration of Network Printers such as HP LaserJet 2200 Series, Epson, Brother Printers.

Environment: Windows 2003/2000, Windows XP, Antivirus, on call Support, HP and IBM machines, HP LaserJet 2200, Epson and Brother Printers.