• Around 9 years of extensive experience in Systems and Virtualization Design Implementation and troubleshooting of mission critical IT systems assignments.
• Expertise in Windows 2003/2008/2008 R2/2012 and Windows 8 server administration.
• Excellent experience on implementing VMware vCenter Server for centralized management of ESX/ESXi hosts virtual servers, setting up automated V-Motion and configuring HA and DRS clusters.
• Excellent Hands on experience with security compliance tasks to make servers and network devices compliant in ITSAS.
• Experience in P2V and V2V conversions using VMware vConverter.
• Excellent experiences with VMware update manager for automated patch installation and upgrading ESX/ESXi hosts and virtual servers.
• Hands on experience in building and administering Windows 2008 clustering services.
• Expertise in DHCP, WINS, DNS and Active Directory.
• Experience with server monitoring and management tools such as HP SIM, SCOM and Solar winds Orion.
• Experience with NAS/SAN storage.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocol suite.
• Strong working experience on HP ProLiant, IBM X series and Dell PowerEdge servers.
• Proficient in daily Windows server administration, including system stability, integrity, and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
• Experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions and tools, including clustering, load balancing
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills using Microsoft Office suite and Visio.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL 2005/2008 Server.
• Capable of problem solving, time management and decision making skills with the ability to set priorities and produce results.
• Ability to operate across multiple projects concurrently and assume the responsibility for the appropriate technical and architectural implementation of projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of ITIL.

Confidential

Senior Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Working in GOC Release Management Team.
• Patching the Servers and remediating the health check issues.
• Closing the tickets with in SLA and implementing the changes.
• Building the Severs as per client requirement on Data center and remote sites.
• Handling change requests for multiple Clients.
• Remote support through RSA ILO AMM IMM for Servers which are in Data center.
• Managing Servers with HPSA tool to administrate HP Servers.
• Installing and managing windows OS 2003 and 2008 and VMware ESX.
• Preparing and documenting technical details as per the process Through knowledge on Escalation process.
• Preparing the tech-plans and raising change request for any changes in Vantive and remedy tools.
• Participating with team to handle huge projects.

Environment:

Windows Server 2003/2008 R2/2012 , Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, Windows 8, VMware ESXi 5.0/5.1/5.5, VMware vSphere client, VMware vCenter, Active Directory

Confidential

System Operation Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Working in Project Implementation team RFS and BAU Support Team.
• Handling Sev2 and Sev3 tickets and compliance activities.
• Patching the Servers and remediating the health check issues.
• Closing the tickets with in SLA and implementing the changes.
• Migrating trend micro anti-virus client on 1000 Servers to latest version.
• Building the Servers as per client requirement on Data center and remote sites.
• Handling change requests for Client.
• Remote support through RSA ILO AMM IMM for Servers which are in Data center.
• Preparing the tech-plans and raising change requests for any changes in Maximo tool.
• Preparing and documenting technical details as per the process through knowledge on Escalation process.
• Installing and managing Windows OS 2003 and 2008 and VMware ESX.

Environment:

Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 R2, SAN, Active Directory, Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, VMware ESX 4.1, VMware ESXi 5.0, VMware VSphere client, VMware VCenter, VMware view 4.6/5.0

Confidential

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured ESX 4.0 / ESXi 5.0 hosts on Blade Servers
• Used VMware vCenter, created Datacenter Environment by creating VMware clusters, adding ESX/ESXi hosts in the clusters, and implemented HA and DRS
• Performed physical to virtual P2V migrations for approximately 500 physical servers utilizing VMware Converter
• Involved in installing/configuring and troubleshooting VMware Lab Manager and administrating multiple labs in Lab Manager and dealing with Lab Manager issues
• Installed and configured applications using ThinApp.
• Performed tons of V2V and P2V Migration
• Worked with the network team to implement the network accelerator in the VDI environment to address the slowness issues for users working oversees
• Created clones and templates of Virtual Machines
• Worked on Migration concepts like vMotion
• Responsible for Active directory, GPO, Domain users, Administrating users and groups and given appropriate permissions and privilege to access our LAN and Domain environment
• Configured Net backup Client
• Applied patches on Windows servers and workstations with Company standards
• Worked with business clients to evaluate, streamline, and improve current systems, processes, and workflow
• Interacted and coordinated with different teams to meet the deadlines

Environment:

Windows 2000/2003/2008 R2, Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, Linux Servers, VMware ESX4.0, VMware ESXi4.1, VMware Lab Manager, VMware converter

Confidential

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Windows 2000/2003/2008 server environment support
• Preparing the Project plan VMware ESX/ESXi setup Implementation plan.
• VMware ESX server Hardware setup in all sites with HA/DRS Clustering/vMotion
• Monitoring and troubleshooting vSphere performance: CPU, memory, disk/storage, and other issues.
• Performed physical to virtual migration using vConverter
• Involved in Active Directory planning, design and support
• Administered multiple disjoint Active Directory Forests, Domains and various other Infrastructure services
• Responsible for WINS, DNS, DHCP Troubleshooting
• Performed Third party software evaluation, installation and troubleshooting
• Planned and coordinated hardware upgrades
• Coordinated and deployed corporate and third-party applications and updates to targeted workstations and servers
• Used VMware virtual systems for development and testing scripts
• Created custom scripts to update systems settings

Environment:

Windows 2000/2003/2008 Servers, VMware ESX/ESXi, vSphere, vCenter, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP

Confidential

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed and maintained Hardware and Operating Systems of servers
• Implemented and tested various Group policies
• Planned and coordinated hardware upgrades
• Provided design, implementation, administration and support of Windows 2000 Active Directory and Windows NT legacy domain
• Configured of Printer, Modem, Scanner
• Configured of Domain Naming Server DNS
• Configured of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• Configured New WAN links and Monitor Network Performance
• Implemented network monitoring tool for monitoring servers, routers other network resources
• Added and deleted users and granting user level
• Responsible for ensuring each reported problem is resolved in timely manner
• System Troubleshooting in case of a failure and maintain server uptime above 99.99 .
• Provided Capacity Planning review for all the servers
• Patched all Windows servers and workstations with Company standards
• Customized the 2000/2003 servers in terms of Registry, Audit/Account/Security policy, patching, to sustain Company Standard Operating Environment
• Configured administered Domain Naming Server DNS ,Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP , Distributed File System. DFS ,Internet and Remote Access Service RAS
• Assisted staff with the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software within established standards and guidelines
• Worked with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems with desktop computing equipment and software
• Trained and oriented staff on use of hardware and software

Environment:

Windows 2000/2003 Server, Windows XP, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP