SUMMARY

• Over 6+ years of IT experience as Windows Systems Administrator and VMware Engineer for Implementation and Support of Windows 2008 R2, 2008, 2003, 2000 and NT Servers on HP, Dell, IBM and Compaq Blade Servers.
• Installed, Configured and Supported Intel or AMD based HP Proliant DL360, DL380, DL580 Servers, BL460c, BL20p Blade Servers, and Dell Power Edge Servers.
• Hands on Experience in Installing, Configuring & Troubleshooting VMware ESX 5.0/4.1/4.0/3.5 , vSphere 5.0/4.0, vCenter or Virtual Center 2.5 servers.
• Experienced in configuring hardware and software RAID under Windows 2008 R 2 / 2008 / 2003 / 2000 / NT.
• Extensive experience in managing Data Center environment with Administering, Installing, and Troubleshooting Microsoft Servers and Workstations.
• Experienced in WINS, DNS, RODC, DHCP, Virtual Server Administration, and Patch Management on Microsoft Windows Servers and upgrading the existing servers with latest service packs.
• Involved in upgrading the existing Servers with latest Service Packs, Security Patches.
• Hands on experience with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Microsoft System Management Server (SMS) and implementing those tools for automated software provisioning, operating, patch mgmt. and asset mgmt.
• Extensive experience in migration of servers P2P, P2V and V2V by using VMware Converter, Platespin and Zerto.
• Configuring VM’s on ESX Server and installing hosts and Migrating Virtual Machines across various VMware ESX Server, Workstation and VMware servers.
• Experience in analyzing and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server hardware, Hardware Installation, Software applications and clustered environment issues.
• Knowledge on Terminal Service and Remote Desktop Services along with Networking (Switches and Routers).
• Hands on Experience in providing Production support on 24/7 for Windows Servers.
• Provided daily, weekly and monthly reports on the existing Windows Servers and suggested up gradations of server licenses.
• Created Backup policies and scheduling backup Jobs using VERITAS Backup, NT Backup, Net Backup Exec and Auto loader tape drive.
• Strong knowledge on Scripting (PowerShell and VBScript).
• Experience with VMware vCenter Lab Manager for installing and maintaining the operating systems, deploying and managing the applications.
• Knowledge on VMware ESX Server security tasks creating and applying Roles and Permission within Active Directory Users and Groups, Configuring vMotion, Resource Pool, and DRS, HA Cluster, cloning and migrating VM machines.
• Extreme knowledge on networking concepts, Configuration of networks, Router Configuration and wireless security, VLANs, Content Filtering, TCP/IP, VPN, and routing in LAN/WAN, Ethernet Port, Patch Panel and wireless networks.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows 2008R 2/ 2008/2003/2000 Servers, Windows 7/ Vista/XP/.

VMware: VMware vSphere 5.0/4.0, ESX Server 5.0/4.0/3.5/3. 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.

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

Databases: Microsoft SQL Server 2008.

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

Citrix Applications: XenApp 6.0/5.0, Citrix Secure Gateway, Edge Sight for User Experience and Load Testing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Woodland Hills, CA

Windows Systems/VMware Administrator

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.
• Participated in Installation and configuration of vCenter Server, and vSphere licensing.
• Involved in Installation, Configuration, and Maintaining of Microsoft Windows 2008 R2/2008/2003 Servers on HP and IBM Servers.
• Worked on configuring the servers with Raid Configuration on HP Proliant DL585, DL380 Servers.
• Created User Accounts, Domain Accounts, and Distribution Groups with Active Directory.
• Installed and Configured WIN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IIS and Terminal Services.
• Experience in the Installation of desktops using VDI environment.
• Migrated 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.
• Performed P2V conversions using converter enterprise 4 and 5 and also P2V cold conversion using VMware Converter Boot CD.
• Administered user accounts, domain accounts, administrative rights, security, and distribution groups with Active Directory.
• 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.
• Participated in creating the security policies in Active Directory.
• Involved in Installing, Clustering and Administration of SQL Server 2005 on Windows Cluster.
• Participated in Weekly Status meetings and created weekly status reports with the current status, Incident Reports and Change Management for managing the applications.
• Perform exchange server connection issue iphone, android and blackberry phones.
• Worked on Scripting using PowerShell and VBScript.
• Supports and implements SCCM enterprise architecture and site structure.
• Hands on Patch Management on Windows Server with latest service Packs, security Patches
• Actively involved in planning the disaster recovery and responsible in understanding the BCP requirements and coordinating BCP (Business Continuity Planning) activities.
• Used Remedy Tool for Incident Reports/Tickets, Change Management, and Request Management in Remedy by meeting the SLA requirements.
• 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 R2/2008/2003, Windows 7/XP, Active Directory, HP Proliant DL and Blade Servers.

Confidential, Greenville, SC

Windows and VMware Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Installation and Configuration and Maintenance of Windows 2008/2003/2000 on HP Proliant Servers.
• Created User Accounts and Groups in Active Directory (AD).
• Configured the NTP server in ESX Server for the time synchronization between ESX and VM’s.
• Administered a Microsoft Cluster Server with SQL Server 2008/2005.
• Cloning, deploying VM’s to Template, Templates to VM’s, VMotion, Storage VMotion etc.
• 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 the VMware ESX Servers and installed the iSCSi Software and Hardware Adapters to the 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.
• Supported and Managed VMware ESX 3.5 and 4.0 infrastructure for production/non production environments including HA/DRS Clustering.
• Worked as a team member for the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI.
• Configured vMotion for Hardware Resource Management.
• Troubleshooting the Hung VM Sessions on ESX Host and sending the files to VMware support for resolutions.
• Creating and managing security groups and reconciliation of the same regularly.
• Responsible in using BMC Remedy System for incident, change and problem management.
• Created documentation for Server Builds, Application Installations, Mapping the drives and Issues which occur during software upgrades.
• Involved in On Call rotation for supporting production strictly maintaining SLA’s.

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

Confidential, Milwaukee, WI

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).
• Installation of Operating Systems Win XP, Win 2000, Win 2003.
• 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.
• Configuration and Managing Remote Installation Service (RIS).
• Implementing user administration like adding, deleting and modifying user accounts.
• Implementing Disaster Recovery by Optimizing FSMO roles Placement.
• 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 maintaining up - to-date documentation of ITactivities.
• 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.

Environment: Windows 2003/2000 Servers, FSMO roles, DNS, DHCP, NTFS, Windows XP/98, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN.

Confidential, Phoenix, AZ

Windows Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Installed and Configured Windows 2003/2000 Servers.
• Provided application support and involved in troubleshooting project specific Software and Hardware related Issues.
• Involved in Configuring and Managing the Network Printers.
• User tracking fault monitoring troubleshooting of client network and traffic management.
• Installation and configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Server.
• Created User Accounts and Groups in Active Directory.
• Responsible for acquiring and management of Network Equipment and Windows OS Systems and Servers to support Software Development Teams and Office infrastructure.
• Consulting Services to clients on Network Equipment, Management, Security, and Setup.
• Setup and coordination of offshore software development centers and identification of off-shore partners.
• Responsible for applying the Windows 2003/2000 Patches and Fixes.
• Created and Maintained User Profiles for all new users via Windows NT/2000 Server User Manager for Domains.
• Worked on Network management software.
• Remote Desktop Monitoring using Microsoft Terminal Services/Client.
• Configure, troubleshoot and maintain customer’s network.
• Maintaining Escalations, Service Call and Incident ticket process receiving in 24x7 environments without passing the SLA.
• Responsible for managing clients Microsoft Outlook and Active Directory Accounts.
• Involved in creating scripts for daily tasks such as adding and removing Printers, PC defrag and clean up, and software installation.
• Responsible for implementing and Managing the Remedy System changes, and also proposed and documented solutions for the helpdesk trouble tickets.

Environment: Windows 2000/2003 Servers, Active Directory, Network Printers, Windows XP, MS Outlook.