SUMMARY:

• I am a Technical Project Manager with specialization in infrastructure and complex technologies. My portfolio includes Big Data, OpenStack, Databases, and Security. I have a strong background in data migration, data warehousing, datacenter migration, and new data center implementation at the enterprise level with leading global companies. My expertise includes Cloud and Security s, with a vast array of technical experience in all backend technologies including servers, databases, storage, and virtualization, which makes me the ideal candidate for complex projects. I am interested in technical projects where my technical knowledge can be utilized for the growth and success of the organization. Combining my strong technical knowledge and project management skills allows me to handle complex projects with ease towards completion balancing triple constraints of time, cost and scope. I continue to embrace challenges and have a proven track record of completing projects ahead of schedule and within budgetary timeframes in the execution of projects and tasks. I also hold a in Advanced Project Management from Stanford University and am a Certified Scrum Master.
• Stanford Certified Project Manager with expertise in managing highly technical and complex infrastructure and software projects. Extensive experience in administering and managing Big data, Open stack, Cloud, Virtualization, Datacenter migration, Data warehousing, and Security projects.
• STRATEGIC AND BUSINESS SKILLS
• Excellent stakeholder management skills paired with excellent customer service orientation
• Advanced influencing, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Ability to effectively and creatively manage distributed and remote teams
• Able to demonstrate experience in conflict management, highly developed interpersonal skills, and effective problem solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple resources, communication in accordance with technical standards and processes
• Ability to understand and work within a complex business landscape
• Lead and manage project development from beginning to end
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Create and execute project work plans and revise them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Act as the primary interface between business and Group - IT organization through the life of the project for any requirement, solution design, or project deliverable
• Provides budgetary costs, timelines for IT requirements to business
• Project management of IT infrastructure setup for new build out projects
• Respond to RFP/RFIs specifically on IT infrastructure and communication areas
• Helps to resolve complex IT Infrastructure issues for business by coordinating with business, client contacts, and other Group IT support groups
• Prepare solution document, Project plan, risk register, lessons learned and place in the knowledge management system (Database / any repository)
• Liaison with external vendors, support partners on equipment and service delivery
• Effective utilization of resources, optimizing the cost by designing & deploying efficient solutions
• Bring in customer focus and prioritize delivery as per customer needs
• Track project milestones and deliverables and review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, issues and risks and devise contingency plans
• Facilitate team and client meetings effectively
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to all stakeholders
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations
• Exceptional Project Management Skills
• Possesses thorough understanding of the latest technologies including Virtualization, Cloud, Openstack, Bigdata, Devops, and Networking etc
• Experience with solution design with various projects and technologies, product knowledge about industry’s leading system platforms
• Awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
• Ability to defuse tension among project team and to bring project to successful completion
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability and interest to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Red Hat Linux, HP-UX, IBM AIX, SUN SOLARIS, CentOS, Ubuntu, Windows

Databases: MongoDB, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, mySQL, Daytona, PostgreSQL

Applications: Apache, Syslog-ng,, Tomcat, Weblogic, JBosss, Nagios, and Websphere

File Systems: EXT3, UFS, VXFS, NFS and ZFS

Storage Management: EMC, HP, Netapps, SUN, and Tape Libraries

Web Tools: Tomcat, Weblogic, Apache, Nginx

Software: Hadoop, Samba, MC Service guard, NetBackup and Data Protector

Hadoop Eco System: HDFS, MapReduce, HBase, Zookeeper, Pig, Hadoop streaming, Sqoop, Oozie, and Hive

Remote Monitoring: VCOPS, Zenoss, Nagios and Splunk

Language Scripts: Shell, Perl, Python, Ruby

Version Control: Git, SVN

Hardware: Cisco UCS, HP, IBM, DELL, EMC, Netapps, SUN, Brocade

Big Data: Cloudera, Horton works, Mongo, DB, Splunk

Virtualization: ESXi, KVM, vSphere, OpenStack, vRealize

DevOps: Chef, puppet, Jenkins, Ansible, Vagrant

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Senior project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day data project activities
• Mange HP BD2 projects
• Manage HP Separation Projects.
• Manage Data Center Migration for HP, Confidential separation.
• Manage Network, DNS changes for HP Confidential
• Manage New Data Center Implementation
• Manage vRealize, Docker, Big data, Devops, Mongodb, Confidential, Open Stack implementations and security projects
• Conduct root cause analysis to determine and resolve system-level issues

Confidential

Systems project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day data project activities
• Conduct root cause analysis to determine and resolve system-level issues.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in the areas of installation, configuration, remote-administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of infrastructure in order to enhance performance and develop better system solutions.
• Serve as primary contact for production issues.
• Managed Big Data, Mongodb, virtualization and Openstack implementation projects.
• Handled projects related to the following technical areas Technical areas handled Red Hat Linux, OpenStack, Big Data, Git, Puppet, Jenkins, Confidential, CHEF, Jenkins, MongoDB

Confidential

Technical Lead /Project manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects and day-to-day task related to data center operations/projects,
• Mange projects including data center virtualization, Big Data, Mongo DB, and Cloud.
• Architecting and implementing Big Data projects
• .Oversee network security by successfully completing DNS and security projects within designated project deadlines.
• Conduct root cause analysis to determine and resolve system-level issues.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in the areas of installation, configuration, remote administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting in order to enhance performance and develop better system solutions.
• Serve as primary Linux administrator, Confidential administrator resolving any production issues.

Confidential

Senior Systems Lead

Responsibilities:

• Built, virtualized, and supported Cisco Enterprise Linux Servers.
• Contributed to architecture in new environments, meeting application requirements and performance levels.
• Conducted performance analysis and tuning for databases and application in order to enhance system functionality.
• Installed and managed server applications, data base in a datacenter environment.
• Handled NetBackup including creating storage units, policies, schedules, volume pools, as well as troubleshooting.
• Monitored system performance and disk usage, ensuring stability and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Promoted a testing and development environment by devising test strategies and test plans.
• Escalated server maintenance matters to outside vendors.

Confidential

Senior Technical Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Maximized cost-effective utilization of resources by managing the scalability, availability, and performance of numerous infrastructure platforms.
• Oversaw data centers including configuration, installation, administration, and troubleshooting of UNIX systems.
• Managed technical support, installation, configuration, and customization of Red Hat Linux, HP-UX, HP Blades, and the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP).
• Completed architecture, installation, and configuration of our EMC HP SAN solutions.
• Implemented storage solutions for UNIX and Linux based servers and server software in clustered, highly - available, and standalone environments.
• Installed patches and upgrades to server hardware, firmware, and software related to SAN and backup technologies.
• Evaluated the impact of new product releases by developing and conducing test plans prior to implementation.
• Implemented security, server hardware, operating system configuration, and software installation services according to industry standards.
• Refined production capabilities such as kernel tuning, testing, and hardware management.
• Integrated virtualization solutions using Confidential and KVM technologies.
• Worked closely with internal clients to manage system integration, load stress, and user acceptance testing.

Confidential

Senior Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installed and configured NetBackup, Tape Libraries, and Splunk on Unix platforms.
• Managed the administration of Solaris, Red Hat Linux, HP-UX, and IBM AIX.
• Defined policies for network backup processes within the company.
• Built and supported Cisco Enterprise Linux Servers and HP UNIX servers.
• Provided support for application installations and database refreshes.
• Installed physical server, allocated storage, and networked servers.
• Provided SAN device connectivity using Fiber Channel (FC) cabling.

Confidential

Senior Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Managed the administration of Solaris, Red Hat Linux, HP-UX, and IBM AIX.
• Administered high-end servers, storage devices, and networks such as SUN M5000, M9000, Superdomes, HP 5k, 12k, Sun 6540, TCP/IP, FC, and MC Serviceguard.
• Installed whole root and sparse root configuration zones.
• Configured and installed onlineJFS, Oracle, Crash Dump, JumpStart, Zones, Flash, NFS, and KickStart.
• Implemented Shell, Perl, and Python scripts to perform tasks.
• Administered packages including Web Logic, JBoss, Apache Webserver, JDK, AMAZIP, KSH93, MPACK, TOMCAT, and MYSQL.