SUMMARY

• Overall experience of 7 years in IT industry with 5 years of demonstrated expertise in the field of Virtualization with Installation, Configuration, Administration of VMware Vsphere Suite, Windows Server and RHEL.
• Experience also includes servers, storage and communication hardware and Windows, Linux and Network software products.
• Works responsibly, closely and effectively with all the levels of the management to satisfy productivity requirements.
• Involved in interfacing with various functional heads of the organization and end - users with confidence for smooth and seamless migration to new tools and environment.
• Creating Client VM Templates, Cloning and managing VM Snapshots.
• P2V, V2V Migration using VMware Converter, VMware Virtualization solutions, VM Migration & Cloning.
• Advanced features VMotion, Storage VMotion, HA, DRS, FT, Host Profiles, VApp, VMware VCenter Converter, VM Lab Manager, Update Manager and SRM concepts.
• Handling Hardware issues, Migration and Data Center Operations.
• Windows 2000/2003/2008/ R2/2012/R2 Active directory (AD), GPO Administration and Involved in Active Directory User Objects migrations and Setup, architect of Active Directory on Windows Server 2008.
• 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. Configured Networking Concepts DNS, NIS, NFS and DHCP.
• Administrative tasks performed by using cmdlets to implement particular operations using PowerShell.
• Administration of production Windows Servers infrastructure that includes Domain Controllers, IIS Web Servers, File and Print and FTP/SFTP servers.
• Administrating Microsoft Cluster Servers on windows 2003/2008.
• Expertise in installation, configuration and administration of Redhat 9/8.7.x, Windows 2012/2008.
• Administration of RHEL 5, Windows Servers includes installation, testing, tuning, upgrading and loading patches, and troubleshooting server issues.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

OS: Windows 2003/2008 & R2/2012 & R2 Administration, RHEL 4.x/5.x Administration, AIX, Sun Solaris Administration.

Virtualization Technologies: VMware Vsphere ESX or ESXI 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, Hyper-V on Windows Servers.

Hardware: Cisco UCS, Dell, IBM, HP, servers, Cisco Nexus 5K/7K Network switches, Cisco MDS and Brocade FC Switches, EMC, HP, NetApp storage arrays.

Software’s: vCenter Server, Vsphere Operations Management, vCenter SRM, vRealize Operations, vRealize Automation, vCloud Director, Cisco UCS Manager, HP Proliant Server Management, Dell Open Manage Server Administrator, Vios, VERITAS Volume Manager, Symantec Netbackup, MS SCOM, Remedy, Service Now.

Storage: EMC PowerPath, VNX, VNX2, VMAX Symmetric/Clariion Celerra and Hitachi Storage.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, TAMPA, FL

Sr. VMWARE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Responsibilities:

• Performed VMWare Administrator tasks by running over 120 hosts and 5000 virtual machines.
• Design, Implementation and TroubleshootingVMware ESXi 5.1 Hosts,VMware vSphere virtual center.
• Administration ofVMware ESX and ESXi Servers on HP Blade Servers C7000 and C3000.
• Skilled in updating / upgrading ESX servers and Virtual Center servers usingVMware Update manager and manual upgrades.
• Exposed to vSphere Host Profiles, Standard and Distributed Switches setup.
• Efficient in maintainingVMware ESX / ESXi environment, VCloud Suite, Microsoft Windows Server, EMC Storage Arrays, Citrix Xen app, Xen Desktop, Data Center management and day-to-day operations.
• Working knowledge of software installation and configuration - arris scripts, power-cli, viper UCS,
• UCS configuration Developer - Using UCS Manager Version 2.2(1B), KVM IP Pool and vCenter.
• Experiences using cisco ucsm system component, netapp … storage system using cdvr linear and jetp.
• Experience configuring UCS manager chassis for both a and b netapps server.
• Handled theVMware solutions to support multiple storage connectivity options such as FC-SAN, iSCSI, NFS (NAS).
• DeployedVcenterOperations Manager (VCOPS), leveraging its capability for proactive monitoring of health of the entire virtual environment.
• Managed user connections using Horizon view.
• Timely update of patches, drivers and firmware's for all our Global ESX/ESXi hosts.
• Deployed the SRM project with the DR setup using the SAN array based replication
• Installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows 2008, 2008 R2, 2012 and 2012 R2 Servers on Virtual Machines.
• Configuring and Managing Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
• Supported image capture and deployment (cloning) for both Windows and Linux using remote deployment manager.
• Provided system administration and technical support for Windows 2008, 2008 R2, 2012 and 2012 R2 Servers on a daily basis.
• Good knowledge on DOS commands and PS tools.
• Utilized Microsoft System Center operations Manager(SCOM) which shows health and performance of computer systems and resolve the issues accordingly.
• Installed and tested vRealize Automation and vRealize Operations, to enable cloud orchestration layer for Software Datacenter model in test bed.
• Delivered server and client support for all issues such as: logon failures, account lockout, network connectivity, DNS and name resolution, authentication problems.
• Creating newVMware virtual machines to meet the specifications provided by the client.
• Savvy in deploying new Virtual Machines from OVF/OVA templates.
• Creating Roles and permissions inVMware ESX/ESXi Server 4.1/5.1.
• Implement Nagios, Zenoss network monitoring tool.
• MigratedVMware ESX 4.1 to ESXi 5.1usingVMware update Manager.
• Proficient in hot and cold clone process.
• Configuring GITbare repositories and tools like testlink for test cases for the testing team
• P2V and V2V conversions using VMwareConverter.
• Configuring and troubleshooting the ESX/ESXi Server using CLI tools like vMA and PowerCLI.
• Installed/updated patches onVMware ESXi hosts usingVMware Update Manager tool.
• Installed and tested VSphere 6.0 to enable Hybrid cloud architecture and implanted open stack in test environment.

Confidential, ATLANTA, GA

VMWARE ENGINEER

Responsibilities:

• Migrated 1000+ physical servers to virtual which includes virtualizing applications and Databases.
• Design, architect and present solutions to provision virtual infrastructure for enterprise applications.
• Migrated applications from physical servers to virtual servers onUCS. Converted all possible infrastructure from physical Dell servers to virtual or bare-metal onUCS.
• Experience invCloudDirector 5.1 installation and Configuration: vCenter, vShield, Catalogs, Chargeback, ThinApp in Business Planning and Control System environment
• Deployed a self-provisioning Private Cloud usingvCloudDirector 5.1.
• Implementation of install, design and configuration of VMware'svCloudAutomation center.
• Install/configure ESXi (4.x and 5.1) on HP and Dell servers.
• Install and configure AIX operating systems and servers and Support AIX OS to run various software applications.
• Install and configure Active Directory and domain controllers.
• Good skills on disaster recovery(DR) testing.
• Monitoring all the servers through Nagios.
• Managing ESXi (5.1) HA server clusters using vCenter.
• Testing of VSG (Virtual Security Gateway) and VCD (Virtual cloud director).
• Worked on vCenter Orchestrator (vCO) for creating workflow, vCenter configuration Manager (vCM), vCloud Director (vCD).
• Architecture and implementation services for VMware IaaS solutions based on vCloud Director, vCloud automation center, and vSphere Operations Management Suite to provide private cloud IaaS and on-demand service delivery.
• Installation of applications onCitrixservers. Respond and resolve to monitoring alerts escalated to the team and Support Client applications installed onCitrixXenApp Servers.
• Worked with SAP/DB administrators configuring virtual machines to achieve optimal performance
• Manage user accounts and permissions for client account managers, Windows team, Linux team, SAP basis team, Storage team and Monitoring team (Active Directory).
• Troubleshot system performance issues and fined tuned systems using the following tools built in vCenter Server performance charts (CPU, Memory, Disk Latency, iOPS).
• Experience with change control and service request ticketing system to accomplish day to day tasks in our cloud environment
• Configured NAS devices for client import and export.
• I was responsible for designing the Search service application topology as well. The service application creation was automated by using PowerShell scripts.
• Develop PowerCLI/PowerShell scripts to automate VMWare host and virtual machine inventory.
• Develop PowerShell script to automate Active Directory and server tasks and Generate reports for administrators and management.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to generate reports for system administrators and management.
• Worked with Microsoft forefront threat management gateway (TMG), which is now known as Microsoft internet security and acceleration server (ISA).
• Created forms to standardize tracking of resources (CPU, Memory and Storage) for each client.
• Provided after hours support to troubleshoot and solve issues that caused client down time or performance degradation.
• Worked with facilities team to determine rack space and power usage in the datacenter for future equipment.
• Worked with hardware vendors (HP, Dell) on having bad hardware replaced in the servers.

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

VMWARE ADMINISTRATOR

Responsibilities:

• Installing and adding new ESXi serves to data center.
• Managing Datacenter using vSphere and Patch up gradation to datacenter.
• Created clones and templates of Virtual Machines and creating VM using templates.
• Created & Troubleshot Virtual Networks and vSwitches.
• Involved in both the types of migrations - HOT migration and COLD migration depending on the priority and severity of the server.
• Creating monthly and weekly reports regarding storage, memory, CPU usage and summary of the virtual machines and update to manager.
• Network Configuration on ESXi servers which include NIC Teaming / Bonding.
• Performed tons of V2V Migration.
• Performance monitoring and tuning for ESXi Servers and Virtual Machines.
• Performance monitoring and tuning for virtual networking.
• Enabling HA, DRS and Vmotion.
• Provided LAB support for testing and development team (snapshots and backup).
• Develop PowerShell scripts to generate reports for system administrators and management.
• Develop PowerShell scripts to automate system maintenance and recovery.
• Developed PowerShell scripts to maintain user and OU synchronization of 9 development and staging forests.
• Enabled VSI plugins to view storage in vCenter for better path management and storage visibility.
• Work with SAP Basis team, Linux team, Windows team, Networking team and Storage team to Deploy new virtual machines for incoming clients.
• Migrate existing client machines from their private cloud to our environment.

Confidential, NJ

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for participating in providing transition support and services for the Delphi Automotive Widows.
• Servers to gather and define the processes needed for the HP global delivery teams.
• Publishing and assigning the user permissions to access the Applications in Windows Management Console.
• Maintaining the file server, application and Print Server.
• Created User Accounts, groups and running scripts on production servers.
• Assigned local security policies on member servers and standalone servers using RDP.
• Manage and monitor Active Directory services and group policies.
• Worked elaborately on different windows environment which include Windows NT version 4.0, Work Station, Terminal, 2000 and 2003.
• Running VB Scripts to validate logins on 1000 + servers and check the server access on weekly basis.
• Strong Knowledge in creating various objects like User Accounts, Computer Accounts, and Auto logon accounts.
• Assigning folder permissions to the users by gathering approval from the group owners.
• Efficiently created and managed various Groups (Domain Local and Global Security).
• Worked on HP Open d Service Desk (OVSD) tickets.
• Raised tickets for any issues discovered during validation.
• Using Net Use command to check whether we can connect to member servers or not.
• Scheduling scripts twice a week and worked extensively on bad server list.
• Categorization of server in terms of complexity and effort required to complete the primary system access tasks.
• Experience with VMware, creating VM Sessions for installing multiple OS and applications.
• Working on Ticket process in receiving Incident tickets in Remedy Tool in 24x7 environments.
• Created standard operating procedures and process documents for training off shore resources.

Confidential

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Responsibilities:

• Installation and configuration of Linux, Sun, Windows in all the servers.
• Installed and configured windows server 2000.
• Created users and groups and allocated different security policies
• Involved in network mapping for the company for over 50-75 hosts.
• Involved in suggesting different disaster recovery models.
• Automated several administrative tasks.
• Build Hard Drive Images for various O.S using Norton Ghost.
• Configured and maintained several DNS/DHCP/WINS services.
• Participated in 24/7 support roles for windows Servers, to help maintain and troubleshoot both software and hardware.
• Configuring and maintaining VPN systems though open Source projects.
• Debugging hardware & software system level problems in a multi-vendor Protocol network environment.
• Administration and Maintenance of Apache web servers and FTP Servers.

Confidential

WINDOWS ADMINISTRATOR

Responsibilities:

• Installation of the Windows and Solaris operating system on the desktops and servers.
• Systems support for over 200+ computers and 10 network printers.
• Configuration of proxy settings and Managing User and Group accounts, environments, optimization and tuning of Windows Server 2003.
• Performed desktop migration from Windows 95/NT4 to Windows 2000 and Installation of Windows NT 4/2000 Servers.
• Troubleshooting the issues related the OS and Application software.
• Taking data Backups on Tape Drives with Windows Systems and Restoring on user requirement.
• Maintaining DNS and TMG Server on Windows 2000 Advanced Server.
• Creating & managing e-mail accounts and user support.
• Installation and configuration of the oracle 8i databases and creating users and taking backups using the Windows NT Backup utility.
• Configured networking for Windows - Like assigning IP address, DNS discovery, enabling AD for authentication.
• Day to day server related activities, regular maintenance like reading the log files.
• Event viewer messages and also trouble shooting and documentation.
• Internetworking of these PC’s to each other and to the corporate network.
• Interfacing of printers and other peripheral devices to various systems.
• Installation and testing of hardware, basic router configuration, setup office network and troubleshooting LAN.