PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• 9+ Years of experience in Information Technology as system admin on VMware, Windows.
• Installing, Configuring and Administering VMware 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, along with Microsoft Windows 2000/2003/2008/2012 Servers.
• Expertise in Installing, Configuring and managing highly available and secure Enterprise Virtual Datacenters using ESXi.
• Expertise in Installing, Configuring and Managing Highly available and secure Virtual Desktop Solutions Using VMware View/Horizon.
• Implemented Active Directory Services, Active Directory Group Policy Objects (GPO), Group Policy Management Console (GPMC), DHCP and DNS.
• ITIL Certified and strong working knowledge of ITIL Incident, Problem and Change Management disciplines.
• Extensive knowledge in advance features of ESX VMOTION, SVMOTION, HA and DRS.
• Experience in with Virtualization technologies like installing, configuring, VMware vSphere. Creation, management, administration and maintenance of virtual servers and clients.
• Experience in P2V, V2V MIGRATION using VMware Converter.
• Creating host and client VM templates and Cloning.
• Administration of WSUS, SCCM servers and deploying patches and packages.
• Configured Vmware appvolume (Volume manager,AppStack,Volume Agent,Provisioned and deployed the Applications to end users) in test environment.
• Administering AD integrated Domain Naming System for name resolutions.
• Managing and troubleshooting Active Directory Replication and File Replication Services.
• Managing and troubleshooting Distributed File System, DFS Replication Services.
• Performed the offline defragmentation of AD and documented the same.
• Promoting Domain Controllers and Decommission Domain Controllers as required Active Directory environment.
• Worked on SAN technologies. IBM blade servers/HP blade servers.
• Toubleshooted Hardware issues on Blade servers.
• Assist in establishing and implementing appropriate security policies for various networks and software.
• Plan and implemented appropriate Disaster Recovery Procedures (ERD, Recovery Console etc.
• Provide direct support to users, including troubleshooting complex problems and providing training as required to enable users to be more productive using software and networks.
• Good Knowledge with HP Blade System management and HP enclosures.
• Good knowledge of Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012 and Red Hat Linux server Administration.
• Excellent documentation and presentation skills using Microsoft Office suite.
• Good Knowledge on VMware view - VDI and Horizon view.
• Automate the Application provisioning, image deployments, using CA Unicenter & BMC Blade logic
• Excellent knowledge on Hyper -V.
• Experienced in formulating and providing solutions to businesses and consumers.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and provide a solution for all concerns.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Hypervisors /OS: vSphere 6.x, 5.x, 4.x, Windows 2012,2008, 2003, 2008R2, Win 7, XP.

Server Virtualization: VMware vSphere 6.0/5.5/ 5.1/5.0/ 4. x., Xen server, Microsoft Hyper-V.

Desktop Virtualization: VMware View 5.0, XenDesktop 7.6, 5.x,, VMware view horizon 6.

Application Virtualization: VMware Thin App.

Security: Microsoft & Antivirus Auto Update (WSUS & NAV Centralized server).

Image Management: VDI/Citrix Provisioning services, Unidesk Image management, HP Neoware.

Remote Management: Citrix, RDP, VNC, Dame Ware, Team Viewer, RSA/DRAC& ILO.

Windows Administration: Configuration of DHCP and DNS, Windows Server 2003,2008 & 2012. Installation and configuration of Active Directory and Internet Information Service (IIS 7.0/8.0), creating users and groups, setting user access controls, domains creation and setup. Group policy setup.

Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, Ethernet, IPv4 addressing, DHCP.

Hardware: Cisco Switches, Cisco UCS Servers, HP, Dell, EMC, Netapp.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Houston, TX

System Admin (Windows, VMware)

Responsibilities:

• Installing and configuring the windows server 2008R2 in production and development environment.
• Installing and upgrading the ESX/ESXi hosts and vCenters
• Upgrade the servers from 2003 to 2008R2 and 2012.
• Automatic patches deployment using TSM (Tivoli Endpoint Manager)
• Creating change records for Server builds for new servers to track the process.
• Migrating Virtual Machines between the data centers.
• Administration and troubleshooting DNS relative problems on Windows environment.
• Participated in UPS devices replacement in data centers.
• Architecture, design, install, configure VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM), vRealize Operations Manager, vRealize Log Insight, vR Network Insight.
• Creating the Backup’s and restoring the data for servers on scheduled basis.
• Experience in decommissioned and rebuild the servers in Data Centers.
• Experience with Data Centers on small and large scale.
• Communicate with Subject Matter Experts/Users to resolve and clarify any issues that are raised during the development cycle. Supporting Disaster Recovery Planning and Activation.IIS Management.
• Scripting and automating tasks using VBScript and PowerShell.
• Manage access control within vRealize Operations Manager
• Experience in managing the operational dashboards, widgets, views and reports in vRO.
• Hands on design and development experience with vRealize Automation (vRA) and vRealize Orchestration (vRO
• Experience in WAN, VMPLS, VLAN, Routing, Firewall. Experience in DFS, DNS, GPO.
• Created clones and templates of Virtual Machines. Deploying VMs through Templates.
• Configured and Managed Windows Failover Clustering on 2012 Server for SQL environment (GUI mode and PowerShell)
• In depth knowledge of solutions such as server virtualization, high-availability clustering.
• Deployment of various Components on the Azure Platform
• Hands on experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud services, Storage Accounts and Virtual Networks
• Deployment and performance guides for Virtual Networking
• Managing and monitoring the ESXi hosts and clusters in vCenter.
• Creating estimated reports, pro-active capacity requirements, tuning and alerts in VCOPS.
• Design and deploy ESXi and VCenter Servers.
• Creating and Managing Data Stores (Fiber Channel,NFS),HA/DRS,SDRS/vStandard Switch/vDS,PortGroups,NIC-Teaming,Portchannel in ESXi hosts
• Performing vMotion, Cloning, Snapshot,FT,Update Manger, Host Profile, Manage OS Templates and Multipathing
• Manage NSX network components such as controller,edgegateway and distributed routers
• Create and Manage VXLAN and Manage ESXi cluster in NSX
• Plan and applying ESXi patches, upgrades using VUM.
• Periodic Firmware/BIOS/device driver updates on Cisco UCS, HP blade servers.
• Working with Network/Security team to resolve Network/Security related issues and Coordinate with vendor to resolve hardware issues for servers and application issues
• Responsible for attending change management meetings and submitting reports to management and follow ITIL Process
• Troubleshooting ESXi host and VMs performance issues.
• Involved VMware / Windows servers / Application upgrade projects and create design / process(Run Book) documents
• Applying VMware best practices to ESXi/vCenter environment and MS best practices to Windows environment and Capacity planning for VMware / Windows Servers pools.Managing DFS shares and user permissions.
• Migrating/upgrading complex Windows application from 2003 to Windows 2008 and 2012.
• Manage deploy software using SCCM 2012 R2.Manage LAB environment for new products and software’s.
• Remedy for managing the IR/PM tickets.Provided 24/7 support.

Confidential, Dearborn, MI

Windows, VMware System Administator

Responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining ESXi servers located in different clusters and physical locations across the globe.
• Managed Vmotion,HA and DRS.Upgraded ESX 4.1 to 5.1 and 5.5.
• Creating and troubleshooting issues with virtualized applications used in the stores and by offshore developers.
• Installed and maintained Windows 2003, 2008 and 2012 server’s solutions for both production and development environments. Deployed security patches and deployment of these patches on vulnerable system.
• Provided support to Windows desktops spread across and located across the globe.
• Migration of Active directory in windows servers.Creating and deploying packages on existing Windows Servers.
• Troubleshooting DNS, DHCP server issues.
• Administrating and troubleshooting DNS relative problems on Windows environment.
• Testing of patches for deploying to systems.Monitor ticketing system for new tickets and work-items.
• Worked on automatic updates to users by applying group policy.
• Worked with User Administration related issues. Managed active directory environment using Kerberos.
• Configuring VMware vSphere servers and view environments for new stores.
• Troubleshooting and resolving the issues with virtual desktops, streamed desktops and virtualized applications.
• Provide administration support for Active Directory Services (AD DS), Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Active Directory Light Weight Directory Services (AD LDS), Distributed File System, Authentication and Authorizations issues.
• Experience in Powershell scripting to automate and manage day-to-day activities and creating reports.
• Experience on Active Directory HealthCheck and diagnostic tools like ADRAP, ADST, dcdiag, repadmin, replmon, netdiag. Troubleshooting issues related to Active Directory, DNS and DHCP server for VDI environments.
• Performed regularly scheduled maintenance activities.
• Provide systems administration support to cross-functional product development teams.
• Install and configure View components. Create and manage dedicated and floating desktop pools.
• Deploy and manage linked-clone virtual desktops. Configure and manage desktops that run in local mode.
• Configuring and provisioning automated pools of desktops. Monitoring the View environment.

Confidential, St.Louis, MO

System Admin(Vmware, Windows)

Responsibilities:

• Installed and maintained Windows 2003 and 2008 and 2008 R2 server solutions for both production and development environments.
• Monitored system activity to quickly detect any problems related to system security, performance, or system failures.
• Experience in configuration of SCOM, SCCM. Created and Managed Data Stores in ESX/ESXi servers
• Experience in Windows Server patching and remediation activities.
• Experience in patch management tools. Managed Citrix servers both physical and virtual in 4.5 and 6.5 environments.
• Configuring and administering Domain Naming Server (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Distributed File System (DFS), and Internet Information Service (IIS) for intranet applications.
• Single-Forest and Multi-Domain Active directory administration for several USERS.
• Worked on backup activities as per schedule. Experience in P2V and V2V migration using vMotion.
• Created clones and templates of Virtual Machines.Experience in migration of vm's using vMotion.
• Deploying VMs through Templates.Managing and troubleshooting Exchange server related issues.
• Excellent understanding of networking concepts. Experience in NetApp, EMC Storage arrays.
• Windows Server 2003, 2008 installation, deployments, troubleshooting and automation.
• Monitor ticketing system for new tickets and work-items.Installation and administration of Cluster services.
• Strong experience in implementing and troubleshooting vCenter and Virtual Machines
• Strong experience in implementing and troubleshooting Virtual Networking configurations
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of VLANs, routing and virtual switches,NSX.
• Update existing tickets and maintain hardware inventory control in ticketing system.
• Troubleshoot server hardware and software issues and escalate accordingly.
• Updates, patching and software installations via group policies (GPO).
• Worked with powershell and powercli scripts for windows, vmware deployments.
• Troubleshot performance issues due to improper provisioning of SQL, Exchange and Citrix virtual servers.
• Performed migrations for clients looking to move away from the traditional environment and looking to expand into a virtualized platform. Included moving applications, files and email to a virtualized Citrix environment.
• Diagnosed issues with VMware View and worked with VMware to correct issues.
• Used Veeam software to backup Exchange, File/Print, Citrix, and SQL servers.
• Worked with Dell Business Sales to compile quotes for servers that would house multiple VMs.
• Responsible for the maintenance of servers and networking equipment housed in various environments.
• Built a working VMWare View lab on a Cisco UCS for technicians.
• Used Monitoring tools to push down updates, agents, patches and hotfixes remotely.
• Performed pro-active maintenance ranging from pushing down patches, monitoring hardware and replacing faulty hardware on servers from various client sites.

Confidential, Emeryville, California

Windows, Vmware, Linux, System Admin

Responsibilities:

• Installing, configuring & Managing Active Directory in Windows 2003 and 2008.
• Active Directory Group policy management.
• Deploying, Configuring and Managing of Windows 2003 and 2008 Servers.
• Support and maintain VMware vSphere Server Virtualization Environment.
• Install configure and manage VM machines and templates.
• Converting physical machines to virtual machines.DNS & DHCP Management.
• Performance Monitoring through unix/linux supported tools like vmstat, iostat, mpstat, kstat, netstat and suing some third party soft wares. Managing Disk File Systems, Server Performance, Users Creation and Granting File Access Permissions.
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling multiple Unix/Solaris Servers directly through Operating System and utilizing
• Deploying images with RIS(Remote installation Services) an configuring with Sysprep tools.
• License management which includes keeping track of license and authorized users.
• Job scheduling for different systems in IT infrastructure. Report generation for all the different inventories.
• Complete application virtualization, testing and publishing it to authorized users. Application upgrades and maintenance.
• Trouble shooting the virtualized application issues.
• Reporting and appropriate escalations of various vulnerabilities for corrective actions.