SUMMARY

• Around 8+ years of total experience in IT industry
• Extensive experience in Windows 2008 R2/2008/2003 R2/2000 Servers at single or multi domain platforms.
• Experienced with VMware products - VMware GSX/ESX server, VMware workstation and VMware player
• Managed VMware ESX 4.x and 5.x with Virtual Center server 4.0 and vCenter 5.0 for managing multiple ESX servers
• Experienced in ESX Architecture, guest OS installation, setting up of VM priorities, Cloning, Templates, and Snapshots
• Experienced in resource management framework, creating resource pools, adding the VMs into resource pools
• P2V and V2V conversions by using VMware Converter and platespin
• Experienced with the VMware HA, FT, DPM, and VMware DRS
• Extensive knowledge in advance features of ESX VMOTION, SVMOTION, VM Lab Manager and Orchestrator
• Experienced with complex networking topologies which includes Firewall, Load Balancers and Core Switches
• Experienced in IT decision-making, policy direction, planning, and team management. Participated in various migration planning, developing, testing and moving the migration process onto full-fledged production network
• Extensive understanding of networking concepts which includes Configuration of networks, Router and Switch configuration (Juniper, Cisco and HP), TCP/IP, Content Filtering, VLANs, Routing in LAN/WAN, and wireless networks.
• Installed and Implemented Vmware ESXi 5.0 host servers with vSphere Client
• Configured HBAs and iSCSI SAN storage.
• Excellent understanding of networking fundamentals and network security. Installation, Configuration and managing Firewalls like Juniper SRX, Cisco ASA and Checkpoint IP Appliances with content filtering, Web filtering, NAT, Application Publishing to public IP, log analyzing with Syslog Server. Experienced in installation, configuration, and design recommendations of Cisco router and switches.
• Ability to implement VMware’s Virtual Switch technology; port aggregation, NIC teaming, VLAN trunking, and port groups
• Setup, Administer & Support Server running Windows 2000,2003 R2,2008 R2
• Experience of PowerShell, Linux and SSH(Text Mode Support).
• Performance monitoring, Error logging, Diagnostics, Fine-tuning and Backup management
• Knowledge of Cisco Router, Switches & Firewalls, Experience on Backup tools and Monitoring tools.
• Configured TCP/ IP protocols like NIS, NFS, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, FTP, SFTP, SSH etc.
• Configured Citrix Terminal Server and Microsoft Hyper V
• Experience of Data Center Inventory handling from Rack, different servers, tapes and cables.
• Analyzed and resolved operating systems and applications issues on various systems.
• Production Support (24*7) environment exposure
• A quick learner with ready take challenges
• Excellent communication, written, and organizations skills and also a very good team player

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Virtualization: vSphere, VMware ESX and ESXi, Virtual center server 2.5 & 5.0, VMware converter enterprise, VMware Update Manager, FT, HA, DRS, DPM, Vmotion & Svmotion, VMWare GSX server, SRM, Thinapp, Lab Manager, VMWare Workstation, VMware capacity planner, VMWare Player

Server O/S: Windows 2000,2003, 2008 R2,2012 servers, Linux (Cent OS) servers

Backup: Symantec Backup Exec, VCB, Double-take

Firewalls: Cisco ASA 55xx series, Juniper SRX series and Checkpoint IP appliances

Network Monitoring: Wireshark, Whatsup Gold, ASDM, Cisco Network Assistant, Alien Vault, Packet Trap

Management: Project Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan documentation, Budgeting and Estimation Theories, Work Breakdown structure, Network Diagrams, working towards Kaplan PMP certification exam

Application Server: SQL Server 2000 and 2005, MS Active Directory 2003 and 2008, DHCP, DNS, WINS, and Microsoft Internet Information Service 6.0

Hardware: Dell server 1950, 2950, 6950, HP blades, IBM X series, Network Interface card, Multi Serial Port Adapter, Prienter, Hubs, Switches, and DSL Modems, RAM, Audio and Video card. Hard drive and Floppy drive.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Troy, NY

Senior VMware Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in planning and implementation of virtual environment
• Create procedure for the P2V migration & make decisions along with the client team to decide which servers to be virtualized
• Using VMware Capacity Planner to analyze the server usage and recommend the configuration for new VM
• Creating a workflow for Pre and Post Migration
• Installed and Implemented VMware ESXi 5.0 host servers with vSphere Client. Configured HBAs and iSCSI SAN storage
• Maintain, implement and optimize operating systems/software utilizing VMware virtualization technologies for vSphere 5.0/5.1 including configuration of VMware HA and DRS.
• Design deploy corporate VMware ESX Server infrastructure with capacity for 250 servers across 3 separate environments.
• Manage testing, implementation and administration of vCenter Lab Manager Server
• Manage SQL server and Cluster Administration
• Manage EMC-SAN CX4-120 - Zoning, LUN creation, Replication, Space Allocation and Troubleshooting
• Used PowerShell scripting languages in case of patch deployment.
• Manage daily and weekly backups
• Manage Active Directory and Domain policies
• Manage and Troubleshoot company websites related queries on each server, manage DFS Replication on all the servers
• Perform troubleshooting of operating system and software infrastructure issues on Domain Controllers, Member Servers, Server Clusters, and Virtual Machine Farms.
• Used System Center Orchestrator to set workflow of DataCenter.
• Manage and Troubleshoot queries regarding Active Batch for Enterprise Job Scheduling
• Configure and Monitor alerts with WhatsUpGold and Server’s check software
• RAID 1, 1+0, 5 and 6 Implementations
• HP EVA & Storage works and Networking.
• Experienced HP OVO ITSM tool.
• Manage Citrix NetScaler for Load Balancing and Content Switching on all servers
• Manage and install SSL from Citrix Netscaler for all the websites hosted
• Manage security at Data center and US HQ with Alien Vault security software, Ossim and logger (required for PCI compliant requirements)
• Manage Juniper switches(EX4200), Firewalls(SRX3400) and Checkpoint IP350 for Primary Data center
• Interact and coordinate with different teams to meet the deadlines
• Manage McAfee Secure Scan for IP based scanning and Qualys Guard for network vulnerability scanning both internal and external
• Documentation includes PCI compliance Requirements, Project Plan, Network Diagrams, P2V migration and Network design and upgrade recommendations
• Disaster recovery planning, implementation and recovering systems during crash or hardware failure.
• Update and patch all ESX servers and coordinate hardware-software installations and upgrades to ensure work is performed in accordance with company policy.
• Good experience of handling of Data Center Inventories Rack, different-different servers, switches and tapes.

Confidential, Wayne, PA

VMware System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the successful recovery of Physical Servers, ESXi 5/5.5Hosts, and guest virtual machines At Time Of Disaster (ATOD) and At Time Of Test (ATOT) for customers in the Managed Recovery Program.
• Installation, configuration and deploying of ESXi VMware, Windows virtual machines in the environment.
• Resource Management of vCenter task - VMware DRS, HA Clusters, vMotion, VM Migrations between ESXi hosts.
• Design, implemented Virtual Distributed Switch, performs migration of Host and VM networking from Virtual Standard Switch to Virtual Distributed Switch and implementation of vSphere Replication SRM.
• Performs patches of ESXi Hosts with VMware Update Manager, migrating VMs to the Cloud.
• Installs, Configures Linux, Windows Virtual Machines and Management of VM Clones and Templates.
• Troubleshoot & resolved ESXi 5/5.5 Host, vCenter, VMs Networking, shared Storage and VM resources issues.
• Performs migration and upgrades of ESXi Hosts to later versions as needed per the customer.
• Installed and integrated vROPs with vCenter for capacity management and monitoring of the environment.
• Built and deployed Windows 2008/2008R2 Servers in Client's physical and Virtual Environments.
• Project Management of Managed Recovery Program DR assets, Resources, Project Sponsors and Stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Customer in preparation for Disaster Recovery Test. Work with Global Development and Production teams.
• Creates Technical Documentation for Disaster Recovery and Test Recovery exercises.
• Liaison with Customer to validate scope of DR exercise. Manages DR Risks and timely issues Risk Memo.
• Conduct assessments of DR Test Prep plan with Service Delivery Managers and Recovery Solutions Arch

Confidential, Wilmington, DE

VMware Consultant

Responsibilities:

• VMware Engineer for Data Center Transformation Design, Build and Migration.
• Issued daily Migration Status Reports to Project Sponsors, Stakeholders and Management.
• Managed Project expectations and deliverables. Communicate weekly Data Center Build and Migration timelines to client.
• Ensured that the designs for ESXi Hosts, Network Architecture, vCenter Server, vSphere Security and Window Server Build meets or exceeds company guidelines.
• Physical to Virtual migrations (P2V), Virtual to Virtual migrations (V2V) using VMware vSphere 5.0 Converter. P2V Migration issues and troubleshooting. Configured vCenter Cluster High Availability, DRS.
• Configured and Deploy Oracle RAC VMs. Backup and Monitor system performance, Symantec NetBackup.
• Installed and configured SharePoint and Exchange servers for testing and pre-production virtual environment.
• Installed and configured Cluster and ESXi Hosts for Pre-Production/Development/Production.
• Deployed Server security hotfixes/updates with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
• Server updates and patches, DNS, WINS, Gateway and DHCP configuration for new Build.
• Built and configured IIS Web Server and Application Server. Performed P2V/V2V of Windows 2003/2008/2008R2 using VMware Converter.
• Performed Data Center Migrations of Customer infrastructural assets from Sweden and Singapore to a US based Data Center location.
• Performed inventory of Physical Servers in the Environment. Communicates hardware and firmware related issues to Vendor and secured replacement.

Confidential, Milwaukee, WI

VMware/ Windows Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Created Virtual Machines and Installated VMware Tools
• Provided physical to virtual migrations for servers utilizing VMware Converter, Vizioncore
• Deployed Through Templates & Cloned Virtual Machines
• Managed & Troubleshooted Virtual Network issues
• Worked on VMware clustering like HA and DRS clusters using VC.
• Worked on Cold migration and Vmotion
• Worked on resource management like creation resource pools, adding the VMs into Resource pools.
• Configured Netbackup Client
• Patched all Windows servers and workstations with updates through WSUS server with Company standards
• Configured DNS, DHCP
• Customized 2003/2008 servers in terms of Registry, Audit/Account/Security policy, patching, to sustain Company Standard Operating Environment
• Configured Citrix Terminal Servers
• Participated in Project Management in several key projects which included the migration and consolidation of several data centers, migration planning for future system consolidation.
• Configured and Managed if any issues with HP Proliant (ML/DL) servers
• Managed & Configured Cisco based Enterprise Network (3750G/E, 4507, 6506 series) for multiple locations
• Implemented a new ASA based firewall and integrated it in the NMS for US office HQ and managed access-list, IOS upgrade and IOS backup with TFTP server for ASA 5510
• Implemented Policy-Based Routing and Route Maps on core switch at US office HQ
• Blocked adware/spyware and implemented security features for global network infrastructure with the help of ASA based firewall
• Managed & Designed Inter-VLAN routing, Ether channel, Stacking & SPAN ports configuration on Cisco switch
• Configured Netflow and SNMP on ASA, and other Layer 3 devices for monitoring
• Monitored Network/Server related issues using monitoring tools (Whatsup Gold, Wireshark)
• Documented Disaster Recovery & Data Center Security Plan for Marc Jacobs IT Infrastructure
• Ensured adherence to procedures and processes for hardware, software, and applications
• Performed operational turnover on all system implementations.
• Performed problem analysis and Root Cause Analysis when failures occurred.
• Interacted with different teams to meet the deadlines and participated in weekly meetings
• Developed network management processes within the ITIL v3 Framework with the team

Confidential, New York, NY

Windows/VMware Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Administrating production servers/network infrastructure that includes Windows 2003/2008 Active Directory design, installation and deployment of enterprise-wide Group Policies using Active Directory components. Domain Controllers, IIS Web Servers (HTTP/S, FTP and SMTP), Exchange 2003 Mail Servers, NAS, File and print Servers, Windows update utility Server, RADIUS, Blackberry 5.0 and Terminal Servers on Windows 2003/2008.
• Installed, Configured and Implemented Terminal Server (TS) RemoteApp on IIS 7.0 Windows 2008 published applications using TS Web Access, RemoteApp programme and TS Gateway.
• Works on Wintel Platform on Different Application.
• Implemented Microsoft Clustering for IIS Web Servers.
• Executed and performed Web Application installation and configuration on IIS 7.0.
• Executed and performed Product support and installation documentation.
• Responsible for software upgrades, application support and optimization.
• Planned and implemented project for enterprise web applications.
• Joined and participated in the change management process for the DMZ environment.
• Build and troubleshooting experience with VMware ESX 3/4.x, vCenter server 3/4x and VMware vSphere Suite Expertise in migrations from ESX 3.0.1 to 3.5 to 4.0
• Strong experience with the VMware HA (High Availability), Fault Tolerance, Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) and VMware Distributed Power Management (DPM)
• Manage snapshots, clones, templates during patch releases and new server deployments, Experience with installing, configuring and troubleshooting VMware Lab Manager
• Familiar with backup and restore of Vmware host server configuration, Virtual Machine backup, snapshot, P2V-V2V conversation with VMware converter and with other third party converters, Patch updation, monitoring/reporting, SSH and SNMP and notification of alerts.
• Installing and configuring the Clariion Boxes.
• Upgrading the Flare code on Clariion using EMC Navisphere Service Taskbar tool.
• Setting up Read/Write Cache and Memory on Clariion.
• Installing and Configuring the EMC Layer driver software such as Snapview, Mirrorview, Sancopy, Replication Manager and Navisphere Analyzer.
• Installed and implement NFS server and configured with Vmware Host servers for storage.
• Administrating Symantec Endpoint Antivirus console, managing 300+ antivirus client’s computers like definition updates, Exception policies, scanning, reporting etc…
• Installed and implemented open source OpenFiler 2.3 iSCSI SAN with RAID 10 for Vmware and other servers with iSCSI initiators. Also managing iStor SAN and Symantec Backup Exec
• Configuring and Implementing VMware on HP Proliant Blade Servers.
• Installed and implemented Manage Engine monitoring application and configured SNMP and WMI on Servers and other network devices for reporting and alerts notifications.
• Responsible for helpdesk support using Spiceworks ticketing system, inventory and system reporting.
• Participated in the migration planning, developing, testing and moving the migration process onto full-fledged production network.

Confidential

System Support

Responsibilities:

• Created objects like User Accounts, Computer Accounts, and Auto logon accounts.
• Assigning folder permissions to the users by gathering approval from the group owners.
• Created User Accounts, groups and running scripts on production servers.
• Assigned local security policies on member servers and standalone servers
• Manage and monitor Active Directory services and group policies.
• Worked elaborately on different windows environment which include Windows NT, Work Station Terminal 2000 and 2003.
• Efficiently created and managed various Groups (Domain Local and Global Security)
• Raised tickets for any issues discovered
• Maintaining the file server, application and Print Server.