Storage Architect/project Manager Resume
SUMMARY
- Storage architect has 15+ years of experience in create and document storage infrastructure standards, intake, planning and provisioning, and daily operations storage and data protection services
- Technical and operational planning and strategy development and application
- Storage Area Network, NAS, DAS
- Managing and configuring EMC disk frames.
- Administrating enterprise level backup systems
- Network setup and troubleshooting TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, subnets, NIS and NFS for UNIX, Linux and Windows and Mac based systems.
- Support for UNIX HP - UX and Solaris, Linux Red Hat distribution NetWare 4.x, MS-DOS and VMS operating systems.
- Netapps Snap Mirror is what we used for replication with Data ONTAP Administration, Snap Manager is part of what used for DR, and used Snap Manager to backup up SQL database, that was on my last project.
- Allocated luns to host for distribution to the guest and allocating to VMFS, migrating stand-alone server to VMWare using VMWare Converter.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MCDATA: 10000, 6140, 6064
BROCADE: DCX, 48000, Silkworm 5000/4000 Series
EMC: Connectrix Directors ED-DCX-B and ED-48000B
CISCO: MDS 9513/9509 Directors
Fabric Management Tools: Veritas SAN point 3.6, Xsan, Brocade DCFM10.X, McData EFCM 9.7, CISCO Fabric Manager 5.0, EMC Connectrix manager and Web Tools
Storage Management Tools: Hitachi Storage Navigator, Hitachi Hi Command Device Manager 6.X, Hitachi Tuning Manager 6.X, EMC ECC/SYMCLI, EMC Navisphere Manager/NAVICLI, Confidential Storage manager/DSCLI, XIV Management Console/XCLI, HP Storage Works Command View 9.1, HP Storage Works XP Remote Web Console, Cognos TM1
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential
Storage Architect/Project Manager
Responsibilities:
- Storage Refresh
- Support NetApp Storage for Confidential
- Implementing and Administering NAS Solutions (CIFS, NFS) on windows and different OS
- Troubleshooting issues on iSCSI luns, CIFs Shares and NFS exports.
- Snap Mirror implementation for volume
- Performed Backup and Restore through snapshot and snap restore.
- Performed Backup using Snap Manager for SAP
- Performed Disk Shelf Addition to NetApp Filer
- Migrate 7 mode to Cmode unsing 7-Mode Transition Tools
- Configure InterClauster node for Migration
- Migrate from Confidential XIV VOL to go behind NEW SVC from old SVC
- Install ScaleIO on VMWare
- Manage ScaleIO using ScaleIO GUI
- Install and manage VXFLEX OS with FXFLEX OS GUI
- Migrate from Confidential SVC 8G4, CG8 and CF8 to Confidential SVC DH8 using Metro Mirror
- Migrating from Confidential NAS to Flex pod
- Reclaim all GEN2 Confidential XIV Storage and Decom it
- Reclaim all DS8k, DS5k and FASTt and decom all
- Configure SVC for Migration of Data using Image mode
- Configure SVC DH8 to Front for EMC PowerMax
- Migrating physical hosts from Confidential XIVs to PowerMax using SVC
- Migrating physical hosts from Confidential DS8K to Unity using SVC
- Migrate all Confidential Flash to Unity using SVC as a front end
- Configure SVC to virtualized for VMAX3, VMAX2 for Migration
- Managed VMAX3, VMAX2 using Uniphere Management tools and cli
- Migration using Host based
- Migrate using VDISK Based
- Zoning using Cisco DCNM ON 9509, 9513, 9710, 9506 AND 9148
- Zoning Host with DCNM and creating Lun to XIV in preparation for Migration
- Cleaning Zoning after Migration
- Storage Provisioning, allocation, deallocation of Confidential V840, Flash Storage, SVC, XIV
- SRDF Replication configuration and setup
- I Managed the Migration Project
- I Managed the group of 15 People
- I Co-ordinate the OS Team, Application Team and VM Team for smppth Migration.
- Storage Provisioning, allocation, deallocation of NetApps FAS 8040
- Creating vFilers
- Configuring clusters
- Configuring lifs
- Configure NFS and CIFS protocols
- Upgrading NetApp code
- Upgrading Isilon Code
- Migrated Isilon using SyncIQ
- Upgrading VNX Code
- Migrated Unity 300 to Unity 450
- Replicated Unity 450 from one locatio to another Unity 450
- Install and Configure SnapCenter for SAP
- Use OCI tools for Management and Capacity Planning
- Use OCUM and OnCommand System Manager to Manage NetApp
- On Netapps with the same Confidential I have been working on it for 6 years, went for training tru Confidential and got my certificate tru Confidential, all the project I worked on include Netapps and Confidential NAS N3220, N6210, N6220 and N6060.
- Flex pod is a new Technology by Netapps that is there cloud storage which I was part of the implementation and consist of "Storage, Switches and VMware" in one "BOX" and I use Cisco UC Director Flex pod Configuration and Cloupia tools to automate Provision-ing.
- FC/FCIP configuration using Cisco DCNM and Brocade BNA
- Managing Fabric with both DCNM and BNA
- Help CE to add NODE to SVC
- Install additional Storage Hardware for UCS ESX refresh/Tradition Flex Pod
- Coordinate all failed disk for replacement
- Code upgrade on all devices
- Help DataCenter Team to install Fiber to New Devices
- OnCall 24/7
Confidential, Dubuque, IA
Storage DSGN/Architect
Responsibilities:
- Migrated from HP to XIV
- Migrated from VNX to XIV
- Migrated from Hitachi to XIV
- Migrated from NAS to XIV
- Configured SVC for Migration of Data using Image mode
- Migration using Host based
- Migration using VPLEX
- Zoned using Brocade BNA
- Zoned Host with BNA and creating Lun to XIV in preparation for Migration
- Cleaned Zoning after Migration
- Storage Provisioned, allocation, deallocation of HP 24k, 12k, P6000, EVA8k, G1000 and MSA 2012
- Storage Provisioned, allocation, deallocation of EMC VMAX 12K, VPLEX, XtremeIO, VNX 5300, Clariion CX4 and Celerra CX3
- Storage Provisioning, allocation, deallocation of Hitachi AMS2100, AMS200 and HVSP, G1000 using Command Suite 8
- Storage Provisioned, allocation, deallocation of Confidential V840, V900 Flash Storage, SVC, XIV
- Storage Provisioned, allocation, deallocation of Confidential NAS 6250
- Storage Provisioned, allocation, deallocation of NetApps FAS 8040
- On Netapps with the same Confidential I have been working on it for 6 years, went for training tru Confidential and got my certificate tru Confidential, all the project I worked on include Netapps and Confidential NAS
- Implementing and Administering Isilon Solutions (CIFS, NFS) on windows, VMWare and different OS
- Troubleshooting issues on iSCSI luns, CIFs Shares and NFS exports in Isilon
- Flex pod is a new Technology by Netapps that is there cloud storage which I was part of the implementation on my last project, and consist of "Storage, Switches and Netware" in one "BOX" and I use Cisco UC Director Flex pod Configuration and Cloupia tools to au-tomate Provisioning.
- Netapps Snap Mirror is what we used for replication with DataONTAP Administration, Snap Manager is part of what I was using for DR, and I use Snap Manager to backup up SQL database, that was on my last project.
- Storage Provisioned, allocation, deallocation of HP 3PAR using StoreServ Management Tools
- Storage Provisioned on Isilon using EMC Isilon Smart Connect
- Storage Provisioned to ESX
- Zoned Cisco 9510 using Cisco DCNM
- Troubleshoot Port issue on MDS 9510
- Performed Health Check for XIV/SVC/Flash Storage V840, V900/HP/VNX/Hitachi/ Confidential NAS/NETAPPS
- Upgraded SVC/XIV code
- Upgraded NetApps SP Firmware
- Upgraded NetApps firmware
- Configured V840 and V9000 Flash Storage
- Used Service Now as a ticketing tools
- 24/7 days ONCALL
Confidential
Architect/SNR. Storage Admin
Responsibilities:
- Migrated from VMAX to XIV
- Configured SVC for Migration of Data from Volume to Volume
- Migration using Host based
- Zoned using Cisco DCNM on MDS 9510
- Zoned Host with DCNM and creating Lun to XIV preparation for Migration
- Cleaned Zoning after Migration
- Troubleshoot Port issue on MDS 9510
- Designed and Installation of TPC.
- Monitored and Creating report with TPC Tools
- Performed Health Check for XIV/SVC/V7K and Cisco
- Upgraded SVC/V7K/XIV code
- Configured V840 flash storage
- Trained on V9000
- Global Automation for TPC Tools Implementation
- Configured LDAP for storage
- Used TPC to set threshold for Storage usage and alert
- Created RCA for incident
- Liaison with Support on any issue to be resolved on the Storage “Cisco and Confidential ”
- Performed day to day admin level on VBLOCK
- Implement VBLOCK into production
- Installed and troubleshooting on issues on VBLOCK
- Storage Provisioned, allocation, deallocation of HP 3PAR using StoreServ Management Tools
- Storage Provisioned on Isilon using EMC Isilon Smart Connect
- Storage Provisioned on HVSP G1000 using Command Suite 8
- EMC VMAX 40K Allocation
- EMC VNX 5300 and 5500 Allocation
- Migration to VMAX using VPLEX
- Provided KT on VBLOCK
- SVC/V7K Allocation, De-allocation and reclaim Luns.
- SAN Storage management (VNX, XIV, Netapp)
- Netapps Snap Mirror is what we used for replication with DataONTAP Administration, Snap Manager is part of what I was using for DR, and I use Snap Manager to backup up SQL database, that was on my last project.
- Used ontap version 8, both upgrading the code and upgrading the SP code if needed to be done manually.
- Have background on VMWARE and been involve for 5 years now allocating luns to host for distribution to the guest and allocating to VMFS, migrating stand-alone server to VMWare using VMWare Converter.
- Netapps code upgrade
- Backup management.
- Cognos to create report for analyzes
- Confidential XIV Allocation and Deallocation
- EMC VMax Migration to Confidential XIV
- SVC/V7000 Allocation, De- Allocation and reclaim of Luns
- Installation and configuration of VSC 5.2.8
- Capacity Planning using VSC Tool
- Charge Back report using VSC Tools
- Used Service Now as a ticketing tools
Confidential, Englewwod, CO
SAN Architect/ Total Storage Productivity Center
Responsibilities:
- SAN Storage management (VNX, XIV, Netapp)
- Migrated from VMAX to XIV
- Configured SVC for Migration of Data from Volume to Volume
- Migration using Host based
- Zoned using Cisco DCNM
- Zoned Host with DCNM and creating Lun to XIV preparation for Migration
- Cleaned Zoning after Migration
- Designed and Installation of TPC.
- Monitored and Creating report with TPC Tools
- SVC/V7000 Allocation, De- Allocation and reclaim of Luns
- Provisioned LUNs and in Netapps vfiler
- Installation and configuration of TSPC 5.2
- Capacity Planned using TSPSC Tool
- Charged Back report using TSPC Tools
Confidential, Boulder, CO
Lead/SAN Architect/ Matter Expert (SME)
Responsibilities:
- Performed analysis of current customer storage infrastructure to create TPC solution.
- Designed Confidential TPC architectural and implementation solutions
- Developed and implemented Confidential TPC “best practice” design methodology resulting in a consistent implementation across all service account.
- Engage support on server and storage outages using Confidential Lean Model GDF
- Installed and configured DB2 with the implementation of HADR
- Installed and configured Confidential TPC application.
- Installed upgrade to Confidential TPC application from 4.1 to 4.2
- Installed and Test TPC 5.1.1 and document it for implementation.
- Installed and configure TPC data and fabric agents
- Performed steady state work on TPC, Data and Fabric Agents, including troubleshooting.
- Installed and configure various vendor SMI-S providers (CIMOM) EMC, HDS, HP Cisco and Brocade.
- Performed utility patch installation on Confidential SVC.
- Use TPC to collect storage performance data.
- Use TPC to create system and custom reports for servers, fabric switches and storage subsystems.
- Migration of Data from VMAX to XIV
- Configured Isilon using OneFS 7.1.1
- Used Netapps Snap Mirror for replication with DataONTAP Administration, SnapMan-ager is part of what I was using for DR, and I use Snap Manager for backup.
- Netapps code upgrade
- LDAP CONFIGURATION ON XIV
- XIV SAN REFRESH
- Brocade to MDS migration
- MDS implementation
- SAN Storage management (VNX, XIV, Netapp)
- Backup management.
- Cognos to create report for analyzes
- DS8K Allocation, De-allocation and Reclaim of Luns
- SVC/V7000 Allocation, De- Allocation and reclaim of Luns
- Clarion, Creating Raid Grp, creating Luns and Binding to host. Using Navisphere
- Managed 400+TB SAN in Heterogeneous environment which includes EMC (VMAX, DMX and CX series) Confidential FastT storage and Confidential (ESS and DS series (4000, 6000 & 8000)
- Patching HOST/MASTER Agents on Windows/Unix Servers with ECC Consoles
- Storage/Backup using TSM
- Monitored new developments in storage and backup technologies, changes in business needs, and develops equipment strategy, and plans to strengthen and improve the computing services.
- Worked in conjunction with other SA groups to optimize the SAN environment
- Configured Brocade and Cisco Switches
- Installed Hitachi Device Manager and Hitachi Tuning Manager software’s on each data centers
- Configured and maintained internal in system replication using Hitachi Shadow image and Hitachi True Copy.
- Performed storage management related software installation and configurations
- Worked on HDS Storage Arrays -USPV, USPVM, AMS1000, AMS2500
- Managed HDS VSP, USPV/VM, and Implementation of AMS2000 series storage systems in multiple Datacenters.
- Implemented Hitachi Universal Replicator in USPV/VM and VSP storages across the Datacenters for Open and z/OS systems.
- Experience in configuring and troubleshooting Unix host and Storage based Snapshot and Shadow Image In-system replications.
- Experience creation of Parity Groups from HDS Service Processor.
- Experience using maintenance mode of SVP in VSP, USPV/VM storages.
- Configuration of HDLM in hosts and monitoring using HGLM software.
- Hands on experience in configuration and maintenance of Dynamic Provision volumes.
Confidential, Atlanta, GA
Storage Performance Capacity Planner
Responsibilities:
- Managed 400+TB SAN in Heterogeneous environment which includes EMC (DMX and CX series) Confidential FastT storage and Confidential (ESS and DS series (4000, 6000 & 8000)
- Patched HOST/MASTER Agents on Windows/Unix Servers with ECC Consoles
- Performed capacity planning functions for the SAN environment
- Worked in conjunction with other SA groups to optimize the SAN environment
- Managed and support McData SAN Environment with 2000+ ports
- Reported Generation by Storage Scope problems
- Run TPC CHECK to delete all "DEAD" paths
- Run TPC to check for Vdisk or Mdisk issues
- Run TPC to get report on the Volume, Array and Ports for analyses
- Run TSE to Capture LUNs Data for analyses
- Pro-active and Re-active actions on all SAN and SVC issues
- Reallocated utilized SVC to a less utilized SVC either fronting or not
- Upgraded Solution Enabler to 6.2.3 from previous versions
- Patched Update to all servers for Hosts Agents through ECC Console
- ISL switches TO Import Zone Sets and Zones
- EMC Control Center EXPERT
- Allocated LUNs when needed
- Setting Up BCV Devices and Device Groups
- Explained different states for BCV and SRDF
- Installed and configuring HBAs on Server that has issue
- Mock test for disaster recovery by suspending SRDF links
- Move the cable from old switch to new switch
- Add and configure Switches to fabric that needs it
- Run EFCM to set Thresholds contention in the fabrics
- Run EFCM to check on ISL issues
- Run EFCM to create or remove zoning
- Run MSQL scripts on 100 fabrics weekly for threshold contention
- Run Script with TSE to check contention in LUNs
- Implement Performance Monitor Tools/Procedures
- Use MSS WEB to check Threshold Hits on the ISL, Array, Port, SVC and Rank reports
- Calculate allocated/unallocated storage using MSQL scripts
- Actively participate in weekly on-call rotation for product support
- Allocation requests for storage
- Migrated data from legacy storage to standard arrays
- Implemented third mirror backups for production servers using utilities such as EMC BCV time finder and Confidential flash copy
- Provided problem-related trouble shooting
- Run SRM for performance report to display server resource trend, processor, memory, and disk usage
Environment: Confidential AIX (5.3, 5.2, 5.1, 4.3.3), pSeries servers (p590, p550, p520, p670, p630), Sun Solaris 8/10, RedHat Linux (AS 2., RHEL 3/4), RS/6000 F50, Blade server JS20/HS20, Apache Web Server, NIM, nPar, vPar, HP-UX Superdome, Confidential FastT storage, Tivoli Performance Viewer, Oracle, DB2, EMC CLARiiON, DS 4000, 6000 and 8000 storage server, Veritas Net Backup, HP System Management tools, Windows 2000/2003 server
Confidential, Norcross, GA
SAN Storage Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Performed day-to-day operational support of the SAN environment. This will include storage provisioning (LUN creation, Masking, Mapping) problem diagnostics/resolution
- Used Symcli, Navisphere Manager and ECC for storage Provisioning
- Configured the Fibre Channel components/features into a production SAN
- Designed cable and connectivity plans between all SAN components
- Designed SAN configuration inventory and installation documentation
- Designed and insured effectiveness of SAN operational processes interactions with other functional are-as like systems and networks
- Experience in installing, configuring and monitoring EMC Symmetrix-DX3000 & Clarion CX500/700 stor-ages
- All issues regarding Cabling and connectivity in SAN
- Install and configure Host HBA and Drivers
- Used Navisphere Manager to create Raid Groups, Storage Groups, Meta LUNs and LUNs
- Implemented FCIP solutions with MDS switches (9216i and 9509 switches) and successfully migrated fabric from McData to Brocade switches
- Resolved the issues related to all aspects of FC SAN
- Provided Support and administer assistance within the SAN environments
- NAS Operations involving Common Internet Files System (CIFS) and Network File System (NFS)
- Storage Area Network (SAN) Operations involving Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) and Internet Small Com-puter Systems Interface (iSCSI)
- DataONTAP Administration that involves good understanding of native snapshots, snapmirror replica-tion, WAFL, FilerView
- Collect the data for trending and Create daily logs, perform capacity planning and monitor Backup stor-age and utilization performance
- Integration of SAN management tools into operation
- Updated SAN configuration inventory and installation documentation
- Actively participate in the on-call rotation for product support
- Assist in the financial justification of product upgrades
- Technical review of the hardware, software, mitigating risk and the deployment process
- Address and resolve third level problems related to the storage and backup/restore
Confidential
Project Manager/ Sr. Network Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Developed and recommends IT Operations policies for adoption and implementation.
- Manages development of storage and backup data center standards to reduce business operating costs
- Collaborates with other IT operations teams in the design and implementation of processes which en-hance the stability of IT and business operations.
- Identifies opportunities for on-going consolidation, virtualization, and efficiency based improvements.
- Evaluated and recommends tool sets in the storage and backup environment to provide operational support and monitoring.
- Evaluated and tracks capacity across the storage and backup environments and reports capacity and growth trends to leadership as required.
- Understands the importance of both the SOX compliance and SSEA16 audits. Insures that the team meets all requirements.
- Collaborated with Business Engineering teams to ensure the appropriate support model and costs are applied to all equipment and services.
- Solved problems related to installation, implementation, maintenance, and operations of client infrastruc-ture
- Assess IT Infrastructure Solutions (Identify gaps, Expanding IT Business Strategies)
- New Product Evaluations
- Direct Service Team Management Functions
- Planned and Coordination
- SLA Management
- Monitored and Reporting (System Availability, Performance, Capabilities Metrics)
- Designed and implement Enterprise Architecture and wireless infrastructure
- Acquired all licenses needed to operate for the network from the Federal Government of Nigeria, (NCC)
- Network Backbone consist of 3.8m C-Band T/R Type Accepted Offset Antenna, two (2) Port LP, TRF, AZ/EL Positioner, Rx=3.625-4.2 GHz; Tx=5.85-6.425 GHz for the Transceiver
- QoS, IP header compression & payload compression software, Prodelin model no. 1383, SCPC modem, QPSK/8PSK, V.35, Turbo card, L band, QPSK/8PSK, Turbo, 220V, RS530, Up to 4.92Mbps, 24VDC 100Watt BUC power supply
- Windows 2003/Exchange 2003, SQL Server 2000, ISP Billing, Authentication and Web Server Software, Email Server Software, Radius Server Software, Web Based Radius User Management
- Monitored entire VoIP network using proprietary network management tools including HP Open view, Lu-cent Naviscore, Sonus Insight, MRTG
- Implemented and Troubleshoot LAN/WAN, Frame-Relay, ATM and VoIP issues
- Protocols like RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, H323/SIP and TCP/IP
- Configuration of Cisco Switches and routers 6500, 7200, 3600 and 2900
- DNS and DHCP server set-up, Active Directory for creating and Managing User Account and file permissions
- Installation and configuration of MEDIA STREAMING SERVER for content delivery
- Setup Veritas Backup system, Email Server Anti-Virus Software, Anti-Spam Unlimited Licenses
- Worked with all broadband connections including OC12, E3, E1, ADSL, SDSL, and Satellite including Dial Back-ups, Disaster Recovery design and implementation
- Point to Multi-Point OFDM Base Station, 90 Deg 16dBi Sector Antenna, 5.8 GHz, Power Boost Amplifier, POE 10 - 12 Mile LOS Range, 1 - 2 km NLOS Capability from Motorola Canopy
- Trained Engineers on how to troubleshoot, analyzed, isolate and effective resolution on the Network
Confidential
Director of IT
Responsibilities:
- Financial Management
- Budget preparation, development and forecasts
- Prepared Investment Proposals and Operational Expenses
- Budget Performance metrics
- Performance management and leadership of the Storage and Backup and Team
- Daily liaison with IT Senior Executives, VP, internal and external customers
- Advise Vendor management on hardware/software selection
- Performance Management and Leadership
- People Management - Coaching, Counselling, Motivating
- Designed and implement ISP infrastructure Calling Card
- Installation of Fiber Optic from Telco to the HQ
- E1 connectivity from HQ to all the Sub-Offices in 20 Cities via Telco
- Installation of 3.8m Dish as a Transceiver from HQ to all the Sub-Offices
- Installation and Configuration of Calling Card Server (Amando Box)
- Windows 2003/Exchange 2003, SQL Server 2000, ISP Billing, Authentication and Web Server Software, Email Server Software, Radius Server Software, Web Based Radius User Management
- Protocols like RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, RAS, TCP/IP and VOICE protocols
- Installation and configuration of MEDIA STREAMING SERVER for content delivery
- Configuration of Cisco Switches and routers 7200, 3600 1700, 5500 and 2900
- DNS and DHCP server set-up, Active Directory for creating and Managing User Account and file permissions, Disaster Recovery design and implementation
- Resolved Carrier's interconnection issues Interfaced with vendors to resolve backbone network equip-ment and escalation of system
- Identified hardware issues and recommended solutions to Infrastructure
- Trained Engineers on how to troubleshoot, analyzed, isolate and effective resolution on the Network
Confidential
Sr. NOC Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Resolved WAN & ATM issues consisting of 78 core, aggregate & edge Cisco routers
- Configuration of Cisco Switches and routers 6500, 7200, 3750, 5500 and 2900
- Resolved customer's MPLS or IPSec VPN interconnection issues
- Handled trouble ticket system while troubleshooting and documenting issues and escalations
- Resolved Carrier's interconnection issues and interfaced with vendors to resolve backbone network equipment and escalation of system issues
- Modified A, MX and Cname DNS record entries
- Resolved WAN, ATM & VoIP issues consisting of 20 ATMs, 300 VoIP gateways, 36 routers and switch-es.
- Protocols like RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP
- Monitored entire network using proprietary network management tools including HP Open view & MRTG
- Support Cisco, Netopia, Efficient routers & various modems as well as VPN concentrators
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP, ATM, PPPoA, PPPoE, MPLS and IPSec VPNs
- Working knowledge of all broadband connections including OC12, T3, T1, ADSL, SDSL, IDSL, TDSL, DDSL, Cable and Satellite including Dial Back-ups
- Identified hardware issues and recommended solutions to Infrastructure