SUMMARY:

• Strong solution selling skills with the ability to sell at CxO level, down to technical level.
• Designing Private & Public Cloud automation with Confidential vSphere 5,vCAC,vCO, VCE vBlcok and EMC's VSPEX, Cisco UCS, Intercloud Fabic, UIM, vCloud Director, vFabric Suite(tc Server, Hyperic, GemFire, RabbitMQ ), Openstack and Microsoft Hyper - V technology.
• Designing, Architecting, Programming and Administrating Big Data application and Infrastructure i.e Hadoop Cluster, Hadoop as a Service, Hadoop Integration, Data Integration, Application Integration, Isilon (Scale-Out NAS), GreenPlum, Cassandra Distributed Database Server, Cloudrera and Hortonworks products with Ganglia,Nagios, Ambari etc.
• Rich hands on Experience (VCP5,VTSP5) with Confidential vSphere 5,Windows and Linux and Solaris, vCloud Director, OpenStack, Citrix Xen, Oracle VM, Hyper-V, Sun Solaris 10,Veritas Cluster, Windows Cluster, AD, MS SQL Server, MS Exchange and EMC Storage Technologies, Software Development Experience with C,C++,Java, JavaEE,WebLogic, WebSphere, Web Services (SOAP,WSDL,SOA, BPEL,ESB).
• Creation of Cloud with VSPEX and Moodle and other Applications like OpenSIS.
• Solution Architecting of Enterprise Middleware Software (Oracle Middleware Stack),Sun Middleware Stack.
• Architecting Automation of Disaster Recovery of IT infrastructure with Confidential 's SRM, EMC’s vPlex and other Software and Storage solutions, collaborate with a project team, interface with clients, and use technology to build successful solutions for clients.
• Lead a team of software engineers, in the Solaris software development team in Confidential India for System and Sun Server management tools (SunMC,N1SM,xVM Ops Center,Tivoli add-on,Unicenter add-on) in Solaris environment with C, Java and Java EE Technology.
• Good Understanding with Hands-on Experience of Desktop Virtualization, Confidential VDI, XenDesktop.Worked in BFSI, Telco, Retail, and Government verticals.
• Have presented at conferences and to clients on technologies around Virtualiation, Solaris, OpenSolaris, OpenOffice, Java. Conducted Software Boot camps across India for Confidential and Sun Server Virtualization and VDI Technologies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Cloud Technology and Management Tools: IaaS with Confidential vCloud Suite, Microsoft Azure, AWS EC2,OpenStack, PaaS, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Heroku, Cloudforms, Puppet, Chef, Ceph, UIM, Cisco UCS Manager, Unisphere, Sun xVM Ops Center.SDN,NFV.

Big Data Technology: HDFS, Hive, Hbase, Pig, MapReduce,YARN, Flume, Storm, GLuster, Ambari, Hadoop Cluster Setup & Administration, CloudEra and Hortonworks, MapR, Hadoop Integration, Data Integration, Application Integration with Informatica, Talend, Splunk.

Confidential Technology: vSphere 5,vCenter Server, Confidential vCloud Suite, vCAC, vCO, vCenter SRM, vFabric Suite, Confidential GemFire, Horizon View.

Microsoft Technology: Hyper-V, System Center, SharePoint, SQL Server, Active Directory, MS Exchange

Oracle Technology: Solaris 10,Sun Solaris Zones, LDOMS, Power VM.

Citrix Technology: Xen Server, Xen Desktop

Confidential Technology: EMC VNX Unified Storage, Isilon, Atmos, GreenPlum, Confidential VSI Plugin, EMC Storage Integrator for Windows.

Converged Infrastructure: VCE's vBlock, VSPEX, IBM PureSystems, Oracle ExaData, NetApp FlexPod.

Programming Languages: C, C++, JAVA (core Java APIs, JNI, J2EE APIs), Python, Perl, XML.

Web based programming: Java Servlets, Java Server Pages (JSP), Struts, JSF, Django, JavaScript, HTML.

Distributed Web Services: EJB, CORBA, SOAP, WSDL, BPEL, ESB, SOA, Spring Framework.

Data Management Technology: vFabric GemFire, SQLFire, Oracle (RMAN, Stored Procedure, PL/SQL), DB2,MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server

Server Hardware: Cisco UCS, Dell, HP, IBM(x86 and Power),Sun (x86 and Sparc), Nutanix

System/Network/Enterprise Management Tools: Veritas Cluster, SunMC (RMI, SNMP), N1SM (Cacao, JMX), xVM Ops Center, CA s TNG Unicenter, IBM s Tivoli.

Storage Administration: Sun Unified Storage, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, VERITAS Volume Manager, NexentaStor, and OpenFiler.

Linux & Solaris Internals: IPC, POSIX Thread, Device Driver, Dtrace, ZFS, Zones, SMF, GNU tools (gcc, g++, gdb, Makefile), Shell Script, Perl.

Application Servers: Weblogic, Web Sphere, JBoss, Glassfish Web Space Server, Tomcat.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Sr Systems Architect, Cloud Architecture

Responsibilities:

• Working at Confidential as a Sr. Cloud Architect for the Hybrid Cloud Initiative consists of AWS, Openstack. Currently working on Architecting the Enterprise Splunk Environment on AWS Platform. Also leading the AWS Automation track to build Confidential ’s Cloud Automation Framework using Puppet, CloudFormation on AWS platform.

Confidential

Principal Consultant, Cloud Practice (Pre-Sales) 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide technical solutions for various Cloud (public cloud including Azure, AWS and Private cloud including Confidential, Openstack and BigData (MapR) infrastructure - Identified requirements, Architecture/designed some of the most complex solutions using thelatest technologyin the field of Confidential and Openstack Cloud automation including Puppet Chef, Ansible etc, Hadoop MapR Distributionand other BigData technology like Hive, Hbase, Sqoop, Flume, Spark, Hadoop Integration, Data Integration, Application Integration with Informatica,Talend,Splunk and Networking technology including SDN, OPNFV and DevOps Solution.Was part of the Cloud Factory Team which Migrate the Workload to the Azure Public Cloud.
• I manage the Cisco relationship for Intercloud fabric cloud and ACI (application Centric Infrastructure).Deployed, developed and managed these infrastructures with strong relationships with strategic clients and industry partners.
• Working with Sales and Marketing Teams:
• Worked with the sales team to develop selling strategy within the target accounts, Create the GTM strategy from Confidential ’s perspective, Created and delivered effective presentations and sales tools for the sales team.
• Work with regional sales managers to provide pre/post-sales support - Worked with the sales team to design, propose, and close new deals/opportunities with customers.
• Architecture/designed some of the most complex solutions using thelatest technologyin the field of Cloud and BigData.Attended industry trade shows, exhibitions, seminars and sessions to promote products and services.

Confidential

Sr. Cloud Consultant

Responsibilities:

• I was responsible for the Overall Solution and Design Cloud and Big Data projects on Nutanix Converged Infrastructure. Responsibilities include Solution Validation, Implementation of Hadoop (hortonworks) and related technologies, defining Standards, Roadmaps for the upcoming projects related to Cloud, Big Data.
• As a Solution Architect, I was Responsible for Solution Architecting of Private Cloud based on Confidential vSphere, vCAC,vCO, Datacentre Consolidation, Server Consolidation, implementation design of Server Virtualization P2V and V2V.I was also engaged in the capacity planning exercise at client side.
• Also,I worked on architecting OpenStack based cloud solution for a client of Experis,I was engaged in pre-sales activities for experis for openstack.

Confidential

Sr. Technology Consultant (vSpecialist)

Responsibilities:

• As vSpecialist for Confidential, India, I was Responsible for Solution Architecting of Public and Private Cloud and Big Data Solutions with Confidential and VCE VBlocks.
• I was the VCE’s representative for India for VBlocks, was involved in front ending VBlocks for customers wish to setup cloud, I was also involved in Big Data related engagements with EMC’s GreenPlum & Isilon Products, Managed Key accounts for EMC India including Top MNCs, Telecom Service providers and Govt of India.
• As a program manager for VSPEX in India from Pre-Sales point of View created VSPEX Cloud Architecture bundles along with other Server and Technology OEM Vendor Partners, Responsible for...
• Awareness and of India Sales team (Sales + Presales), Competency building of PTC team.
• Driving enablement of Partner Community with help of PTC teams, Creation of vLabs Templates in a cloud environment for the VSPEX architectures published.
• Introduced VCE's vBlock for Public Cloud Service offering and Business Model for operating cost saving for a data centre for leading Telecom Operator in India, Introduced Big Data storage for an MNC.
• Successfully persuaded govt's and universities to consider cloud model for their system.
• Successfully conducted the VSPEX Private Cloud program for India which resulted in India 2nd Best in APJ. This involves creating cloud infra bundles, creating Architecture, enabling Partners, Creating Demo Lab for VSPEX.
• Enabled and trained more than 50 EMC partners in India around Cloud, VBlock and VSPEX.
• Involved in many IT Strategy workshops; providing Cloud Related Subject Matter benefits demonstrating ROI,TCO, CAPEX, OPEX, technical benefits, road map examples etc to IT Directors with Private, Public Cloud and Enterprise Virtual Desktop as a Service(VDI)
• Pre-Sales Demonstrations & POC: Set up of Cisco and EMC Cloud Lab for complete Cloud solution that includes, Cisco UCS Blades, EMC VNX, Confidential Cloud Suite. Setup and Demo of EMC, Cisco, Confidential and Microsoft Cloud Products at EMC's vLab for VBlock, VSPEX,EMC BigData products like Isilon and GreenPlum and deliver these to Potential Customers peer SE’s,Sales and Channel partners and to develop and maintain own skills in EMC's Products.
• Engagement with Government of India: I was involved with the Government of India on various projects on Confidential, EMC and openstack based cloud platform. This includes leading the creation of a Cloud, developed technical POC for Cloud for Various State Govts and Universities.

Confidential

Sr.Global Cloud & Virtualization Consultant

Responsibilities:

• I was Confidential ’s Cloud Consultant for the Client’s in North America and APAC. Represented Confidential for Cloud transformation projects in response to RFPs or RFIs.
• Introduced operating cost saving for a data centre consolidation, IT as a Service Model, DBaaS with ExaData and "As a Service" Business Model for a leading Investment Bank in Australia, Retail chain in India and USA and many other customers across world.
• As a Technical Solution Architect I worked with Big Global customers like E&Y Singapore Stock Exchange, Wipro, Tata Technologies, Persistent Systems, BMC Software, Commonwealth Bank of Australia for Virtualizing and transforming their Datacentres towards Cloud Computing.
• Created Cloud POC Environment for Confidential Clients. Lead the vBlock Initiative from Confidential .
• As OEM Partner Manager I negotiated with OEM Partners to Provide Hardware for HCLs POC environment.
• Lead the cloud initiative and VCE vBlock from Confidential to have a global POC and Demo infrastructure site based on VCE vBlock in association with Confidential, Cisco UCS,EMC and NetApp.
• Architecting and Creating PaaS with Spring, vFabric (tc Server, GemFire) Cloud Application Platform and Confidential Cloud Foundry as a PaaS for Enterprise Cloud Application Platform.
• Technical Implementation Architect, E&Y, SGX, Mecom etc which includes, Planning of P2V Migration. Assist in Providing Management, Monitoring and Automation solution for DC Server Migration. Assist in create backup solution/strategy.Assist in Provide server management solution. Interfacing between Confidential project team and Client team from Delivery point of View. Review and provide technical Gap analysis.
• Helping the Global Sales team to prepare and respond to RFPs for Virtualization and Cloud.
• Managing the Confidential partnership with Confidential, Microsoft, Cisco, EMC, Redhat at a global level.
• Interviewing and hiring Technical Architects,L3 Level Administrators, Project Managers across the world for Virtualization,Cloud in Wintel, Linux and Solaris platform for our onsite Projects.

Confidential

Sr. Virtualization Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• Introduced an average 40% infrastructure cost saving to IT environment via the introduction of Confidential, Oracle VM to blue chip clients.
• Architecting Server Consolidation, Administration and Sizing for Confidential 's vSphere 4.0,Storage Administration and Sizing, Architecting Confidential View(VDI) solution.
• Technical Solution Architect, Confidential Technical Sales Professional (VTSP),Support To Sales and Marketing, Confidential Sales Professional(VSP)
• Engagement with Partners,Presented at Conferences, Conducted Technical Workshops, POCs for vSphere, Confidential View, ThinApp and other Confidential products.

Confidential

Sr. Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• Part of Sun Software practice and Sun VDI Solution Architect, I was responsible for whole India Sun VDI Customers, Products including Sun Rays,SSGD,xVM portfolio(xVM Server,LDOM,xVM Ops Center,Virtual Box) Middleware Software Stack(Portal Server, Java CAPS a and MySQL. Conducted more than 35 POCs in a year on Sun VDI Solutions out of which 3 Big (more than 5000 Desktops) and 7 medium size (more than 500 desktops) deals were owned by Confidential .
• Engagement with Government of India.
• I was involved with the Government of India projects sponsored from Sun. Lead a small team to carry out development of sample applications on OpenSolaris and OpenOffice to showcase Sun Technology.
• Engagement with Universities to Create Communities on Sun technology.
• Lead a team of software engineers, in the Solaris team in Confidential for Implementing enhancements, Code Level Bugs Fixing, Creating & Releasing Patches, handling alerts, performance tuning, imparting product knowledge to PTS and Customer facing engineers. Products Includes SunMC,N1SM,xVM Ops Center, SunMC connection modules for IBM's Tivoli and CA's Unicenter. Java GUI to manage the Solaris Containers (Zones), Open Solaris Project, SIP stack for Solaris.

Confidential

Sr. Software Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of the A web based Internet telephony SIP client using C++, Java and Servlet.
• This period of time I also worked as Lecturer to KSIT and Guest Lecturer to BMS college of Engineering, Bangalore where I Taught Operating System, OOPS using C++,Java, Computer Communication network to Students.