SUMMARY

• Around 9+ years of experience in designing, deploying virtual networks and upgrading systems, including hardware, software, networks, databases, servers and peripheral equipment.
• Extensive experience in Windows 2008/2003/2000 Servers at single or multi domain platforms.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and pro - active System/Network Administrator with an excellent 'can-do' attitude. Expert in Windows Server System Administrationskills.
• Experience in Active Directory, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, File & Print Server, IIS (Web Server), FTP, Terminal Server, RIS, RRAS, NAT, WSUS, Microsoft Clustering, and FSMO roles
• Experience in implementing and administering VMware vSphere, Permissions, HA settings, DRS settings, Cluster groups, Resource Pools, Host Profiles, Licensing, Templates, ThinApp, Data Stores, and Networking
• Extensive knowledge in advance features of ESX VMOTION, SVMOTION, HA and DRS including Lab Manager and Orchestrator.
• Experience in P2V, V2V MIGRATION using VMware Converter / Plate Spin 6.8.x. Creating host and client VM templates and cloning.
• Experience in installing, configuring, administering, and performance tuning Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 familiar with Database Creation, Database Security, Database Replication/ Migration, Database Performance Monitoring, User Management, Database Backup/Restoration, Import/Export of SQL Database, Transact SQL, SQL Query analyser and profiler.
• Experience in iSCSI SAN, NAS, NFS storage and RAID concept.
• Extensive understanding of networking concepts, (IE. Configuration of networks, router configuration and wireless security, TCP/IP, VPN, Content Filtering, VLANs, and routing in LAN/WAN, Ethernet Port, Patch Panel and wireless networks.)
• Excellent understanding of networking fundamentals and network security. Installation, Configuration and managing Firewalls like Fortinet, ZyWall, SonicWall, ISA with content filtering, Anti-Spam, Web filtering, NAT, Application Publishing to public IP, Port Forwarding, log analyzing with Syslog Server. Experienced in installation, configuration, design and ongoing maintenance of Cisco router and switches.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Open Office, Visio, Outlook, Printing and Windows networking.
• Experience with wintel x86 / x64 Intel, HP, IBM & Dell hardware like rack-mounted servers, tower servers, desktop, laptop and other peripherals.
• Familiar with Data Center/Server Farm environment like Servers deployment, Cabling & labeling maintaining AC cooling, Environmental Sensing Devices, power and UPS monitoring.
• The ability to install computer and electronic equipment in a safe and careful manner.
• Strong communication and people skills, both written and verbal. Able to assess and resolve client issues quickly. A proven record of reliability, the ability to perform under time constraints, and good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to maintain a reliable and methodical approach to support and Documentation. Quick learner, highly motivated team player with excellent organizational and analytical skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

VMware: VMware VSphere 4, Workstation 6 and 7, ESX Server 3.x and 4.x, VMware Virtual Center Server 2.x and 3.x, VMware DRS, HA and FT, VMware Capacity Planner, VMware Converter 3.0, VMware Update Manager, VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDM 2.0, Thinstall Application Virtualization, Citrix Xenserver, and Virtual-pc

Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 2003 SP1, Windows Server 2000

Application Servers: SQL Server 2000 and 2005, Microsoft Active Directory 2003, Microsoft Exchange 5.5, Microsoft Exchange 2000, DHCP, DNS and WINS Services, Microsoft Internet Information Services 6.0, 7.5, SCCM and SCOM

Backup Solutions: VMware VCB, Image for windows, Vizioncore VrangerPro, Acronis- Pro v10

Desktop Application: Microsoft Office 2003, Outlook 2003 and Evolution, Open Office, VMware Workstation 5.0 and 6.0

Hardware: Dell Servers 1950, 2950, 6950, HP Thin Client 5445, and VL9, Network Interface Card, Multi Serial Port Adapter, Printers, CDR and CDROM, iSCSI/ SATA Hard drive and Floppy drive, Hubs, Switches and DSL Modems, RAM, Audio and Video card

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, ID

Windows System’s Engineer/VMware Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Setting up HP virtual connect enterprise manager for centralized access of all the HP C7000 Enclosures in the environment
• Creating VC domain groups and assigning profiles to HP BL460c Gen9,8,7 blades
• Configuring iLO and updating firmware for HP blade enclosure C7000
• Upgrading fabric path for the enclosure and migrate blades to new switch environment this helps in aggregating the uplink speed for the blades which have network bonding
• Configuring Site Recovery Manger (SRM) for critical VM environment and testing failover, failback and reprotect replication group during the planned activity
• Windows Active Directory Management using Active Administrator Utility.
• Active Directory Group Policy Management for Windows 2003/2008R2 and Windows 2012R2
• Troubleshoot and resolve Group Policy Object (GPO) application problems for the enterprise
• Coordinated with Team Members for migration activity from Windows 2008R2 to Windows 2012R2
• Supporting Active Directory related issues, DNS troubleshooting/Networking related issues
• Configuring VMware Update Manager for updating the baseline and installing latest patches on all the ESXi hosts
• Creating virtual infrastructure by configuring VSphere and installing ESXi 5.5 server on HP Blade Enclosures C7000 and creating datacenter and resources using VSphere client
• Managing SMVI backups for all the VMs
• Managing Hadoop cluster, by installing hardware and Red Hat Linux OS
• Managing SQL server consolidation project by identifying potential SQL servers which are running standalone on physical hardware and converting them to VMs this also has a value add to the customer

Environment: Windows 2003/2008/2012 , Red Hat Linux, SQL Server 2012,2010, VMware ESXi 5.5,5.1 Server, Dell Power Edge R730 Servers, HP Enclosure c7000, HP BL460c Gen9,8,7 servers

Confidential, NV

Windows System’s Engineer/VMware Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Upgrading and managing servers and application from Windows 2003 to Windows 2008 R2
• Working with different application and database teams for server migration
• Manage and monitor POS -Lockdown terminals through SEPM
• Working on Activie Directory Group policy, DHCP and DNS management
• Setting Active Directory Federation service
• Troubleshoot applications hosted on IIS servers, keeping track on expiring certificates and installing it on the servers
• Used HTTP analyzer and Dyna trace tools for application monitoring and troubleshooting
• Packaging and installing .net application on the servers
• Migrating File server from Windows 2003 to Windows 2012
• Created Windows 2012 cluster and setup DFS on new Windows 2012 environment
• Leveraging all the standalone and cluster 2003 file servers to new Windows 2012 File storage cluster

Environment: Windows 2003/2008/2012 , SQL Server 2012,2010, IIS 6.0/7.0,7.5, VMware ESXi 5.x Server, Dell Power Edge Servers, HP Servers, IBM Blade Servers, Remote desktop services, IBM TSM, Microsoft Visual StudioTFS, Altiris path management, Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager

Confidential, MD

Windows System’s Engineer/ VMware Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating ESX Cluster Migration by providing application level steps which includes preparing DCHS (Data Center Hardware Specification) and SLRQ (Storage Level Request Questionnaire) based on the application requirement.
• Performing installation and maintenance of company products to ensure that the system is functioning according to specifications
• Providing software development and consultation to prospective users
• Deployed OS and software remotely using SCCM 2012
• Deploying forest level trust between two domains
• Participating in monthly DR (Disaster Recovery) activity by providing application availability after recovery.
• Responsibilities include application deployment, migrations, site moves, site set ups
• Creating application package using Final Builder and deploying it on production and non-production servers.
• Working on TFS (Team Foundation Server) for Release Engineering to add or edit config templates for new RE build.
• Configured Dyna Trace tool for .Net application monitoring.
• Troubleshooting IIS and .Net application based on monitoring and logs generated on the server.
• Working on shared storage cluster and monitoring application services on it.
• Installing SSL certificate on production servers to ensure availability of the application.
• Created Batch script for automating IIS reset process and installing client certificate on servers.
• Created PowerShell script to automate deleting old logfiles
• Troubleshooting routine product issues (Incident Tracking and Resolution).
• Participating as an active member of the software development lifecycle, through attending new feature requirements reviews and developing leading edge processes to support these new product enhancements.
• Acting as the primary business liaison to the business segment, through facilitating communication between Development, QA, Product Management, Technical Operations and Segment business leaders on new product releases, technical outages, and routine maintenances (hosting moves). Effective communication and presentation to key business stakeholders are instrumental.

Environment: Windows 2003/2008 R2, SQL Server 2000, IIS 6.0/7.0,7.5, VMware ESXi 3.5 Server, Dell Power Edge Servers, HP Servers, IBM Blade Servers, Remote desktop services, IBM TSM, Microsoft Visual StudioTFS

Confidential, GA

Windows Server Engineer/ Active Directory Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Administrating the Domain and Services, Active Directory, GPO, IIS (performing code loads on the production environment), Generating certificate request and Installing VeriSign certificate on the website.
• Configuring and administrating DNS, DHCP, web servers and other Active Directory services.
• Responsible for establishing forest level trust between different forest and authenticating users for unrestricted access in the specified forest for all the available resources.
• Implemented the concept of Windows Clustering on the servers having critical applications running on it.
• Performance monitoring of the production servers using the Windows System Monitor, MOM, SCOM, and third party tool what’s up gold.
• Deployed Software and monitoring agent remotely using SCCM 2007
• Created and updated tickets in remedy and have knowledge of working in Lotus Notes.
• Installing and implementing the VMware ESXi 4.0 host servers with vSphere Client, vSphere CLI. Configured HBAs and iSCSI SAN storage.
• Establishing Single Sign on access between two applications using Active Directory Federation Service Software (AD FS 2.0).
• Part of the Data center migration team, handling server backups and maintaining the server inventory list, getting server up and running after the Data center migration.
• Created the Images for Windows and using those Images for bringing back the physical servers which went down after migration. Performed the back up of virtual machines by taking snapshot.
• Worked with the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, for taking the Incremental backup of the server.
• Rack-mounted servers like IBM & Dell hardware, tower servers, desktop, laptop and other peripherals.

Environment: Windows 2000/2003/2008 R2, SMS, SQL Server 2000, IIS 6.0/7.0,7.5, VMware ESXi 4.0 Server, Dell Power Edge Servers, HP Servers, IBM Blade Servers, Remote desktop services, IBM TSM, IBM NAS.

Confidential, MA

Sr. Server/VMware Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Administrating production servers/network infrastructure that includes Windows Administration of Domain Controllers, IIS Web Servers (HTTP/S, FTP and SMTP), NAS, File and print Servers, and Terminal Servers on Windows 2003/2008/2010.
• Responsible production support of Active directory (AD), GPO, Domain users, Users and groups and given appropriate permissions, shares and privilege to access LAN and Domain environment.
• Administrating/Responsible production Exchange 2003 Email Server, creating/disabling users, Mailboxes management, public folders administration, monitoring server health, LDAP, SMTP traffic/queues, Resolving Outlook issues.
• Installed, Configured and Implemented Terminal Server (TS) RemoteApp on IIS 7.0 Windows 2008 R2 published applications using TS Web Access, RemoteApp program and TS Gateway.
• Performed Windows 7 built, installed Applications and forwarded to the QA team for Quality testing.
• Implemented Microsoft Clustering for IIS Web Servers.
• Familiar with web based .Net application, xml integration in IIS web server, IIS Clustering, Load Balancing, Logging and Reporting.
• Familiar with windows, software and Hardware based Firewalls. Allow/Block ports, inbound/outbound TCP/UDP traffic, PAT/NAT, Remote Access VPN and site to site VPN, content filtering, log analysis, reporting, configurations of Syslog, SNMP and Access control.
• Installed and Implemented VMware ESXi 4.0 host servers with vSphere Client, vSphere CLI. Configured HBAs and iSCSI SAN storage.
• Installed and configured the ThinApp version 4.5 for capturing the application.
• Supported VMware architecture for the storage and Network virtualization.
• Performed 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 Update, monitoring/reporting, SSH and SNMP and notification of alerts.
• Installed and implement NFS server using windows UNIX service and configured with VMware Host servers for storage.
• Installed and implemented open source OpenFiler 2.3 iSCSI SAN with RAID 10 for VMware and other servers with iSCSI initiators.
• Connected Thin Client (WYSE, DevonIT), desktop Windows Xp2 clients to RDS 6.1.
• Participated in the migration planning, developing, testing and moving the migration process onto full-fledged production network.

Environment: Windows 2000/2003/2008 , Exchange Server 2003/2010, Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, VMware ESXi 4.0 Server, Open filer iSCSI SAN/NAS, iStore SAN, Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell PowerVault NAS, Zywall and SonicWall Firewall, Remote desktop services

Confidential, NJ

System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Administrating production of servers/network infrastructure that includes Windows Administration of Domain Controllers, IIS Web Servers, Exchange Mail Servers, WSUS Patching servers, print Servers, System Management Servers (SMS), Terminal Servers, RAS and File servers on Windows 2003 and windows 2000 in the data center/server farm.
• Administrating DNS, DHCP, and Exchange & ISA servers. Created and managed user and group accounts in User Manager and in MS Exchange Administration.
• Experienced with x86 / x64 Intel, HP, IBM & Dell hardware like rack-mounted servers, tower servers, desktop, laptop and other peripherals.
• Worked on Wintel Servers supporting x86 architecture.
• Managing Exchange 2003 servers and troubleshooting issues related to mail delivery, configuring MX records to enable and disable domain.
• Responsible for Active directory, GPO, Domain users, Administrating users and groups and given appropriate permissions and privilege to access our LAN and Domain environment.
• Installing, configuring, administering, and performance tuning Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 familiar with Database Creation, Database Security, Database Replication/ Migration, Database Performance Monitoring, User Management, Database Backup/Restoration, Import/Export of SQL Database, Transact SQL, Microsoft SQL Clustering, SQL Query analyzer and profiler.
• Installed & configured Windows 2008 with Active Directory service.
• Installing, configuring, administering, troubleshooting VMware server on ESX platform and VMware client, workstation.
• Installation and Configuration of networks, router/switches configuration and wireless access point/router with security, TCP/IP, VPN, Content Filtering, Access Control Lists on router/switches, VLANs (port mapping, naming etc.), and routing IP address in both LAN/WAN and wireless networks.
• LAN Cabling, RJ-45 crimping, Labeling, Patch Panel, PC Junction boxes, Phone Switches and Rack set-up.
• Excellent understanding of SAN, NAS storage architecture.
• Installed and managed McAfee EPO software on servers and clients.
• Responsible for Desktop, Laptop, Network and Outlook support & troubleshooting client’s issues.
• Troubleshoot and monitored network using SNMP and Solar winds network monitoring tools and also used ping, Cisco CLI, trace route for debugging them.
• Familiar with web based .Net application integration in IIS web server, IIS Clustering, Load Balancing, Logging and Reporting.
• Analyze, log, track and complex software and hardware matters of significance pertaining to networking connectivity issues, printer, server, and application to meet business needs.
• Creating a backup job and also took backup of data center on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Experience Leading Infrastructure team for projects not limited to System reengineering, capacity planning and risk management.
• Lead Technology Implementation including vendor selection, System Architecture, Setting landscape, Capacity planning, security, storage management and High Availability.
• Disaster recovery planning, implementation and recovering systems during crash or hardware failure.
• Experience in IT decision-making, policy direction, planning, and team management. Participated in the migration planning, developing, testing and moving the migration process onto full-fledged production network.
• Coordinate hardware and software installations and upgrades to ensure work is performed in accordance with company policy. Recommends resolutions to complex matters of significance and coordinate the implementation of the approved course of action.
• Coordinate and monitor troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common system problems: document system events to ensure continuous functioning. Recommend course of action and implement as approved.
• Coordinate testing, upgrade and configuration of system files and services. Ensure changes are in accordance with appropriate operating procedures.

Environment: Windows 2000/2003, SMS, SQL Server 2000, IIS 6.0, Exchange Server 2003, Microsoft WSUS, Windows XP, VMware ESX Server and Workstation, Open filer, IBM TSM, Confidential SAN, Dell NAS, Zywall and SonicWall Firewall.

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

System Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installing, configuring, administration of Windows 2003 servers, Active Directory Services, DNS DHCP, FTP, WSUS, IIS Web Server and SQL Database Server, System Management Servers (SMS) servers.
• Experienced with x86 / x64 Intel, HP, IBM & Dell hardware like rack-mounted servers, tower servers, desktop, laptop and other peripherals.
• Managing Exchange 2003 servers and troubleshooting issues related to User and group accounts, mail delivery, configuring MX records to enable and disable domain.
• Administering DHCP Server-creation of reservation and under reservation options,configuring of router IP address.
• Responsible for Active directory, GPO, Domain users, Administrating users and groups and given appropriate permissions and privilege to access our LAN and Domain environment.
• Configure and Managed Microsoft Outlook 2003/2007 for the users.
• Configured Terminal Server to access to the servers using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
• Migrated the Windows XP desktop environment to the Windows7.
• Excellent understanding of SAN, NAS storage architecture.
• Responsible for Security Patch Management and Deployment to all clients using Microsoft WSUS.
• Installing, configuring, administering, and performance tuning Microsoft SQL Server 2000 familiar with Database Creation, Database Security, Database Replication/ Migration, Database Performance Monitoring, User Management, Database Backup/Restoration, Import/Export of SQL Database, Transact SQL, Microsoft SQL Clustering, SQL Query analyser and profiler.
• Installing, configuring, administering, troubleshooting VMware server on ESX platform and VMware client, workstation.
• Installation and Configuration of networks, router/switches configuration and wireless access point/router with security, TCP/IP, VPN, Content Filtering, Access Control Lists on router/switches, VLANs (port mapping, naming etc.), and routing IP address in both LAN/WAN and wireless networks.
• LAN Cabling, RJ-45 crimping, Labelling, Patch Panel, PC Junction boxes, Phone Switches and Rack set-up.
• Analyze, log, track and complex software and hardware matters of significance pertaining to networking connectivity issues, printer, server, and application to meet business needs.
• Creating a backup job and also took backup of data center on daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Environment: Windows 2000/2003, SMS, IIS 6.0, Exchange Server 2003, Microsoft WWSUS, Windows XP, VMware ESX Server, VMware Workstation.

Confidential

System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Served in computer maintenance, performed all types of hardware, software maintenance and engineering in addition to systems selection, backup and technical support.
• Installing, configuring and Windows 2003 servers of DHCP, FTP, WSUS, Web Server and SQL Database Server.
• Creating and managing the users, groups, GPO in the Active Directory.
• Implemented, Managed ISA server 2004 Firewall with web filtering and Remote Access VPN.
• Implemented and managed McAfee Antivirus EPO Server and clients for LAN security
• Monitoring of Internet usage, Antivirus statistics and reporting to Project Manager.
• Responsible & managing Online Trading applications, Servers & Connectivity with stock exchanges, providing remote support to end clients and branch users.
• Installation and Configuration of networks, router configuration and wireless access point/router with security, TCP/IP, VPN, Content Filtering, Access Control Lists on router/switches, VLANs (port mapping, naming etc.), and routing IP address in both LAN/WAN and wireless networks.)
• Investigated user problems, determined possible solutions, oversaw software, installation and upgrades.
• Creating a backup job and also took backup of data centre on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Planned and coordinated with major vendors like ISP and V-SATs service providers for installation/Down Calls of branches.
• Assigned duties and supervised a team of junior network engineers.

Environment: Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows NT Server, Windows XP.