About me (Registered since 01/10/2025)

IT Infrastructure Consultant with 13+ years of experience in managing and delivering enterprise IT infrastructure services across cloud and on-premises environments. Skilled in AWS Cloud, VMware vSphere (5.x–8.0), Nutanix, Cisco UCS, and Windows Server Administration (2003–2022) with a strong background in data center migration, disaster recovery (Zerto), and ITIL-based service delivery. Proven expertise in leading large-scale infrastructure projects, optimizing system performance and capacity planning, and collaborating with global teams and vendors to ensure seamless IT operations. Certified AWS Solutions Architect – Professional and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCTP) with strong leadership, problem-solving, and customer-focused service delivery.

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Key Skills and Competencies

AWS Cloud Experienced in managing 600+ servers on AWS, including EC2, IAM, Security Groups, OS upgrades, and migration of on-premises workloads to cloud. Skilled in configuring high-availability and secure environments. VMware vSphere / ESXi 13+ years’ expertise in VMware vSphere (5.x–8.0), vCenter, and ESXi administration. Proficient in upgrades, patching, VM lifecycle management, and data center virtualization projects. Nutanix Administration Hands-on experience with Nutanix Prism Central & Prism Element. Performed AOS/ESXi upgrades, cluster management, CVM maintenance, and infrastructure optimization. Windows Server Administration Strong background in Windows Server (2003–2022), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Experienced in OS upgrades, patch management, and performance troubleshooting. Cisco UCS & HP Synergy Skilled in UCS server profile creation, firmware upgrades, chassis management, and troubleshooting. Hands-on with HP Synergy & Dell PowerEdge in enterprise data centers. Data Center Migration & DR Led large-scale migrations (P2V, V2V, VMware to Nutanix, On-prem to AWS). Designed and executed disaster recovery strategies using Zerto tools for business continuity. ITIL Processes (Change/Incident/Problem Management) Extensive experience working under ITIL frameworks. Represented Wintel in CAB meetings, performed RCA analysis, and ensured compliance with ITIL standards. Capacity Planning & Performance Tuning Performed system monitoring, root cause analysis, and optimization of server capacity. Generated reports for management and ensured efficient resource utilization.

Work Experience

  • October 2024 - Present
    Tata Consultancy Services, India

    Technical Lead

     Supporting over 4000 servers (majority virtual) on HP/Dell/UCS platforms.
    • Windows Server Administration (2003–2022), vCenter/ESXi upgrades to 8.0.
    • Nutanix environment administration – AOS/ESXi upgrades.
    • Managing AWS environment (security groups, IAM roles, in-place OS upgrades).
    • Performing UCS firmware upgrades, server profile creation, HW troubleshooting.
    • Executing DR drills, capacity planning, and coordinating vendors for upgrades.
    • Representing Wintel in CAB approval calls and ITIL processes.

  • January 2020 - September 2024
    HCL Technologies , India

    Technical Specialist

    • Supported 4000+ servers and VMware/Windows infrastructure.
    • Performed vCenter/ESXi upgrades, quarterly patching, and UCS firmware upgrades.
    • Managed Nutanix Prism Central/Element CVM upgrades.
    • Led capacity planning reports and root cause analysis for problem management.
    • Prepared weekly/monthly decks for customers; represented Wintel in CAB calls.

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