About
12+ years of experience in VMware, SAN Storage, IT Support which includes 1+ years of experience in Azure migrations and deployments. Able to actively demonstrate strong analytical, troubleshooting, and Interpersonal skills with a customer focused approach. Self-starting, highly motivated and detail oriented with an enthusiasm for project planning, implementation, and completion.
Skills & Expertise
VMware
SAN Storage
IT Support
Azure
AWS
vCenter
ESX
Windows Server
IIS
WSUS
SolarWinds vMan
Grafana
Zerto
Google Cloud
ASR
Cloud Migrations
PCI Scans
vRops
VUM
WSUS
VxRail
Dell VRTX
Nutanix
Virtual Networking
Virtual Infrastructure Access Control
Hyper-V
High Availability
Disaster Recovery
Failover Clustering
Network Load Balancing
Deployment Images
Virtual Machine Installations
IPv4 Network
DHCP
IPAM
Remote access
DirectAccess
VPN
Branch offices
Advanced Networking Features
Software Defined Networking
PowerShell
VBScript
WMI
Batch files
Research Interests
Analytical
Troubleshooting
Interpersonal
Customer Focused
Self-starting
Highly Motivated
Detail Oriented
Project Planning
Implementation
Team Management
Vendor Management
Process Improvement
Problem Resolution
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Experience
Sr. Consultant
At Stanford HealthCare, I undertook the crucial task of migrating over 800 Windows 2012 servers to the latest 2016 version, leveraging my role as a Technical Architect. This initiative was paramount in ensuring the efficiency and security of our infrastructure, as outdated systems posed significant risks to operations and data integrity. The migration process required careful planning and execution to minimize disruptions to critical healthcare services. Central to the success of this project was the development of the "ONESTOP Lifecycle Manager Application," a sophisticated tool engineered to automate various aspects of the migration process. This included compatibility checks and automated deployment procedures. By streamlining these processes, we significantly reduced the time and effort required for migration, minimizing disruptions to critical healthcare services. In parallel with migration efforts, I led the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures to fortify our servers against potential threats. This encompassed deploying state-of-the-art vulnerability scanners, web application firewalls, and data loss prevention tools. Regular penetration testing was conducted to proactively identify and remediate security vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. Additionally, we implemented robust access control mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive healthcare data, ensuring confidentiality and integrity. Throughout the project lifecycle, I remained vigilant against emerging cyber threats, such as ransomware and phishing attacks. This involved continuous monitoring of network traffic, real-time threat intelligence analysis, and rapid incident response protocols. By adopting a proactive approach to cybersecurity, I was able to mitigate risks and maintain operational continuity throughout the migration process.
Sr. Consultant
Accomplishments: 1. Consolidated 3 vCenters and upgraded to 6.5 / 6.7. 2. Worked on Critical Outages globally 3. Streamline CMDB Data and ILO / IDRAC. 4. Proposal and architectural design for 78 vCenter Consolidation to 18. 5. File Servers Migration and ESX Host Upgrades to 7.X 6. Global Data Center Consolidations and Migrations. 7. Upgradation of 2012 Servers to 2019 and 2022.
Sr. Consultant
Accomplishments 1. Reduced Utilization of vCenters and ESX Host's by 40 percent by balancing Resources. (Value Add of 20M) 2. Was able to decommission 50+ 2K8 Servers. 3. Was able to Migrate 50+ Servers from 2K8 to 2K12. 4. Good progress on Ticket Closure and SLA's
Sr. System Admin
Accomplishments: 1. Reduced Utilization of vCenters and ESX Host's by 40 percent by balancing Resources. (Value Add of 20M) 2. VRA & VRO Implementation and On-Prem to Azure Migration.
Sr. System Admin
Accomplishments 1. 20+M USD Value Adds by Automation. 2. VRA & VRO Implementation and On-Prem to Azure Migration. 3. Windows Servers Automated Upgrade to 2012 16 / 19 4. On-Prem to Azure Migrations, PCI Audit & W2k3 to W2k8 / 12 Upgrades. 5. Four Major Data Center Migrations from Previous Service Providers.
Windows System Administrator
Accomplishments 1. Major Application Migrations 2. Consolidated Data Centers
Software Engineer
Education
Virginia International University
St Mary's Group
Certificates & Licenses (3)
VCP Certified
Microsoft Certified
Google Cloud Certified
Awards & Achievements (2)
🏆 DCC Excellence Award
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🏆 GLOBAL RECOGNITION AWARD
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