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Abijith KV

Bangalore

Summary

Escalation engineer with 10 years of experience in Horizon VDI support and desktop virtualization. Expertise in vSphere administration, App Volumes, and hybrid identity integrations, including Azure AD. Proven track record in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and enhancing system reliability. Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and drive process improvements for operational efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Escalation Engineer

Omnissa
10.2024 - Current

Resolved complex customer issues through collaboration with engineering and product teams.

  • Managed advanced troubleshooting of App Volumes, Horizon infrastructure and Dynamic Environment Manager.
  • Provided frontline technical support, significantly improving customer satisfaction ratings through effective problem-solving.
  • Applied effective case management strategies for timely issue resolution.
  • Demonstrated strong soft skills to improve customer engagement.
  • Developed knowledge resources to aid team efficiency and client support.
  • Mentored technical support engineers, focusing on skill enhancement and coaching.
  • Conducted thorough research and coordinated JIRA filing for escalated cases, streamlining case management processes.

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Broadcom
11.2023 - 10.2024
  • Resolved escalations for enterprise Horizon and vSphere customers, improving service reliability for critical applications.
  • Managed VDI image processes and integrated UAG/SAML solutions, streamlining operational workflows.
  • Provided advanced troubleshooting for software and hardware issues in complex systems.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges efficiently.
  • Documented technical procedures and user guides for enhanced customer support.

Senior Technical Support Engineer

VMware
11.2022 - 10.2024
  • Specialized in Horizon View vSphere and desktop virtualization technologies, providing expert support to optimize system performance.
  • Mentored junior engineers, enhancing skill development and promoting collaborative team environment.
  • Developed knowledge base articles to improve accessibility of technical resources for support teams.

Technical Support Engineer - Level 2

VMware
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Resolved advanced customer escalations for Horizon and App Volumes, ensuring timely solutions.
  • Worked with R&D; to isolate product defects and validate fixes.

Technical Support Engineer

VMware
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Delivered technical support for Horizon and vSphere platforms, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Supported upgrades, snapshots, and resolved HA/DRS issues to maintain system reliability.
  • Diagnosed and resolved technical issues for VMware software products.
  • Provided support for virtualization and cloud infrastructure technologies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance customer service experiences.

Technical Support Engineer (contractor to VMware)

JoulestoWatts Business Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Delivered L1/L2 support for Horizon environments while onsite as contractor.

Senior Specialization Infrastructure Engineer

Mphasis
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • Managed Wintel, vSphere, and Linux servers to support efficient data center operations.
  • Oversaw NOC operations to maintain service continuity and minimize downtime.
  • Designed infrastructure solutions to enhance system performance and reliability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and processes.
  • Monitored network performance and identified areas for improvement and optimization.

Specialization Infrastructure Engineer

Mphasis
08.2016 - 10.2017
  • Monitored and managed global network operations in NOC to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Associate Engineer

eCentricHR
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Network operations support; worked under payroll of eCentricHR for Mphasis contracts.

Education

Diploma -

Computer Science And Engineering
Hindustan Electronics Academy
01.2015

Skills

  • Escalation handling
  • Technical support
  • Ticket resolution
  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Omnissa Horizon)
  • vSphere
  • App Volumes
  • Instant Clones
  • Unified Access Gateway
  • Workspace ONE
  • Windows Server Administration
  • Active Directory
  • Windows Desktop
  • MFA SAML integration
  • Rest API
  • PowerShell
  • PowerCLI
  • Networking (Routing & Switching)
  • TCP/IP
  • Lifecycle Manager
  • Nutanix AHV
  • Technical documentation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Cross-functional support

Certification

  • VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Desktop Management Design (VCAP-DTM), 08/01/23
  • VMware Certified Professional - Desktop Management (VCP-DTM), 2022
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 02/01/17, 02/01/20

Timeline

Escalation Engineer

Omnissa
10.2024 - Current

Senior Technical Support Engineer

Broadcom
11.2023 - 10.2024

Senior Technical Support Engineer

VMware
11.2022 - 10.2024

Technical Support Engineer - Level 2

VMware
06.2021 - 10.2022

Technical Support Engineer

VMware
03.2020 - 05.2021

Technical Support Engineer (contractor to VMware)

JoulestoWatts Business Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2019 - 03.2020

Senior Specialization Infrastructure Engineer

Mphasis
10.2017 - 04.2019

Specialization Infrastructure Engineer

Mphasis
08.2016 - 10.2017

Associate Engineer

eCentricHR
10.2015 - 08.2016

Diploma -

Computer Science And Engineering
Abijith KV