ANKIT KUMAR
Summary
VMware administrator with over 4 years of experience in managing virtualized environments. Expertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining VMware vSphere ESXi hosts and vCenter Server. Proven track record in monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing infrastructure for high availability and performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
App/Cloud Analyst
Accenture
08.2021 - Current
- Deployment: Deployed and configured new VMs on VMware vCenter aligned with client specifications.
- Legacy Migration: Successfully upgraded EOL Windows Server environments (pre-2012) to modern versions (2022/2025) with 100% data preservation.
- System Health: Regularly monitored and optimized performance of VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter servers, and VMs using vRealize Operations.
- Alert Management: Investigated and resolved hardware/system alerts from vCenter and vSphere, ensuring operational stability.
- Resource Review: Analyzed CPU, memory, disk, and network utilization using Snow tools, identifying and addressing bottlenecks.
- Maintenance: Applied VMware patches and updates (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) to enhance security and maintain system stability.
- Operations: Managed cross-client account provisioning, access management, and compliance for international projects (France, Germany, UK).
System Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2020 - Current
- Monitored ESXi host and vCenter performance using VMware vRealize Operations to ensure optimal system functioning.
- Performed VM migrations using vMotion and Storage vMotion for load balancing and maintenance.
- Managed VM snapshots and backup jobs with Veeam and Commvault, supporting disaster recovery preparedness.
- Hardware Monitoring: Used Dell iDRAC and Lenovo XClarity to monitor physical server health (CPU, RAM, Storage, Temp).
- Provided guidance and training to junior administrators on VMware best practices.
- Oversaw operations of Nutanix Acropolis (AOS) and Prism console to maintain system efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
RKDF University
Bhopal07-2020
Higher Secondary School -
BSEB
Bihar07-2015
Skills
- Cloud Virtualization
- VMware vSphere
- VMotion
- Storage vMotion
- High Availability (HA)
- DRS
- VM Provisioning
- Cloning
- Snapshot Management
- Template Management
- Patch Management
- Nutanix
- Prism Management
- Performance Tuning
- ServiceNow
- Cloud Application Support
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation (TCS): Recognition for excellent performance and invaluable contribution.
- Contextual Master Award (TCS): Awarded for contribution to critical client solutions.
- Process Improvement: Prepared PI story for significant cost saving on server configurations.
- Global Support: Successfully supported diverse projects for clients in France, Germany, and the UK.
Projects
- VMware Golden Image Reduction: Reduced existing golden images in vCenter to optimize storage utilization, management, and compliance.
- DHCP Scopes Migration to DDI: Successfully migrated on-premise DHCP servers to DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IP address management).
Hobbies and Interests
- IT
- Sports
- Travelling
Languages
- Hindi
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
App/Cloud Analyst
Accenture
08.2021 - Current
System Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering -
RKDF University
Higher Secondary School -
BSEB