Ankit Sharma

• Configured and managed storage systems including Dell PowerMax, VMAX 3, VPLEX, Isilon, and NetApp Arrays, supporting over 3 PB of data across 500+ servers.
• Implemented storage replication strategies, resulting in a 30% improvement in data redundancy and disaster recovery preparedness.
• Provided tier 1 support, resolving 95% of storage-related incidents within the first hour, significantly reducing downtime.
• Integrated VMAX with virtualization technologies to optimize resource allocation.
• Ensured efficient utilization of storage resources in virtualized environments.

Legacy Symmetrix to PowerMax/VMAX Migration

• Developed a detailed migration plan in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Conducted a comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategy.
• Utilized EMC SRDF (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility) for reliable data replication.
• Ensured minimal downtime and data consistency during the migration process.
• Conducted extensive testing in a non-production environment.
• Validated data integrity and application functionality post-migration.

1. Client - SCANIA (Sodertajle, Stockholm)

• Configured and managed Cisco MDS switches, creating and maintaining zones to ensure seamless storage allocation and connectivity.
• Automated zoning processes, reducing manual intervention by 50% and minimizing the risk of configuration errors.
• Played a key role in migrating 15 storage arrays to new environments with zero downtime, leveraging advanced zoning techniques.
• Directed day-to-day operations for NETAPP, DELL EMC VPLEX, XTremeIO, ISILON, and Huawei Arrays (OceanStore 18500v3 & Dorado 5000 & 9000)
• Managed volumes (CIFs, NFS) in EMC Isilon and NetApp storage, troubleshooting daily issues in NAS infrastructure
• Analyzed and troubleshooted storage backend issues, including Brocade Switches.
• Provided comprehensive support for Dell PowerMax, VMAX 3, and NetApp Arrays, contributing to a 25% increase in storage performance through proactive monitoring and maintenance.
• Managed and maintained the HP Data Protector environment, reducing data loss incidents by 35% through enhanced backup and restore processes.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to implement disaster recovery solutions, ensuring business continuity and compliance with RPO/RTO objectives.

2 .Client - Eversource ( United States )

• Led development and deployment projects for IT services with a proven ability to manage international teams and diverse stakeholders, achieving targets without direct supervision.
• Successfully migrated the Enterprise backup from TSM to Cohesity Converged Backup, configuring media retentions and efficiently managing storage space.
• Troubleshot and resolved complex issues related to storage systems and backups, achieving a 20% reduction in incident resolution time.
• Led a successful migration of 500 TB of data from legacy storage systems to EMC VMAX 3, ensuring zero data loss and minimal downtime. Implemented advanced replication techniques that improved data availability by 35%.
• Spearheaded the upgrade of the backup infrastructure using HP Data Protector and Cohesity Data Platform, resulting in a 50% reduction in backup windows and a 30% increase in restore efficiency.
• Integrated Data Domain into the existing backup environment, which led to a 45% improvement in data deduplication rates and a 20% reduction in storage costs.
• Implemented backup solutions, including Cohesity, Veeam, Netbackup, ensuring robust and reliable data backup and recovery systems.
• Conducted refresh activities for applications such as ORACLE, MS-SQL, MYSQL, MS-EXCHANGE, VMWARE, and NDMP.
• Implemented and managed storage arrays in a heterogeneous environment, including Hitachi, DELL EMC VNX, DELL EMC VMAX3, Powermax, Replication, and Data Domain.

Base location : Pune , Client : DexYP(US)

• Improved Day to Day operations on Storage Devices IBM XIVs, SVC,EMC,Infinity ,PURE storage devices
• Organized Client escalations and reporting
• Analysed SAN FC switches (Broacde and Cisco MDS) to Actively and pre-emotively determine possible faultsand causes and controlling them
• Managed Volumes (CIFs, NFS) in EMC Isilon and Netapp storage and troubleshooting day-to-day issues in NAS infrastructure
• Implemented optimization strategies that enhanced storage performance, capacity planning, and efficiency, contributing to the seamless operation of critical business applications.
• Conducted a successful upgrade of NetApp ONTAP software, introducing new features and improving overall system stability.
• Performed VLUN migration for PMAX and VMAX
• Initiated SAN switches and controller Firmware upgrades, and planned maintenance for Brocade and Cisco MDS SAN switches .

• Independently completed transition and KT of newVSSI Qatar project
• Steered Day to Day operations ,maintenance, troubleshooting of storage arraysDELL EMC Vplex ,RPA (RecoverPoint Appliance) and VNX(Unified) VNX5300,VNX5200,(VNX2), HP 3PAR T8000
• Implemented Software defined Storage like ScaleIO,CEPH and Software Define cloud like OpenStack and did POCs
• Managed HP3PAR,HPE Primera Storage, SAN Switches, & EMC Power Scale that includes Storage provisioning,reclaim, hardware management, and upgrades
• Administered Linux systems supporting storage and computing infrastructure, implementing robust measures to optimize system performance, enhance security, and ensure reliability.
• Conducted regular system audits and implemented proactive measures to address vulnerabilities, contributing to a secure and resilient Linux-based environment.
• Collaborated with S&C suppliers to extend storage infrastructure, increasing capacity by 50PiB.
• Implemented Ansible playbooks for automated configuration management, reducing manual errors by 40%.
• Conducted performance tuning on Lustre parallel filesystem, achieving a 25% increase in data transfer rates.
• Introduced ZFS-based storage pools, enhancing data integrity and reducing storage failures by 20%.
• Deep understanding of storage technologies, including SAN, NAS, DAS, and cloud storage solutions (AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage)

1. Client - VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS , United Kingdom (offshore)

• Delivered support for Symantec Netback up and Backup exec tool.
• Accelerated SAN data migration that include tools like SANCopy,SRDF-NDM, Vplex.
• Streamlined Day to Day operations ,maintenance, troubleshooting RPA (RecoverPoint Appliance),and VNX(Unified) ,VNX5300,VNX5200 and (VNX2).
• Configured and managed virtual environments using VMware ESXi and Hyper-V.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between VMware and storage components.
• Monitored and optimized VMware performance and resource usage, implementing performance tuning strategies.
• Led the migration of legacy systems to VMware virtualized environments, improving resource utilization and scalability.
• Accelerated SAN data migration that include tools like SANCopy,SRDF-NDM, Vplex
• Streamlined Day to Day operations ,maintenance, troubleshooting RPA (RecoverPoint Appliance),and VNX(Unified) ,VNX5300,VNX5200 and (VNX2)
• Implementation and Troubleshooting of local and remote site Replication using RPA and Replication manager
• Configured and managed virtual environments using VMware ESXi and Hyper-V
• Delivered the APPLICATION backups and restores; supported the refresh activitywith the help of application team.

2. Client - Horizon Blue Cross Shield, NewJersey ( Offshore)

• Enhanced Day to Day Storage operations on IBM XIVs,SVC,EMC, VNX , storage devices .
• Configured backup media retentions, performed LUN creation, and efficiently managed storage space.
• Ensured compliance with policy guidelines for backing up Servers, Databases, and Data.
• Conducted analysis and troubleshooting of storage backend issues, including Brocade Switches.
• Upgraded HBA firmware and Drivers on UNIX and Windows Servers and resolved HBA issues on both operating systems.
• Proficient in implementing and operating VMWare architectures based on vSphere versions 6 and 7.
• Exposure to Disaster Recovery practices, Storage Management, and Backup procedures for virtual environments.
• Executed backup and recovery procedures, maintaining 100% SLA compliance.
• Proactive Daily Detailed Health Checks for the environment and Execute FC zoning for development and production servers for multiple Data centers.
• Addressed Client escalations and reporting .

• Governed Day to Day Storage operations on HP, Netapp, DELL EMC products VMAX, DMX4 via Unisphere & SE
• Extended DC hands and feet support for installation, troubleshooting and configuration of SAN devices
• Proactively monitoring and maintaining the health of Vmware and Storage environment
• Proficient in implementing and operating VMWare architectures based on vSphere versions 6 and 7
• Expertise in various storage solutions
• Exposure to Disaster Recovery practices, Storage Management, and Backup procedures for virtual environments.