Anuj Kaushik
Gurugram
Summary
A certified IT professional with a broad skillset in cloud computing, virtualization, operating systems, and containerization. Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure, VMware, Unix, AIX, Linux,SOLARIS, AWS, Ansible and Docker & Kubernetes. Committed to delivering scalable and secure IT solutions that drive business success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
Advisory Technical Consultant
IBM India Pvt. Ltd
Gurugram
07.2016 - Current
- Orchestrated the migration of on-premises infrastructure to Microsoft Azure, achieving a 40% reduction in operational costs
- Designed and managed VMware virtualization environments, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring high availability
- Subject Matter Expert and lead the designed, configuration, implementation of AIX,LINUX and SOLARIS environments.
- Offshore SPOC and SME for Cloud and On-Premises (Unix based) Infrastructure.
- Administered Unix, AIX, and Linux servers, maintaining a 99.99% uptime and adhering to security standards
- Leaded life cycle management/upgrades, disaster recovery exercise, backup & recovery, incident response planning, and problem resolution management.
- Implemented Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters, improving application scalability and deployment speed
- Utilized Terraform to define and provision infrastructure as code, reducing provisioning time by 50%
- Automated routine tasks and configurations with Bash, PowerShell, and Python scripts
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and implement DevOps practices
- Managed and optimized Docker clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability of microservices-based applications
- Oversaw day-to-day vSphere operations, optimizing resource utilization and minimizing downtime
- Create Virtual machines(EC2) on AWS Cloud Amazon EBS snapshots for maintenance activities
- Access management on AWS Cloud -S3 Bucket creation and attachment AWS VPC creation and management
- Monitored and managed performance of EC2 instances, S3 buckets, DynamoDB tables.
- Managed cost optimization strategies by leveraging Reserved Instances and Spot Instances.
Senior AIX Administrator
Unitforce Technologies Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
07.2015 - 07.2016
- VIOS Configuration/Migration/Upgradation and Administration
- AIX Install/Update to latest versions of AIX 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 -System recovery through NIM server using mksysb image
- BAU support, DR activities, Vulnerability remediation
- To perform NIM activities like configuring NIM server, defining machine and resources
- NPIV and Non-NPIV configurations, DLPAR operation and managing partitions through HMC
- Configured and maintained logical partitions for AIX,LINUX and SOLARIS servers.
- Monitored system performance, identified bottlenecks, and recommended solutions to improve efficiency.
- Deployed applications on AIX environment with appropriate configurations as per requirements.
- Implemented high availability solutions such as HACMP,POWERHA and GPFS cluster technologies.
- Performing data migration in multiple scenarios
- Administered Red Hat Linux servers, ensuring system stability and adherence to security policies
- Managed Red Hat Linux servers, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Data Center Operations Manager
Capital First Ltd.
Gurugram
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Managed daily operations of the data center, including hardware maintenance, equipment provisioning, and vendor coordination
- Ensured high availability of critical systems, achieving 99.99% uptime through proactive monitoring and maintenance
- Led a team of data center technicians, providing training and guidance to ensure efficient operations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and execute data center expansion projects
- Developed and implemented backup and disaster recovery plans, reducing data loss risks
- Conducted regular security audits and enforced compliance with industry standards
- Oversaw the procurement and inventory management of data center equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Maharishi Dayanand University
Rohtak,Haryana04.2009
Skills
- Data Center Management
- AIX
- LINUX
- VMware
- VIOS/POWERVM
- AWS
- Microsoft Azure
- Ansible Automation
- Terraform
- Network Administration
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Security & Compliance
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104.
- VMware Certified Technical Associate-Data Center Virtualizations.
- Microsoft certified Azure Fundamentals.
- IBM professional certification AIX 7.
- Interskill program - Mainframe Specialist – LINUX Operations and Programming.
- AWS Solution Architect.
- IBM POWER9 Technical Overview.
Accomplishments
- Achieved two times IBM Spark Award for excellent performance.
- Appreciated by Client several times with Blue points.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Timeline
Advisory Technical Consultant
IBM India Pvt. Ltd
07.2016 - Current
Senior AIX Administrator
Unitforce Technologies Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
07.2015 - 07.2016
Data Center Operations Manager
Capital First Ltd.
06.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Commerce -
Maharishi Dayanand University
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