Arko Bardhan
Kolkata
Summary
Highly skilled Microsoft Azure Certified Infrastructure Consultant with 9+ years of experience driving information management strategy. Successfully strategized, designed, and deployed innovative and complete architecture (Windows, VMWARE, HyperV ,HCI, Cloud Specially Azure, Citrix) for renowned companies. Seeking a Solution Architect or Delivery role at a Cloud Domain to leverage expertise in Microsoft Azure global infrastructure and service migrations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
Kolkata
08.2024 - Current
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring timely completion within budget.
- Maintained clear and effective communication with clients throughout project lifecycle.
- Provided ongoing support and maintenance for implemented business solutions.
- Participated in client meetings, offering insights and updates on project status.
- Prepared reports summarizing progress, risks, and issues associated with projects.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of business strategies for diverse clients.
Senior Analyst
Accenture India Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Possess hands on experience with the VMware ESX Server, VMware Virtual Center, VMware HA, VMware DRS, VMware vMotion, VMware svMotion, VMware Converter, VMware Update manager
- Troubleshooting ESXi and vCenter server issues
- Performing Snapshots, Creating Template and cloning virtual machines in VMware environment using vSphere client, vSphere 5.5 and vCenter Server
- Creating & managing VMware Cluster
- Enabling HA & DRS feature in a cluster
- Exposure on vMotion, svMotion, High Availability feature, DRS feature Executions of change activities, client interaction, maintain SLA for the project, tasks & tickets as per client requirements
- Upgrading ESXi 6.5U1 to 6.5 U2
- Apply patches to all the ESXi hosts in the environment whenever required
- Creating Datastore from assigned LUNs
- Checking & analyzing VRops & RV Tools report for vCenter, Splunk Tool
- Monitoring vCenter from Operation Manager
- Working on Change, C-Task, Incident & request
- Troubleshooting on Physical Server H/W issues from ILO, VC & OA
- (Logging call with Vendors) Upgrading firmware on Physical servers
- (ILO & SPP) Creating Clusters for High Availability (HA), Distributive Resource Scheduling (DRS) Migrating Physical Servers & Virtual Servers to VMware Server using VMware Converter (P2V & V2V Converter) Migrating of using VMotion Performing Snapshots, Cloning, Cold Migrations and Hot Migrations
- Installation, Configuration and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2003 & 2008
- Designing, Configuring and maintaining Active Directory Services on Windows Server 2003 Domain Controller
- Installation, Configuration and Troubleshooting OS server 2008/2012/2016
- Implementation & Troubleshooting of group policy security
- Experience on configuring data store for ESXi server using NAS, iSCSI or LUN
- Configuring and maintaining Firewall
- ( Creating Policy for user to access Internet) Maintenance and administration of Windows 2003 and 2008 with Active Directory
- Configuration and implementation of Microsoft windows Server 2008 Group policies for domain users
- Using VROPS to collects comprehensive resource utilization data in heterogeneous IT environments
- (to monitor CPU, memory and disk utilization) Problem Management- End to End Ownership on Reactive and Proactive Problem Management.
Senior Software Engineer
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Currently working in Capgemini IMOC where we provide 24x7 support for server infrastructure of multiple clients
- Apart from production patching activities we work on auto generated incidents as well as user logged service and problem incidents
- Troubleshooting health/application related issues on a server
- Troubleshooting various Domain related issues, Shared Folder access, Mailbox related problems
- Deployment of patches and hot-fixes using SCCM, TEM and WSUS
- Creating and Managing new user accounts, groups and assigning permissions
- Handling L2 Escalation & Quality Check
- Providing training and knowledge sharing to new joiner to understand the project process & Assist them to maintain the Quality & Quantity work
- Various Microsoft applications including 2010 IIS, SCOM/MOM, DHCP, DNS, Clustering.
IT Analyst
TCS India Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata
10.2019
- Creating Azure Subscriptions, Resource Groups, vNets, Subnets, NSG, vNet Peerings, Availability sets
- Creating Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Blob storage and Azure File Shares
- Configuring VM Snapshot and File/Folder level backup
- Creating and Configuring Load Balancers, Load balancing rules
- Troubleshoot on different various Azure services related issues
- Estimating and optimizing Azure Resource costs
- Troubleshooting and Optimization Windows Servers remotely - version 2008,2012,2016,2019
- Understanding and hands on experience in troubleshooting various issues in VMware Vsphere 7 environment
- Migrating Servers from legacy to Azure cloud
- Capture migration requirements from client
- Assist with creating cloud migration strategies; defining delivery architecture, creating the migration plans, designing the orchestration plans, and more
- Assist in creating and executing of migration run books
- Determine source cloud (Physical, Virtual and Cloud) and target Workloads
- Onsite Level 3 Transition for VMware Private Cloud environment
- Depending on the demand providing the client with providing the client best practice & options in terms of server migration options
- Creating server migration uses cases
- Oversee build of the environment; execute migration plan
- Use troubleshooting skills and work closely with operations, support, engineering and/or other functions to ensure successful migrations
- Setup, Configuration and Troubleshooting of vSphere environment
- VSphere Cloud infrastructure optimization and stabilization
- Disaster recovery planning and setup using SRM and Affinity rules
- Setup vSphere Clusters for High Availability (HA) and Distributive Resource Scheduling (DRS)
- Proficient in setting up and managing Windows Server (2012/2008/2016 & 2019) Environment
- Providing solutions
- In depth knowledge on all Citrix Administration Experience of managing multiple versions of Windows Servers on large systems Managing the published applications on Citrix Xen-app Managing VDI workloads through Xendesktop Deploying Virtual desktops Patching and vulnerability Management on Citrix servers Managing the Hypervisor, where VDIs are hosted Managing the DB where all Citrix site configurations are stored, session policies, Citrix Access Gateway
- Citrix XenApp / Xen-Desktop 715 LTSR, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 1912 LTSR Administration of Citrix XenApp Sites Storefront configuration and administration PVS administration Creation of golden image, target device management, Troubleshooting Configuration of Citrix server policies
- Troubleshooting end user Citrix issues and provide L1/L2 support
- Deploy Citrix Farms using pre-configured scripts
- Citrix application access management and publishing new application post UAT
- Citrix LTSR 7.15 upgrade and Citrix Cloud implementation with VDAs Hosted on Azure Cloud
- Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7 1912 LTSR CU5 upgrade
- Contributing to create HLD and Runbooks for operation handover
- Managing team with daily operations on the shift
- Understand the strategic direction set by senior management, clearly communicate team goals, deliverables, and keep the team updated on change
- Establishing and refine the processes, tools, techniques and methods used by technical staff to provide exceptional support to our internal employees.
Education
BCA -
Institute of Engineering and Management
01.2013
10+2 -
Sudhir Memorial Institute
01.2010
10 -
Salt Lake Point School
01.2008
Skills
Technical Skills
- Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) SDDC Architecture and Management
VMware vRealize Suite
Automation and Optimization
- Microsoft AzureAzure VMs, Networking, and Storage
Azure Active Directory and Security
Azure Monitor and Backup
- Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop Administration
Provisioning Services (PVS) and Machine Creation Services (MCS)
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)AVD Setup and Configuration
User Profile Management with FSLogix
Performance Optimization and Security
- VMware vSphere and ESXi Management
VMware vCenter
Certification
- MCSA: Windows Server 2012
- Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V)
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals-AZ 900
- Microsoft Certified - Azure Administrator Associate- AZ 104
- Microsoft Certified- Azure Solution Architect- AZ 305
Accomplishments
Received a lot of very satisfied Positive Feedbacks from the Clients and the management for Delivering the best quality and services in my current job role.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Ashok Kumar Bardhan
- Mother's Name: Minati Bardhan
- Date of Birth: 10/03/1992
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Projects
CISCO HCI Implementation with VMWARE Vsphere 8.0
Migration of Citrix On premise environment to AVD environment
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2024 - Current
IT Analyst
TCS India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2019
Senior Analyst
Accenture India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2016 - 10.2019
Senior Software Engineer
Capgemini India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2014 - 12.2016
BCA -
Institute of Engineering and Management
10+2 -
Sudhir Memorial Institute
10 -
Salt Lake Point School
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