Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
STRENGTHS
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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A SAI KRISHNA DORA

Senior Server Administrator
Bengaluru

Summary

I am an experienced and dedicated Windows & VMware Administrator with over 6 years of proven expertise in designing, implementing and maintaining virtualization and Windows Server environments. My proficiency is in VMware vSphere technologies along with solid skills in customer relations and problem-solving. I aim to contribute significantly to IT initiatives by leveraging my knowledge and collaborative approach. Strong background to manage in shifts 24/7 and collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure smooth operations, security compliance and continuous improvement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Server Administrator

Softtek
02.2025 - Current

Results-driven and detail-oriented Senior Server Administrator with hands-on experience in managing, configuring, and supporting enterprise-level IT infrastructure, including the aviation industry. Currently working on a strategic aircraft project, ensuring system stability and business continuity through expert handling of Windows Server, VMware ESXi/vCenter, SCCM, and DNS infrastructure.. Demonstrated expertise in:

  • VMware virtualization – provisioning, maintaining, and optimizing virtual machines and hosts
  • Windows Server administration – including user/group policies, security configurations, and troubleshooting
  • Microsoft SCCM – patch deployment, application packaging, and software distribution across large enterprise environments
  • Scripting – Automated daily server health checks, patch status reports, and user management tasks using PowerShell scripts, enhancing system reliability and reducing human error.

Proactive in system health monitoring, performance tuning, and ensuring high availability & effective stakeholder communication and technical coordination across IT and application teams.

Senior VMware Administrator

Wipro
01.2022 - 02.2025
  • Company Overview: Client - Corning Inc.
  • Implemented and managed VMware virtualization infrastructure.
  • Skilled in VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, Splunk tool, vMotion, HA, DRS, Storage vMotion.
  • Optimized performance and ensured high availability for VMs.
  • Successfully deployed virtualization solutions to meet business objectives.
  • Received NextGen Rockstar award from client for 2023.
  • Proven ability to work as a shift lead.
  • Expertise in ServiceNow ticket handling, ITIL process, Change management.
  • Managed the deployment of ESXi updates(more than 100) and vCenter upgrades.
  • Adept at troubleshooting complex issues like BSOD, PSOD, VM/Node down, Hardware replacements, worked with Microsoft vendors.

Windows/Wintel Administrator

Wipro
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Client - Corning Inc.
  • Managed Microsoft Windows Server environments - 2012 R2, 2016, 2019.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained Windows Server operating systems, Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Server & DFS.
  • Implemented access and permissions & Group policy (GPO) in Active Directory, windows patching with VMware tools upgrades, and worked on system monitoring tools such as Splunk.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provided timely resolution on File share systems.
  • Collaborative team player committed to delivering high-quality support.
  • Managed file share migration of more than 50 windows server by using scripts such as Robocopy.

Education

M Tech - Computing Systems & Infrastructure

BITS, PILANI
12.2023

Bachelor of Computer and Application (BCA) - undefined

Roland Institute of Computer and Management
07.2019

Skills

Active Directory

Backup & restore

Change management

Splunk AppDynamics

Disaster Recovery

Exchange Server

File share systems

Firmware upgrade

Group Policy

NTFS permissions

IIS

Failover clustering

VCenter upgrade

Microsoft Windows Server updates

WSUS

Powershell

SCCM

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STRENGTHS

  • Fast Learner: Proven ability to learn rapidly and assimilate new technologies to drive improvement.
  • Customer Relations: Skilled in customer relations and tailoring services for enhanced customer experience.
  • Problem Solving Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
  • Multitasking Skills: Multitasking and managing multiple tasks concurrently with high efficiency.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Client Recognition: Received multiple client recognitions including NextGen Rockstar award for outstanding performance.

Timeline

Senior Server Administrator

Softtek
02.2025 - Current

Senior VMware Administrator

Wipro
01.2022 - 02.2025

Windows/Wintel Administrator

Wipro
07.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Computer and Application (BCA) - undefined

Roland Institute of Computer and Management

M Tech - Computing Systems & Infrastructure

BITS, PILANI
A SAI KRISHNA DORASenior Server Administrator