Hi, I’m
Ashok Kokate
Summary
Professional with over 14 years of experience in IT Infrastructure Operations, IT Infrastructure Management, Technical Architect & Looking for Cloud Architect profile.
- Extensive experience with designing, implementing, and supporting other Citrix systems Storefront, Provisioning Services, Director, Studio, Citrix Universal Printing Server, Profile Management etc.
- Knowledge on Providing Access to remote Applications, desktop and adding new VM into host pool with Azure Portal
- Knowledge on Azure AD Domain services , creating users,security groups,creating OU structures and managing group policies,sync on prem AD users to Azure AD.
- Knowledge on deploying AWS & Azure -based solutions using Azure virtual machines, storage, networking and active directory
- Knowledge in cloud computing service models(IaaS,PaaS,SaaS),cloud computing types(On-premise,Private,Hybrid,Public),Data center optimization and consolidation,virtualization and web technologies.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Fujitsu
Senior System Architect
07.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted in architecting, designing and development of Citrix Virtualization technologies.
- Prepared technical documentation such as test plans, installation guides and technical specifications.
- Supported technical team members in architecting and development of solutions in Citrix systems to enhance performance
- Advanced technical knowledge of enterprise IT architecture and management solutions, including virtualization hypervisors and desktop virtualization brokers, in particular Citrix XenCenter, VMware ESXi, vCenter, and WYSE Thin Client end points
- Implemented a secure Netscaler portal for external users to access Citrix XenApp farms
- Advanced knowledge of Group Policy creation and management, including Citrix specific GPO's
- Proven success in large (40,000+ users) virtualization global architectures having multiple Active Directory Domains, XenApp Farms, XenDesktop Farms, PVS Farms, multiple zones, Citrix Policies
Wipro Technology
Lead Consultant
12.2018 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Serve as technical escalation for Citrix issues; supporting both application and operational teams through systems analysis, diagnosis, trouble-shooting, performance analysis and resolution
- Provided L3 support to Window, Vmware and Citrix Environment
Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Senior Associate
02.2013 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Experience with installation, configuration, and support of key business applications running in a virtual environment
- Responsible for monitoring, controlling and operating a multi-vendor Access Solution environment comprised of Citrix XenApp,XenDesktop, RSA, RDS, NetScaler and any other components such as the underlying OS
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
Sr. Technical Support Engineer
01.2012 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Expertise in creating Citrix streaming Profile and Publishing Application to users in Citrix XenApp 4.5/6.0/6.5
- Monitoring and Managing performance of ESX servers and Virtual Machines
- Install, Configure and Maintain Citrix XenAppp & Xendesktop 4.5/6/0/6.5
Syntel India Private Ltd.
Programmer Analyst
01.2010 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Using VMware Infrastructure Client for Building/Rebuilding Virtual servers
- Installing, Upgrading and configuring Virtual servers
Getronics Pvt Ltd for Client Avaya (Pune)
Technical Support Engineer
10.2008 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Provide technical assistance to resolve problems associated with the supported Desktop's/Laptop's software and hardware issues.
Education
B.A.M.U
Bachelor of Science
01.2008
Maharashtra Board
H.S.C
01.2004
S.S.C
S.S.C
01.2002
Skills
- Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- DevOps Tool
- Virtualization Technologies
- Technical Architecture Design
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Agile Methodologies
- Cloud Computing
Certification
- Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA – V)
- Citrix Certified Professional- Networking(CCP-N)
- MCSE Certification
- AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior System Architect
Fujitsu
07.2019 - Current
Lead Consultant
Wipro Technology
12.2018 - 07.2019
Senior Associate
Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd.
02.2013 - 09.2018
Sr. Technical Support Engineer
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.
01.2012 - 02.2013
Programmer Analyst
Syntel India Private Ltd.
01.2010 - 12.2011
Technical Support Engineer
Getronics Pvt Ltd for Client Avaya (Pune)
10.2008 - 12.2009
B.A.M.U
Bachelor of Science
Maharashtra Board
H.S.C
S.S.C
S.S.C
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