Innovative Computer Systems Engineer/Architect with background in developing and implementing complex IT solutions tailored to meet organizational needs. Skilled in optimizing system architectures, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring seamless integration of new technologies. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in executing projects that improve system reliability and performance. Successfully delivered scalable and secure infrastructure solutions, contributing to enhanced system functionality and business growth. Meticulous Systems Engineer with many years of experience. Effectively builds rapport with clients and vendors. Experienced in firewalls, VPNs, and antivirus technologies. Resourceful professional in information technology architecture, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in systems integration, network security, and cloud computing solutions. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability to ensure projects meet and exceed expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Infrastructure Architect
SNC Lavalin
Dubai
06.2014 - 05.2022
Liaison with Business during full project evolution by providing functional and technical designs
Develops and maintains the Technical Reference Model and Standards Profile documents
Analyse, recommend and document system environments, including networks, nodes, operating systems, servers, and Applications
Define roadmap for the One Atkins 2020 vision, Cloud portfolio and migration strategies
Perform an active role in identifying need for and evaluating emerging technologies
Recommends architecture strategy and provides planning consultation to the core team
Identifies, monitors and manages risks within recognized constraints
Budgeting and Business case development along side with data life cycle management
Ensure all Service Transition Managers are familiar with and have experience of working on projects using an AGILE approach
Reduce risk to IT service quality by ensuring the team understands the implications of changes, along with Bid Management.
Senior Solutions Architect
BIOS ME
Dubai
03.2010 - 05.2014
Responsible for interacting with the customers for analysing the requirement and provide solution documentations pertaining to the environment
Creating documentations with response for the technical tenders and RFP's
Providing low level and high level design documents for the projects wherever required
Responsible for designing, planning & Implementations of services for the client on various platforms like Windows, Linux, Solaris and Storage
Responsible for designing, planning and configuring the Servers from different Vendors
Assisting engineers to carry out the configurations as per the plan and schedule
Escalation point for the customers and the technical engineers
Design and implementation of Hitachi and SUN SAN storage, Brocade and Cisco switches
Design and implementation of virtualization solutions with VMware and Hyper-V
Designing and implementing Backup solutions
Vulnerability assessment for the network and servers whenever required
Disaster recovery and Business Impact analysis planning
Implement, administer and maintain the Storage, Server, Backup and Archive services
Co-ordinate with the application team and project team in order to fast track the projects which involve infrastructure
Creating the best practise documents for Storage, Backup, VMware and other infrastructure with alignment to the company standards
Infrastructure Project mobilisation in major projects for customers
Team Lead - Storage Services
UBS AG
Singapore
01.2008 - 02.2010
Team Lead - Storage
CSC
Hyderabad
08.2005 - 12.2007
Education
B.Tech - E.C.E
JNT University
Skills
Strategy and Road maps
Architecture & integration
Solutions design and implementation
Release Management
Change Management
Storage area networks
Brocade
Cisco fabric switches
NetApp storage
Storage provisioning
Storage network configuration
Load balancing
Tape libraries
Backup infrastructure
Disaster recovery solutions
Storage data migration
Application migration
Storage management
Disaster recovery planning
IT service management
Certification
NetApp Authorized Service Engineer (NASE)
NetApp Certified Storage Professional (NACA)
NetApp Certified Data Management Administrator (NCDA)
STS certified NetBackup Windows Administrator
STS certified PureDisk Administrator
EMC Certified VNX IE
EMC Certified RP IE
Quantum certified Implementation Specialist
Quantum Certified Pre-sales consultant
Veeam Certified Implementation specialist
Flexpod Design Specialist
Currentjobprofile
Liaison with Business during full project evolution by providing functional and technical designs.
Develops and maintains the Technical Reference Model and Standards Profile documents.
Analyse, recommend and document system environments, including networks, nodes, operating systems, servers, and Applications.
Define roadmap for the One Atkins 2020 vision, Cloud portfolio and migration strategies.
Perform an active role in identifying need for and evaluating emerging technologies.
Recommends architecture strategy and provides planning consultation to the core team.
Identifies, monitors and manages risks within recognized constraints.
Budgeting and Business case development along side with data life cycle management.
Ensure all Service Transition Managers are familiar with and have experience of working on projects using an AGILE approach.
Reduce risk to IT service quality by ensuring the team understand the implications of changes alongside with Bid Management
Accomplishments
Best EA Atkins Group Wide, 2016, For Dubai DC Design and implementation co-ordination.
Best Implementation Engineer, BIOS ME
Award from National Archives, For Solution to redefine storage services in UAE.
Best Vendor Engineer Award, TDIC, Abu Dhabi
Best Support Vendor Engineer, Barclays Bank PLC, Dubai
Best Engineer for customer satisfaction, ISIT AE
Best Support Team Lead, UBS, Singapore
Numerous customer appreciations
Previousjobprofile
Responsible for interacting with the customers for analysing the requirement and provide solution documentations pertaining to the environment.
Creating documentations with response for the technical tenders and RFP's.
Providing low level and high level design documents for the projects wherever required.
Responsible for designing, planning & Implementations of services for the client on various platforms like Windows, Linux, Solaris and Storage.
Responsible for designing, planning and configuring the Servers from different Vendors.
Assisting engineers to carry out the configurations as per the plan and schedule.
Escalation point for the customers and the technical engineers.
Design and implementation of Hitachi and SUN SAN storage, Brocade and Cisco switches.
Design and implementation of virtualization solutions with VMware and Hyper-V.
Designing and implementing Backup solutions.
Vulnerability assessment for the network and servers whenever required.
Disaster recovery and Business Impact analysis planning.
Implement, administer and maintain the Storage, Server, Backup and Archive services.
Co-ordinate with the application team and project team in order to fast track the projects which involve infrastructure.
Creating the best practise documents for Storage, Backup, VMware and other infrastructure with alignment to the company standards.
Infrastructure Project mobilisation in major projects for customers.
Areasofproficiency
Strategy and Road maps
Architecture & integration
Solutions design and implementation
Agile, Release and Change Management
Trainingsattended
TOFAG 9
VMWARE 6.0, VMWARE Design workshop
VMware SRM training
NSS (Northern Storage Suite) training
Commvault certified implementation engineer
Certified Flexpod Implementation specialist
Timeline
Senior Infrastructure Architect
SNC Lavalin
06.2014 - 05.2022
Senior Solutions Architect
BIOS ME
03.2010 - 05.2014
Team Lead - Storage Services
UBS AG
01.2008 - 02.2010
Team Lead - Storage
CSC
08.2005 - 12.2007
NetApp Authorized Service Engineer (NASE)
NetApp Certified Storage Professional (NACA)
NetApp Certified Data Management Administrator (NCDA)
STS certified NetBackup Windows Administrator
STS certified PureDisk Administrator
EMC Certified VNX IE
EMC Certified RP IE
Quantum certified Implementation Specialist
Quantum Certified Pre-sales consultant
Veeam Certified Implementation specialist
Flexpod Design Specialist
B.Tech - E.C.E
JNT University
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