Solution Architect VMware –Data Center & Cloud Practice
Delhi
Summary
A certified Solution Architect with over 19 years of experience in Enterprise IT Data Center, Remote/ Onsite Support for IT Infrastructure Solutions/Design/Implementation /Migration/Automation, and BAU Operations. Designing and delivering complex solutions across various industries. Proficient in creating architecture blueprints, developing technical roadmaps, and providing guidance to technical teams.
Expertise in DC Management ,Cloud ,VMware , BCP-DR,Vendor Management,Transition ,Transformation and Capacity Planning ,Risk Management and People Management
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Solution Architect Data Center ( VMware & Cloud )
L&T Smart World & Communication
Delhi
09.2022 - Current
Region: India
Customers: Government and Public Sectors including large enterprises and mid-sized organizations in Telecom, Defense etc.
SCOPE: Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and requirements and provided technical expertise to develop solution architecture that aligned with business goals.
Conduct technical feasibility studies and recommend technology solutions to improve system performance, scalability, and security.
Work with vendors and third-party service providers to identify and evaluate technology solutions and ensure that they met company's standards.
Provided technical support to sales team and assisted in development of proposals and statements of work .
Actively participated in technology community and contributed to development of industry best practices and standards.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of cloud solutions .
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Lead Consultant for Enterprise Architect Team
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Noida
08.2019 - 08.2022
Region: Sweden, Germany
Key Customers: Global Customers
Scope:
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Leading and managing team of enterprise architects and ensuring their work meets organization's standards and objectives.
Developing and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks, principles, and guidelines to ensure that organization's IT infrastructure is aligned with its business goals.
Ensuring that organization's technology investments are cost-effective, efficient, and meet organization's operational requirements.
Providing thought leadership and technical guidance to stakeholders across organization.
Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
Technical Services Team Leader – VMware
IBM India Pvt. Ltd., Noida
Noida
08.2011 - 07.2019
Region: US, Europe, APAC
Key Customers: Global Banking ,Healthcare, Manufacturing Customers
Scope:
Primary Key Responsibility Area
Leading and managing team of technical support specialists and ensuring that their work meets organization's standards and objectives
Providing technical guidance, support, and troubleshooting assistance to customers using VMware and Cloud technologies
Developing and maintaining technical knowledge of VMware and Cloud technologies and ensuring that team members are up-to-date with latest developments.
Developing and maintaining technical support processes, procedures, and documentation to ensure consistent and efficient support delivery .
Providing regular reports and analysis to senior management on team performance, customer satisfaction, and trends in support requests
Guide and support growth and success of delivery projects through strategic analysis and project management
Operations expert with strong business judgement skills and partner heavily with internal and external organizations
Responsibilities spread across strategic, operational, and tactical business deliveries
Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Governance: C-Level service line Dashboard which contain ITSM gauges along with breaches |Daily, weekly & monthly service reviews with internal team & customer stake holders
Contract compliance: Oversaw 100% compliance of meeting SOW, SLA's and KPI's in accordance with Master Services Agreement
Process Improvement: Expertise in ITIL Incident/Change/Problem/Release Management including RCA analysis & MIM Process, implemented several workflows in ITSM tool to avoid process breach & expedite approval process
Improved Customer Satisfaction: Collecting Customer Monthly Service review Feedback, Service Now Transactional CSAT & DSAT, Survey Monkey for NPS Score, annually collecting VOC (Voice of Customer), appropriate Plan of action for DSAT
MIM for HPI’s Break Fix: Always on top of each high priority incidents over bridge along with customer, ensure MIM process followed correctly and quick resolution or temporary workaround to avoid major business impact.
Value Add & CSIP: Motivating to team to generate Value add idea, Proposing to customer 30-60-90 days SIP plan in every quarter
Assigned all Level 1/2 task to common team in respect to multiple different technologies, based on Lean IT methodologies
Documentation & Central repository: Reviewing HLD, LLD, design document, Run Book, SOP, KB Articles, Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly customer review decks, Capacity, Availability & contractual reports with trend analysis and forecasting
Vendor Management : Build relationship with vendor with monthly review on behalf of customer, Vendor On-boarding in ITSM
Transition: Having good exposure in BAU
Service transition from service partner & parallel run until came out from SLO period, stabilize steady state
Transformation: Having exposure in Data center hardware refresh, DC Migration, lift & shift, Cut over, Pilot Run & Go live
Sr .System Engineer (VMware-Windows-Webhosting)
InterGlobe Technologies- Gurgaon
Gurgaon
06.2010 - 07.2011
Region: Europe ,MEA,APAC
Key Customers: Global Airline ,Hotel Industry
Scope:
Designing and implementing VMware, Windows, and web hosting infrastructure solutions that meet organization's technical and business requirements .
Developing, maintaining, and administering virtualization and cloud computing environments using VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, AWS, or Azure.
Managing web hosting platforms, including web servers, web applications, and databases, and ensuring their availability, performance, and security.
Collaborating with other departments, such as network engineering and security, to ensure cohesive and integrated IT infrastructure .
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
System Analyst -Windows ,VMware
Fiserv India Pvt. Ltd –India -Noida
Noida
07.2008 - 06.2010
Region: US
Key Customers: Global Banking Sector
Scope:
Managing virtualization environments using VMware vSphere, including installing and configuring ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines .
Troubleshooting and resolving issues with Windows and VMware systems and applications .
Providing technical guidance and support to end-users, as well as other IT staff.
Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
Guided acquisition process to capture projected cost and revenue synergies and move combined organization forward.
Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
Monitored employee tasks to gauge business functions and inefficiencies.
Team Leader -Server Support
VAngelz Tech.Ltd -Noida
Delhi
05.2007 - 07.2008
Region: Europe ,US
Key Customers: Global Marketing Customers
Scope:
Providing technical guidance, support, and troubleshooting assistance to customers using datacenter and server technologies .
Managing the operation, maintenance, and support of datacenter and server systems, including hardware, software, and networking components .
Ensuring that datacenter and server systems are available, secure, and operating efficiently.
Developing and maintaining technical knowledge of datacenter and server technologies and ensuring that team members are up-to-date with the latest developments.
Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Server Support Engineer
HP (RT Outsourcing Services)
Gurgaon
09.2006 - 04.2007
Region: India
Key Customers: Airline
Scope:
Data Centre Implementation & Management for Indigo Airways.
Installing, configuring, and maintaining server hardware and software, including operating systems, drivers, firmware, and applications .
Troubleshooting and resolving issues with server systems and applications, including hardware failures, network connectivity, and performance problems.
Performing routine maintenance tasks such as backups, patches, and updates to ensure system stability and security.
Provided consistent level of support for Windows servers and backup management.
Researched and implemented new technologies and methodologies to improve support processes and provide better services to customers.
Provided extended support to Remote users in 24/7 uptime environment, often working double shifts to accommodate time zones.
Suggested software and hardware modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
Customer Support Engineer
Progression Infonet -Gurgaon
Gurgaon
04.2004 - 01.2006
Region: US, Europe ,APAC
Key Customers: Global Manufacturing ,Telecom , Banking Domain
Scope:
A.S.P Support For DELL, IBM,HP, CISCO UCS MS,AV, DC Implementation & Management .
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to product or service, including software, hardware, and network-related problems .
Used remote diagnostic tools to identify sources of certain customer issues.
Promoted purchase of service contracts and warranties by detailing benefits of each to customers.
Explained complex technology-related issues in understandable terms to customers.
Established empathy with customers through insight into business drivers and expectations to offer personalized service.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Applications
Master of Computer Application
JSS -Noida , A.K.T.U ( U.P.T.U) -Lucknow
06.2001 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Physics ,Chemistry ,Math
Bachelor of Science -P.C.M
M.J.P.R.U -Bareilly
07.1997 - 06.2000
Skills
Service Now - ITSM, Chat-Bot, CMDB, AMDB, SAM, License Management, Bomgarundefined