Christo Langton
Vmware And Windows Administrator
Chennai,TN
Summary
Experienced VMware Administrator with over 13.5 years of expertise in virtualization, datacenter management, and cloud infrastructure operations. Proficient in VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, VROPs and Windows Server administration. Adept at infrastructure automation using PowerCLI scripting, hardware lifecycle management (Cisco UCS, HPE, Dell, VxRail), and performance optimization. Strong background in team leadership, process improvement, and managed services delivery for enterprise environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Infra Managed Service Specialist
Accenture
10.2021 - Current
- Manage large-scale VMware environments encompassing ESXi hosts, clusters, and vCenter servers.
- Perform vCenter, ESXi, upgrades and lifecycle management using standard VMware procedures.
- Develop PowerCLI scripts to automate deployments, health checks, and performance data collection.
- Execute firmware and BIOS upgrades on Cisco UCS, HPE, Dell, and VxRail infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot complex virtualization and storage issues, ensuring high uptime and system stability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure projects within SLA timelines.
- Mentor junior administrators and support ITIL-based managed service operations.
VMware and Windows Administrator
IBM
04.2012 - 10.2021
- Administered enterprise VMware environments (vSphere, vCenter) across multiple datacenters.
- Performed ESXi host builds, vCenter installations, patching, and upgrades following change management protocols.
- Managed Windows Server provisioning, patching, and performance optimization.
- Implemented disaster recovery using SRM and storage replication.
- Automated recurring administrative tasks using PowerCLI and batch scripts, improving efficiency.
- Provided 24/7 operational support and resolved P1/P2 incidents within SLA.
- Supported hardware management on Dell and HPE platforms, ensuring firmware compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University
Chennai, IndiaSkills
VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, VROPs
VSAN, NFS, VMFS, Image-level Backup Tools (Veeam, etc)
Cisco UCS, Dell EMC, HPE Servers, VxRail
Windows Server (2012/2016/2019), Linux (Basic)
PowerCLI, PowerShell scripting and automation
Azure Cloud Foundation (basic administration)
VLAN configuration, vSwitch management, NIC teaming
Disclaimer
(Christo Langton)
Timeline
Infra Managed Service Specialist
Accenture
10.2021 - Current
VMware and Windows Administrator
IBM
04.2012 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Anna University