Dharmendra Sahani
Hyderabad
Summary
A highly skilled IT professional with 10+ years of experience in hardware maintenance, virtualization, and system administration. Expertise in hardware Troubleshooting (Desktop, Laptop, Printer, Rack & Blade Servers), along with comprehensive knowledge of VMware Workstation, VMware Esxi, Proxmox, Ovirt, networking, firewalls, Cyber Security, and various operating systems. Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues efficiently, with a focus on delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior IT Administrator
Yotta Tech Ports Inc.
08.2024 - Current
- Oversee deployment, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual servers (Windows Server, Linux servers, VMware ESXi/Proxmox, Ovirt, etc.)
- Administer network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs, ensuring secure, stable, and optimized performance
- Manage Windows and Linux operating systems, ensuring timely updates and patches
- Oversee database management, ensuring backup and disaster recovery procedures are in place
- Monitor network and systems for vulnerabilities, malware, and unauthorized access, using security tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS
- Configure and maintain firewalls and other security appliances to protect against external and internal threats
- Manage antivirus and endpoint protection policies to secure all devices across the network
- Implement and manage role-based access control (RBAC) for sensitive data access
- Ensure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is implemented across critical systems
- Administer Active Directory/LDAP to manage user accounts, permissions, and group policies
- Ensure automated, encrypted backups for critical systems using Veeam and Acronis
- Develop and test disaster recovery (DR) plans to recover from data loss or cyberattacks
- Lead the response to security incidents and perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences
- Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments using Nessus, OpenVAS
Virtualization Engineer
ProveDW Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Design and implement virtualization strategies using VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox, oVirt
- Integrate on-premises virtualized environments with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Configure virtual machines (VMs), networks, and storage for optimal performance
- Implement resource allocation strategies to balance loads and maximize resource efficiency
- Implement security measures such as firewall configurations, access control, and encryption in virtual environments
- Perform regular backups and ensure disaster recovery plans are in place for virtualized infrastructures
- Diagnose and resolve virtual machine failures, storage problems, and network connectivity issues
- Handle virtual machine crashes, performance degradation, and resource contention issues
Systems Engineer
Pressmart Media Ltd.
01.2010 - 04.2015
- Provided installation, configuration, and troubleshooting support for Windows and Linux systems
- Configured and managed virtual environments using VMware Workstation and Proxmox
- Ensured network security by managing firewalls, VPNs, and IP configurations
- Conducted hardware repairs and system maintenance, reducing downtime significantly
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics Communication and Engineering
St. Mary’s College of Engineering And Technology
Hyderabad, India12-2018
Diploma - Electronics Communications and Engineering
Govt. Polytechnic College
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh08-2009
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Smarak Inter College
Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh05-2006
Skills
- Hardware Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Virtualization & Cloud Technologies
- Operating Systems
- Networking & Security
- Cybersecurity Expertise
- Tools & Technologies
- Technical Skills
- Virtualization
- Networking
- Hardware
- CyberSecurity
- Tools & Software
Certification
- Advanced Certificate Program in Cybersecurity (ACPCS), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, 01/01/23
- Advanced Executive Program in Cybersecurity (AEPCS), International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, 01/01/24
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior IT Administrator
Yotta Tech Ports Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Virtualization Engineer
ProveDW Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 05.2024
Systems Engineer
Pressmart Media Ltd.
01.2010 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics Communication and Engineering
St. Mary’s College of Engineering And Technology
Diploma - Electronics Communications and Engineering
Govt. Polytechnic College
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Smarak Inter College
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