Gautam Nandal
VMware Administrator
Mohali,PB
Summary
Experienced Systems Administrator with 12 years of expertise in design, development and maintenance of complex software and management of server infrastructures and data center operations across operating system platforms. Highly proficient in implementing enterprise solutions for business applications in broad scale, web-delivered environments. Determined to deliver best technical solutions to meet functional and business requirements. Diligent troubleshooter, with strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with employees and departments various IT environments. Flexible with positive work attitude focused on producing results under tight deadlines. Demonstrated understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
VMware administror
eClerx Service Ltd
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
25/05/2 - Current
- Improved efficiency and effectiveness of performance and management of processes across departments.
- Evaluated corporate business processes to align outcomes with strategic goals and corporate vision.
- Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.
- Planned and implemented Hardware/Virtual infra upgrades to system hardware and software, resulting in to minimize Issues and production downtime.
- Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
- Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
- Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation and comprehensive support.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for all network and server issues.
- Standardized job tasks and trained junior team members on industry best practices and standards.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Install and Upgrade vSphere infra from 5.0 to 5.5 and 5.5 to vSphere 6 (6.0,6.5 and 6.7)
- V Realize Operation Manger Setup to make sure that resource utilization and performance is up to mark.
- SRM installation and management to provide auto DR failover for Critical Application.
- Installation and management of Hyper—V and Citrix Xen server.
- Troubleshoot and diagnosed advanced virtualization issues including configuration, storage and network issues.
- Provided detailed Root Cause Analysis report for Virtual infrastructure issues.
- Migrate 100+ hosts and 1000+ virtual machine from VMware to Hyper-V.
- Prepare plans for development and installation of data center according to present and future requirements.
- Administer installation and maintenance of organization data center.
- Perform troubleshoot on data center, identify issues and assist in timely resolution of same.
- Manage and perform research to design new advanced data center.
- Coordinate with IT, enhancement and business teams and develop strategies to ensure achievement of data center capacity.
- Managing 500+ Physical servers (Dell, HP) and provide end to end support, in case of any issue.
- Installation, configuration and management of vCenter server (Appliance/Windows)
- Create Datacenter/Cluster and configure feature as per requirement (HA/DRS/EVC/VM migrations etc.) as per business requirement.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
System Administrator
HEWLETT PACKARD
Grugram, Haryana
10.2008 - 05.2015
- Worked with users to determine areas of technology in need of improved usability.
- Provided second-level support for all server class systems.
- Mentored and trained new staff to build highly-productive group of Level one support.
- Evaluated latest technology innovations and adopted cost-effective, useful solutions.
- Installed and upgraded (Windows and VMware) internal and third party software.
- Monitored rack-mount hardware metrics such as temperature, power draw and more to immediately detect faults and failures.
- Installed important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
- Troubleshoot and diagnosed advanced virtualization issues including configuration, storage and network issues.
- Provided detailed Root Cause Analysis report for Virtual infrastructure issues.
- Documented and implemented best practices for virtualization design, patch management, administration, upgrades, and security.
- Developed methods for monitoring capacity utilization and planning for required changes.
- Managed virtualization architecture and peer reviewed all changes; made recommendations for upgrades and enhancements based on project and business demands.
- Implemented recommendations to increase stability, reliability, and availability while reducing overall costs.
- Provided On-Call Break-Fix support during off hours.
- Research, evaluate, recommend and implement tools and processes that help to improve efficiency and reliability of Virtual infrastructure.
- Creation, management and configuration of Virtual Machines, Clones and Templates.
- Implemented Microsoft windows Failover clustering for high availability of File server.
- System Administration-Managing Users, Groups, Roles and Access Permissions
System Administrator
INFORMATION AND TELECOM SYSTEM INDIA PVT. LTD
Delhi/NCR, Delhi
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Maintained and improved the IT infrastructure for the effective management of information systems to meet current and future needs of the company.
- Supervised IT staff(s) in the team, and ensured that the proper systems/procedures and controls are in place and correctly implemented.
- Implemented Windows Software Update Server for automated Patch Deployment across all the desktops and laptops.
- Handling the Queue management system in Idea and Airtel.
Senior System Support Executive
BRAINWARE CONSULTANCY PVT. LTD
Delhi, Delhi
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Provided traditional administration functions (troubleshooting, monitoring, performance monitoring and tuning, configuration, capacity reporting, etc.).
- Worked with customer on Baseline Analysis as well as on going capacity and performance planning.
- Supported IT Service Management functions including backup, IT helpdesk, Vendor management, Team Management, IT Operations Management, IT Infrastructure Management, Network Management, and Problem Management.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Education
High School Diploma -
Govt Hight School (HBSE)
NandalGED -
Govt Sr. Sec. School (HBSE)
Lakhan MajaraBachelor of Arts -
MDU
RohtakMBA -
LPU
Punjab 06.2017 - Current
Skills
Virtualization
Hardware and software installation
Hardware provision management
Server maintenance
Preventative maintenance
Hardware knowledge
Servers expertise
Windows Operating System
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
VCP (VMW-01187752T-00574715)
Timeline
MBA -
LPU
06.2017 - Current
VCP (VMW-01187752T-00574715)
05-2012
System Administrator
HEWLETT PACKARD
10.2008 - 05.2015
System Administrator
INFORMATION AND TELECOM SYSTEM INDIA PVT. LTD
09.2007 - 09.2008
Senior System Support Executive
BRAINWARE CONSULTANCY PVT. LTD
10.2006 - 05.2007
MCSE (MCP ID#3750572)
04-2006
Bachelor of Arts -
MDU
GED -
Govt Sr. Sec. School (HBSE)
High School Diploma -
Govt Hight School (HBSE)
VMware administror
eClerx Service Ltd
25/05/2 - Current