Gobind Vijayakumar
Engineering Lead - Server Storage Engineering
Bengaluru
Summary
Professional Systems Engineer with strong focus on team collaboration and results. Skilled in systems architecture, integration, and project management. Demonstrates adaptability and reliability in rapidly changing environments. Possesses deep understanding of advanced engineering principles and proven track record of driving successful outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Dell Technologies
04.2022 - Current
- Engineering Lead/DM for PERC and HBA Product Development
- Led cross-functional teams of 20+ Engineers across multiple geographies to design, implement, and manage large-scale system integration projects.
- Driving Advanced Engineering Work Aligning to Future Product Roadmap
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential implementation, staying up-to-date with advancements in systems engineering methodologies.
Principal Systems Engineer
DellEMC
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Engineering Lead for Enterprise first M.2 based boot solution for Dell PowerEdge Servers
- Successfully Launched 3 generations of Boot controllers - BOSS-S1, BOSS-S2 and Industry first NVMe based M.2 Boot solution BOSS-N1 with hotplug capability
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for problem-solving, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex projects on time and within budget.
Senior Systems Engineer
DellEMC
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Delivered the Industry first vSAN Storage Solution with Dell PowerEdge servers and owned complete ownership of VMware ESXi Engineering activities from concept to launch
- Facilitated training on Platform Security, Debugging and Storage Technologies across LOB's within Dell
- Active blogger in Dell Techcenter with more than 20+ Blogs/Whitepapers and 10+ Blogs in OSFY magazine
- Awarded Dell Techcenter Rockstar and EMC Elect for FY17 to FY19 (Awarded for most Technical Blogs)
Systems Engineer
Dell Technologies
08.2011 - 03.2014
- Instrumental in leading Platform Enablement efforts in Enabling Windows Server Operating system on Dell PowerEdge Servers
- Pioneered the first Microsoft Storage Spaces Enablement on Dell PowerEdge Servers (SDS Solution offering)
- Responsible for making sure Dell was able to achieve TTM for critical product launches by completing OS Certifications
- Facilitated as an Engineering Channel between Dell Engineering team and Microsoft
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT, STORAGE AND NETWORKING
Msys Tech
02.2009 - 07.2011
- Responsible for providing support to our Apple and channel global resellers, system integrators and end-users of Promise made for Mac, Storage Area Network (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), Direct Attached Storage (DAS, XSAN 2.x Vtrak E and J Class RAID Subsystems & HBA's
- Reproduce customer issues and problems in-house and File reports to Engineering and Development
Education
Bachelors in Engineering Technology - Information Technology
Anna University
Chennai, India 04.2001 - 01.2008
Skills
Technical Skills
Platform Architecture : UEFI, PCIe, x86
System Manegement: MCTP, VDM, PLDM, SPDM
Storage Protocols - SAS, SATA, NVMe
Project management
Requirements Gathering
Team work and Collaboration
Problem Solving
Time Management
Presentation Skills
Multitasking
Decision-making
Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- SNIA Certified Storage Professional (SCSP)
- CompTIA Certified A+ Engineer - A+
- MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) & MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional - MCITP
- SUSE Certified Linux Professional
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/02/87
Awards
- Dell Champion Award from Michael Dell for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Dell Innovation Challenge Coin Winner for FY2015 - Awarded by Michael Dell for most recognized patents across Dell
- GameChanger Award from Michael Dell - Q2FY22, Q4FY22
- Awarded 2x Fantastic award in Dell
- Awarded 8x Bronze Award in Dell
- Awarded 6x On-The-Spot Awards in Dell
- Awarded 2x Silver Award in Dell for completing critical projects
- Dell Techcenter Rockstar (Awarded for most Technical Blogs)
- Dell EMC Elect for 2017 & 2018
- Dell Champion Ambassador for Social Media and Communities - APJ
Timeline
Senior Principal Systems Engineer
Dell Technologies
04.2022 - Current
Principal Systems Engineer
DellEMC
01.2018 - 03.2022
Senior Systems Engineer
DellEMC
04.2015 - 12.2017
Systems Engineer
Dell Technologies
08.2011 - 03.2014
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT, STORAGE AND NETWORKING
Msys Tech
02.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelors in Engineering Technology - Information Technology
Anna University
04.2001 - 01.2008