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VIRTUALIZATION & CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE EXPERTISE
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HARI IYER

IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations Management
Pune

Summary

Proactive technology leader specializing in IT Infrastructure, Cloud Operations, Virtualization, and Enterprise Modernization. Focused on optimizing operations, strengthening system resilience, and elevating client satisfaction through innovative engineering and automation. Seeking senior-level opportunities to leverage deep expertise in cloud, virtualization, and infrastructure transformation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Internet Systems Engineer L3

Mouser Electronics
05.2025 - Current
  • Managed Nutanix NX clusters running AHV.
  • Executed full-stack upgrades using Nutanix LCM.
  • Administered Prism Central for multi-cluster operations.
  • Implemented DR strategies including Sync/Async/NearSync replication.
  • Performed V2V/P2V migrations using Nutanix Move.
  • Configured AHV networking and microsegmentation.
  • Automated Nutanix operations using Ansible/Python.
  • Conducted NCC checks, and resolved LCM dependency issues.

Achievements:

  • Improved system performance through proactive monitoring.
  • Reduced operational costs via cloud migration.

Other Responsibilities :

  • Managing end-to-end VMware to Hyper-V migrations, including assessment, planning, cutover, and post-migration validation.
  • Engineering IaC solutions using Terraform, automating provisioning and deployment across environments.
  • Designing and administering Azure cloud infrastructure, covering compute, storage, networking, monitoring, and security.
  • Troubleshooting virtualization and cloud issues, ensuring stability, uptime, and SLA adherence.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful migrations, DevOps deployments & cloud modernization initiatives.
  • Contributed towards continuous improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining internal processes and enhancing overall service delivery quality.
  • Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
  • Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
  • Designed and implemented robust backup strategies, safeguarding critical data against loss.

Technology Lead

Infosys Limited
12.2019 - 04.2025
  • Infrastructure Management: Led the installation, configuration, and daily operations of Nutanix NX clusters running the Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV).
  • Upgrades & Maintenance: Utilized Nutanix Life Cycle Manager (LCM) to perform firmware upgrades, hypervisor upgrades, and AOS upgrades, with zero downtime.
  • Disaster Recovery (DR): Configured and managed DR strategies, including Synchronous and Near-Sync Replication Schedules, ensuring data resilience and continuity.
  • Virtualization and Migration: Performed P2V and V2V migrations to Nutanix AHV, and managed VM mobility, including hot/cold migrations and planned failovers.
  • Automation: Developed automation scripts (Ansible/Python) for automated VM deployment and cluster expansion in Nutanix environments.
  • Performance Optimization: Monitored cluster performance via Prism Central, troubleshooting storage I/O, and computing resources to optimize workload distribution.
  • Spearheading project scope, objectives & deliverables to ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations & organizational standards.
  • Driving requirement-gathering workshops & translating business needs into structured project plans & execution roadmaps.
  • Acting as the primary escalation authority for critical incidents, ensuring swift resolution and seamless communication.
  • Overseeing incident logging, prioritization, and closure while ensuring strict SLA adherence and service continuity.
  • Leading vendor negotiations and contract governance to optimize service value, quality, and cost efficiency.
  • Monitoring vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs to ensure compliance and strengthen partnerships.
  • Executing installation, configuration, and lifecycle management of Windows Server environments for optimal performance.
  • Administering Active Directory, GPOs, and core server roles, enforcing best practices for security and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align IT strategies with business objectives and modernization goals.
  • Delivering technical training and knowledge-sharing sessions to promote continuous learning within the team.
  • Ensuring system stability through proactive monitoring, patching, and access governance.
  • Designing and managing Nutanix, VMware, and Hyper-V virtualization platforms to maximize availability and resource utilization.
  • Handling VM lifecycle operations for vcenter , including provisioning, patching, upgrades, backups, and migrations.
  • Automating operational tasks using PowerShell to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments, patch compliance, and remediation activities to strengthen infrastructure security.
  • Maintaining detailed system documentation, SOPs, and technical guides for operational continuity.
  • Providing L3 technical expertise to resolve complex server, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure issues.

Senior Windows Administrator

IT Source Technologies Ltd.
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • Performed OS updates, patch management, and server maintenance.
  • Administered Active Directory, including users, groups, OUs, policies, and permissions.
  • Managed firewall, VPN, and security configurations.
  • Conducted security audits and risk assessments.
  • Managed disaster recovery planning and documentation.

Senior Analyst

IGATE / Capgemini
02.2014 - 03.2018
  • Managed tickets via ServiceNow, ITSM, and HPSM.
  • Troubleshoot Swift application and IIS issues.
  • Performed operational tasks and incident resolution.

Desktop Support Engineer

Micro Point Computers Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 03.2014
  • Server builds, desktop troubleshooting, and hardware support.

Education

MBA - Systems Management

Alagappa University
Chennai, India
01-2017

B.E. - Electronics Engineering

G.H. Raisoni College
Nagpur, India
01-2012

Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunication

G.H.Raisoni Polytechnic
Nagpur, India
01-2009

Skills

Cloud & Virtualization: Azure, Nutanix AHV, Nutanix AOS, Prism Central, Prism Element, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Terraform, PowerShell, Nutanix LCM, Nutanix Move

Additional Information

Languages

English, Hindi & Tamil

DOB

17th June 1989

Soft Skills

Planner / Innovator / Change Agent / Collaborator

Certification

Azure Administrator; Azure Architect Technologies; VMware VCTA; Diploma in Hardware & Networking.

Interests

Reading

Timeline

Internet Systems Engineer L3

Mouser Electronics
05.2025 - Current

Technology Lead

Infosys Limited
12.2019 - 04.2025

Senior Windows Administrator

IT Source Technologies Ltd.
06.2018 - 12.2019

Senior Analyst

IGATE / Capgemini
02.2014 - 03.2018

Desktop Support Engineer

Micro Point Computers Pvt. Ltd.
02.2013 - 03.2014

MBA - Systems Management

Alagappa University

B.E. - Electronics Engineering

G.H. Raisoni College

Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunication

G.H.Raisoni Polytechnic

VIRTUALIZATION & CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE EXPERTISE

  • - Designed, deployed, and administered enterprise-scale virtualization platforms across Nutanix AHV, VMware vSphere, and Microsoft Hyper-V.
  • - Managed multi-cloud and hybrid environments using Azure.
  • - Led Nutanix/VMware → Hyper-V → AHV migration initiatives using Nutanix Move.
  • - Implemented DR strategies including Protection Domains, Async/NearSync replication.
  • - Automated provisioning using Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, and Python.
  • - Optimized performance using Prism analytics, Azure Monitor, and vCenter insights.

PERSONAL DETAILS

  • Visa: Canadian Work Visa was valid till Jan 2025
  • DOB: 17 June 1989

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)

Reading

Continuous Learner: Dedicated to staying current with emerging AI research and technical deep-dives into Large Language Model architectures or Neural Networks

Technical Interests: Deep-dives into AI documentation, peer-reviewed journals and novels on "AI for everyone", and Generative AI 360."

HARI IYERIT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations Management