HARI IYER

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Managed tickets via ServiceNow, ITSM, and HPSM.
• Troubleshoot Swift application and IIS issues.
• Performed operational tasks and incident resolution.

• Server builds, desktop troubleshooting, and hardware support.