HARI PRASAD
Delhi
Summary
Experienced Senior Engineer specializing in Azure Virtual Desktop and VMware DaaS. Proficient in design, deployment, optimization of virtual desktop solutions for productivity and security. Skilled in automation, image optimization, troubleshooting. Proven track leading projects, mentorship. Proficient in Azure Cloud, VMware Horizon, PowerShell. Achievements: seamless AVD, VMware Horizon setups; optimized images; robust security. Incident, change management. Leveraging expertise for virtual desktop excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
AZ-140 (Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty)
1
1
AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate)
1
1
Data Center Virtualization 2021
Work History
Sr. DaaS Engineer
Navisite
04.2020 - Current
- Provided support for Azure AVD and VMware DaaS to more than 50 US and UK-based clients.
- Led end-to-end design, development, and implementation of AVD and VMware DaaS solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop prototypes, and ensure successful deployment.
- Stayed current with AVD and VMware DaaS trends, adeptly resolving system issues.
- Crafted tailored solutions for clients, documenting designs, specifications, and test results.
- Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality
Sr. VMware Engineer
Microware Computing Consulting Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed 3000+ VDI instances using VMware Horizon View.
- Oversaw VDI setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Utilized VMware UEM for user profiles and App Volumes for app virtualization.
- Implemented VMware UAG for DMZ authentication and load balancing.
- Tested software in a lab environment before production.
- Administered HP Server Hardware and VMware ESXi hosts.
- Deployed virtual servers, managed networking, and storage.
- Enabled VMware HA, DRS, and FT for efficiency.
- Deployed vRealize Ops and Skyline for performance enhancement.
- Led Disaster Recovery Exercises and maintained Windows servers.
- Configured Veeam Backup for data protection.
- Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
L2 Server Engineer
ATOS India Pvt. Ltd, Siemens Ltd
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Installing, configuring, and maintaining scalable VMware Horizon View 7.x and vSphere ESXi 6.5 virtual environments.
- Managing VDI golden images, client app installations, and virtual machine deployments.
- Monitoring and optimizing resource allocation across clusters and data stores.
- Resolving tier 2/3 ESXi and VDI issues and providing incident support.
- Implementing security patches, hotfixes, and upgrades on Windows servers.
- Administering user accounts in Active Directory 2008/2012 and network shares.
- Managing NetBackup 8.0 for backup policies and disaster recovery.
- Monitoring server health with WhatsUP Gold and Nagios.
- Successful project management, including disaster recovery, VDI setup, and site replication.
- Collaboration with IT and business groups on VDI, NetBackup, and vSphere projects.
- Implemented technical solutions to solve customer issues and increase satisfaction.
Server Engineer
Magna Infotech, Siemens Ltd
08.2013 - 02.2016
- Installed/rebuilt Windows servers, configured hardware, peripherals, and services per standards
- Managed 15 standalone and 9 Blade Servers, Veritas NetBackup 7.0.5.6
- Administered Trend Micro Antivirus Server, scheduled scans and policies
- Oversaw VMware environment: 6 ESXI hosts, 29+ Windows Guest Machines
- Created backup policies, managed schedules and restores
- Produced capacity/health reports for VMware and standalone servers
- Supported infrastructure/business projects, updated IT management
- Maintained operational procedures, applied Windows patches/upgrades
Customer Support Executive
Akal Information System Ltd, RCB, Biotechnology, DLF Ltd
09.2011 - 02.2013
- Managed Windows Server 2008/2003 Domain for 1100+ users
- Facilitated level 1 support for VMware Virtual Infrastructure
- Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.
Education
MCA(Masters in Computer Application) -
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh12.2020
BSc IT (Information Technology) - Information Technology
Vinayaka Mission University
Salem, Tamil Nadu03.2013
Skills
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Skills:
- AVD Deployment and Management
- Azure Cloud Services
- Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
- Image Management
- Profile Management
- Security and Compliance
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Scripting and Automation
VMware DaaS Skills:
- VMware Horizon Deployment
- Virtualization Technologies
- Desktop Image Creation
- User Experience Optimization
- Networking and Security
Additional Skills:
- AWS Work Station
- Azure Cloud, VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon View, VMware DEM
- Datacenter Management, Incident Management, Change Management
- Syxsense, Sophos, Trend Micro, ITSM, ServiceNow, Backup and Restore
- Server Operating System Support, Monitoring
- Technical Analysis
Accomplishments
- Completed training on the following VCP-6.5, 6.7 (VMware) from ATOS
Certification
Managed Windows Server 2008/2003 Domain for 1100+ users
Facilitated level 1 support for VMware Virtual Infrastructure, Microsoft Certified Professional on Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Configuration
English
Full professional proficiency
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Sr. DaaS Engineer
Navisite
04.2020 - Current
Sr. VMware Engineer
Microware Computing Consulting Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 04.2020
L2 Server Engineer
ATOS India Pvt. Ltd, Siemens Ltd
02.2016 - 05.2019
Server Engineer
Magna Infotech, Siemens Ltd
08.2013 - 02.2016
Customer Support Executive
Akal Information System Ltd, RCB, Biotechnology, DLF Ltd
09.2011 - 02.2013
MCA(Masters in Computer Application) -
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
BSc IT (Information Technology) - Information Technology
Vinayaka Mission University
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