Nitin Khope
Pune
Summary
Dynamic IT professional with extensive experience at Atos Global IT Services, leading virtualization for 600+ ESXi servers. Expert in VMware vSphere and team mentoring, driving automation initiatives that enhanced efficiency and reduced costs. Proven track record in optimizing performance and enforcing IT governance, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Consultant / India Virtualization Manager
Atos Global IT Services Ltd
Pune
11.2014 - Current
- Lead virtualization infrastructure of 600+ ESXi servers and 12,000+ VMs.
- Manage VMware lifecycle, upgrades, and private cloud (VCF) deployments.
- Optimize performance, capacity, and compliance using vRops.
- Mentor engineers, resolve critical incidents, and enforce IT governance policies.
- Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Client: Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong)
Senior Engineer
3i Infotech
04.2013 - 11.2014
- Delivered lead support for global Active Directory architecture and VMware farms.
- Managed health checks for Active Directory, GPOs, WSUS patching, and certificate authority servers.
- Designed and implemented VMware ESX/ESXi environments featuring HA, DRS, and VMotion.
- Supported operations for Citrix, Symantec backup/antivirus, and datacenter management.
Senior System Administrator (Team Lead)
Tulip Telecom
04.2011 - 04.2013
- Managed WSUS patching, AD monitoring, and VMware vSphere infrastructure.
- Executed P2V conversions and managed enterprise storage systems.
- Deployed Kaspersky antivirus across client machines.
- Hosted web servers for Bharat Petroleum and deployed private virtual clouds.
Support Engineer
Wipro Infotech Ltd
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Installed and configured servers, switches, routers, and SAN environments.
- Managed backup solutions (Commvault), RAID configurations, and datacenter activities.
- Supported network troubleshooting, VLAN setup, and vendor coordination.
Customer Support Engineer
IT Source India Pvt. Ltd
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Installed and maintained servers, LAN networks, and operating systems.
- Troubleshot hardware/software issues and coordinated with vendors.
Hardware & Network Engineer
Genuine Computers
02.2006 - 01.2008
Education
B.Sc. - Computer & Electronics
Skills
Virtualization & Cloud
Automation & Orchestration
VMware vSphere 7/8, VCF, vSAN, NSX‑T, vRops, SRM, vRA, vRO, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Hybrid Cloud Integration
PowerCLI scripting, PowerShell automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ServiceNow integration, ITSM workflows
Security & Compliance
Server & Datacenter Management
Server Hardening, Vulnerability Management, SSL Certificates, Risk Assessment, Disaster Recovery (Commvault, Veeam), ITIL framework adherence
Windows Server (2000–2016), Linux Administration, Hyper‑V, SAN/NAS Management, Storage (HP/Dell/IBM), Datacenter Operations
Networking
Monitoring & Optimization
CCNA, TCP/IP, Routing, Subnetting, VPN, Firewall (Fortigate), VLAN, Load Balancing
vRealize Operations (vRops), Capacity Planning, Cost Optimization, Performance Tuning, Health Monitoring
System Administration
Collaboration & Productivity Tools
Active Directory, Exchange Server, WSUS, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, Group Policy Management
Microsoft Teams, Lync/Skype for Business, Citrix, WebEx Administration
Leadership & Process Excellence
Team Mentoring, Project Delivery, Vendor Management, SLA Compliance, Efficiency Improvements
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Networking
- Technology Research
Personal Information
Relocation: Open
Timeline
Lead Consultant / India Virtualization Manager
Atos Global IT Services Ltd
11.2014 - Current
Senior Engineer
3i Infotech
04.2013 - 11.2014
Senior System Administrator (Team Lead)
Tulip Telecom
04.2011 - 04.2013
Support Engineer
Wipro Infotech Ltd
04.2010 - 04.2011
Customer Support Engineer
IT Source India Pvt. Ltd
01.2009 - 04.2010
Hardware & Network Engineer
Genuine Computers
02.2006 - 01.2008