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Praveen Kumar T

Senior Consultant
Bengaluru

Summary

A highly skilled and results-driven IT professional with over 12 years of experience in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and virtualization technologies, Expertise in design, deploy and managing complex virtualized infrastructures. Known for my analytical and logical thinking, I excel at solving technical challenges and optimizing systems for performance and scalability. A collaborative team player, I thrive in dynamic environments where problem-solving and innovation are key to success. Looking to leverage my expertise in virtualization technologies to contribute to forward-thinking teams and drive impactful results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Senior Consultant

Broadcom/VMware
09.2022 - Current
  • Architected, developed, and deployed customer solutions utilizing VMware products and services.
  • Designed and implemented virtual infrastructure with VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere, and VSAN.
  • Managed complex migrations from VCF 3.x to 4.x and transitions from VMC on Dell to VCF on VxRail/vSRN.
  • Collaborated with support and engineering teams to address infrastructure and migration issues, ensuring zero downtime.
  • Led escalation processes and resolved critical migration issues, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
  • Conducted alpha testing of VCF9, providing feedback to engineering for product enhancement.

Technical Consulting Engineer (Data Center)

Cisco Systems
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Managed escalated cases for VxBlock, NetApp Flexpod, VMware, and Hyperflex solutions.
  • Delivered end-to-end resolutions for CAP cases, addressing critical escalations from SSPT and HTTS teams.
  • Collaborated with engineering to create technical content and resolve bugs efficiently.
  • Participated in Early Field Trials for new product releases, setting up labs and providing testing feedback.

Technology Consultant

Hexaform Technologies
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Delivered POCs and executed IT infrastructure and datacenter implementations.
  • Designed, implemented, and integrated technology solutions to fulfill customer requirements.
  • Led deployment and management of VxRail/vSAN clusters along with VCF using VxRack SDDC.
  • Specialized in Hyperconverged Infrastructure, vSAN, and VxRail technologies.

Senior Analyst

DELL-EMC
02.2016 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Mentored junior analysts to foster professional growth and improve team performance.
  • Managed deployment of VxRail clusters and VCF utilizing VxRack SDDC.
  • Provided troubleshooting expertise on ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and VMware Networking.
  • Assisted in deploying VxBlock for key clients, including a banking customer in India.
  • Executed break-fix solutions for vBlock components, focusing on VMware and Cisco UCS products.
  • Resolved customer issues related to VxRack SDDC/FLEX (HCI) as primary contact in APJ time zone.
  • Handled multiple escalated cases, resulting in improved resolution times and positive feedback.

System Engineer

L&T Infotech
03.2013 - 01.2016
  • Resolved complex technical issues through effective problem-solving and root cause analysis.
  • Configured VMware environments and deployed guest VMs using vCenter.
  • Installed bare-metal operating systems and hypervisors, including ESXi.
  • Administered VMware infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bengaluru, India
08-2012

Skills

  • VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
  • vSphere, vSAN, vCenter
  • Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (VxRail, VxRack, VxBlock)
  • Troubleshooting & Support for Virtualized Environments
  • Basics of python
  • Teamwork mindset
  • Consulting
  • Problem-solving

Certification

VMware VCP, 08/16

Timeline

Senior Consultant

Broadcom/VMware
09.2022 - Current

Technical Consulting Engineer (Data Center)

Cisco Systems
05.2019 - 08.2022

Technology Consultant

Hexaform Technologies
09.2018 - 05.2019

Senior Analyst

DELL-EMC
02.2016 - 08.2018

System Engineer

L&T Infotech
03.2013 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University

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