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Priyadharshini R

Chennai

Summary

Storage Architect with 10 years of experience in leading Complex Infrastructure transformation Projects end-to-end from Storage build, Solutioning, Implementation to operations handover. Seeking to leverage my Project management skills and Enterprise Infrastructure knowledge to join your organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Consultant

Infosys Limited
Chennai
01.2022 - Current
  • Designed and implemented storage solutions for over 10 global and edge data centers.
  • Possessed strong knowledge of DELL and HPE storage product architecture.
  • Coordinated the response process for RFPs concerning storage & backup infrastructure changes.
  • Drafted comprehensive LLD documentation for storage infrastructure transformation.
  • Implemented HPE Primera with FC/IP, Sync/Async Peer persistence replication, VMware/SRA integration.
  • Implemented HPE Primera iSCSI setup.
  • Implemented EMC unity with NFS/CIFS/Multiprotocol/iSCSI/Block/Sync/Async replication technologies.
  • Highly proficient in FC Inter switch links implementation and multi-DC replication Architecture.
  • Played key role in EMC Vplex/IBM V7K/9K data migration to HPE Primera systems in 2 new GDCs.
  • Executed Brocade SAN fabric merge by overseeing prerequisites, process flow, and application validation.
  • Significant exposure to Datacenter Exit & Storage cutover activities.
  • Possessed comprehensive expertise in transitioning Prod EMC Unity systems to new data centers.
  • Handled major incidents through comprehensive root cause analyses.
  • Gained extensive experience in managing both offshore and on-site data centers.
  • Led APAC storage build quality evaluation for various regions.
  • Contributed to development of storage control mechanisms.

Lead Engineer

Prodapt Solutions
Chennai
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw end-to-end processes for infrastructure migration projects.
  • Planned and conducted weekly meetings to discuss task updates, past achievements, and issue resolutions.
  • Collaborated with Data Center managers to coordinate installation of new equipment.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully deliver large projects on schedule.
  • Facilitated resource coordination among vendors for the merger, decommissioning, and installation of new storage systems.
  • Managed submission and approval processes for change requests in Storage.

Technical Specialist

HCL Technologies
Chennai
08.2014 - 03.2020
  • Administered large-scale storage infrastructure comprising 5 PB active capacity alongside 350 TB backup systems for a British wealth management firm.
  • Executed migration of essential system data from V800 3PAR to 20k 3PAR arrays.
  • Executed StoreOnce FCoE, NAS, and NetBackup migration processes efficiently.
  • Delivered technical support to ensure seamless execution of DR and BCP testing.
  • Collaborated with client engineering team to implement new Enterprise storage systems.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk evaluation for storage estate.
  • Acquired extensive knowledge of ITIL principles.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering

KCG College of Technology (Anna University)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
04.2014

Skills

  • Storage Solutions
  • Data Migration
  • Performance Tuning
  • Capacity Planning
  • Disaster Recovery
  • HPE Primera, 3PAR, Nimble, MSA
  • Business continuity planning
  • Incident Management
  • HITACHI VSP, DELL Unity
  • VERITAS Netbackup
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Storage replication
  • Storage relocation
  • Data center Exit

Certification

ITIL V3 Foundation, 2014

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as an Exceptional performer for 3 continuous years.
  • HCL O-infinity award winner.
  • Infosys 2022 Q3 RISE award winner.

Personal Information

Gender: Female

Timeline

Senior Consultant

Infosys Limited
01.2022 - Current

Lead Engineer

Prodapt Solutions
05.2020 - 01.2022

Technical Specialist

HCL Technologies
08.2014 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering

KCG College of Technology (Anna University)
Priyadharshini R