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Rajeev Ranjan

STORAGE ARCHITECT / DATA CENTER LEAD
New Delhi

Summary

Dynamic Storage Architect with extensive experience at Tata Consultancy Services, specializing in storage design and optimization. Proven track record in capacity planning and problem-solving, achieving a 20% cost reduction for a major client. Adept at team collaboration and implementing innovative storage solutions to enhance performance and ensure data protection.


My journey spans leadership roles at Tata Consultancy Services, NTT Data, DXC Technology, and Tech Mahindra, where I’ve architected solutions for global clients, led complex migrations, and driven automation to reduce costs and improve uptime.


I’m passionate about bridging business goals with technical strategy, mentoring teams, and staying ahead of evolving technologies. Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone who can architect resilient infrastructure and lead transformation at scale.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Storage Architect And Data Center Lead

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2022 - 09.2025
  • Design and implement storage solutions for global clients based on specific requirements
  • Lead teams of engineers in executing projects and maintaining storage systems
  • Develop storage strategies to optimize performance and reduce costs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of storage solutions
  • Achieved a 20% cost reduction for a major client by implementing a new storage tiering strategy
  • Provided technical support and troubleshooting for storage-related issues
  • Conducted performance analysis and capacity planning to meet the needs of clients

Storage Service Specialist Advisor

NTT Data
07.2018 - 07.2022

● Storage infrastructure Design: Architect and design scalable, secure and high-performance Storage solutions SAN

● Implementation & Configuration: Deploy and configure storage

systems, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements

● Performance Optimization: Monitor Storage performance, identify

bottlenecks and implement tuning strategies.

● Migration and Consolidation: Lead Datacenter and or Storage migration and consolidation project

● Capacity Planning: Forecast storage needs and plan for future growth, ensuring cost-effective scaling

● Security and Compliance: Ensure all the devices in infrastructure

should comply with data protection regulation and internal securities policies.

Sr. Storage Professional

DXC Technology
04.2015 - 06.2018

● Managed infrastructure planning and support for storage platforms.

● Executed multiple migration and encapsulation projects utilizing VPLEX.

● Conducted proof of concept testing for EMC's Unity SAN product, documenting results.

● Expanded SAN infrastructure by installing and configuring new Brocade and Cisco switches.

● Analyzed storage environment, recommending process changes and

new artifacts.

● LUN allocation, reclamation, migration and normal BAU operation.

Technical Leader

HCL Infosystems
11.2013 - 03.2015

● Developed comprehensive Runbook and documentation for project management.

● Planned and deployed SAN, ensuring 24/7 support and coordination with third-party vendors.

● Assessed backup environment and recommended recovery

strategies for complete data protection.

● Authored technical documents and created SOPs for SAN operations.

● Assisted in developing and implementing storage monitoring and performance measurement tools.

Technical Leader

Tech Mahindra
08.2006 - 10.2013

● Led 'storage on-call support' and Reclamation Team of 30 personnel in troubleshooting diverse storage issues.

● Supported design, implementation, and sustainment of 135 Petabyte Storage Area Network across multiple locations.

● Documented all assets and activities related to new and existing

storage infrastructures.

● Collaborated with vendors to resolve complex technical issues, providing timely status updates to management.

● Installed new storage arrays and contributed to major upgrade initiatives.

Trainee

Wipro Infotech
06.2004 - 07.2006

● Day to Day Support to end user client, troubleshooting Server & Desktop hardware.

● Daily basis backup and restoration of user file using ARC Server.

● Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing technical issues and providing effective solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Science

Magadh University
Bodh Gaya
04.2001 -

Skills

    Storage provisioning

    Backup and recovery

    Capacity planning

    Disaster recovery

    Storage virtualization

    Storage design

    Problem-solving

    Team collaboration

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

● Dell-EMC VNX, Unity, VMAX Powermax, Xtrem IO, VPLEX, ViPR-SRM

● Zos (Mainframe), DELL DLM8500

● Hitachi VSP, Hitachi Storage Navigator

● Cisco and Brocade

● Netapp, HP-3PAR

Timeline

Storage Architect And Data Center Lead

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2022 - 09.2025

Storage Service Specialist Advisor

NTT Data
07.2018 - 07.2022

Sr. Storage Professional

DXC Technology
04.2015 - 06.2018

Technical Leader

HCL Infosystems
11.2013 - 03.2015

Technical Leader

Tech Mahindra
08.2006 - 10.2013

Trainee

Wipro Infotech
06.2004 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Science

Magadh University
04.2001 -
Rajeev RanjanSTORAGE ARCHITECT / DATA CENTER LEAD