Sukumaranunni VK
Vasai Road West
Summary
Results-oriented IT leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovation and cultivating strong client relationships. Skilled in strategic planning, solution architecture, budgeting, contract management, and project execution. Adept at delivering customized solutions to overcome client challenges, backed by strong communication and analytical abilities. Award-winning [Type] Engineer focused on sustainable design. Highly effective at working with teams of designers and builders to accomplish projects on-time and according to cost constraints. Goal-driven Principal Engineer adept at reviewing plans and implementing improvements. Skilled in technical research and expert in Vittualization. Ready for new professional challenges and willing to take on dynamic responsibilities. Detail-oriented Principal Engineer experienced in inspections, compliance and team leadership. Strategic planner prepared to leverage 15-year record in IT in new role with room for growth and advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Engineer, Product Technologist
Dell Technologies Pvt Ltd
4 2013 - 9 2023
- Spearheaded end-user solutioning initiatives tailored to meet client needs, resulting in enhanced productivity and user satisfaction.
Technical Consultant
Orient Technologies Pvt Ltd
05.2006 - 03.2013
- Installed and administered Citrix and VMware products.
Technical Support Engineer & Service Lead
Compupark
01.2005 - 03.2006
- Assembled and maintained desktops and laptops.
Education
Skills
Solution Architecture
undefinedTechnical Qualifications
- CCNA
- MCSE
- CCA (Citrix Certified Administrator) Xen Desktop
- CCA (Citrix Certified Administrator) XenApp
- CCSP
- VMware VSP
- VMware VTSP
- Hp Laptop Certified
Technical Skills
Led the design and architecture of virtualization solutions, meticulously assessing requirements and selecting appropriate technologies., Designed scalable and efficient virtualized environments, specializing in virtual infrastructure design, capacity planning, and performance optimization., Proficient in VMware, Citrix, and other virtualization platforms, ensuring tailored solutions to meet organizational needs., Specialized in designing and implementing end-user computing solutions, focusing on enhancing productivity and user experience., Deployed virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), workspace virtualization, and application delivery solutions, optimizing user persona mapping and desktop optimization., Ensured seamless access to virtualized applications and desktops, leveraging advanced skills in user-centric design and solution implementation., Provided expert technical consultancy services for workstation environments, encompassing hardware selection, configuration, and optimization., Conducted workstation performance tuning, ensuring optimal functionality through meticulous driver and software compatibility testing., Optimized workstation performance and reliability, maximizing user productivity and satisfaction., Designed and implemented efficient thin client solutions for streamlined desktop virtualization and centralized management., Conducted comprehensive assessments of user requirements, meticulously selecting appropriate thin client hardware and configuring environments., Optimized network bandwidth and session management, ensuring superior user experiences in thin client deployments., Enhanced digital employee experience through innovative technology solutions, focusing on user needs and pain points., Implemented digital workplace strategies and collaboration tools, fostering positive work environments and maximizing employee engagement., Identified opportunities for productivity improvements and satisfaction enhancements, ensuring a positive work environment., Proficiently configured, managed, and optimized Citrix environments, including XenApp, Xen Desktop, and NetScaler., Demonstrated expertise in user profile management, application delivery, and load balancing, ensuring seamless access to virtualized resources., Leveraged advanced Citrix administration skills to enhance system performance and reliability, maximizing operational efficiency., Deployed, configured, and managed VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server., Proficient in virtual machine provisioning, resource management, and high availability configuration, ensuring reliable and efficient virtual infrastructure operations., Leveraged advanced VMware administration skills to optimize system performance and scalability, maximizing organizational productivity., Expertly installed, configured, and administered Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, including Active Directory management and Group Policy configuration., Deployed server roles and services to support organizational IT requirements, ensuring centralized authentication and resource access., Skilled in configuring and managing FortiGate firewall appliances to enforce network security policies, control traffic, and protect against cyber threats., Experienced in firewall rule configuration, intrusion detection/prevention, and VPN setup, ensuring comprehensive network security., Specialized in designing and implementing thin client solutions for efficient desktop virtualization and centralized management., Proficient in selecting appropriate thin client hardware, configuring client devices, and integrating with virtualization platforms to optimize user experience and resource utilization., Installed and configured server hardware from leading vendors such as HP, IBM, Dell, and Cisco, ensuring reliable deployment and operation., Proficient in server rack mounting, hardware component installation, and BIOS/RAID configuration, maximizing server performance and reliability., Installed and configured storage solutions from leading vendors such as HP, IBM, Dell, and Cisco, optimizing data storage and management., Experienced in storage area network (SAN) and network-attached storage (NAS) deployment, configuration, and optimization., Installed, configured, and optimized Citrix NetScaler appliances for application delivery, load balancing, and secure remote access., Proficient in GSLB configuration, SSL offloading, and content switching, enhancing application performance and availability., Configured and managed enterprise-grade switches to establish and optimize network connectivity., Proficient in VLAN configuration, spanning tree protocol (STP) configuration, and port security, ensuring efficient data transmission and network segmentation., Configured and maintained routing protocols, such as OSPF and BGP, optimizing network performance and scalability., Proficient in dynamic routing protocols, route aggregation, and route redistribution, ensuring efficient data routing and traffic forwarding., Administered and configured proxy services to control and monitor internet access within organizations., Proficient in proxy server deployment, policy configuration, and user authentication, ensuring secure and compliant web browsing., Proficient in installing and configuring Microsoft Windows domain environments using Active Directory services., Skilled in domain controller deployment, user/group management, and DNS/DHCP configuration, ensuring centralized authentication and resource access., Installed, configured, and maintained wireless router devices, ensuring secure and reliable wireless communication., Proficient in wireless access point setup, SSID configuration, and security protocol implementation, optimizing wireless network connectivity.
Honors And Awards
- Outstanding Performance for Workforce Transformation-Dell CSG in Q2 FY2023.
- Winner of the Best Sales Engineer in the Year 2016 for Asia Pacific region.
- Winner of the Best Customer Success Sales Engineer in the Year 2016 for Asia Pacific region.
- Winner of the Best Customer Success Sales Engineer in the Year 2019 for Asia Pacific region.
- Received Maximum Customer Appreciations.
Professional Highlights
- Principal Engineer, Product Technologist, Dell Technologies Pvt Ltd, 04/2013, 09/2023, Spearheaded end-user solutioning initiatives tailored to meet client needs, resulting in enhanced productivity and user satisfaction., Provided strategic guidance and solution advice for Professional Graphics workstation users, optimizing their workflow and performance., Pioneered innovative solutions such as digital transformation and workforce transformation, driving organizational growth and competitiveness., Collaborated closely with sales teams to gain insights into customer requirements and deliver tailored solutions that meet their specific needs., Conducted compelling pre-sales demos for a range of solutions including Wyse Streaming Solutions, thin clients, and virtualization solutions, showcasing their capabilities and benefits., Maintained continuous communication channels with customers, ensuring their satisfaction and swiftly resolving any issues that arose., Acted as a vital liaison between customers, sales, pre-sales, and delivery teams, ensuring seamless engagement and alignment of objectives., Offered strategic guidance to stakeholders, influencing the adoption of technology solutions that drive business success., Specialized in end-user computing solutions, workstations, thin clients, VMware Horizon, Citrix VDI, and Wyse Streaming Solution, providing expert advice and implementation support., Recognized for outstanding performance and consistently receiving high levels of customer appreciation for delivered solutions.
- Technical Consultant, Orient Technologies Pvt Ltd, 05/2006, 03/2013, Installed and administered Citrix and VMware products., Managed relationships with customers, channel partners, and enterprise clients., Designed solutions for enhanced business outcomes and digital transformation., Created case studies and business proposals based on project needs., Conducted technical interviews and provided pre-sales support for Citrix solutions.
- Technical Support Engineer & Service Lead, Compupark, 01/2005, 03/2006, Assembled and maintained desktops and laptops., Configured WAN, LAN, and VPN connections., Managed network security and router configurations., Provided troubleshooting and maintenance support., Conducted asset management and hardware auditing.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/02/1985
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Hindi
Tamil
Malayalam
Timeline
Technical Consultant
Orient Technologies Pvt Ltd
05.2006 - 03.2013
Technical Support Engineer & Service Lead
Compupark
01.2005 - 03.2006
Principal Engineer, Product Technologist
Dell Technologies Pvt Ltd
4 2013 - 9 2023
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