Vikram Singh Virk
Bengaluru
Summary
Cloud Infrastructure Architect with 6+ years of experience in Hybrid Cloud, HCI, and Multicloud architecture across enterprise and public sector environments. Proven expertise in presales consulting, infrastructure sizing, workload validation, HLD/LLD architecture design, and RFP response management. Strong hands-on experience with Nutanix (NCP, NKP, AHV, Prism), VMware (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Horizon), Kubernetes, cloud-native platforms, security architecture, and disaster recovery solutions. Adept at driving revenue growth, solution ownership, partner enablement, and large-scale infrastructure modernization initiatives across enterprise environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SE-Support Engineer
Nutanix
Bengaluru
08.2024 - Current
- Provide presales technical support for Hybrid Cloud and HCI solutions including Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) and Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP).
- Perform infrastructure sizing, workload assessment, architecture validation, and multicloud solution architecture across AHV and Prism environments.
- Conduct High Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) reviews aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
- Support Sales Engineers and channel partners with solution positioning, technical documentation, and proof-of-concept validation.
- Drive partner enablement and technical readiness to accelerate deal closure and improve customer adoption.
Engineer-Cloud
CtrlS Datacenters limited
Bengaluru
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Designed and architected Private Cloud and Community Cloud solutions using VMware and Xen platforms for enterprise and government clients.
- Led end-to-end presales solutioning including requirement gathering, technical proposal development, RFP responses, and commercial alignment.
- Architected secure, scalable cloud environments integrating compute, storage, networking, firewall, WAF, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Delivered ₹12Cr+ Annual Recurring Revenue through strategic solution ownership and regional architecture leadership.
- Successfully executed Smart Metering and Safe City infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, security, and scalability standards.
- Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and OEM partners to design complex, multi vendor infrastructure solutions tailored to customer-specific technical and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted executive-level technical presentations and architecture workshops with CXOs and key stakeholders, influencing solution strategy and accelerating deal closures.
Technical Consultant
NxtGen Infinite datacenter
Bengaluru, India
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Designed and implemented enterprise cloud infrastructure solutions across IaaS, PaaS, virtualization, and security domains.
- Deployed VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX, VMware Horizon (VDI), and firewall technologies including Palo Alto and Fortinet.
- Executed server migration, infrastructure modernization, and virtualization consolidation projects.
- Enhanced Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) offerings through architecture hardening and network segmentation strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time project delivery and SLA adherence.
- Provided technical consulting and solution validation support during pre-implementation and post-deployment phases to ensure operational stability and customer satisfaction.
- Performed infrastructure assessments and capacity planning exercises to optimize resource utilization, performance, and cost efficiency.
Education
B.Tech - Computer Science with specialisation in Cyber Security and Forensics
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Dehradun2020
Skills
- Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP)
- Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP)
- AHV, Prism Central, Prism Element
- Nutanix Multicloud & Hybrid Cloud
- Kubernetes (NKP)
- Cloud-Native Application Platforms
- AI / ML Infrastructure Readiness on Nutanix
- VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX
- VMware Horizon (VDI)
- Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI)
- Infrastructure Sizing & Workload Validation
- Architecture Reviews (HLD / LLD)
- RFP Responses & Technical Due Diligence
- Partner & Field Enablement
Certification
Nutanix Certifications
- Nutanix Certified Professional – Artificial Intelligence 6 (NCP-AI 6)
- Nutanix Certified Professional – Cloud Native 6 (NCP-CN 6)
- Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure 6 (NCP-MCI 6)
- Nutanix Certified Associate 6 (NCA 6)
Cloud & Virtualization
- AWS – Solutions Architect (Associate)
- VMware VSP & VTSP – vSphere
- VMware VSP & VTSP – vSAN (HCI)
- VMware VSP & VTSP – NSX
- VMware VSP & VTSP – Horizon (VDI)
Security & Data Protection
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv10)
- Fortinet NSE Level 1 & Level 2
- Zerto Enterprise Engineer
- Zerto Associate Foundation
- Accredited Cloudflare Technical Sales Professional
Accomplishments
- Earned 4 Nutanix certifications within 15 months (NCA 6 to multiple NCP 6 specializations in Multicloud, Cloud Native, and AI), demonstrating advanced expertise in HCI, Kubernetes, and AI-ready platforms.
- Served as a presales technical advisor for Hybrid Cloud and NKP-based solutions, accelerating deal validation and strengthening partner confidence.
- Contributed to ₹12Cr+ Annual Recurring Revenue through solution ownership, presales leadership, and strategic architecture design at CtrlS Datacenters.
- Led infrastructure sizing, architecture reviews (HLD/LLD), and workload validation for enterprise and public sector customers using Nutanix AHV and Prism.
Timeline
SE-Support Engineer
Nutanix
08.2024 - Current
Engineer-Cloud
CtrlS Datacenters limited
07.2022 - 07.2024
Technical Consultant
NxtGen Infinite datacenter
07.2020 - 06.2022
B.Tech - Computer Science with specialisation in Cyber Security and Forensics
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies