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VINAY KUMAR

VINAY KUMAR

System Engineer
Kolkata

Summary

Systems Engineer with a strong background in systems architecture, requirements analysis, and system integration. Demonstrated success in both manual and automated testing of Hitachi Block and File storage solutions, with a focus on functional, regression, and performance validation. Proficient in evaluating storage performance and reliability using tools such as VD-Bench, FIO, and SPEC SFS. Experienced in analyzing application behavior under diverse load scenarios to ensure system stability through strategic and effective testing methodologies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Systems Engineer

Xoriant Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - Current
  • Conducted thorough performance analysis of storage systems, identifying bottlenecks and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Validated Hitachi Block and File storage through rigorous manual and automated testing approaches, covering functional, regression, and performance testing cycles.
    Led and executed end-to-end test planning, test case development, and test execution for major software and firmware releases.
  • Specialized in performance benchmarking and scalability testing using FIO, VD-Bench, and SPEC SFS.
  • Identified and resolved performance bottlenecks through deep-dive analysis of I/O patterns and latency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and validate new features effectively.
  • Conducted validation of multi-protocol access (NFS and SMB), data integrity, and failover scenarios across OS platforms.
  • Orchestrated firmware and software upgrade for multiple hardware devices utilized in testing setup.
  • Proficient in Linux and Windows environments, encompassing scripting, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting across both platforms.
  • Proficient in SAN/NAS storage architecture and administration, including setup, configuration, and maintenance across enterprise environments
  • Strong knowledge of NFS and SMB/CIFS protocols, enabling efficient file sharing and access across multi-platform systems

IT Analyst

TCS
01.2017 - 12.2021
  • Provided storage and backup support services, including provisioning and environment management.
    Executed storage allocation, deallocation, host creation, and pool creation tasks.
  • Performed DR activities, HUR and SI replication, and storage configuration.
    Created CIFS/NFS shares, SRDF pairs, and SNAPVX using Symeli.
  • Upgraded firmware on various storage devices and configured backup processes.
  • Developed two Java-based portals for monitoring multiple storage devices, reducing manual errors.
  • Configured end-to-end backup solutions for HDIs across remote sites and executed DR activities.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of performance issues and resolved hardware problems with vendor support.
  • Decreased downtime by proactively identifying potential IT issues and implementing preventative measures.

Education

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - Electrical Engineering

Academy At Technology
Hoogly
04.2001 - 01.2016

Skills

Hitachi storage solutions

VSP One File and Block

SAN and NAS technologies

Brocade and Cisco

Performance testing methodologies

EMC Data Domain

EMC VMAX and PMAX

Commvault backup solutions

Certification

GCP - Digital Leader, 07/23

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 06/25/94
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Software

Core JAVA

My SQL

Python

Timeline

Systems Engineer

Xoriant Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - Current

IT Analyst

TCS
01.2017 - 12.2021

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY - Electrical Engineering

Academy At Technology
04.2001 - 01.2016

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