Yogesh Kalanke
Mumbai
Summary
Over 12 years of experience as a Senior Citrix Administrator, specializing in the design, implementation, and maintenance of Citrix systems. Proven track record of successfully leading and managing complex projects. Strong knowledge of Citrix technologies, including Citrix Cloud, XenApp, XenDesktop, Microsoft Azure, and NetScaler. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet business objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
Mumbai
07.2024 - Current
- Managed Citrix environments for user access and application delivery.
- Collaborated with IT teams to support infrastructure upgrades.
- Documented processes and procedures for system maintenance tasks.
- Analyzed intricate server issues and supported large enterprise and business-critical applications.
- Deployed new software applications through the Citrix XenApp platform.
- Tested new versions of applications prior to deploying them into production environments.
- Implemented patches or hotfixes for resolving compatibility issues between applications and the operating system.
- Coordinated with vendors for obtaining licenses or hardware components necessary for upgrades or installations.
- Installed, configured and maintained Citrix XenApp servers for remote access.
- Directed installation, maintenance and reporting for servers and systems, triaging service calls and prioritizing tickets based on related technical factors.
- Managed IT asset inventory, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance.
Senior Administrator
Atos
Pune
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Implemented and managed Citrix infrastructure, including XenApp, XenDesktop, and NetScaler, to provide virtualized desktop and application delivery solutions.
- Configured and maintained Citrix Provisioning Services (PVS) for efficient image management and provisioning of virtual desktops.
- Upgraded Citrix environments to newer versions, applying patches and hotfixes to maintain system integrity and security.
- Created and managed Citrix policies and user profiles to ensure consistent and personalized end-user experiences.
- Developed and executed disaster recovery plans and backup strategies for Citrix infrastructure to ensure business continuity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve Citrix-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and high availability.
- Provided end-user training and support for Citrix applications and virtual desktops, addressing technical queries and resolving issues.
Senior Administrator
Wipro Limited
Mumbai
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Successfully manage escalations, request fulfillment, incident, change, and problem management processes.
- Lead a team of Citrix engineers in designing, implementing, and supporting Citrix virtualization solutions for enterprise clients.
- Demonstrate a track record of success in overseeing large-scale (40,000+ users) virtualization global architectures, including multiple XenApp Farms, XenDesktop Farms, PVS Farms, and Citrix Policies.
- Contribute significantly to enterprise-level strategic projects, ensuring timely completion of milestones and achievement of project action items.
- Configure Netscaler 11 (HA, Load Balancing, Gateway)
- Develop monthly governance PowerPoint presentations and deliver them to management.
- Create best practice documents, known error records, and knowledge base articles.
- Provide assistance in capacity planning, performance monitoring, and tuning for assigned systems.
Citrix Administrator
ASM Enterprise LTD
Mumbai
09.2017 - 03.2019
Citrix Consultant
Capgemini
Mumbai
08.2016 - 09.2017
Citrix Administrator
ASM Technology
Mumbai
01.2014 - 07.2016
IT Engineer
Microland Limited
Mumbai
04.2012 - 11.2013
Engineer
Resource Square Solutions Pvt
Mumbai
02.2011 - 07.2011
System Support Engineer
Comply Solution
Mumbai
01.2010 - 01.2011
Education
BACHELOR -
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Mumbai01.2009
DIPLOMA -
MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD
Mumbai01.2006
Skills
- MS Azure
- Citrix XenDesktop
- Citrix NetScaler
- ServiceNow
- Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
- fslogix
- Citrix Cloud
- Infrastructure management
Certification
- Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
- Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AVD-140)
- ITIL V3 Foundation
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
Languages
- English proficient, Hindi native, Marathi native
STRENGTHS
- Communication: Effectively communicate with customers
- Leadership: Ensure prompt resolutions and customer satisfaction by leading teams of up to 6 employees and acting as a point of escalation.
Timeline
Senior Associate Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2024 - Current
Senior Administrator
Atos
10.2021 - 07.2024
Senior Administrator
Wipro Limited
03.2019 - 10.2021
Citrix Administrator
ASM Enterprise LTD
09.2017 - 03.2019
Citrix Consultant
Capgemini
08.2016 - 09.2017
Citrix Administrator
ASM Technology
01.2014 - 07.2016
IT Engineer
Microland Limited
04.2012 - 11.2013
Engineer
Resource Square Solutions Pvt
02.2011 - 07.2011
System Support Engineer
Comply Solution
01.2010 - 01.2011
BACHELOR -
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
DIPLOMA -
MAHARASHTRA STATE BOARD
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