Yogesh Verma
Delhi
Summary
Expert in Infrastructure solutions, specializing in Cloud Solutions, Data Centre Consulting, and Migration strategies. Proven track record in presales activities, including RFPs and client engagement, with a focus on delivering effective architectural designs and transformations. Extensive experience in optimizing data centers through consolidation, virtualization, and disaster recovery planning. Strong communicator and leader, adept at managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring successful project execution.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Architect
Adecco & CRH
01.2023 - Current
- Created innovative architectural designs for diverse client projects for Azure Local.
- Expertise in implementing Azure Local Solutions.
- Migrated almost 1,800 VMs from VMware to Azure Local across USA & Europe
- Reviewed construction documents to ensure adherence to design specifications.
- Coordinated with contractors to align project execution with design intent.
- Provided technical direction and leadership to architecture teams, enhancing project outcomes.
- Optimized sizing of solutions and aligned technology fit with disaster recovery strategies.
- Drove development of blueprints and deliverables to advance Azure Cloud capabilities.
- Streamlined processes to improve information delivery and increase effectiveness.
- Collaborated with team members to design and implement comprehensive end-to-end processes.
Cloud Design Architect
Unilever/Securitas
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Designed cloud migration plan for Baloise data centers across two locations in Switzerland.
- Established Azure foundation for Baloise to enhance operational capabilities.
- Developed Azure NetApp File architecture for CRH and H&M.
- Executed migration of On-Prem NetApp data to Azure ANF for CRH and H&M.
- Created application migration strategy for Unilever.
Cloud Design Architect
Pernod Ricard/ Baloise/CRH/H&M
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Designed and planned Azure Landing Zone for Europe, APAC, and USA regions.
- Prepared Azure Migrate tool to facilitate seamless migration process.
- Developed move group strategy to ensure efficient workload migration.
Solution Architect
Nokia IT
Finland
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Directed a team of 10 consultants for Nokia transformation projects.
- Developed strategic plan for DXC exit and proposed dual data center migration approach.
- Authored comprehensive transformation documents, including high-level design and migration timelines.
- Constructed next-generation data center for DXC exit aligned with future operational modes.
- Established compute infrastructure layer utilizing Cisco UCS and VMware ESXi 6.7 U1 across three regions.
- Implemented three-tier security measures approved by Nokia security experts for compute infrastructure.
- Successfully transitioned existing Windows MS cluster to multi-site GEO cluster for redundancy.
- Analyzed business requirements to drive IT infrastructure initiatives, including hardware and software procurement.
Compute Lead
Volvo IT
Sweden
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Conducted comprehensive environment discovery, including VMware, virtual machines, and physical servers.
- Created transition and transformation documents detailing high-level design, low-level design, migration approach, and workload timelines.
- Troubleshot performance tuning issues, network administration challenges, application conflicts, and data security concerns.
- Provided onsite support for information systems/software, addressing client queries and maintaining hardware/software.
- Managed technical operations focused on customer satisfaction by ensuring service quality and effective performance tuning.
- Designed backup plans and conducted scheduled/unscheduled backups while identifying potential system issues.
- Migrated 450 HP/Dell enclosures and 6,700 physical rack servers to new Cisco ACI infrastructure.
- Completed proof of concept in VMware vRealize to automate virtual machine delivery and reduce lead time.
Virtualization Lead
Dixons Carphone
United Kingdom
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Completed due diligence with onsite team, documenting all infrastructure and obtaining sign-off.
- Created Transition & Transformation documents, including High Level Design and Low Level Design.
- Built new datacentre in Woking, United Kingdom, installing HP C7000 enclosure over VMware ESXi.
- Migrated over 200 physical servers from legacy to new generation systems using PlateSpin.
- Configured HP OneView for centralized management of enclosure and rack servers.
- Troubleshot migration conflicts, addressing challenges to ensure smooth transitions.
- Achieved client sign-off on high and low-level plans, receiving positive feedback.
- Delivered project two months ahead of schedule, earning appreciation from country head.
Virtualization Lead
Honda Motors
Belgium
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Completed due diligence with onsite team, documenting infrastructure and obtaining approvals.
- Created transition and transformation documents, including high-level and low-level designs.
- Developed migration approach and established workload efforts, timelines, and milestones.
- Constructed new datacentre in Woking, United Kingdom, consolidating two older datacentres.
- Migrated approximately 140 remote site servers into main datacentre, covering infrastructure and application servers.
- Implemented Site Recovery Manager for disaster recovery and failover between datacentres.
- Deployed vSphere Replication for disaster recovery of remote sites to main datacentre.
- Configured PlateSpin for physical-to-physical server migration and utilized cold migration.
Transition Lead
Electrolux
Sweden
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Conducted multiple visits to Stockholm, Sweden for client engagements.
- Compiled a comprehensive list of questions for VMware and Wintel regarding transition.
- Executed Wintel/Virtualization transition with Hitachi following extensive discussions.
- Gathered all pertinent documentation, including runbooks and configuration files.
- Facilitated reverse knowledge transfer to operations team in Noida for effective management.
- Developed runbooks and Service Important (SIP) documents to enhance operational efficiency.
Senior Technical Specialist
Mindspeed Technologies
United State
07.2008 - 11.2011
- Oversaw L3 operations and projects for Windows/VMware environment.
- Upgraded approximately 120 ESX hosts to latest version.
- Migrated Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 R2.
- Managed daily operations for Wintel and VMware infrastructure.
- Participated in Emergency Change Control and Global Change Control processes.
- Led a team of seven in operational tasks and project execution.
- Administered global Active Directory management.
- Conducted onsite client meeting in California to discuss new project scope.
System Engineer
Scicom Technologies Pvt.Limited
Noida
06.2007 - 07.2008
- Provided L2 and L3 level IT support to ensure seamless internal operations.
- Administered DC, WSUS, DHCP, File & Print Servers, Antivirus Server, and wireless networks.
- Conducted daily assessments of remote server connections, printer reports, and call categorizations.
- Managed Active Directory administration to enforce secure user access control.
- Diagnosed and resolved Active Directory replication issues to maintain system integrity.
- Executed RAID 5 and RAID 10 implementations on critical servers to enhance data security.
Sr. FMS Engineer
CMS Computers Limited
Delhi
06.2005 - 05.2007
- Delivered governance services to enhance organizational compliance and efficiency.
- Provided transportation and traffic solutions to improve urban mobility.
- Conducted energy consulting to optimize resource usage and sustainability.
- Implemented surveillance systems to strengthen security measures and operational oversight.
Desktop Support Engineer
ABC Systems & Software
Delhi
01.2003 - 05.2005
- Delivered L2 technical support for local IT infrastructure and systems.
- Provided on-site technical assistance in desktop, Windows NT Server, print server, and LAN technologies.
- Supported implementation of medical software solutions for hospitals and billing processes.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure seamless integration of ERP systems in healthcare settings.
Education
Graduate -
Delhi University Distance Learning
Delhi01.2006
12th -
CBSE Board
Delhi01.2000
10th -
CBSE Board
Delhi01.1997
Skills
- Azure Local solutions
- Datacenter design and migration
- Cloud computing expertise
- Converged systems architecture
- Cisco UCS management
- HP C7000 infrastructure
- Dell MX7000 deployment
- Nutanix virtualization
- Service delivery excellence
- VMware vRealize Suite proficiency
- Windows operating systems
Technical Certifications
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- AZ-300: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies
- AZ-301: Microsoft Azure Architect Design
- AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate
- Google Cloud Architect - Professional
- VMware vSAN
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP) in VI3/VCP4/VCP5/VCP6/VCP6.7
- Microsoft Server Virtualization with Windows Server Hyper-V & System Centre
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2012 R2
- VBlock Certified Professional
- HP2-T26: Servicing HP Blade System Solutions Certified
- HP Cloud & Storage Solution
- HP Converge System Solution
- VMware’s Hybrid Cloud
Mailing Address
B-31, Ganga Vihar, Gali No-1 (Near Gokal Puri), Delhi, Delhi, 110094
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Projects
Addeeco, Design Architect, 01/01/24, Present Unilever/Securitas, Cloud Design Architect, 01/01/22, 12/31/23 Pernod Ricard/Baloise/CRH/H&M, Cloud Design Architect, 02/01/20, 12/31/21 Nokia IT, Finland, Solution Architect, 07/01/18, 01/31/20 Volvo IT, Sweden, Compute Lead, 03/01/16, 06/30/18 Dixons Carphone, United Kingdom, Virtualization Lead, 01/01/14, 02/29/16 Honda Motors, Belgium, Virtualization Lead, 01/01/12, 12/31/14 Electrolux, Sweden, Transition Lead, 01/01/10, 12/31/11 Mindspeed Technologies, United States, Senior Technical Specialist, 07/01/08, 11/30/11 Scicom Technologies Pvt. Limited, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, System Engineer, 06/01/07, 07/31/08 CMS Computers Limited, Delhi, Delhi, Sr. FMS Engineer, 06/01/05, 05/31/07 ABC Systems & Software, Delhi, Delhi, Desktop Support Engineer, 01/01/03, 05/31/05
Organisational Experience
HCL Technologies Limited, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Associate General Manager, Hybrid Cloud Integration (HCI), 07/01/08, Present
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z7678049
- Date of Birth: 02/08/81
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Senior Technical Architect
Adecco & CRH
01.2023 - Current
Cloud Design Architect
Unilever/Securitas
01.2022 - 12.2023
Cloud Design Architect
Pernod Ricard/ Baloise/CRH/H&M
02.2020 - 12.2021
Solution Architect
Nokia IT
07.2018 - 01.2020
Compute Lead
Volvo IT
03.2016 - 06.2018
Virtualization Lead
Dixons Carphone
01.2014 - 02.2016
Virtualization Lead
Honda Motors
01.2012 - 12.2014
Transition Lead
Electrolux
01.2010 - 12.2011
Senior Technical Specialist
Mindspeed Technologies
07.2008 - 11.2011
System Engineer
Scicom Technologies Pvt.Limited
06.2007 - 07.2008
Sr. FMS Engineer
CMS Computers Limited
06.2005 - 05.2007
Desktop Support Engineer
ABC Systems & Software
01.2003 - 05.2005
Graduate -
Delhi University Distance Learning
12th -
CBSE Board
10th -
CBSE Board
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