Sagar Khamkar

Operations Associate

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India10 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in Data Center Operations and Management
Proven track record in successful project execution
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Center Operations expert with a focus on Fintech infrastructure.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data Center OperationsProject Management

Other Skills

3PARCCNACCNPCapacity PlanningChange ImplementationCisco MDS SAN switchesCisco TechnologiesCommand & ControlCommand CenterConvincing PeopleData Center DesignData Center InfrastructureData Center MaintenanceData Center ManagementData Center Migration

About

I am a motivated professional with interpersonal proficiency and extensive Data Center operations experience. As a person who thrives in high-pressure and fast-paced situations, I strive for positive results through the application of my Interpersonal and decision making abilities. Additionally, I possess expertise in leadership and an aptitude for optimizing performance and motivating colleagues. In any position, I am able to visualize success and identify innovative and effective strategies for achieving it. I have artfully balanced workplace objectives and productive relationships, inspiring strategies and insightful suggestions to achieve a competitive business edge. My leadership and critical thinking strengths have enabled my professional growth.

Experience

Optiver

2 roles

Data Centre Manager, India

Promoted

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

· Data Centre Migration of Stock Exchange Colo
1. Led the migration of critical stock exchange colocation facility.
2. Ensured minimal downtime and seamless transition.
3. Coordinated with multiple teams for efficient execution.
4. Implemented robust contingency plans to mitigate risks.
· Build New Data Centre Colo
1. Spearheaded the build of new data center colocation sites.
2. Designed infrastructure for optimal performance and scalability.
3. Managed project timelines and budgets effectively.
4. Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations.
· Data Centre Vendor Management
1. Managed relationships with data center vendors.
2. Monitored vendor performance to ensure service quality.
3. Fostered strong partnerships to drive operational efficiency.

Data Center MigrationVendor ManagementProject ManagementInfrastructure DesignData Center Operations

Data Centre Engineer

Feb 2024 – Jun 2024 · 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Incharge of maintaining of APAC data centres, including but not limited to the Facilitating installation of cabling, servers and network equipment in Data Centre locations, a mixture of
1. on-site work
2. Remote coordination of smart-hands / service partner personnel.
Also, working on projects like site survey, site assesment and selection, capacity planning, Audits etc.

Data Center MaintenanceSite SurveyCapacity PlanningData Center Operations

Microsoft

CO + I Data Center Technician

Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 · 3 yrs · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Deployment of new cluster/servers and network devices and break-fix/RMA tickets within SLA.
Providing support to project work for infrastructure build, routine audits, service assessments and providing any remote support required by our internal team.

Server DeploymentInfrastructure SupportService AssessmentsData Center Operations

Clsa

Enterprise engineer, Data Center

Dec 2017 – Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Monitoring services of regional Data Centers and status.
Proactive advice for regional DCs.
Coordinate changes of regional DCs.

Monitoring ServicesProactive AdviceData Center Operations

Dxc technology

Data Center Engineer

Jun 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Change implementation.
Testing on-site and co-ordination for testing with applications testers.
Hardware replacements and vendor co-ordination.
Configuration, incident, change and problem management for the onsite equipment’s.

Change ImplementationIncident ManagementData Center Operations