Lakshminarayana Adiga — Product Manager

I am a results-driven Storage Engineer with over 4 years of experience specializing in the administration of enterprise-scale SAN/NAS environments. I currently manage over 8PB of data across global sites for Fortune 500 clients, ensuring 24/7 data availability and optimal performance. My technical core is built on deep expertise with NetApp (ONTAP, AFF/FAS, C-mode/7-mode) , complemented by a broad multi-vendor proficiency that includes Dell (PowerStore, Unity, Compellent) , HPE (Primera, Nimble, MSA) , and Hitachi VSP platforms. I am highly skilled in the end-to-end storage lifecycle—from designing and configuring clusters and vServers to executing complex SAN switch replacements and firmware upgrades. Key Technical Strengths: Infrastructure Management: Proficient in managing Brocade and Cisco SAN fabrics, fabric zoning, and protocols including FC, iSCSI, NFS, and CIFS/SMB. Data Protection & DR: Expert in implementing Commvault Backup & Recovery and managing large-scale Disaster Recovery (DR) activities using NetApp SnapMirror. Critical Incident Resolution: Proven track record of troubleshooting and resolving high-impact P1 incidents and storage outages while maintaining strict adherence to SLAs. Performance Optimization: Experienced in deploying NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager for proactive reporting, alerting, and performance tuning. I am passionate about infrastructure excellence and stay at the forefront of storage advancements to deliver solutions that align with organizational goals. I thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with vendors and cross-functional IT teams to drive innovation and system reliability.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Storage Engineer specializing in enterprise storage solutions for Fortune 500 clients.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 5 yrs 6 mos