Jan 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos · India

• Cloud & Virtualization Management**
• OpenStack Cloud Operations
• Deployed and managed **5G telecom infrastructure**, including **compute node configuration**, **flavor creation**, and **bare-metal provisioning (IPMI)**.
• Troubleshot **deployment failures** and optimized **node performance** in production environments.
• VMware vSphere/ESXi**:
• Led **VM migrations (vMotion, storage vMotion)snapshot management**, and **resource planning**.
• Installed and configured **vCenter**, **ESXi hosts**, and **storage integrations**.
• Automation & DevOps*
• Ansible**: Automated **patch management**, **system configurations**, and **playbook optimizations** for large-scale environments.
• Jenkins**: Designed **CI/CD pipelines (Groovy scripts)** for **Kafka monitoring** and **application deployments**.
• Git**: Managed **infrastructure-as-code (IaC)** for **bare-metal node configurations** and **version control**.
• Linux & Infrastructure*
• Linux Administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, Solaris, SUSE, AIX, Proton Linux)**:
• Deployment, hardening, and troubleshooting** of enterprise-grade systems.
• Performance tuning**, **security patching**, and **scripting (Bash/Python)**.
• Kubernetes (CKA Certified, 2021)**: Managed **container orchestration** for scalable workloads.
• Server Hardware (HP/Dell)**: Configured **SSD-based servers** for **new node deployments
• Operational Leadership & Daily Responsibilities**
• Team Coordination**: Led cross-functional teams in **OpenStack node deployments**, **VMware resource planning**, and **incident resolution**.
• Process Optimization**: Streamlined **Ansible-based patching,Jenkins pipelines**, and **Git workflows** to reduce deployment times.
• Infrastructure Scaling**: Managed **bare-metal provisioning** and **capacity planning** for ,5G telecom environments.
• Incident Management, Resolved **compute node failures,storage issues**, and **network bottlenecks** in production.

Jun 2019 – Feb 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos · India · On-site

• Manage IT Infra and End-User Operations for Israel partner mobile, leading a team of 35+ resources. - Oversee Incident, Problem, and Vendor Management processes. - Successfully transitioned services during the pandemic and led DC Transformation Projects. Manage IT Infra and End-User Operations for partner mobile Israel, leading a team of 75+ resources. - Oversee Incident, Problem, and Vendor Management processes. - Successfully transitioned services during the pandemic and led DC Transformation Projects. - Achieved mile stone certifications with zero non-conformities.
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Sep 2015 – Feb 2016 · 5 mos · Gurgaon

• Technical Skills & Expertise**
• Enterprise Infrastructure Design & Virtualization**
• VMware vSphere 5.5** – Designed and deployed virtualized environments, optimized resource allocation, and created VM templates for rapid provisioning.
• IBM Blade Server Management** – Configured and deployed new servers in blade environments; led decommissioning projects with minimal downtime.
• Solaris 11g Zones** – Architected workload isolation and resource partitioning for multi-tenant environments.
• Multi-Platform OS Expertise** – Extensive experience with **RHEL, Solaris, AIX 6.5, HP-UX**, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and performance tuning.
• Storage & System Optimization**
• LVM (Logical Volume Manager)** – Designed scalable storage solutions, including dynamic expansion and snapshot management.
• File System Troubleshooting** – Resolved complex file system issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Basic Clustering Knowledge** – Assisted in diagnosing and resolving cluster server issues for fault-tolerant systems.
• Patch Management & Automation**
• IBM BigFix** – Orchestrated enterprise-wide patch management, ensuring compliance and security across endpoints.
• YUM Configuration & RPM Management** – Customized repositories for streamlined package deployments in Linux environments.
• Backup, Recovery & Database Operations*
• Enterprise Backup Strategies** – Designed and implemented backup solutions for critical systems (full/incremental).
• MySQL Backup & Recovery** – Basic administration, including backup automation and restoration procedures.
• Reporting & Documentation*
• Excel Reporting** – Automated infrastructure health reports for capacity planning and auditing.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)** – Developed documentation for server provisioning, decommissioning, and troubleshooting.

Jan 2016 – Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 5 mos · India · On-site

• Technical Skills**
• #### **Cloud & Virtualization Architecture**
• Designed and deployed **AWS** and **OpenStack** cloud solutions, optimizing scalability and cost efficiency.
• Architected **VMware ESXi** and **KVM** virtualization environments for high availability and resource optimization.
• Implemented **Docker** containerization strategies to streamline application deployment and orchestration.
• #### **Enterprise Linux & Storage Solutions**
• Expert in **Linux (RHEL, CentOS)** – Designed high-performance systems, security hardening, and automation.
• Configured **Red Hat Cluster Suite (VCS)** for fault-tolerant environments with basic **clustering** and failover solutions.
• Managed **Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM)** for enterprise storage provisioning, replication, and disaster recovery.
• #### **Infrastructure Automation & Compliance**
• Automated patch management and compliance using **IBM BigFix**, ensuring enterprise-wide security.
• Streamlined package deployment with **YUM** repository customization for large-scale environments.
• Integrated **BMC Remedy** for IT service management (ITSM) and incident resolution workflows.
• #### **Networking & Core Services**
• Designed and maintained **DHCP**, **FTP**, and **NFS/Samba** solutions for secure enterprise file sharing.
• Optimized **MySQL** deployments for performance, backup strategies, and basic replication.

Jan 2015 – Sep 2015 · 8 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Technical Skills*
• Networking & Protocols**
• FTP, DHCP, DNS (Oracle 10g), LDAP (Oracle 10g), PXE Boot
• Samba (Windows-Linux file sharing), NFS (Network File Sharing)
• Web & Database Administration*
• Web Server (Apache/Nginx) setup & configuration
• MySQL Database Administration (Installation, Backup, Optimization)
• Oracle 10g (LDAP & DNS integration)
• Storage & Volume Management*
• LVM (Logical Volume Manager) – Disk partitioning, resizing, snapshots
• Veritas Volume Manager – Enterprise storage management
• System Configuration & Maintenance*
• YUM Repository Configuration (Package Management)
• Automated Patching & System Updates
• Compliance & Security Hardening (CIS benchmarks, audits)
• Backup & Disaster Recovery (Full/Incremental, Scheduling)