Experienced Data Center Specialist with over 12 years of experience in the Information Technology & Datacenter Services Industry. Extensive experience in managing Data Center Physical Space, Data Center Physical Components Management, Operations Management, Operations Documentation, Project Management, Capacity Management and budgeting, Change Management, and Incident Management.
AREA OF EXPERTISE:
Data Centre Solution designing and deployment, Data Centre Migration, Risk Assessment and mitigation, Requirements Gathering, IT procurements, Team Building and leadership, Training and Knowledge Sharing, and Performance Monitoring.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
VMware Virtual Environment, HPE Servers, Dell Servers, HPE Blade Systems, Cisco Switches and Routers, Veeam Backup and Replication, Veritas Symantec Backup Exec, Dell Recover Point, Tape library, Enterprise Storage includes HPE P2000 SAN, Dell EMC Powerstore SAN, Dell EMC Unity SAN, Wireless Solutions.
1. Operate and manage the Data Center to achieve 100% uptime through regular environmental equipment maintenance and testing drills.
2. Administrate VMware infrastructure and manage production and replication clusters at the primary and disaster recovery sites. Handling day-to-day server system operations and troubleshooting.
3. Managed Data stores, shared storage file servers, and quota assignments on SAN and NAS.
4. Provide network administration and support to computer network infrastructure.
5. Provide user, and service administration and implement AV policies to keep the IT ecosystem clean.
6. Administrate Veeam Backup and Replication and ensure consistency of backup/restore and server replication. Create and manage policies for backup keeping as per organization needs.
7. Manage and oversee the complete delivery cycle of IT equipment within the data center starting from its procurement, rack space allocation, power setup, rack and stack, cabling (Ethernet and Fiber), setting up management interface, and OS installation.
8. Lead and participate in Data Center and network-related projects and executions. Recommend enhancements to improve systems availability and performance.
9. Document and maintain docs for cabling standards, rack design, server room design/utilization, and enterprise capacity planning hardware and software support, renewals, RFPs, and SLAs.
1. Reviewed and implemented Data Center physical security and ensured enforcement of data Center security policies.
2. Physical audits identified risks and created plans for their mitigations.
3. Deploy Data Center monitoring tools for centralized monitoring and notifications.
4. Review Data Center design and recommend and implement additions, modifications, and improvements to the data center capacity.
5. Set up goals for Data Center operation teams, reviewed data Center activities’ work methods, reviewed and approved data center access, and helped in preparing processes and procedures for data center changes and work activities.
1. Install and configure computer hardware and software systems. Monitor computer systems and networks to ensure they function efficiently.
2. Commissioning and decommissioning of IT equipment(s) within Racks. Handling structure cabling (Ethernet & Fiber).
3. Coordination with building mechanical & and electrical teams, and vendors to support activities and maintenance.
4. Perform a backup on all servers and systems to ensure recovery of important data in the event of system failure.
5. Maintain proper records of work activities, as well as present reports to superiors.
6. Maintain accurate inventory and ensure availability of required equipment/tools.
1. Plan, Prepare, Design, Implement, and Operate Network Infrastructure solutions including Data Centre, Copper and Fiber Cabling, KVMs solutions, Cabinets and Racks, Cable Management, Grounding Bonding, Raised Flooring, False Ceiling, HVAC, Physical Security, and Fire Fighting Systems and liaising on them as a Project Engineer.
2. Plan, Prepare, Design, and Implement Environmental Monitoring Systems solutions for clients
3. Coordination with different teams for appropriate solution development.
4. Direct Liaison with the Design Team for Layout Planning. Preparing complete proposals for Tenders, RFP, and Pre-Qualifications. Monitor systems and networks, for assessment reports from time to time to clients.