About
IT Operations & Storage Specialist With over 14+ years of experience in IT operations, I bring a strong background in managing complex systems, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring seamless functionality across diverse IT environments. Current Role: Working with COMnet Solution Pvt Ltd. as a Senior Technical Specialist in Storage Team. Deployment: Experiences in deploying Storage systems & Servers devices in (DC) Data Centers. Storage Experiences: o NetApp Storage: 5 years of experience with NetApp storage systems (AFF700, FAS8300, FAS8020, FAS2650) Models, including installation, upgradation, configuration, and management of storage solutions. o EMC Storage: 1+ year of experience working with EMC storage solutions (VMAX 10k,40k & 450F) Models, including provisioning and managing storage environments. o Hitachi Storage: 1 year experience with Hitachi storage systems (Hitachi VSP E590H) Model, provisioning and managing storage environments. Backup & Recovery Experiences: o VERITAS NetBackup: 3+ years of experience in managing and administering backup solutions, specializing in VERITAS NetBackup (version 7.7.x), with expertise in backup, recovery, and disaster recovery. o Commvault Backup 1+ years of experience as a Backup Administrator with in Commvault Technology, handling backup and recovery tasks. Virtualization: VMware, vSphere version 8. Incident & Change Management: o Proficient in ServiceNow (ServiceNow (SNOW), Peregrine) Ticketing Tools managing incidents, changes, and problem tickets, ensuring efficient resolution and adherence to ITIL best practices. Professional Skills: o Excellent customer service and teamwork skills, with a strong focus on quality and change-oriented solutions. o Self-motivated, with a quick learning curve and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Skills & Expertise (16)
Work Experience
Storage Administrator
IBM IT Services and IT Consulting Armonk, New York, NY
3-2016 - Present
Highly technical and adaptable IT professional with nearly 11+ years of Experience. 6+ years Experience as a Storage Administrator with hands in NetApp , EMC & Hitachi Technologies 3+ years Experience as a Backup Administrator with hands in HP Data Protector (Ver 8.x) & Veritas Netbackup (Ver 6.x) Good understanding and working experience in global support and in ITIL v3 aligned processes
Education
MBA (Correspondence) - Karnataka State Open University, Mysore Karnataka State Open University, Mysore
2013 - 2015 · India
Certifications
NetApp Certified Data Administrator, ONTAP (NS0-160)
NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) · 2018
The NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) certification (specifically the 2018 version) is a widely recognized certification that validates an individual’s skills in performing administrative functions on NetApp ONTAP storage systems.
