About
Experienced Storage & backup SME with 12+ years designing and developing enterprise storage & Backup infrastructures with specialization in Netapp filer, Netapp CVO and Veeam. Proven ability to maximize technology investments and ensure top performance. Below are few key roles and responsibilities performed in my current organization. Managed and maintained the storage infrastructure of a largescale enterprise environment with over 2PB + storage capacity. Implementation and Management NetApp FAS Storage including FAS 3240, FAS 8200, AFF 800, Pure Storage & Ontap Cloud.(Including provisioning, reclamation, monitoring and patching of Storage OS) Implemented a tiered storage system to increase capacity and optimize performance. Developed a storage strategy for multiple projects, including the integration of new storage solutions. Completed end to end migration of On-premises data center Storage Infra(Netapp) to Netapp CVO(AWS). Migrated legacy data to the AWS S3 environment using AWS Snowball. Deployed AWS Storage GW services for all archival workload based on requirements. Competed AWS FSXn (Ontap) POC for migration of legacy NAS solution. Planned & Migrated 500+ TB of active user and application data from Legacy NAS solution(Nasuni) to AWS FSXn Ontap. Implementation and management of Nasuni NAS Filer on premises and cloud-based solutions. Handled all P1and P2 incidents related to storage infrastructure across the organization. Handled all internal and external Audit of Storage and Backup infrastructure across organization.
Skills & Expertise (4)
Work Experience
Assistant Manager Data storage
Ocwen Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - APAC · Full-time
3-2019 - Present
Storage:-(AWS,Netapp,Nasuni): Managing and maintaining the storage infrastructure of a large-scale enterprise environment with over 2PB + storage capacity. Implementation and Management NetApp FAS Storage including FAS 3240, FAS 8200, AFF 800, Pure Storage & Ontap Cloud.(Including provisioning, reclamation, monitoring and patching of Storage OS) Implemented a tiered storage system to increase capacity and optimize performance. Developed a storage strategy for multiple projects, including the integration of new storage solutions. Completed end to end migration of On-premises data center Storage Infra(Netapp) to Netapp CVO(AWS). Migrated legacy data to the AWS S3 environment using AWS Snowball. Deployed AWS Storage GW services for all archival workload based on requirements. Competed AWS FSXn (Ontap) POC for migration of legacy NAS solution. Planned & Migrated 500+ TB of active user and application data from Legacy NAS solution(Nasuni) to AWS FSXn Ontap. Implementation and management of Nasuni NAS Filer on premises and cloud-based solutions. Handling all P1and P2 incidents related to storage infrastructure across the organization. Handling all internal and external Audit of Storage and Backup infrastructure across the organization. Backup infra(Veeam):- Designed and implemented Veem backup infrastructure for VMC & AWS clients. Planned and implemented backup policies and retention as per organizational requirements. Handling day to day backup issues and xes. Accomplished implementation of Anti-ransom ware solution in existing Veeam infrastructure. Working on setting up an AIR gap backup environment for existing veeam infra Having the sole responsibility of keeping all veeam components including Veeam B& R, Veeam one & Veeam enterprise manager updated and bugs xed.
Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University logo Indira Gandhi National Open University- BCA, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
2002 - 2007 · India
Certifications
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certifications
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Storage & Backup Architecture in the Cloud · 2007
Certification in Storage & Backup Architecture for Cloud (AWS) typically focuses on the design, implementation, and management of storage and backup solutions within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem. Professionals who pursue this certification aim to acquire a deep understanding of AWS cloud services, specifically for storage, data protection, and backup strategies. Here are key concepts and topics covered in a certification like this: 1. Cloud Storage Solutions: Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service): Understanding how to store and manage data in scalable object storage. Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store): Knowledge of persistent block-level storage for EC2 instances. Amazon EFS (Elastic File System): Learn about scalable file storage for use with AWS Cloud services and on-premises resources. Amazon Glacier and S3 Glacier Deep Archive: For cold storage and long-term backup solutions. Storage Classes in S3: Including Standard, Intelligent-Tiering, and Glacier, each for different use cases and cost models. 2. Backup Strategies: AWS Backup Service: Use AWS Backup to centralize and automate backup management for AWS services. Data Lifecycle Management: Establish lifecycle policies to automate the backup and archiving of data across different storage tiers. Backup for EC2 instances, RDS databases, and DynamoDB tables: Best practices for automating the backup of cloud resources. 3. Data Protection & Security: Encryption: Understanding how to implement encryption at rest and in transit (e.g., using KMS - Key Management Service). Access Control: Configuring IAM (Identity and Access Management) roles, policies, and access control mechanisms to secure backups and data. Audit and Monitoring: Implementing CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and other monitoring tools to track backup activities and ensure compliance. Disaster Recovery: Strategies like RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective), multi-region replication, and backup policies to protect data from loss. 4. Scalability & Performance: Performance Tuning: Ensuring optimal performance for storage and backup systems, especially in large-scale environments. Global Replication: Leveraging cross-region replication and availability zones to improve redundancy and availability. 5. Cost Optimization: Cost Management: Choosing the right storage tiers and backup strategies to minimize costs. Automating Backup Schedules and Retention: Reducing costs through intelligent tiering and automated backup management. 6. Integration with Other AWS Services: Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and Lambda: Integrating storage and backup solutions with other services for end-to-end cloud architecture. CloudFormation & Automation: Use AWS CloudFormation templates for automating storage and backup deployments. 7. High Availability & Redundancy: Multi-AZ Backups: Implementing backup solutions across multiple availability zones to ensure data redundancy and high availability. Multi-Region Backups: Storing backups in multiple regions for disaster recovery and business continuity. 8. Best Practices and Case Studies: Architectural Design: Developing a robust storage and backup architecture that aligns with business goals, considering factors like cost, security, and scalability. Compliance: Ensuring the solution meets various regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) when it comes to backup and storage. Certification Exam (if applicable): If you're referring to a formal AWS certification, it may be related to the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate certifications, with a focus on storage and backup. The exam would test knowledge across these areas, ensuring that professionals can design and manage scalable, secure, and cost-efficient storage and backup solutions on AWS. This certification is especially valuable for individuals working as Cloud Architects, Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architects, or DevOps Engineers, aiming to specialize in AWS storage and backup systems.
