ANUJ KUMAR
Cary,NC
Summary
Accomplished IT professional with over 13 years of experience, specializing in senior project management and storage engineering. Expert in spearheading and managing large-scale IT infrastructure projects, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring exceptional quality. Adept at leveraging advanced project management methodologies (ITIL, ISO, PMBOK) and applying Agile and Scrum frameworks to drive successful outcomes. Skilled in overseeing complex storage solutions, including SAN/NAS administration, data migration, and disaster recovery. Recognized for technical leadership, strategic planning, and effective risk management in high-pressure environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior IT Project Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
Morrisville, NC
05.2020 - Current
- Led and managed technical projects using Agile and Scrum methodologies, including day-to-day operational tasks such as storage provisioning, monitoring SAN health, and performing capacity planning, ensuring continuous uptime in a critical production environment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful deployment of infrastructure projects, including data center migrations and technology upgrades, ensuring project goals were met on time while adhering to Agile principles and Scrum practices.
- Implemented Virtual Provisioning from VMAX and VNX arrays to hosts, optimizing storage usage through detailed planning, iterative project testing, and risk assessments with associated mitigation actions within an Agile framework.
- Allocated storage using auto-provisioning technology of VMAX and VNX, enhanced storage efficiency and performance by implementing storage groups, port groups, initiator groups, and masking views using SymCLI, while following IT standards such as ITIL, ISO, and Agile best practices.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex storage issues, such as one-path-down hosts, storage allocation mapping, masking, and zoning on Cisco MDS, improving system reliability through proactive risk management in line with Agile methodologies.
- Utilized tracking software and project management tools to monitor and manage project milestones within Agile and Scrum frameworks, ensuring adherence to predictive cost modeling, knowledge plans, and risk assessment and management processes (RAMP).
Project Manager
TCS - Cisco Systems Inc
Morrisville, NC
05.2015 - 04.2020
- Led a team managing SAN/NAS environments (EMC VMAX, POWERMAX, VPLEX, NetApp) using Agile and Scrum.
- Oversaw 110TB data migration from Celera NS960 to Isilon X200, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
- Developed Shell and Python automation scripts to enhance operational efficiency within Agile sprints.
- Optimizing storage management and implementing Virtual Provisioning on VMAX arrays using SymCLI and Unisphere.
- Executed storage allocation, migration, zoning, and provisioning tasks using Compellent Enterprise Manager.
- Managed technical projects from design to completion, adhering to Agile, Scrum, ITIL, ISO, and PMBOK standards.
- Utilized project management tools for tracking, risk assessment, and cost modeling in an Agile framework.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout a project to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
Senior Storage Administrator
Corning Incorporated
Corning, NY
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Allocated storage using Auto-provisioning technology of VMAX and VNX, optimizing storage efficiency and data protection.
- Managed V-Block infrastructure (VNX-8000 with CISCO Switches), ensuring seamless integration and performance.
- Coordinated with EMC to upgrade switch firmware, microcode, and flare code, maintaining system security.
- Executed Disaster Recovery plans using SRDF/A between DMX-4 and DMX-3, ensuring data availability and resilience.
- Performed storage provisioning, SAN health monitoring, and critical issue troubleshooting, maintaining high uptime.
- Led data migrations and consolidation projects, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime across environments.
- Developed and implemented automation scripts to streamline operations and enhance system efficiency.
- Managed and optimized storage environments using Compellent Enterprise Manager, improving performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects, adhering to Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Conducted regular risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure system reliabili
Education
BBA -
Kurukshetra University
India06-2004
Skills
- IT Project Management
- Agile & Scrum Methodologies
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Project Planning & Execution
- Storage Provisioning
- Storage Troubleshooting
- Data Migration
- Disaster Recovery
- Automation Scripting (Shell, Python)
- Stakeholder Communication
- Virtual Provisioning
- Storage Allocation
- Storage Troubleshooting
- Storage Performance Optimization
- Storage Consolidation
Timeline
Senior IT Project Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
05.2020 - Current
Project Manager
TCS - Cisco Systems Inc
05.2015 - 04.2020
Senior Storage Administrator
Corning Incorporated
01.2011 - 04.2015
BBA -
Kurukshetra University