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Arif Khan

Automation Engineer
The Woodlands,TX

Summary

Expertly automated and optimized lab environments by scripting Python codes to drastically streamline administration processes for multiple product lines, including Storage HPE Alletra, Nimble, Primera & 3PAR, Aruba & HP Switches, HPE ILO’s and ProLiant servers.

Resolving tickets while adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) while managing complex Data Center migrations. Infrastructure lifecycle management, Automation SAN tools, Windows, Network, Proxies, Servers, VMware ESXi virtual servers.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

System Administrator / Python Developer

ICON / HPE
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed Python scripts to automate system administration tasks, enhancing operational efficiency
  • Led the development of monitoring software (Zabbix) to optimize lab performance
  • Utilized REST APIs to extract key data parameters, providing valuable insights into HPE Servers and storage products
  • Configured networking for HPE switches and servers, optimizing performance and security
  • Managed complex data center migrations, ensuring adherence to SLAs
  • Installed and enabled SNMP agents in Windows/server environments.

SAN Engineer

Insight Global/ DXC Technologies
04.2018 - 03.2021
  • Managed data center migration projects, including LUN provisioning and virtual volume configuration
  • Resolved tickets, hardware alerts, and work requests, utilizing Infrastructure Lifecycle Management and SATp Automation Tool
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement changes in RFCs
  • Provided 24x7 support for storage and backup systems in multiple data centers
  • Troubleshot storage tech direct tickets on HP XP & 3PAR arrays.

QA Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
07.2011 - 12.2017
  • Conducted regression testing using in-house scripting (Perl) to enhance automation
  • Troubleshooted performance issues and identified root causes
  • Streamlined Standard Operating Procedures and applied Lean Process Improvement
  • Troubleshot complex Enterprise Storage units and performed firmware upgrades.

Education

Bachelor’s - Information Systems

DeVry University

Oracle/PLSQL Database Administrator -

Oratech University

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Karachi University
Pakistan

Skills

  • Programming Languages
  • Python, C
  • Scripting: PowerShell, Perl
  • Automation: Terraform, REST APIs
  • Operating Systems: Linux, Windows
  • Monitoring Tools: Zabbix, SDLC Manager
  • Network: VLAN configuration, IP management
  • Virtualization: VMware ESXi
  • Databases: SQL
  • Version Control: Git
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Storage Management: HPE 3PAR, Primera, Nimble
  • Fibre Channel, SAN, iSCSI
  • Jupyter Notebook

Timeline

System Administrator / Python Developer

ICON / HPE
08.2021 - Current

SAN Engineer

Insight Global/ DXC Technologies
04.2018 - 03.2021

QA Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
07.2011 - 12.2017

Bachelor’s - Information Systems

DeVry University

Oracle/PLSQL Database Administrator -

Oratech University

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Karachi University
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