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
PakistanSkills
- 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