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Kinchit Khetarpal

Vienna,VA

Summary

Knowledgeable IT management professional extensively experienced in Cloud Computing and Technical Project Management. Proven record of accomplishment in building and maintaining industry-leading technology to serve the needs of the business, users and customers. Strengths include Capacity Management and Business continuity in Well-organized and customer-focused environment with proven skills in project management and team leadership. Initiative-taking in keeping up with technological advancements, ensuring a continuous learning approach for professional growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Consultant

Dell Technologies
07.2017 - Current


  • Analyzed business needs and spearheaded the design and implementation of technical solutions for cloud platform infrastructure.
  • Consulted with engineering team members to determine system loads and develop improvement plans.
  • Improved reliability of backup systems by implementing disaster recovery protocols that safeguarded critical data during unexpected events.
  • Developed and enforced cloud platform policies, strategies, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Led a team in assessing and mitigating technology-related risks, resulting in a significant reduction in potential threats reported by auditing team.
  • Developed detailed project scopes outlining objectives timelines deliverables resources needed successfully complete initiatives within set parameters to meet customer's business process requirements.
  • Engineered and administered security measures to fortify infrastructure security for ESX/VMWare ESX server and Cisco UCS environments.
  • Acted as an SAP Hana workload capacity expert, providing training and knowledge transfer.
  • Designed and executed ongoing business continuity plans, Represented Dell Technologies in conducting successful disaster recovery tests and provided technical leadership during major system outages,
  • Led large-scale projects, achieving substantial cost savings through data center migration and server consolidation.
  • Collaborated globally to standardize infrastructure processes, enhancing efficiency and eliminating human error.
  • Proficient in advanced analytics tools like Grafana and QuickBase to identify and address infrastructure performance bottlenecks
  • Partnered with clients to mature IT programs with focus on firmware and version upgrades selection for compliance and risk management.
  • Built automation into technical systems to help with repetitive tasks.
  • Successfully optimized and consolidated dedicated workloads based on Storage Tier and Operating system, achieving cost savings while maintaining efficiency.
  • Applied knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues and other opportunities for process improvement.


Vmware-Windows Administrator

Worldbank
10.2008 - 07.2017
  • Implemented, integrated, and supported infrastructure with technical applications and related software to enhance system functionality
  • Conducted research and executed infrastructure architecture upgrades, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
  • Developed and documented server administration policies, procedures and standards.
  • Increased efficiency with the automation of routine tasks using PowerShell scripts and scheduled tasks.
  • Maximized system availability through development and testing of contingency plans.
  • Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to design and implement new infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Participated in cross-functional collaboration efforts that focused on improving overall IT service delivery quality and efficiency.
  • Coordinated vendor support engagements when necessary for complex issues beyond internal team expertise capabilities.
  • Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
  • Performed regular health checks on servers, identifying areas of improvement to maintain optimal system stability and uptime metrics consistently.


Citrix-Vmware Administrator

Whirlpool Corp
01.2008 - 09.2008
  • Led a major project to upgrade the current Citrix environment from Enterprise 4.5 to Platinum Edition, ensuring enhanced features and capabilities
  • Successfully implemented the publishing of applications into an isolation environment, optimizing performance and security.

Education

Masters of Management Science - Systems

Bharti Vidya Peeth
Delhi,India
08.2001

Skills

    Cloud Computing

    Project Management and Leadership

    Infrastructure Optimization and Development

    Problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis

    Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

    Powershell, Scripting

    Capacity Management

    Technical Solutions and Vendor Management

    Datacenter Migration

    Enterprise Architecture

    Data Analytics

    Information Security

    IT Risk Management

    Virtualization Technologies

    Interpersonal Skills

    Excellent Communication

    Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

Certifications PMP Project Management AWS Solution Architect-Associate Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions Certified VMware Certified Professional (VCP) VMware Certified Professional Datacenter Virtualization Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Microsoft Certifies Technology Specialist (MCTS) Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) ITIL Certified (IT Infrastructure Library 3.0 AWS design, deploy, and operate infrastructure. Splunk Searching and Reporting

Timeline

IT Consultant

Dell Technologies
07.2017 - Current

Vmware-Windows Administrator

Worldbank
10.2008 - 07.2017

Citrix-Vmware Administrator

Whirlpool Corp
01.2008 - 09.2008

Masters of Management Science - Systems

Bharti Vidya Peeth
Kinchit Khetarpal