SHAHER YAR
Tampa,FL
Summary
Solution Architect with 25+ year’s progressive experience in planning, designing, installing, administering and supporting Enterprise Backup, Storage and Systems implementations. A background of 24x7 mission-critical environments, full change control process, systems monitoring and performance analysis. Experienced with designing enterprise-level solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. Utilizes deep understanding of various technologies to create tailored, scalable architectures. Track record of leading cross-functional teams and ensuring successful implementation of innovative IT strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Solution Architect
DELL EMC
Austin, TX
01.2000 - Current
- Directed technical initiatives during project implementations, specializing in the installation, customization, and integration of EMC solutions. Oversaw assessment of customer software, hardware, and systems landscapes to proactively identify issues and relay solutions to project management and sales teams.
- Cultivated expertise in EMC and industry product specifications by engaging with professional associations, trade publications, and training seminars. Guided colleagues by sharing insights and best practices through structured training sessions and mentoring initiatives for newly hired team members.
- Directed the design, deployment, and optimization of PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM) environments to implement policy-driven data protection and elevate operational efficiency. Led cross-functional teams in seamless migrations from Avamar to PPDM by mapping datasets, converting policies, and orchestrating cutovers to maintain uninterrupted backup operations.
- Oversaw adherence to established escalation and change control procedures. Directed the preparation and submission of activity and progress reports along with time management reports in alignment with published protocols. Led requirements gathering sessions for project engagements. Supervised team members on project engagements to ensure successful outcomes.
- Executed routine maintenance and ensured 100% completion of backup processes to maintain system availability at customer sites.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of system performance and utilization to identify improvement opportunities.
- Compiled and analyzed comprehensive backup and storage reports utilizing EMC DPA (Data Protection Advisor).
- Facilitated onboarding process for new hire by providing comprehensive training on Avamar, PPDM, and Networker administration tasks. Oversaw the creation of detailed documentation for standard operating procedures. Mentored new team member in Data Domain functionalities to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated seamless VMware integration and backup processes for SQL, Exchange, and Oracle modules to enhance data management efficiency.
- Utilized in-depth knowledge of Avamar Gen 5A 4T grids to enhance data management through effective source-based de-duplication.
- Facilitated training sessions for backup and storage team to empower them in the autonomous management of enterprise backup systems.
- Oversaw incident, problem, change, release, and configuration management initiatives to improve service delivery. Led service desk teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Drove continuous improvement in service support areas through strategic planning and execution.
- Directed operations of various enterprise environments, leveraging Networker, Avamar, and PPDM Data Domain to enhance data management for Fortune 500 companies and government entities.
- Spearheaded design of scalable cloud architectures to optimize integration and boost performance for enterprise clients.
- Crafted comprehensive roadmaps to drive innovation across product lines in alignment with business goals.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia02-1994
Bachelor of Science - Electronics
NED University of Engineering And Technology
Karachi1990
Skills
- Project portfolio development management
- NetWorker, SQL, Oracle, Exchange Modules
- NetWorker Cloud Boost Integration
- DPSearch
- Avamar
- VMware (Data Center Virtualization)
- Data Domain
- Change control process management
- Results-oriented
- IDPA
- HARDWARE: Avamar 5A, 4, 4S, 4T, Data Domain DD9900, DD6900, DD4200, DD9800
- OPERATING SYSTEMS, UTILITIES & VIRTUALIZATION TOOLS: Linux, HP-UX, Solaris, Windows, VMWare vCenter 6, 65, 7
- NETWORK SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES: TCP/IP, DNS, Cisco Network understanding
- DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: SQL, Exchange, Oracle
- BACKUP APPLICATIONS: NetWorker 18x, 19x Avamar 7, 181 Data Domain OS 7x, 8x PPDM 19x, IDPA 2x, DDVE 7, 8
- REPORTING: DPA (Data Protection Advisor) 19x
Certification
- ITIL
- VCP 6.7 DCV
- MCSE/MCT
- EMCPP (Avamar )
- EMCPP (NetWorker )
- LCNA
- LCNS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- NetWorker
- Avamar
- PPDM
- IDPA
- Data Domain
- VMware Data Center Virtualization
- VMware vSphere Architecture and Installation
- ITIL Foundations
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Principal Solution Architect
DELL EMC
01.2000 - Current
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Science - Electronics
NED University of Engineering And Technology