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SURYAVARDHAN REDDY

SR VMWARE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
Atlanta,GA

Summary

With over eight years of comprehensive experience in system administration, I excel in maintaining VMware and Windows/Linux servers, spanning various versions. My proficiency extends to Microsoft SQL Server, covering installation, configuration, and optimization for enhanced performance. Additionally, I specialize in WINS, DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory services on Windows servers. In virtualization, I have a deep understanding of vSphere, VMware ESX, and VMware Virtual Center, coupled with expertise in implementing advanced features like HA, DRS, and FT. I've also successfully managed VMware Horizon View deployments and possess strong skills in Microsoft clustering technologies. Beyond traditional systems, I'm adept in cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and AWS, as well as networking principles and data center operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

SR VMWARE SYSTEM ADMIN

Microsoft
03.2021 - Current

§ Installing, setting up, troubleshooting, and managing vCenter Server 6.7 and ESX (i )6.7 and 7.0.

§ Installed and set up servers using Windows 2019/2022.

§ Very skilled in configuring VMware features like V-Motion, HA, and DRS as well as building, installing, and deploying VMware ESX (i) servers and vCenter server 6.7 Over 300 ESX(i) servers spread across many data centers were managed by a single virtual center.

§ Every data center has several clusters, with the largest being 15 clusters utilized for disaster recovery, load balancing, and troubleshooting through HA and DRS.

§ Virtual machine cloning for upcoming deployments, rapid snapshot creation and deployment from templates, and virtual machine creation

§ For LAN security, installed and maintained the McAfee Antivirus EPO Server and clients.

§ Monitored an eye on Internet activity, antivirus statistics, and project manager reporting.

§ VMware Converter was used to migrate physical machines to virtual machines (P2V) and virtual machines to virtual machines (V2V)from various locations to regional data centers.

§ P2V and V2V transitions made with VMware Standalone Converter Installing, setting up, and maintaining Windows 2019 servers for Web Server, SQL Database Server, FTP, WSUS, and DHCP

§ Clusters were established for dynamic resource scheduling and high availability.

§ Setting up and configuring the NIC teaming, service console, virtual kernel ports, virtual ports, and VNetwork Standard Switch (VSwitch).

§ Involved in the planning, development, and upkeep of the current massively integrated physical and virtual infrastructures as well as the testing, development, and deployment of upcoming virtual technology.

§ Took part in the vCenter Server installation and configuration as well as the vSphere licensing.

§ SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) was installed and configured.

§ To Automate manual tasks on servers and client PCs, use Windows command-line scripting, PowerShell, Win Batch, VB SCRIPTS, and PS tools.

§ Experience with installing, configuring, and troubleshooting VMware Lab Manager

§ Proficiency with installing and configuring VMware NSX applications for an environment that includes OpenStack, VMware NSX, and VMware vSphere.

§ Assisted with ESXi and virtual machine storage problems and collaborated with the Storage Admin Team

§ Use the SCOM alert system to maintain and keep an eye on more than 100 servers for RM.

§ Establishing various Port Group policies, implementing Security policies, Traffic Shaping, Load balancing, Failover detection, Hard and Soft Zoning, and creating VLAN tags.

§ Participated in SQL Server 2019 Installation, Clustering, and Management on Windows Cluster

§ Attended weekly status meetings and produced reports detailing the present situation, incident reports, and change management for application management every week.

§ Participates in the upkeep and modernization of DHCP and DNS servers.

§ Performing the BIOS level update as per the requirement

§ Configuring, managing, and debugging virtual machine units (VM) under Hyper-V, VMware, and OVM.

§ The planning and execution of migrating over 2000 users' home drives.

§ Actively engaged in disaster recovery planning; accountable for comprehending BC standards and organizing BCP (Business Continuity Planning) operations

§ Perform technical expertise for Windows systems environments on issues related to servers, local services, data centers, and server configuration.

SR VMWARE WINDOWS ENGINEER

XPO Logistics
08.2019 - 03.2021

§ Participates in setting up, configuring, and managing Microsoft Windows enterprise servers 2016/2019.

§ Involved in using the Blade Logic Patch Management tool to analyze, apply, and implement OS patches, hotfixes, and other OS configurations and changes.

§ Configured a few network services on Red Hat Linux, SUSE, and Solaris servers, including LDAP, NFS, NIS, DNS, NIS, NIS+, and send mail.

§ More than 2000 virtual machines (VMs) were managed by adding 80+ hosts, for a total of 120 managed hosts.

§ Create and implement Symantec cloudplatforms (IA as well as Papas) on Amazon Web Services, Rackspace, HP Cloud Services, Terre mark, Data Pipe, Google Compute Engine, Cloud Stack, and Cloud Stack.

§ Developed and implemented Lync features for numerous clients and offered technical direction for Lync migration, configuration, and implementation.

§ In charge of using Storage VMotion for local storage virtual machines and vMotionfor SAN-attached virtual machines to maintain all VMware ESXi servers patched and updated with the least amount of downtime possible.

§ Disaster Recovery Implementation through Placement Optimization of FSMO Roles.

§ Network installation and configuration, router setup, secure wireless access point/router, TCP/IP, VPN, content filtering, access control lists on routers and switches, VLANs (port mapping, naming, etc.), and IP address routing in LAN/WAN and wireless networks.

§ Configured Virtual Distributed Switch and VLAN configuration for the production environment.

§ Establishing User Profiles, Configuring User Accounts, establishing global and local groups, and putting group policies into practice

§ Specializing in vCloud Director private cloud solutions using VCE vBlocks for certain Windows servers, the client also used HYPER-V in addition to VMware.

§ Provided the VMware products that supported FC-SAN, iSCSI, and NFS (NAS) storage connectivity options.

§ Within the downtime timeframe, production apps were moved from physical servers to virtual instances.

§ Participated in evaluating the desktop virtualization environment as it exists today.

§ LAN cabling, labeling, RJ-45 crimping, PC junction boxes, phone switches, patch panels, and rack configuration.

§ Monitored updates and performed cleanups for over 400 workstations using Symantec Antivirus and Symantec Endpoint security.

§ QA, Development, and Production Instances have their own VMware cluster created and maintained.

§ Expertise with native element managers, such as vCenter, UCS, UIM, Unisphere, Cisco Nexus CLI, and fabric manager, for controlling vBlock.

§ Managed the Group Policy, a set of rights, security, and permissions that may be applied to sites and domains.

§ Utilized group policy for online software installation repair and automated upgrades.

§ Deploying Cisco UCS and HP C7000 Blades for ESXi hosts and EMC SAN storagesystems in disaster recovery scenarios.

§ Resource Management: Setting up VMware DRS Clusters and VMware HA for vMotiontransfers between ESX (i) servers.

§ Building, Cloning, and Creating Templates for a VMware Session on an ESX(i) 6.7 Server.

§ Using the SCOM system management tool to keep an eye on the condition of your infrastructure.

§ Executing user management tasks, such as creating, removing, and editing user accounts.

§ Involved in the evaluation of the present desktop virtualization environment.

§ Responsible for supervising the member server, which provides DNS, DHCP, and IIS services.

§ Making a connection to the ESX (i) server through Web access.

§ Examine the VMware Thinapp project to learn more about how to increase server virtualization.

§ Improved RAM, CPU, and disk capacity on the current VMware sessions running on ESX(i) servers.

JR VMWARE WINDOWS ADMIN

Comcast
08.2016 - 07.2018

§ Involved in setting up, configuring, and managing enterprise servers running Microsoft Windows 2012 and 2016.

§ Using the Blade Logic Patch Management tool to analyze and apply OS patches and other OS customizations and updates.

§ Setting up and configuring virtual machines for Microsoft Windows 2012R2 and 2016 servers.

§ Setup of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Naming Server (DNS).

§ Served as a Design Verification Engineer for Microsoft.

§ SANreplication was done with a swing kit to create a virtualized SAN during a complicated server move.

§ Created procedures and instruments for evaluating hardware and pinpointing areas needing development.

§ Virtual machines are being moved between data centers.

§ Control of Windows 2012 domain controllers, IIS web servers, Exchange mail servers, print servers, WSUS patching servers, System Management Servers (SMS), Terminal servers, RAS, and file servers in the data center/server farm.

§ It Manages the vRealize Operations Manager's access control.

§ Supplying network support and guaranteeing the smooth operation of the company

§ Practical knowledge of vRealize Automation (vRA) and vRealize Orchestration (vRO) through design and development

§ When handling issues, offer IT operational support and, if necessary, consult experts in the field.

§ Setting up user administration functions such as account addition, deletion, and modification.

§ Developing Cloud, Datacenter, and Desktop Virtualization (VDI) Solutions on Platform.

§ Considered user issues, identified potential fixes, and managed software installations and upgrades.

§ Establishing and maintaining GPOs, users, and groups in Active Directory.

§ Analyze and fix issues with users' computers, networks, Internet, and email.

§ Installing up and overseeing the Remote Installation Service (RIS).

§ Worked on using VMotion to migrate virtual machines.

§ Creating Cloud, Datacenter, and Desktop Virtualization (VDI) Solutions on Platform

§ Planning, assigning, and sharing folders, system policies, and NTFS permissions.

§ Documentation was created for server builds, application installations, drive mapping, and problems when updating software.

§ Producing new VMware virtual machines following the client's criteria.

§ Performed in the Active Directory Domain controllers for Microsoft Windows 2012 and 2016 Disaster Recovery restoration.

§ VMware utilities on virtual machines have been updated via the Update Manager tool.

§ Responsible for Additional Domain Controllers and Domain Controllers.

§ Corrected VMware ESX(i) hosts by using the VMware Update Manager utility.

Jr VMWARE ENGINEER

Hinson Clutch Components
07.2015 - 07.2016

§ Troubleshooting issues relating to networking.

§ Building new Windows Server 2012 /2012 R2 by the organization's Windows build standards on Intel Server Platforms and IBM/HP/Dell Power Edge servers.

§ In addition to choosing systems, providing technical support, and maintaining all varieties of hardware and software.

§ Clusters were established for dynamic resource scheduling and high availability.

§ Storing data backups, network inventories, and documentation for all devices and software

§ Examined user issues, developed potential fixes, and managed software installations and upgrades.

§ Deployed Windows 2012 Servers' hot plug capability to add processors, RAM, NICs, and drives to the virtual machine.

§ Using Yum on a Linux machine and Yum downloader to download the rpm package less.

§ Coordinated and managed branch installation and down calls in conjunction with major vendors such as ISPs and VSATs

§ P2V and V2V transitions made with VMware Standalone Converter

§ Setting up the Protocol for Dynamic Host Configuration

§ Managing servers, online trading apps, and stock exchange connectivity while offering branch users and end customers virtual support

§ Resolving tickets in Remedy Tool for request management and change management.

§ Expertise in the hot and cold cloning processes

§ Supporting the network and making sure the company runs smoothly.

§ VMware Workstation and ESX (i) Servers 6.0 and 5.5 are virtualization technologies used to create, test, and deploy virtual environments.

§ Using VMware Update Manager to migrate VMware ESX (i )5.5 to ESX (i )6.0,including creating roles and permissions.

Skills

§ Virtualization and Cloud Tools: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Esxi67/65/60/55/51, vSphere/70/67/60/55/51, vCenter server

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Timeline

SR VMWARE SYSTEM ADMIN

Microsoft
03.2021 - Current

SR VMWARE WINDOWS ENGINEER

XPO Logistics
08.2019 - 03.2021

JR VMWARE WINDOWS ADMIN

Comcast
08.2016 - 07.2018

Jr VMWARE ENGINEER

Hinson Clutch Components
07.2015 - 07.2016
SURYAVARDHAN REDDY SR VMWARE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR