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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Implementing disaster recovery solution using NetApp SnapMirror and VMware Site Recovery Manager.Migrating data from NetApp 7 Mode to NetApp cDot 8.2.1Upgrading VMWare vsphere from 4 to 5.1Implementing Active Directory Federation services for SSOImplementing Lync 2013 in Hybrid modeImplementing Citrix XenApp 6.5 and Citrix XenDesktop 7.5Upgrading NetApp controllers from cDOT 8.2 to 8.2.1Automating SQL backups using NetApp SnapManager for SQLImplementing NetApp SnapManager suite for VMware.Designing cloud infrastructure strategyImplementing CIFS and NFS on NetAppManaging Brocade 5300 and 5000 Fabric

Key AchievementsResponsible for implementation and technical configuration of the Active Directory 2003 / 2008 and Exchange Infrastructure 2003 / 2007 and 2010.Primarily responsible for delivery of Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, Microsoft systems, applications and processes at an enterprise level supporting 2000+ usersResposible for creation and managing group policy objects and deligating access to techinal staff.Capacity planning for database and application servers. Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2007/2010 migration, implementation and support.Installing & Configuring trendmicro scanmail AV gateway on exchange server for virus scanning / attachment blocking. Designing High Avaiability solutions for exchange 2003 and 2010.Installing,configuring and managing DNS , DHCP , Firewall , FTP and SFTP services.Design backup stratergy for exchange server with Symantec backup exec and NetApp snapmanager for exchange.Designing network load balancing cluster for web servers.Migrated 200 physical servers to virtual environment using Vmware Vsphere 5.Monitoring Vpshere environment using Vmware Operations manager.Configured HA / VMotion and DRS for virtual environment. Administering and supporting citrix XenApp 4.5 / 5 / 6.5 farm for 6 countries.Configuring and troubleshooting citrix policiesConfiguring Citrix printing with thinprint solution.Publishing and streaming applications on XenApp 4.5 / 5 /6Application packaging/ publishing and deployment through Citrix.Configuring NetScaler access gateway.Managing 150+ HP DL 380 Servers running various application which includes Windows File Cluster, print cluster , SQL 2005 Cluster & Exchange 2003 Clusters.Installing , configuring and Publsihing applications on Citrix XenApp Server 4.5 and 5. Managing HP EVA 4400 and MSA 1000 SAN storagesVeeam Backup and monitoring solution for ESX hosts.Responsible for maintenance of Data Base systems SQL 2000 / 2005 and 2008

Key AchievementsPrimary responsible for Backup / restore of files and databases ( SQL and Exchange )Infrastructure design for Kempenski Hotel and resorts , Mall of the Emirates Dubai.Monitoring systems and application using Solarwind network monitoring / Implemented New Gen Document Mangement System for First Guf Bank.Backup and Disaster recovery solution for Department of Civil Aviation Dubai. Administering HP Insight manager Server to monitor HP Servers and Storage.Request Management Desk -Handling Request for 300 + users.Data Backups on VERITAS 9.0 Scheduling - Troubleshooting & Recovery.Supporting end users for technical issues Installing and managing Windows File and Print servers.Patching windows XP clients using PatcheasyManaging HP Proliant DL 380 G4 , G5 and G6 Servers

Key AchievementsProviding technical support to end user.Installing configuring and troubleshooting windows XP workstations.Installing and configuring Printers & Multifunction devices.Antivirus Update Management – Deploying Regular Virus Patterns, Release and Updates.installing ADSL routers / switches.

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech.), Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech)