Storage Architect, Support, Operations, Migrations And Cloud
CurrentStorage Systems ExpertiseStorage Arrays: Expertise in managing and supporting Dell PowerMax (2000, 8000), Pure Storage, NetApp, Isilon, IBM Storage, and Hitachi VSP systems.Key Operations: Storage allocations, decommissions (Decoms), SRPs, TDEVs, lifecycle management, capacity management, and day-to-day operations.Advanced Replication: SRDF (synchronous and asynchronous) configurations, snapshot-based replication, refresh activities, and disaster recovery implementation.Cloud Storage ExpertiseConfigured private cloud solutions using Dell ECS for object storage with AWS S3 integration.Working knowledge of cloud services, including AWS S3, EFS, EBS, Glacier, and Storage Gateways.Migrations and ImplementationSuccessfully executed complex migrations, including:Isilon to NetApp using StorageX, Robocopy, EMCopy, isi_vol_copy, and XCP.Isilon to Pure Storage FlashBlade for NFS, SMB, and multiprotocol shares.Fabric migrations involving Cisco and Brocade fabric switches.Hands-on experience with open replicator, SRDF, and other tools for seamless data transfers.File Systems and ProtocolsProficient in configuring and managing NFS, SMB, and multiprotocol shares across enterprise environments.Managed advanced features on Isilon, including SyncIQ, SnapshotIQ, SmartConnect, SmartDedupe, InsightIQ, and CloudPools.Configured NetApp SnapMirror for backup and disaster recovery purposes.Switch and Fabric ManagementAdministered Cisco MDS and Brocade switches, including zoning by WWPN and VSAN configurations.Resolved performance issues like slow-drain conditions and switch module inefficiencies.Performed firmware upgrades and monitored fabric performance to ensure high availability.Business ContinuityPlanned and executed disaster recovery exercises for VMAX, Isilon, NetApp, IBM Storage, and Hitachi VSP.Configured synchronous and asynchronous replications for critical systems to meet RTO and RPO targets.
