Resourceful IT professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience in network operations, system administration, and DevOps practices. Proficient in assembling and configuring physical servers, storage systems (EMC DataDomain), and deploying VMware ESXi virtualization. Skilled in installing, maintaining, and optimizing various operating systems, firmware, and hypervisors. Experienced in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters, performing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) tasks. Adept at managing backups, disaster recovery, and ensuring data protection. Knowledgeable in Microsoft infrastructure tools, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Failover Clustering, and IIS. Familiar with F5 BIG-IP load balancers and network monitoring tools like OpManager, PRTG, WhatsUp Gold, and SolarWinds. Leverage PowerShell scripting for automation and streamlining workflows. Continuously expanding expertise through self-study and professional certifications.