Contact me at rahimshaikh.ras@gmail.com or +91 9922720065A solution architect with 18+ years of experience in Cloud Solutions, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure operations, Remote Infrastructure Management, and strong program management & and project management skills in multi-vendor environments. Highly technical knowledgeable person with deep-dive troubleshooting skills and expertise.Expert in planning, designing, and implementing solutions and creating high-level and low-level diagrams per customers’ requirements.Client Interaction, Strategic Planning, Operation Management, Incident & Problem Management, Change & Release ManagementBlogger and Youtuber who writes technical blog posts and creates videos on multiple technical skillsBlog: Http://www.rahimshaikh.comYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/rahimshaikhras Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zerooneworld.rahimshaikhIT Certifications: VMware - vExpert 2017, VMware Sales Professional, VCAP-5 Datacenter Administrator, VCP-6, VCP5.5, VCP-5, VCP-4, Microsoft - Microsoft Virtualization Specialist 2012, MCITP 2008, MCTS Server 2008, MCSA 2003, MCSA Exchange, Cisco - CCNA Routing and Switching, ITIL V3Togaf – Certified Enterprise ArchitectExpertise: Disaster Recovery, Cloud, DR, Automation, DevOps, VMware, HyperV, Citrix, Team Management, Project Management, Solutions Architect, Client Management, Strategic Planning, Operation, Incident & Problem Management, Change, Incident, Release, Software, Hardware, Upgrading, Patching, , Red hat Linux, Windows Servers, Altiris, Google Aps, Microsoft Exchange, ITIL, Togaf, VCAP, VCDX, vExpert, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Private Cloud, Certified, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, site recovery manager, COURSE ATTENDED:1) VMware VCAP-DCA & DCD2) VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals [V6]3) VMware Network Virtualization Fundamentals 20164) VMware Site Recovery Manager [V6.1] Fundamentals5) Togaf 9.06) SQL Server Administration
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Lead Cloud ArchitectHoneywellPune, Mh, In
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Sr Cloud ArchitectHoneywell Dec 2020 - PresentPune, Maharashtra, India
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Sr. Infra. ArchitectCognizant Jul 2019 - Dec 2021Pune Area, India -
Solution Architect (Cloud Recovery)Sungard Availability Services Jan 2016 - Jul 2019Pune Area, IndiaKey Deliverable:• Working as single point of contact for customer and multiple platform architect to make sure recovery solution and strategy works as per requirement.• Handling highly escalated Extra Large and Large Customer for Disaster Recovery solution and life cycle management. • Providing solution to customers automated recovery with VMware SRM, Microsoft Azure Site recovery, AWS DR, and traditional recovery with storage replication and backup restore with multiple platform and vendors.• Performing POC, implementation, and DR test to make sure provided solution is working and customers datacenter recoverable ATOT or ATOD, Always available for DR test and actual disaster.• Working closely with customer for understanding requirement and updating the documentation and configuration data into playbook, creating high level and low-level diagrams as per requirement and updating the changes.• Working closely with customer and internal operations teams for life cycle management to make sure production changes reflect the change to recovery site and update the documentations.• Suggesting changes to the customers production if required.Key Accomplishments:• Received VMware vExpert 2017 award from VMware.• Received Above and Beyond award in year of 2014 & 2015 for consistent performance.• Received Annual Award in 2015 & 2016 for successful DR and customer satisfaction.• Received many Kudos and appreciation awards for multiple projects and success. -
Platform Architect (Vmware And Windows)Sungard Availability Services Jan 2013 - Dec 2016Pune Area, India
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Senior System Engineer - (Engineering Team)Sungard Availability Services Dec 2010 - Dec 2013PuneKey Deliverables:• Design, Install configure & mange VMware infrastructure of SunGard Availability Services US, UK and INDIA, take care of maintenance, updates & upgrade of vCenter servers, ESX / ESXi hosts & VMs• Configurations of HA, DRS, Storage DRS, FT & DPM on cluster & managing vMotion & Storage vMotion of VM’s. Hardening VM• Design, Install, configure & mange VMware VDI infrastructure on View 4.5 & Building / Managing ThinApp application for VDI• Managing VMware vSphere Distribute Switch & Standard Switch with management network.• Monitoring, handling alerts & collecting syslog from VMware vCenter and Managing VM Backup• Managing VMware VMA appliances for scripting & PowerShell management for automation.• Providing L3 level support for troubleshooting VM’s & ESXi hosts for resolving incidents & problems• Capacity management, P2V & V2V conversion, testing & evaluating of latest VMware products and Configuring / managing Lab for Dev. & Test teams• Designed, Implemented & Managing local datacenter and MPLS Network / Internet• Installing, Configuring, Managing & Troubleshooting Windows Servers 2008, 2003 & 2000 server operating systems• Installing, Configuring & managing IIS, DHCP, SQL & File servers and active roles for managing AD.• Managing Google apps, Postini & BlackBerry servers and working on eDiscovery process (Legal)• Altiris, Symantec End Point Protection, MacAfee /Safe boot, HP Web jet Admin & HP SIM• Documenting process & KB articles and training and KT sessions.Key Accomplishments:• Successfully upgraded Virtual infrastructure from 3.5 & 4 to 5.0• Received Kudos awards from SunGard Availability Services• Successfully implemented datacenter in Pune facility.• Upgraded VDI from 3.5 to View 4.6• Work transition from onshore to offshore and Learned Multi culture infrastructure UK & US
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System AdministratorOceans Connect (I) Pvt Ltd May 2009 - Dec 2010Key Deliverables:• Spearheading as a Systems Administrator on Windows, Linux and VMware environment across two locations based in UK and India• Handling the entire administrative tasks including Internet and Leased lines and support and Virtualization• Managing Active Directory and MS Exchange server• Scheduling and maintaining all the day to day activity tasks• Managing day-to-day activities including various software and server troubleshooting• Monitoring and managing the Internet as well as other Leased lines and VPN triggering• Providing technical conclusions to UK based clients• Configuring and managing Linux and VMware servers• Monitoring all the servers health using Solarwinds monitoring tools• Responsible to configure and mange NAS server• Identifying Client SLA and implementing application as per their SLA• Successful in implementing IT security as per company rules• Coordinating with Software Development team to design new application• Implementing VMware Infrastructure / Manage / Maintain / Support• Preparing Documentation as per ITIL Process and ISMS (Information Security Management System ISO 27001)• Installation and configuration of different applications / software (Ex: SQL)Key Accomplishments:• Successfully managed Server/Desktop Team and collaborated with Network team• Successful in the implementation of ISO 27001 ISMS Process and VMware ESXi Infrastructure• Successfully Deployed Windows /Linux Servers• Efficiently managed and supported UK Clients -
Techinical Support EngineerPersistent Systems Sep 2007 - May 2009Pune Area, IndiaKey Deliverables:• Install, Configure and support on Virtualization & server consolidation on VMware and MS virtual server• Configuration & implementation of Virtual infrastructure network, DMZ & vlan tagging• Installation, Configuration & troubleshooting of various types of operating systems like as Windows, Linux & Sun Solaris etc.• Mounting & installation of rack servers and configuration of software & hardware RAID• Installation, configuration & management of HP network printer.• Trouble shooting OS and network related problems.• Managed Users and Group accounts quota.• Installed and configured DNS, IIS Web Server, DHCP server & RIS as per the project requirement.• Backup and Recovery Administration by NT Backup utility and backups• Installed and configured Microsoft SQL, Visual Studio, Oracle, and other project related software.• Provided Desktop service support for 500 systems of various platforms & Projects• Configured, administrated and maintained 2000, 2003, XP, Vista & and Windows 2003 & 2008 servers• Installed and configured Symantec Corporate Edition 10.1,11.0 & protecting desktop from viruses, Trojans & Spy ware• Maintained WSUS Server & Approving the windows updates.• Worked on VMware Workstation and MS Virtual PCKey Accomplishments:• Written VMware Success story on VMware site by IT Head of Persistent System.• Successfully implemented & configured VMware Virtualization & server consolidation in organization• Successfully Supported Windows and Linux Development team and different domain clients• Support on Virtualization / server consolidation on VMware ESX & ESXi server &Virtual center as well as MS virtual server -
Lab AdminCms Computers Ltd 2006 - 2007Pune Area, IndiaKey Deliverables:• Lab maintenance in terms of installation, configuration, troubleshooting & support etc. as per clients requirement and best practice. • Upgrade latest tools and anti-virus patches as per the company policy• Creating training & exam lab on VMware Workstations & Players• Installing & configuring all windows & Linux operating systems• Maintaining transactions between cross functional departments and branch offices• Systems and pc-support• Answering faculties queries if required• End user training as per the requirement• Maintained inventory for servers, routers, modems & switchesKey Accomplishments:• Received Best Engineer award for the year 2006• Learned to implement multiple platform operating systems• Learned Virtualizations on VMware Workstation & Player and L1 & L2 LAN support
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