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I am an accomplished IT professional with over 8+ years of experienceKey Areas of Expertise:VMware Mastery: Extensive experience with VMware environments (vSphere 8.0/5.1, vCenter 4.0/5.1, ESXi 5.x-8.x), VMware HCX, and vRealize. Successfully led large-scale virtualization projects, optimizing resources and enabling seamless cloud integration.Linux Administration: Expertise in managing Red Hat Linux (7/8/9) and SUSE Linux (12/15) environments. Utilized Ansible for configuration and deployment, and implemented SELinux and iptables for security.Windows Server Management: Skilled in administering Windows Server (2022/2019/2016/2012R2/2012) environments. Managed Active Directory, Group Policy, and Domain Controllers for secure and streamlined operations.AWS Integration: Advanced proficiency in integrating AWS services (EC2, S3, EBS) with on-premises infrastructures using AWS Direct Connect. Leveraged AWS CloudWatch for monitoring and Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.Azure Management: Experience in managing Azure resources, including Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Azure Active Directory, and implementing Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery. Automated provisioning with ARM templates and PowerShell scripts.Automation and Scripting: Developed automation scripts using Bash, Shell, PowerShell, Perl, and PowerCLI, reducing manual workload and enhancing efficiency.Configuration Management: Proficient in using Ansible, Chef, and Puppet for configuration and deployment, ensuring reliable operations.Security and Compliance: Managed network security with Palo Alto firewalls and achieved PCI DSS compliance through audits and best practices. Used Symantec Endpoint Protection and Veeam Backup for security.Performance Monitoring: Utilized Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, and HP OpenView for real-time performance tracking and issue resolution. Used VMware vRealize Operations for advanced monitoring and SLA compliance.Storage Management: Hands-on experience with EMC VMAX, IBM XIV, ISCSI SAN, FC SAN, NAS, NetApp, and EMC Clarion, managing enterprise storage solutions.Patch Management: Managed patching schedules using Blade Logic and SCCM, ensuring systems are secure and up-to-date.Server Hardware Management: Proficient in managing server hardware, including HPE ProLiant DL/BL Series, HPE Synergy Frames, DELL PowerEdge Series, and Cisco UCS Series.If you are looking for a dedicated professional with strong technical acumen and a proactive approach to IT management, let’s connect!