Senior Engineer
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Key Accomplishments: Implemented IBM PureFlex with Dual VIO setup, POWERHA(7.1) and migrated server from IBM Power Series 5 to Pure Flex which includes OS upgrade from AIX 6.x to 7.x Migrated data’s from NetApp ONTAP 7 to NetApp CDOT 8.3 using 7MTT for high availability Migrated around 30 SAP AIX servers from Australia to Singapore Data CentreResponsibilities:• Verified Integrity and availability of hardware by checking logs of servers, storage systems, SAN switches, initiated preventive measures in case of failures • Collaborated with clients to assess their current and future requirements, installed/reimaged AIX servers, using NIM,CD-ROM, administered , configured storage, installed necessary software• Synchronized data replication with offsite Disaster recovery site, including pair replication consistency checks, resynchronization etc. to ensure data was up-to-date• Configured NetApp filers, Aggregates, Volumes, NAS technologies, SAN technologies using NetApp 7 mode, CDOT and Hitachi for various project requirements• Implemented NetApp disaster recovery solutions SnapMirror, FlexClone and backup solutions like SnapVault to provide data availability in case of disaster or failure • Monitored weekly growth of storage capacity, by analysing reports, suggested ways to streamline capacity and increase storage as needed• Created and Implemented Shell scripts to monitor File system growth, file transfer and alert users in case of threshold warnings • Achieved IT security compliance by performing DR drills, quarterly maintenance activities which includes Emergency fix, Patch installation, SP and TL upgrades• Performed Problem, Incident and Change management as per ITIL process with necessary approvals to implement the change• Used Commvault to install backup clients, perform backup and restore operations, ensure all data’s are successfully backed up, media recycling and sent off site as necessary