VMware Engineer with 4 years of hands-on experience in installing, configuring, and managing VMware vCenter and ESXi servers across various versions (6.0, 6.5, 6.7, and 7.0). Proficient in creating and managing virtual machines, implementing VMware HA and DRS clusters, and optimizing performance through vMotion and Storage vMotion technologies. Skilled in virtual networking, proficiently configuring both standard and distributed virtual switches within VMware environments to ensure reliable network connectivity for virtual machines. Experienced in managing port groups within virtual switches, facilitating efficient network segmentation and organization. Additionally, adept at configuring external networks within VMware vCloud Director, mapping them to corresponding port groups in vCenter, and establishing organizational virtual data center (VDC) networks. Also, experienced in managing storage resources, configuring replication processes using Zerto and VMware SRM, and administering Windows and Linux servers. Strong troubleshooting skills and a proven track record of ensuring the reliability and availability of virtualized infrastructure.