Praveen Gupta

 Praveen Gupta SUMMARY A “Performance Driven Professional” with 15+ years of total experience in IT industry. International work experience with American & British customers Track record for diagnosing problems and consistently delivering effective solutions and uptime of the servers Strong experience in IT BAU Operations, Delivery and implementing various IT infrastructure projects Strong technical experience in Virtualization, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows, Security Patching, Cloud AWS / Azure (Private, Public and Hybrid), AD, Backup, ITIL processes, Scripting & Vulnerabilities mitigation. CORE COMPETENCIES Administration and troubleshooting of various OS like VMware ESXi 6.7/7.0 & VMware Support Tools and Windows Server 2016 / 2019 with Virtualization & Cluster, VMware vROPS and vCenter Security Vulnerabilities Assessment & Mitigation. Strong knowledge of Azure / AWS Cloud and various common services like AD, Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, Patching, FTP, NFS, PKI and IIS Web Server Knowledge of Networking (LAN /VLAN) and Radius server Administration Server and Network devices monitoring through BMC, Solarwinds, OpsRamp, Manage Engine tools (OPManager, DC Patching, Desktop Central, Password Manager Pro) Understanding and knowledge of HP 3PAR storage with Zoning and administration of SAN Switches Work experience on mission critical servers like Cisco UCS, HP Superdome 2, HP ProLiant servers & IBM Series servers and DELL Series. Installation, configuration and administration of HP Data Protector backup tool including tape library Installation, Configuration & Backup of databases like IBM DB2, MSSQL (with Cluster) and Sybase etc. Performance tuning of the systems and preparing automated reports Managing, coaching and mentoring of junior sub-ordinates Technical documentation, Business Reporting documents, SOP and presentation Involvement in Full Life Cycle of SAP R/3 implementation. Knowledge of ITIL processes (Incident / Problem / Change) Knowledge of SAP BASIS Administration with Database Oracle 10g, IBM DB2 9.5, Sybase Administration of Monitoring Tools BMC ITSM (Remedy), BMC Network/Server Automation and BMC Proactive Net Performance Monitoring System, BMC Entuity, BMC End User Experience Management ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS M.Tech-Computer Science with ‘A’ Grade from Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University, Rajasthan (year 2006) Masters in Computer Science (M.Sc) from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India (year 2004) Advanced Diploma in Computer Programming & Software Applications from TATA INFOTECH (year 2002) BSc with Maths from HNB Gharhwal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand (Year 2000) TRAINING Project Management Training (PMP) ITIL v3 Foundation Training on Architecting VMware infrastructure from Koenig, Greater Noida Training on implementing Azure Cloud from Koenig, Greater Noida. Five full days Training on implementing AWS Cloud from Koenig, Greater Noida Five full days Training of HP-UX System Administration from HP, Hyderabad. 15 full days onsite training of BMC ITSM, BBPM, Entuity, BBNA, BBSA, EUEM, D&A from Column IT, Hyderabad Project Management Training (PMP) AWARD Awarded on Annual Day with “Award of Excellence” from Coforge (Erstwhile NIIT Technologies Ltd), year 2018 Awarded with “Customer Choice Award” from Coforge (Erstwhile NIIT Technologies Ltd), year 2017 CERTIFICATIONS Microsoft Azure Solutions Architecture Expert (MC ID:- / Certification number: H-) ITIL® Foundation Certified in IT Service Management (EXIN, License ID:-) Microsoft Certified Professional (MC ID:- / Certification number: F-) Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE with Windows 2016) VMWare Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization 2019 and 2020 CURRENT AND PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT DETAILS Having 15+ years total IT Experience in VMware, Windows Hyper-V, Cloud (Azure/AWS), Virtualization/Failover, Cluster/Database /Antivirus /Monitoring/Backup/OS Administration (VMware, HP UNIX & Windows), Windows Domain Administration (AD/DNS/DHCP/GPO/WSUS) with Implementation, Migration & Support in the following organizations. Droisys India Pvt Ltd from Feb 2022 to May 2023 as Sr. Consultant - IT Services, Noida Coforge (Erstwhile NIIT Technologies) from May 2013 to Feb 2022 as Sr. Consultant – Datacenter, Noida RJ Corp (VBL) from March 2012 to May 2013 as Manager – SAP BASIS & IT Infra, Gurugram DSC Limited from March 2007 to March 2012 as Dy. Manager – SAP Basis & IT Infra, Gurgaon MAJOR PROJECTS DETAILS Customer premises, Greater Noida, India Since May 2023 Description:Tower Lead – Windows/VMware/Cloud Duration:Since May 2023 Role Played:Windows/VMware/Cloud operations. Skills & Project Detail: Managing VMware ESXi Cluster and vCenter with 3000+ Virtual Server and 400+ Phy. Hosts Administration AWS Cloud operations and Azure AD. Managing monthly Windows Servers & 3rd Party patching (Non Production and Production Servers) through Shavlik tool, OpsRamp Tool, WSUS and Manage Engine (DC Patching for Servers) Involved in Windows / VMware related upgrades, incidents and troubleshooting. Involved to create VM templates / Golden image Managing Active Directory infrastructure including Group policies / DNS / DHCP / Antivirus including remote site AD domain controllers. Managing Public and Private PKI infrastructure (CA) Involvement in Vulnerability assessment and mitigation. Management of FileServers/DFS and Print servers. Involved in Physical infrastructure firmware upgrade. Involved in removal of legacy infrastructure like outdated OS or Hardware. Working in planning of Cloud Migration Involved in daily meetings to address daily issues and further planning. Involved in Weekly and monthly review meetings with customer. People management of L1/L2/L3 Involved in Root cause analysis & Problem management Migration P2V & V2V on VMware & Microsoft Environment Involved in Reporting activity as per the customer and managers’ requirements. Present change in CAB meeting for scheduled Changes - for customer approval Involved with Security Team related the Vulnerability Mgmt. Involved in Hiring / Releasing process including interviews. Customer US – [Manufacturers] – Offshore (Noida, India) from Feb 2022 to May 2023 Description:Operation Management of Data Centre including DR Duration:Since Feb 2022 to May 2023 Role Played:Sr. Consultant / VMware & Wintel Expert of Offshore Team Lead Customer UK – (Canopius [Re-Insurance]) – Offshore (Greater Noida, India) from 2016 to 2022 Description:Operation Management of Data Centre including DR Duration:Since Apr 2016 to Feb 2022 Role Played:Sr. Consultant / VMware & Wintel Expert of Offshore Team Lead Customer UK – (Canopius [Re-Insurance]) – Onsite (London, UK) from Dec 2019 to June 2020 Description:Migration of production applications (Infrastructure Lead) Duration:from Dec 2019 to June 2020 Role Played:IT Infrastructure & VMware/Windows SME Skills & Project Detail: IT Infrastructure lead and worked with App/DBA team to support in Application migration Involved in daily technical discussions and hurdles meetings with Customer as an Infra Lead for Application migration related challenges and issues. Involved in Data migration and cutover activities as part of migration Created 100+ virtual machines (Linux and Windows) on VMware cluster for migration. Involve in Reporting activity as per the customer and manager requirement APCFMS (Financial Management System), Govt. of Andhra Pradesh Financial Department, Hyderabad Description:Setting up & Management of Data Centre, DR and Near DR (3-Way DR) Duration:from May 2013 to Apr 2016 Role Played:Specialist System / Data Center Lead Skills & Project Detail: Setting up the Datacenter with physical and logically including all Hardware Implementation & Management of Backup Software HP Data Protector 10.0 Project Management and Administration of BMC Remedy Tool (ITSM), BMC Monitoring Tools (Server & Network) including define the processes, Threshold and SLA for CFMS Project Management to Setting up the Helpdesk and Help Desk Team Management Implementation & Management of VMware ESXi & Windows Hyper-V with Cluster Implementation & Management of Antivirus Trend Micro Security Suite (OfficeScan Antivirus, Control Manager, Web Security, Mail Security). Domain Administration (AD, DNS, DHCP, WSUS), OS Admin (Windows, Linux, VMware, Windows) Administration of Mission Critical Server Like HP Superdome2, iLO Management, HP 3PAR Storage Migration P2V & V2V on VMware & Microsoft Environment. Baseline IT Infra Setup for SAP Implementation, DSC Limited, Gurgaon Description:Implement and setting up the baseline infrastructure for SAP Duration:From Mar 2007 to Aug 2007 Role Played:Dy. Manager IT Skills & Project Detail: Windows Domain Implementation (Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS). Centerline Windows client patch management via Microsoft WSUS Server Implementation of Network, VPN, Wi-Fi Devices, Fileserver and Network Printing TrendMicro Antivirus Deployment & Administration Implementation of End-user sites with Centralize Connectivity with VPN, Network LAN, Wi-Fi COMPUTER/SOFTWARE SKILLS Virtualization & Cluster:VMware vSphere ESXi VMware vCenter, Hyper-V Failover & Cloud Migration:VMware / Microsoft P2V, V2V Convertor OS (Server/Client): Windows 2022/2019/2016/2012 R2, Linux, HP-Unix, VMWare, Windows 7/10/11 Monitoring & Automation:Solar winds, OpManager, BMC Monitoring (BPPM, Entuity, BBNA, and BBSA) ITSM:ServiceNow, BMC Remedy 8.0 (ITSM) with SLA Management Services: Active Directory, DNS, WINS, DHCP, GPO, DFS, WSUS Antivirus:TrendMicro OfficeScan, MacAfee, Norton, Traps, Cortex XDR Tools:FileZilla, Surf Control for internet, HP Data Protector 10.2, Brightstor ARC Serve SAP Application: SAP R/3 ECC 6.0 EHP5, SAP Solution manager, SAP SNC Router Remote Administration: RSAT tool, BOMGAR Remote Administration, Team Viewer, RDP Networking:WI-FI, Managed switch, Router/Gateway, Proxy, LAN-VLAN, Windows Scripting Servers & Storage :Cisco UCS, HP superdome2, HP RX, HP DL, HP 3PAR Storage, IBM, Dell, Concepts: Virtualization, Network (LAN/WAN/VLAN/VPN), RAID, Computer Architecture, RDBMS : Oracle 10g, IBM DB2, Sybase, MS SQL with Cluster Languages & Scripting:PowerShell, Batch file (DOS), VB Script, Java Disaster & Recovery:3 Way DR on HP 3PAR Storage (DC, NDR, DR) Cloud: Azure, AWS, Private Cloud, Azure AD H/W. : Dell VXRail, HP, UCS Blades PERSONAL DETAILS Name:Praveen Gupta Contact Mobile:- Email-Father’s Name:S.P. Gupta Sex:Male Languages Known: English, Hindi Total IT Exp. (years): Approx. 15+ years