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Dharanikumar S

Bangalore

Summary

Accomplished Systems Engineer with over a decade of expertise in VMware infrastructure support and Horizon system administration, notably with Rakuten India Enterprise Private Ltd. Excelled in Okta integration and Exchange management, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges. Proven track record in enhancing system efficiency and reliability, underscoring technical proficiency and strong project management skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Systems Engineer

Rakuten India Enterprise Private Ltd
11.2019 - Current
  • VM Servers build & rebuild (Deploying the New VM from the Template and Cloning an Existing VM) as per the client request through change management process.
  • Installing, configuring and managing virtual infrastructure and virtual center.
  • Creating and managing resource pools and adding the VM's into resource pools.
  • Managing VM's through web access.
  • Creating and managing VM Ware cluster.
  • Enabling HA and DRS features in a cluster.
  • P2V and V2V conversions by using VMware Converter.
  • Performing Snapshots, Cloning, cold migrations and hot migrations.
  • Root Cause & System Log Analysis and reporting.
  • Troubleshooting problems with the help of Event Logs.
  • Manage users, groups, permissions and roles.
  • Troubleshooting virtual machine issues.
  • Administration of Windows Server Skills :.
  • Installation, Configuration and administration of Windows 2008, 2012, 2012R2 and 2016 Servers.
  • Installation, configuration and administration of Windows 7, 8 and 10 Professional Client OS.
  • Configuring and managed DHCP, DNS and Active Directory.
  • Creating and Managing User accounts.
  • Troubleshooting LAN Connectivity related problems.
  • Taking Back ups and Troubleshooting Systems.
  • Maintaining Assets Inventory and documentation.
  • Over 10 years of experience in administration of VMware products and familiar with installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and managing VMware vSphereESXi ESX platforms and administrating Windows servers2003, 2008 R2, 2012 R2.
  • Administration of VMware Horizon 7: View Composer, View Connection Server, View Security Server.
  • Working in a global VMware Horizon View environment level 3 support & Implementation of a new VDI rollout of over 3,000 virtual desktops.
  • Repaired Horizon View environments, including Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, virtual networking, storage, end-user devices, thin clients, and zero clients.
  • Fast-paced and high-intensity position that required staying calm under intense scrutiny.
  • Managed virtual and physical servers.
  • virtual servers hosted on VMWare ESXi hosts.
  • Configured VMWare ESXi clusters for high availability and vMotion.
  • Creation of Desktop Golden images for VMware Horizon View Composer and Instant Clone.
  • Tools used vCenter Operations Manager, Management Console.
  • Assisted the team in the migration and redesign of a new VMware View implementation as needed.
  • Manage Virtual environments in multiple datacenters.

Okta , Box and Exchange support:

  • Managing and configuring the okta application using SMAL and oidc based on user requirements.
  • Managing the okta group for assignment and logs.
  • Box org folder creation and storage expansion or re-index and support box tool and drive issues.
  • Supporting exchange like mail trace, creating shared mailbox and calendar issues outlook profile issue,
  • Work with MS team support for mail delivery issues.

Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
11.2014 - 11.2019
  • Virtual Machine and Physical Server standard Build process.
  • Managing and Monitoring multiple ESXi Host in VCenter with help of VSphere Client.
  • Deploy Virtual Machines in VCenter with help of Golden Templates and ISO.
  • VMTools and Hardware upgradation to improve virtual machine performance.
  • Perform various migrations between Cluster to Cluster (VMOTION & SVMOTION).
  • P2V and V2V datacenter migrations with help of VMware Standalone Converter.
  • Creating VMFS Data stores & Data store Decommission Process.
  • Ownership on VM Environmental Upgradation Project 5.x to 6.x by VUM.
  • Ownership on Technical SOP Documentation Preparation for Project.
  • Participate on Daily and Weekly Operational Huddle with Customer.
  • Managing and maintenance of infrastructure of Windows platform and VMware
  • Responsible for Installing, configuring, windows (2003, 2008, 2008R2 & 2012).
  • Vendor (DELL) coordination for visit and troubleshooting server Hardware issues.

Education

Master of Science - Software Engineering

VIT University
Vellore
05-2014

Skills

  • VMware Infrastructure Support
  • Horizon System Administration
  • Okta Integration Expertise
  • Exchange Management
  • Skilled in Box Drive Management
  • Active Directory Administration

Certification

Azure (AZ-900)

Timeline

Systems Engineer

Rakuten India Enterprise Private Ltd
11.2019 - Current

Project Engineer

Wipro Technologies
11.2014 - 11.2019

Master of Science - Software Engineering

VIT University
Dharanikumar S