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Vishwambhar Bandal

Vishwambhar Bandal

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than ten years of experience working in fast-paced environments. Expertise in planning, installing and maintaining large-scale systems and infrastructures. Proven leader with success in building strong teams.

Skills

  • Server Hardware: Proficiently implemented, maintained, and upgraded a variety of server hardware, including Blades Servers and ProLiant servers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Operating Systems: Installed, configured, and administered various operating systems, including Windows Server, RedHat Linux, and CentOS, to support diverse business applications and services.
  • Virtualization Technologies: Installed, Upgraded, and managed virtualization environments using VMware technologies, including VMware vSphere for server virtualization, vRealize Automation (vRA) for cloud automation, and vRealize Operations (vROPS) for performance monitoring and optimization.
  • Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI): Successfully deployed and managed Nutanix HCI clusters, leveraging hyperconverged infrastructure to simplify data center operations, improve scalability, and enhance performance.
  • Storage and Backup Solutions: Installed and maintained storage systems and solutions such as Dell-EMC Power Max, VMAX, VNX5600, Data Domain, Isilon NAS, IBM SVC, IBM Storages, HPE Storages, and VMware vSAN, ensuring high availability, data redundancy, and efficient storage management. Advance skills in designing, implementing and operating backup solutions with backup software (NetBackup, VEEAM, Commvault, Rubrik, PPDM and Networker etc.)
  • VMware Cloud on AWS: Successfully implemented and managed VMware Cloud on AWS, providing a seamless hybrid cloud environment that combines the power of VMware's virtualization.
  • Oracle Cloud VMware Solution: Implemented and maintained Oracle Cloud VMware Solution, which enables running VMware workloads natively on Oracle Cloud. Achieved seamless integration between VMware environments and Oracle Cloud services, enhancing agility and resource utilization.
  • Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Implemented monitoring and performance tuning strategies to maintain optimal resource utilization and proactively address any performance issues.
  • Documentation and Training: Created comprehensive documentation and provided training to team members and end-users to ensure effective use of cloud resources and solutions.

Work History

Senior Systems Engineer

Mideast Data Systems
2024.01 - Current
  • Performed root cause analysis to provide resolutions for production issues.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine need and devise appropriate software and hardware solutions.
  • Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new system designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical components.
  • Suggested system updates or changes after conduct in-depth technical reviews.
  • Worked with customers or prospective customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
  • Managed and delivered advanced customization and configuration for virtualization, Servers, Storage and Backup solutions.
  • Managed project planning, resource allocation, scope, schedule, status and documentation.

Senior IT System Administrator

IndusInd Bank Ltd
2017.09 - 2024.01
  • Supported and managed production systems for the bank including critical applications
  • Oversaw infrastructure requirements and upgrades for ongoing projects
  • Handled evaluation and feasibility assessments of new systems and technologies
  • Identified and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
  • Installed, supported, and maintained bank hardware and software infrastructure
  • Deployed and configured VMware products
  • Managed storage systems in the bank environment
  • Provided timely support to projects and vendors
  • Prepared and reviewed technical architecture diagrams
  • Currently leading the Data Center migration project.

Storage and Virtualization Administrator

Time Internet
2015.11 - 2017.09
  • Handled Data Center, Storage, and server infrastructure
  • Supervised vendors for scheduled projects
  • Managed virtual environment (VMware) and Hyper-V
  • Supervised and solved technical issues of servers and networking appliances
  • Handled escalated issues proactively
  • Conducted regular project reviews and tracked progress
  • Received GEM award for rack consolidation project.

Technical Support Engineer

HEWLETT PACKARD SALES INDIA PVT. LTD
2009.05 - 2015.10
  • Provided project implementation, hardware installation, support, and storage system administration for clients
  • Maintained and administered SAN environment with HP Blade servers, HP IA mid and low range servers, Disk Station MSA, HP 3Par, EVA Series, Brocade, and Tape Library
  • Built, deployed, and administered VMware virtual servers and Microsoft Windows 2012 Hyper-V cluster configuration
  • Monitored server hardware, performance, and uptime
  • Designed and installed VMware vSphere and cloud environments for various clients
  • Handled major escalation and implementation projects.

System Administrator

Dixit InfoTech Service Pvt Ltd
2007.08 - 2009.05
  • Maintained servers, user rights, and policies
  • Implemented and maintained backup schedules
  • Installed and configured HP & Compaq ProLiant Servers
  • Handled HP server DL series, ML series, Blade server P class & C class.

Education

MBA - Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology and Systems Management

NMIMS Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
India Mumbai
01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Ruia College, Matunga, Mumbai University
India Mumbai
01.2007

Accomplishments

  • Go the Extra Mile (GEM) Award: Received GEM award for the month of Sep 2016. Worked on a rack consolidation project to free up 5 racks in the Data Center, which helped the company reduce costs by 35% every year. The project was carried out over 3 weeks and was done seamlessly without any disruption or outage to any of the sites and services.
  • Prominent Performer Award: Awarded as the 2nd runner-up for outstanding and exemplary contribution for the quarter ending March 2016.
  • Chairman's Award for Excellence from Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: J9239274
  • Date of Birth: 12/12/1987
  • Marital Status: Married

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

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