PAVANKUMAR V

Server Administrator
Bangalore, IN.

Work

OTSI – Object Technology Solutions Inc.
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Server Administrator

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Summary

Administered VMware and Windows Server infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, high availability, and efficient operation of critical systems for business continuity.

Highlights

Managed end-to-end lifecycle of VMware and Windows Server environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades, ensuring system stability and security.

Provided comprehensive troubleshooting and resolution for complex server and virtualization issues, including disk space, high CPU/memory utilization, and BSOD errors, minimizing downtime.

Designed and implemented virtualization solutions, including VM deployments from templates and OVA/OVF files, and performed V2V/P2V migrations, enhancing infrastructure scalability and efficiency.

Administered and monitored storage resources for virtual machines, including creating and managing storage pools and virtual disks, optimizing performance and resource allocation.

Configured and managed essential network services such as DNS and DHCP, ensuring reliable connectivity and addressing critical infrastructure requirements.

Collaborated cross-functionally with network and storage teams to streamline IT operations, resolve complex issues, and ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components.

Executed critical system maintenance, including OS rebuilds, upgrades, and SAN/CIFS share migrations, enhancing system resilience and data accessibility.

Provided technical support to end-users and other IT teams, resolving virtualization and server-related issues promptly through ServiceNow, improving user satisfaction and operational efficiency.

About

Highly motivated Server Administrator with 3 years of hands-on experience in VMware and Windows Technologies, specializing in infrastructure management, virtualization solutions, and system troubleshooting. Proven ability to ensure efficient and effective operation of critical IT environments, enhance system performance, and provide robust technical support. Eager to leverage technical expertise and collaborative skills to contribute to a challenging and performance-driven organization.

Skills

Monitoring & Ticketing Tools

IMON, BigFix, ServiceNow.

Server Operating Systems

Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Linux.

Virtualization & Hypervisors

VMware ESXi 8.0, VMware ESXi 7.0, VMware ESXi 6.7, VMware ESXi 6.5, VMware ESXi 6.1, vSphere, vCenter, Virtual Machine Management.

Hardware & Remote Access

HP Servers, DELL Servers, IBM Servers, RDP, ILO, i-DRAC, IMM, PuTTy.

Networking & Infrastructure Services

DNS, DHCP, SAN Storage, CIFS, Data Store Migration.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

System Troubleshooting, Patch Management, Firmware Upgrades, OS Rebuilds, Disk Management, Memory Dump Analysis, Server Migration (V2V, P2V).