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email : EMAIL AVAILABLE : PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEProfile SummaryHighly motivated Unix / Storage systems engineer with 20+ years building and managing 24/7/365 enterprise storage and virtualization environments with a focus on getting the job done for customers. I am a self-starter who works well with minimal supervision and can handle multiple simultaneous projects from design through implementation to operational phases.Experience in EMC Enterprise SAN Storage Arrays including PowerMax 2000, 8000 series, VPLEX, Isilon, XtremIO, VNX.Experience in IBM Storage Arrays including SVC, XIV, and DS modelsExpertise in SAN application solutions including Time Finder (BCV/Clones/Snap), Navisphere Manager, Navisphere Analyzer, Connectrix Manager, Brocade Fabric Manager, Performance Manager, Storage Scope, EMC Control Center(ECC), and Prosphere.Experience in Planning and implementing data migration.Experience in allocation of storage to multiple operating systems using Navisphere Manager and Unisphere. Tasks include monitoring and performance analysis using Navisphere AnalyzerExperience in provisioning storage from all tiers of storage arrays including DMX, Symmetrix, Clariion and Celerra using ECC, SMC, SYMCLI, Navisphere manager /NaviCLI, Connectrix/Fabric manager and Celerra Manager/CLI for SAN/NAS management.Performed Fabric merging, Zoning and LUN masking to meet the storage requirements of various user groups and applicationsImplement disaster recovery.Zerto Virtualization replicationVMware administration responsible for designing, deploying, configuring, and managing virtualized computer resources within a server, storage, and networking environment.Great communication skills and excellent team working skills with the ability to get tasks accomplished across multi-disciplinary teams and a strong desire to learn and excel.Experienced in installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, tuning, security, backup, recovery and upgrades of IBM AIX Server, Linux (RedHat) in a very large environment.Experienced in all aspects of AIX System Administration and support for all RS/6000 servers such as: I/O virtualization, OS installation, upgrades, OS problem resolution, application of OS fixes, installation of application software, administration of user accounts, system configuration, troubleshooting, system monitoring, system tuning, security updates, hardware maintenance, disk usage maintenance, etc. Performed partitioning and configuring with HMC..Skill SetStorage / BackupDELL Vmax 2000, 8000 series. Isilon F600, 900, VNX, Xtremio, IBM FLash, Data Domain, Avamar, Tivoli.VirtualizaitonEsxi, Vcenter, ZertoSAN ConnectivityBrocade, CiscoProfessional ExperienceFlorida Power and LightDallas Dec 2015Senior Systems EngineerResponsible for the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of various technologies such as Virtualization, Storage Engineering and Server Management. Responsible for the configuration of EMC VMAX storage arrays with focus on replication tools such as SRDF and Recover Point, Zerto and configuration of the EMC Unity array.Parkland HospitalDallas July 2013 Dec 2015Senior Systems EngineerProject team to define client requirements, design solutions, review project plans and execute move to new storage platforms, and the creation of new DR site. This includes VMware / AIX host migration off IBM DS8700s and configuring two site VMAX / VPLEX implementation with Xtreme I/O used for VDI. Day-to-day administration of IBM, EMC storage arrays, and AIX servers for Parkland Hospital. Analyze and resolve diagnostic problems on AIX systems. Responsible for SAN/NAS storage data management and replication. Administration and configuration of McData, Brocade fibre channel and Cisco switches. Diagnose and resolve complex problems involving but not limited to servers, storage arrays, directors and switches. Performed multiple data migrations and fabric consolidations. Daily maintenance and trouble shooting of 80+ rs/6000 unix machines of all configurations at all levels of aix.Tata Consulting ServicesDallas April 2009 June 2013Senior Storage/Unix AdministratorResponsibilities include: Installation and administration of IBM, Dell, EMC storage arrays, and 200+ RS6000 ibm servers.Part of a migration delivery team responsible for a massive TCS account managing over a Petabyte of SAN Storage. Design, implement, and maintain Storage Area Network solutions for Windows, VMware ESX, AIX, Linux and related infrastructure. Administration and configuration of McData, Brocade fibre channel switches. Develop and maintain the replication cycles for those customers that require a mission critical or essential disaster recovery plan. Diagnose and resolve complex problems involving but not limited to servers, storage arrays, directors and switches. Performed multiple data migrations and fabric consolidations. Daily maintenance and trouble shooting of 200+ rs/6000 unix machines of all configurations at all levels of aix; All aspects of system and user support. Assist dba's in implementation of hot backup architecture of oracle databases. Another key responsibility is performance and tuning. Provide training and mentorship to other team members in identifiable technical areas where my expertise is requiredMichaels StoresDallas March 1994 Feb 2009Senior Storage/Unix AdministratorManage day to day operations of various SAN & NAS devices like IBM XIV, blade servers, EMC Clariion ax, cx disk arrays using navisphere manager, navisphere analyzer, san copy, snapview & brocade switches. Responsible for continued maintenance of the storage environment, ensuring its efficiency of use, availability, resolution of any user performance issues and backing up of all storage including restoration of requested data. Periodic installation of new storage systems as needed. Manage over 900 terabytes of Open Systems storage. Ensure all storage platforms were operating at peak efficiency to meet business needs. Implemented backup and disaster recovery procedures for all Unix, and storage servers. Performed multiple data migrations and fabric consolidations. Daily maintenance and trouble shooting of 200+ rs/6000 unix machines of all configurations at all levels of aix; All aspects of system and user support.Travelers Plan AdministratorsDallas 1992 - 1994Unix AdministratorDuties included: Supporting all users on rs6000s and as/400 computer system; pc support; space management; security; supported access to network services such as nfs, ftp, http and maintained unix servers and software including compilers, revision control software, sendmail, nfs, dns, and apache.Tanaska III Power PlantParis TX 1991 - 1992ContractorCreated and implemented an inventory system through the use of dbaseiv, which inventoried all plant documents, manuals and spare parts.US Navy1988 - 1990Gas Turbine Electrician (Honorable Discharge)Duties included: trouble shooting all control panels and alarms associated with the gas turbine and regular preventative maintenance.(Honorable Discharge) |
