Ajay Varma

SME (Windows & vmWare) / Project Lead

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EXPERIENCE SKILLS

SME (Windows & vmWare Infra) / Technical Skills

Project Lead IT Infrastructure Management
JP Morgan Chase India Pvt Ltd
Infrastructure Sizing
Since May 2011 Mumbai (India) Full-time
Strategic Planning
Advising new amendments on formation of IT infrastructure, Budget Development & Analysis
helping in drafting IT solutions and working as per project Training and Staff Development
plans. Project & Program Management
Group Policy
Comprehensive IT project implementation and project
migration(Tech-Refresh). ITIL
CONTACT Datacenter
Leading IT projects from Windows/VMware, ESX space. Windows Server, Active Directory,
ajayvarma185@gmail.com MS-Exchange (MCSA Certified)
Implementing accurate solutions designed by solution VMware Infrastructure, VMware
architects (Includes build, IT Infrastructure readiness,Project ESX, Virtualization (VCP Certified)
Readiness, application requirement readiness, QA testing,
Project Lead
Project Go-live and Project handover etc.).
Service Delivery
Strategic IT project development, including project plan & IT
implementation strategy development. Leadership Skills
Project Handled:-
Ability to create plans to achieve
specific results
1) Health Care Link (HCL)
2) PRIMA Take ownership for achieving
3) SQL Sentry objectives
4) NEFT Migration Motivator and strategist
5) HCL Tech Refresh Know how and when to get into
6) Moscow BSS Implementation details to solve issues: Situational
7) Remit One HUB Refresh Leader
8) Foreign Hedge Direct others to achieve
9) China BOP Regulatory project objectives
Problem solver
Project Responsibilities:
Review of and providing approval for solution document Able to achieve results while
designed by architect strengthening capabilities of the
Negotiation with application team and PMs on target team
forecasted date Provide Leadership/Oversight to
Filling up Q&N part for PRIME (project tracking application) other project managers to
on request of project manager ensure quality delivery
Leading project meetings from Wintel/ESX space Can create delivery strategies to
Understanding and providing feedback on application ensure quality delivery of
requirement and implementing correct plan for project multiple projects
Implementing accurate solutions designed by solution
IT Service Management
architects (Includes build, Infrastructure readiness, application
requirement readiness, QA testing, Project Go-live, Project Team management / Team
handover etc.) Leadership
Project completion on/before forecasted date always on
timely manner Consultative Skills
Strong listening skills
Strong facilitation and consensus
building skills
Ability to establish and maintain
an environment of change and
improvement
Ability to build and maintain
support and buy-in at all levels

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ABOUT ME
SUMMARY:
1) Approximate Nine years of
extensive experience in the IT
industry, Technology Operations,
Managing IT across the Enterprise
with vast experience ranging from
System and Network Infrastructure,
Service Delivery Management,
Strategy Planning, IT Infrastructure
Services, IT Consulting, and Vendor
Management & Negotiation.
2) Handling roles & responsibilities
such as Domain Consultant,System
Administration and offering services
on various facets for Information
technology clients such as
Deployment, Infrastructure
Management.
3) Results oriented professional,
recognized for taking on major
initiatives, and adapting to rapidly
changing environment and resolving
mission-critical issues to ensure
bottom-line success.
4) Domain Expertise and Consulting
experience on multiple industry
verticals like Banking, Finance,
Insurance, Media & IT Services.
5) Hands on experience in managing
Windows Server Environment,
Virtualized Infrastructure on
VMware platforms.
6) Achievements in managing large
strategic IT initiatives involving re-
engineering of business processes,
operations and enterprise
applications, data centre re-
engineering.
7) Excellent analytical, organizational,
interpersonal skills, identification and
negotiation for Business and
Technology requirements.
8) Committed to efficient and
accurate management of
information systems in a fast-paced,
deadline-driven environment.
9) Proven ability to translate
Business needs into technology
requirements that supports the
company's Business objectives, and
to successfully manage all phases of
IT Projects from needs analysis and
requirements definition to vendor,
implementation, and training.
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Other SME Operational Responsibilities: Synthesize disparate pieces of
information and communicate
Working on P1/S1, S2, S3 tickets on call with PAC team recommendations in non-
Working on almost all VMware/ESX things technical terms.
Actively participation on infrastructure DR Drill/Failover &
failback activities
Personal & Inter-Personal
Coordination with Application development team for any
Skills
measure activities/Upgrade/Patching for server maintenance
Handling escalations from level 1 and level2 team and giving Ability to see the big picture and
correct solution within SLA timeframe communicate its value
Working on various monitoring tools such as ESM, PRIME, Ability to build trust and show
Tivoli, TAMS, SIM SNARE, AIMS, ECM, ITSM and Peregrine etc. empathy with developers and IT
Escalation to the vendor within timeframe if needed and staff
coordination on same towards completion and save SLA time Communicate effectively with IT
Extensive working and configuration knowledge of NDM management (line and exec)
Connect direct with Secure Plus on SSL and STS protocol
Demonstrate confidence in
outcome of project
Sr. System Administrator Process focused
Microland india Pvt Ltd - (Client - Deutsche Bank)
March 2010 to May 2011 Mumbai (India)
Infrastructure Management of around multiple ESX hosts
and Virtual Machines, having Clusters with HA and DRS
enabled. Each cluster having ESX hosts.
Installation & Administration of Virtual Machines using
Virtual Infrastructure centre.
Creation of VMs and installing guest Operation Systems.
Adding additional resources like disk, memory & CPU to
VMs.
Hardware ever-greening of legacy SAN and servers hosting
ESX hosts using Vmotion & sVmotion.
Installing ESX servers using RIS
Updating ESX servers with latest updates available.
Migrating VMs from ESX servers which have CPU or Memory
Utilization more then 85% to less utilized ESX servers.
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Part of DATACENTER movement Project (Project Name:-
Eagles Flight)
Part of RBI (RTGS) servers migration project
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Other Responsibilities:
Installation and configuration of Windows 2003/2008 Active
Directory servers
Working In complete process management Such as Incident
Management, Change Management, GRS(General Requests)
Working on day to day operational activities and tasks such
as Daily Check lists, Post Build Checklist, Server Handover
Sign-off Etc.
Working on various monitoring tools such as PMRE, Tivoli,
DB Symphony, GAR Application Repository, NetApp Manager,
ArcSight, SIM SNARE
Working With Active Directory Group Policies, Monitoring AD
Replications,
Supporting in Domain enrollment of user computers
Defining access permissions & privileges to IT resources for
users
Working on NetApp Quota management and Q-tree
management
Assigning Permission/rights on Special Windows or
Application Services
Working on HP servers Such as DL385G5/G6/G7,
DL380G4/G5/G6, and C7000 Series Blade Chassis & Blade
severs such as BL24p BL685-G5/G6, BL465-G5/G6, and JBOD
Storage Devices Etc.
Working with Vendor management matrix.
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 System Administrator(Consultant)
Angel Broking India
August 2009 to March 2010 Mumbai (India)

My Key Target Deliverable

IT Infrastructure Designing and Management Services,
Network Infrastructure management
Server Infrastructure management
Applications Support @ Tier 2 and 3
Security Infrastructure management
Remote Infrastructure Management
Tier 1, 2 and 3 IT Operations Support
Setting up and maintaining IT Infrastructure and Leading the
Network, System & Security Team.
Infrastructure & Network Security.
Identify new software for betterment of processes / systems.
Selection, procurement, installation and commissioning of
the IT infrastructure.
Internal Quality Systems Audit.
Network project planning, engineering and execution,
problem identification & solution, and establishing processes
for optimum resource utilization.
To manage and set up IT Infrastructure
Oversee the administration and maintenance of IT
infrastructure.
Oversee the administration of LAN / WAN.
To strategies, plan, develop and implement the companys IT
budget and infrastructure plan.
To manage and mentor the IT support team.
To evaluate user need and system functionality.
To ensure that all the facilities meet the needs of the end
user with appropriate advice & support.
Introducing and installing new system upgrades and security
backups for hardware and software
systems.
To ensure the smooth running of all the systems, including
anti-virus software, print services and email
provision.
To adhere the software licensing laws.
To provide secure access to the network for remote users.
To manage crisis situations, this may involve complex
technical hardware or software problems.
To oversee troubleshooting, system backups, archiving, and
disaster recovery and provide expert
support whenever necessary.
To manage and oversees all telephone changes, including
routing for seating assignments.
Oversee all help desk activities at the regional level.
Build and maintain vendor relationships and manage the
purchase of hardware and software
products.
Manages the purchasing of all software, hardware and other
IT supplies
To ensure that company assets are well maintained.
Updating and upgrading with the latest Technologies.

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 System Administrator
Allied Digital Services Ltd
May 2008 to August 2009 Mumbai (India)

Working with Microsoft VMRC-Plus-Virtual Server.

Installing and Managing Active Directory Domain Controllers.
Managing file and folders Permission (Explicit & implicit
Inheritance).
Working with Windows Clustering.
Increasing Disk Space in NAS Server (HP storage Works
EVA.4000).
Adding, removing, or updating user account information,
resetting passwords, etc., Answering technical queries.
Working With WSUS Server.
Re-build (Configuration) of Forest Trust Two way Transitive
Applying and Managing Group Policies and managing Users,
Computers, and Groups.
Authoritative & Non-Authoritative Restore of Active Directory
Objects.
Managing Users Profile (Local, Roaming & Mandatory) and
managing and configuring Home folder and Defining Access
Rights on Folders, Files and Resources.
Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources in MS-
Windows Environment.
Server Hardware maintenance
Monitoring Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Increasing Disk Space in NAS Server (HP storage Works
EVA.4000).
Adding, removing, or updating user account information,
resetting passwords, etc., Answering technical queries.
Backup and Restoration of Application databases and File
Server with VERITAS Net Backup-6.0 and VERITAS Exec10D &
11D.
Working with HP Data Protector (Version-A.05.50) Backup
Application.
Working knowledge of Iron Port(Proxy) & Messaging
Appliances

System/Network Support Engineer

Vision System
May 2006 to April 2008 Mumbai (India)

Monitoring and SOD/EOD tasks of ODIN servers &

Monitoring NSE/BSE Application Servers
Troubleshooting on Windows Server 2003.
Maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of OS &
Windows 2000/2003 Server.
Troubleshooting and resolving Hardware related Problems
Working with Shadow copy backup and Windows backup.
Maintaining User Accounts, User rights, Security and
Auditing & Group Policies
Desktop Maintenance
Backup and Restore
Installing and Managing Active Directory Domain Controllers
and GPO.
Managing Users, Computers, Groups and managing Users
Profile(Local, Roaming, Mandatory)
Single point of contact for IT auditing auditors and providing
report on consultation with HOD

INTERESTS

Hobbies
Reading
Dancing
Swimming
Cricket

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 Information Technology (IT)
IT Infrastructure Management
Project Management
Project Planning
Project Budgeting
Vendor Negotiation
Team Management
Team Building
IT Services Management

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), IT &

System
The Institute of Charted Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI)
University

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

University of Mumbai

MCP & MCSA Certified

Microsoft

vmWare Certified Professional (VCP)

vmWare

ITIL v3 Foundation Certified

APM Group

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