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Experienced IT professional with 15+ years in high-complexity datacenter environments, specializing in virtualization, cloud, and enterprise IT solutions. I hold an MBA in Project Management and a BSc. in Computer Engineering, along with multiple industry-recognized certifications, including VMware vExpert, Citrix Technology Professional (CTP), and Nutanix Technology Champion (NTC). As a VMware Systems Engineer, Microsoft/Citrix Instructor, and Solutions Architect, I provide expert-level consulting, solution design, and system administration across major platforms: VMware, Microsoft, Citrix, Nutanix, Cisco, Linux, and AWS. Technologies / Certifications ________________________________________ ✔ VMware Certified Professional (VCP): - Cloud Foundation Administration: VCP-VCF 2024 - Data Center Virtualization: VCP-DCV 2024, 2023, 2021, VCP6-DCV, VCP5 - Network Virtualization: VCP-NV 2024, 2020, 2019 - Desktop & Mobility: VCP-DTM 2019 - Cloud Management & Automation: VCP6-CMA ✔Microsoft Corporation: Trainer (MCT) | Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) | Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-900) | MCSE Productivity | MCSE Communication Lync 2013 | MCSE Server Virtualization with Hyper-V and System Center | MCSA Windows Server | Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server | Enabling Office 365 Services | MSCA Windows | MCP Windows Server ✔Citrix Corporation: Citrix SD-WAN Certified | Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization | Citrix Certified Associate - Networking | Citrix Certified Professional - Networking ✔SNIA Corporation: SNIA Certified Storage Professional. ✔Cisco Corporation: CCNA Routing and Switching | CCNA Security. ✔Nutanix Corporation: Nutanix Platform Professional 5.0 | Nutanix Certification Professional 5.10 (NCP 5.10) | Nutanix Certified Advanced Professional (NCAP 5.10) ✔Pure Storage: Pure Certified FlashBlade Implementation Specialist | Pure Certified FlashBlade Support Specialist | Pure Certified Data Storage Associate | Pure Certified FlashBlade Storage Professional ✔ Linux Professional Institute Certification 1 ✔AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate ✔Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) 2023

I'm a certified IT infrastructure and cloud specialist with 10+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise environments across Microsoft Azure, VMware, Active Directory, and Windows Server. I help businesses build reliable, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure — whether that's migrating workloads to Azure, automating repetitive operations, or resolving complex infrastructure issues other engineers can't crack. I've worked as an L3 Support Engineer for a global technology company, which means I'm used to solving the hard problems — the ones that get escalated when everything else has failed. What I can help you with: ☁️ Azure Cloud — Architecture, deployment, and management of Azure VMs, storage, virtual networks, Application Gateway/WAF, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), hybrid identity, and cost-optimized cloud solutions 🖥️ Windows Server & Active Directory — Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and core Windows infrastructure 🏢 VMware — ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, and vRealize Orchestrator — from single-host setups to full data center virtualization 🖧 Server Hardware & Storage — Dell and HP server deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting 🔁 Automation & DevOps — PowerShell, C# (including C# Interop), Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, and Kubernetes to automate infrastructure and reduce manual work 🖥️ Citrix — Virtual application and desktop delivery, configuration, and support Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) VMware Certified Professional (VCP) VMware Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX) VMware Certified Professional – vSAN Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA) I take a proactive, detail-oriented approach to every engagement — clear communication, realistic timelines, and infrastructure that's built to last, not just patched to work. Let's talk about what you're trying to build or fix.

I'm a Production Systems Engineer and VMware consultant with enterprise-scale experience across private cloud architecture, Linux infrastructure, and network virtualization. Day-to-day I manage large-scale Linux fleets, VMware VCF/NSX-T private cloud, and security infrastructure for a major tech company and consult independently on VMware architecture and implementation. I cover the full stack: VCF design and deployment, NSX-T multi-site, vSAN, Windows Server (AD, DNS, GPO, Hyper-V), Kubernetes, and security tooling. Strong on automation and remote troubleshooting across complex, mixed environments. VMware Certified Professional - VCF Architect Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Architect VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Design (VCAP6-DCV Design) VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization Deployment (VCAP6-DCV Deploy) VMware Certified Master Specialist - HCI 2020 (vSAN) VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Network Virtualization Deployment 2019 (VCAP6-NV)

I help enterprises, banks, and government agencies design, migrate, secure, and operate mission-critical IT infrastructure using VMware, cloud, enterprise storage, backup, and cybersecurity best practices. With 11+ years of enterprise experience and 16+ global certifications, I deliver secure, scalable, and compliant solutions for regulated environments where uptime, data protection, and security are critical. I specialize in VMware Cloud Foundation, Veeam, Commvault, Dell EMC, HPE, Kubernetes, and DevOps automation, ensuring high availability (99.99% uptime), business continuity, and cost-optimized operations. What I Can Do for You: VMware & Virtualization VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) vSAN, NSX-T, NSX Federation VMware Horizon VDI, Tanzu VMware Cloud on AWS Cloud Migration & DevOps: AWS & Microsoft Azure Kubernetes & Red Hat OpenShift Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines Legacy-to-Cloud & DC-to-Cloud migrations Enterprise Storage: Dell EMC: PowerStore, Unity, VxRail, SC, ME HPE: 3PAR, Primera, Alletra, SimpliVity Lenovo enterprise storage (SAN / NAS / FC / iSCSI) Backup, Disaster Recovery & BCP: Veeam Backup & Replication Commvault, Veritas NetBackup VMware SRM, DR design & testing RPO / RTO planning and validation System Administration: Windows Server & Active Directory Linux (Red Hat, Oracle Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu) Oracle DB & Microsoft SQL Server Why Clients Choose Me: ✔ Proven success delivering cloud migration & modernization projects for financial institutions and public-sector clients ✔ Designed high-availability VMware & Kubernetes architectures for mission-critical workloads ✔ Secured petabytes of enterprise data using robust backup and disaster-recovery strategies ✔ Optimized storage performance using Dell EMC, HPE, and Lenovo enterprise platforms ✔ Delivered end-to-end consulting with a strong focus on security, compliance, performance, and cost optimization Certifications (16+ Global IT Certifications): VMware Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX – DCV & NV) VMware Master Specialist – HCI, Cloud Foundation, vSAN, Tanzu, Digital Workspace Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Oracle DBA OCP Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert Commvault Solution Architect Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) Dell EMC & HPE Storage Implementation Engineer Who I can help If you are looking for a VMware Consultant, Cloud Migration Expert, Backup & Disaster Recovery Specialist, Enterprise Storage Engineer, or Cybersecurity Architect, I can help you build a secure, reliable, and future-ready IT infrastructure. 📩 Let’s connect and discuss how I can add value to your project. — Shaokat