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Gadam Uday Kiran

Storage &Backup Administrator
Chennai

Summary

Accomplished Technical Specialist with over 10 years in IT Industry, excelling in storage administration and IT infrastructure. Expert in Netapp and EMC Vmax systems, implementing effective data protection strategies. Proven ability in user training and simulation building, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Proficient in managing complex storage solutions and protocols.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Technical Specialist

Hexaware Technologies
Chennai
11.2023 - Current

I have 10 + years of experience in storage& Backup administration worked on Netapp,CohesityBackup,EMC Vmax Storage array.

I have done zoning in cisco and Brocade switches as well performed cisco switchupgrade from 8.1 to 8.3(2) version.
I have worked on Netapp FAS models in both 7mode and clustermode netapp Filers .
I have done netapp storage upgrade from 9.3 P3 to 9.7 P10 version.
I have performed on VM, Database & file level restore from Cohesity backup
For the NAS we work with Netapp Storage Arrays where we create the volumes according to the client required and we use to create Qtree and assign quota
for volume.
we work with Iscsi protocols to provide lun to windows client.
We have created clone volume refresh to perform testing for latest data for the server.
we work with CIFS Protocols to provide storage resources (Shares) to windows clients.
we work with NFS Protocols to provide storage resources (exports)to unix clients.
For the Data protection and Disaster Recovery we implement the snapmirror as well as snapvault Technology.

Storage Engineer

McAfee
05.2021 - 03.2023

I have 8 + years of experience in storage administration worked on Netapp ,EMC Vmax Storage array. I have done zoning in cisco and Brocade switches as well performed cisco switchupgrade from 8.1 to 8.3(2) version. I have worked on Netapp FAS models in both 7mode and clustermode netapp Filers . I have done netapp storage upgrade from 9.3 P3 to 9.7 P10 version. For the NAS we work with Netapp Storage Arrays where we create the volumes according to the client required and we use to create qtree and assign quota for volume. we work with Iscsi protocols to provide lun to windows client. we work with CIFS Protocols to provide storage resources (Shares) to windows clients. we work with NFS Protocols to provide storage resources (exports)to unix clients. For the Data protection and Recovery we implement the snapmirror as well as snapvault Technology.

Senior Storage Engineer

CGI Communications
Bangalore
12.2019 - 03.2021

I have done zoning in cisco and Brocade switches as well performed cisco switchupgrade from 8.1 to 8.3(2) version. I have worked on Netapp FAS models in both 7mode and clustermode netapp Filers . I have done netapp storage upgrade from 9.3 P3 to 9.7 P10 version.

Technology Analyst

Infosys Ltd.
10.2016 - 12.2018

Storage and Backup Administrator My Activites are creation Volumes both in 7Mode & Cluster mode Netapp Filer according to the client Required . We Create Qtree and assign Quotas to qtree . We Create Luns for windows clients as per customer Requirement Data Protection and recovery we implement SnapMirror. Worked on both 7mode and cluster mode NetApp . Worked on Emc Vnxe3200 flare 3.8 version and vnx 5100 used to monitor the storage controller if there is any disk failure we used to send the diagnsontic files of Storage processor to emc vendor work with them for replacement of disk . Worked on Hp Data Protector Backup Tool 9.09 Version . We Used to Monitor the backup Jobs are completed successfully or not If it is failed we will restart the services from the client side .

Storage Administrator

IPsoft
08.2013 - 10.2016
  • Reduced downtime by proactively monitoring and addressing potential issues before they escalated.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of storage infrastructure components for easy reference during troubleshooting or upgrade projects.
  • Enhanced storage performance by optimizing configurations and implementing regular maintenance routines.
  • Maximized system availability by performing routine firmware upgrades and applying security patches in a timely manner.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - ECE

Anna University
Chennai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Netapp Storage

Cohesity Backup

Cisco switch zoning

EMC Vmax Storage

Interests

Reading Books and watching cricket

Playing cricket

I love to play cricket and  i like to take quick singles by playing around  with Nice technique

Timeline

Technical Specialist

Hexaware Technologies
11.2023 - Current

Storage Engineer

McAfee
05.2021 - 03.2023

Senior Storage Engineer

CGI Communications
12.2019 - 03.2021

Technology Analyst

Infosys Ltd.
10.2016 - 12.2018

Storage Administrator

IPsoft
08.2013 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - ECE

Anna University
04.2001 -
Gadam Uday KiranStorage &Backup Administrator