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Logeswaran A
System Administrator - VMware
Chennai
Summary
Experienced System Administrator with 7 years in enterprise-scale infrastructure management, overseeing 800+ VMs and 2000+ users. Specialized in Windows Server and VMware environments, executing large-scale migrations and implementing automation to lower IT costs. Delivers infrastructure solutions that enhance effectiveness, maximize uptime, and streamline operations.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
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Work History
VMware Administrator
CSB Bank Ltd
05.2022 - Current
- Managed VMware ESXi 7/8 hosts, SRM, vSphere Replication, and vCenter 7/8 administration.
- Managed VMware ESXi 7/8 hosts, SRM, vSphere Replication, and vCenter 7/8 administration to ensure reliable and efficient infrastructure operations.
- Provided L2 support for VMware infrastructure across 800+ VMs, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Configured and optimized DRS, HA, and vMotion to enhance workload balancing and minimize downtime.
- Integrated vROps dashboards for real‑time visibility into infrastructure health and performance.
- Leveraged vRLI for log analysis, compliance reporting, and root cause identification.
- Implemented VMware Aria Automation to streamline VM provisioning and automate workflows.
- Automated patching, provisioning, and reporting tasks using PowerCLI and Aria workflows.
- Conducted planned Disaster Recovery (DR) drills for critical banking applications.
- Led capacity planning initiatives to align infrastructure resources with business growth, ensuring scalability and resource availability.
- Oversaw Dell VxRail, HP Blade servers, and Dell hardware infrastructure.
- Planned, implemented, and maintained Microsoft Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022).
- Performed Windows Server patching using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus, ensuring timely updates, compliance, and system stability across enterprise environments.
- Assisted in deploying and managing Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization clusters.
- Supported VM lifecycle operations (provisioning, scaling, migration) within OpenShift.
- Monitored cluster health and resource utilization using OpenShift dashboards.
- Troubleshot basic pod/VM connectivity and storage issues.
- Provided L1 support for Oracle Private Cloud Appliance (PCA) environments.
- Assisted in VM provisioning, storage allocation, and user access management.
L1 Support Engineer
SBA Info Solutions Private Ltd
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Installed and configured VMware products to meet customer specifications.
- Provided technical support for hardware and software issues, ensuring timely resolution for end users.
- Managed Active Directory, including user account provisioning, password policies, and group memberships.
- Managed VM datastores and replication, resolving storage-related issues to maintain system integrity and availability.
- Performed upgrade activities in VMware and storage environments based on customer requirements.
- Managed VM datastores, replication, and storage-related issues to maintain system integrity.
- Installed, configured, and maintained computer systems and network connections.
- Installed and configured operating systems and enterprise applications.
- Installed and configured Nutanix AHV clusters for enterprise virtualization workloads, based on customer requirements.
- Configured Nutanix Prism for centralized monitoring, VM lifecycle operations, and cluster health management.
- Performed storage configuration, replication setup, and capacity planning in Nutanix environments to ensure scalability and resilience.
- Supported the migration of workloads from VMware to Nutanix AHV, ensuring minimal downtime and a seamless transition.
- Supported migration of workloads from VMware to Nutanix AHV, facilitating minimal downtime and ensuring seamless transition.
- Conducted patching and upgrades of Nutanix nodes, maintaining performance, stability, and compliance.
Education
B.sc - Computer Science
University of Madras
Chennai, India06-2013
12th - Higher Education Administration
Govt Boys Hr. Sec School
Tiruvallur, India05-2013
10th - High School Administration
Govt High School
Tiruvallur, India01-2006
Skills
Troubleshooting expertise
Certification
Nutanix Professional Certifications
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Place : Chennai
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Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Beginner (A1)
Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
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Timeline
VMware Administrator
CSB Bank Ltd
05.2022 - Current
L1 Support Engineer
SBA Info Solutions Private Ltd
08.2018 - 05.2022
10th - High School Administration
Govt High School
12th - Higher Education Administration
Govt Boys Hr. Sec School
B.sc - Computer Science
University of Madras