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IdentityHighly skilled professional with hands-on experience in design, implementation, consulting, training, support and maintenance of software defined storage, physical storage, visualization, switch, host. Demonstrated success with multiple technology platforms including EMC ViPR Controller, ScaleIO, Isilon, VMAX/Symmetrix, VNX, RecoverPoint, VPLEX, vmware and IBM AIX with mid range storage. Specialist in ViPR Controller, ScaleIO integration with vmware and openstack.
Beginner level knowledge in products like Docker, OpenStack, AWS, Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI) for VMware vSphere Web Client.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritizing each for maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Driven by new challenges and the desire to excel in all endeavors.
Core Competencies Include
? ViPR-C, ScaleIO, Isilon, VMAX, vmware, AIX Design/Implementation/Troubleshooting, Consulting, Training ? Project Delivery Life cycle ? Requirement Gathering ? Product Integration ? Technical Specifications ? Solution/Product Support ? Train The Trainer ? Provide continuous Feedback to developers for product improvement ? Reviewing Enterprise Certification question review ? Communication ? Leadership.
Key Contributions
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? Successfully designed and implemented many projects; project delivered ahead of schedule with minimal issues.
? Work experience in US.
? Provided technical solution to all customer round the world.
? Trained the Remote and field teams in China, US and India on many products.
? TTT across the Global Services team as part of New Product Readiness program.
Areas Of Expertise:
EMC Software Defined Storage: ViPR Controller, ScaleIO.
EMC Storages: Storage Administration/Design/Implementation/Migration/Troubleshooting of Symmetrix (DMX, VMAX, VMAX3), Isilon, Clariion (CX-4) & VNX Block, XtremIO.
EMC Storage Virtualaztion: VPLEX (Standard, metro cluster & GEO Cluster).
EMC Storage management softwares: Solutions Enabler (TimeFinder Mirror, Clone, Snap, VP snaps, Snap VX, Auto provisioning, Thin provisioning, FAST, Vlun migration, GNS, Device configurations), Unisphere for VMAX, Vapp, Unisphere for VNX.
EMC Storage Replication/Disaster Recovery tool: SRDF, SRDF STAR and Recover point.
EMC Migration tools: EMC Open Replicator and PowerPath Migration Enabler and LVM based migrations.
Multipath softwares: EMC Powerpath, AIX MPIO.
SAN: Brocade, CISCO MDS & Cisco Fabric manager.
Operating System Administration: AIX/VIO/HACMP; vmware.
Completed Certifications:
? ScaleIO 1.x Server-Based SAN Exam [E22-214] [03-Nov-2015]
? ScaleIO SPEED Guru Qualification [01-Oct-2015]
? ViPR Controller and Data Services 2.x (E22-283) [03-Jul-2015]
? VCE Certified Converged Infrastructure Associate (VCE-CIA) [9th May, 2014]
? EMC Symmetrix Solutions Expert for Technology Architect [30th January, 2013]
? EMC Symmetrix Solutions Design for Technology Architect [16th January, 2013]
? EMC VNX Solutions Specialist [7th December, 2012]
? Symmetrix Speed Performance Guru Certification [EMC Internal] [25th April, 2012]
? VMware Certified Professional (V 4.1). [27-Sep-2011]
? EMC Symmetrix Solutions Specialist Exam for Technology Architects [31-Dec-2010]
? EMC CLARiiON Solutions Specialist Exam for Storage Administrators [29-Sep-2010]
? EMC Symmetrix Business Continuity Specialist Exam for Storage Administrators [07-Dec-2009]
? ITIL version 3 Foundation Examination (EXIN) [08-06-2009)]
? EMC Information Storage and Management. [16-Jul-2009]
? IBM Certified Specialist eServer p5 and pSeries Administration and Support for AIX 5L V5.3 [November 29, 2007].
Educational Qualification:
? Diploma: Electronics and Tele-Communications
University: WBSCTE
? Bachelor Degree: MBA (Systems and Marketing)
University: Sikkim Manipal University - India
Work Experience & Accomplishments:
1. EMC Software and Services India Private Limited, Bangalore. 26th May 2015 – Till Date
Designation: Sr Delivery Specialist.
Skills: EMC ViPR Controller, ScaleIO, VPLEX, RecoverPoint, VMAX3/VMAX2/DMX, VNX, XtremIO, AIX/VIO/HACMP, VMWARE, Powerpath, Cisco, Brocade.
Current Roles/Responsibilities:
? Solutions Designing/Implementing EMC ViPR Controller, ScaleIO].
? Knowledge on VPLEX, XtremIO, VMAX, VNX, RecoverPoint, Cisco, Brocade, vCenter ESX, AIX to design and implement ViPR Controller.
? BootCamp, mentoring, consulting different teams who are going to work on ViPR Controller, ScaleIO or going to work on a Product where ViPR Controller or ScaleIO is going to be integrated, e.g. ECS, EHC, OpenStack Caspeon project.
? Having good knowledge in Host connectivity and path designing.
2. EMC Software and Services India Private Limited, Bangalore. 20th October 2008 – 25th May, 2015
Designation: Principal Engineer / Tech Support Engineer - IV.
Skills: EMC Symmetrix (DMX, VMAX1, 2 &3, VNX & Clariion, VPLEX, Solutions Enabler, Unisphere, Cisco, Powerpath, Recover Point, and AIX/VIO/HACMP, VMWARE.
Roles/Responsibilities:
? Having an experience in implementing/Administration/Troubleshtooting of EMC Symmetrix Enterprice array DMX, VMAX1, VMAX 2 and VMAX 3.
? Knowldge New/Existing Symmetrix array Bin file change based on the customer requirement.
? Performing data migration array based and host based using various EMC Migration tools (Open replication, SRDF and Powerpath Migration Enabler).
? Having an experience in Administration/Troubelshotting on the local replication products Symmetrix Timefinder Clone, Mirror, Snap, VP Snap and Snap VX.
? Having an experience in Administration/Troubelshotting Symmetrix Remote replication products SRDF Environment (Async, Sync, Adaptive, SRDF STAR 3 site solutions).
? Have performed storage DR tests with SRDF.
? Working knowledge of disaster Recovery technologies like EMC Recoverpoint.
? Having good knowledge of Powerpath EMC Multipathing, AIX MPIO software and Veritas DMP in Implementing/Administration.
? Writing technical documents (Knowledge base primus & Sales force) for internal and customer reference.
? Performing CISCO MDS fabric switch zoning and SAN creation.
? Arrange and deliver Boot Camp for the new joiners and delivering an EMC Symmetrix and AIX storage training to Field team, colleagues across the Globe.
? Providing KT on new products to the team members as part of new product readiness. E.g. VMAX3, ScaleIO, ViPR-C.
2. IBM India Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata, Pune, Bangalore 30-Jan-2006 – 10-Oct-2008
Designation: Technical Executive.
Skill: IBM AIX/HACMP/VIO, DS 4K, Brocade SAN, Cisco LAN.
Roles/Responsibilities:
? Implementation and Field support/upgrade of IBM Storages, P-Series Server, AIX.
? Implementation and Field support/upgrade of Cisco/Brocade Switches, FC Cabling, Cisco LAN Switches [Different models], Firewall [Pixel, ASA etc].
? Implementing changes [upgrade/migration] as per SLA in OS, SAN & Storage infrastructure.
? Troubleshooting and performing Root Cause Analysis on Host / SAN / Storage incidents.
? Managing IBM P-Series, AIX, SAN Switches, IBM Storage, HACMP cluster, VIO, NFS, LAN Switches etc.
? Firmware Upgrades.
? Troubleshooting Operational issues.
? Manage Service Profiles.
? Create/Manage Zoning.
? Adding new DAEs to existing storage.
? HACMP/VIO upgrade.
? OS/IOS etc upgrade on clustered environment.
? Failover to other cluster node in case of UPS/Host etc maintenance.
? Planning and assisting in cabling and shutdown to startup during physical relocation.
3. Accel Frontline Ltd, Kolkata 21-Jul 2005 – 30-January 2006
Designation: Customer support field Engineer.
Skill: Desktops, Printers& networking devices. Installation of REDHAT LINUX, and configure as client’s..
Roles/Responsibilities:
? O/S related all problems monitoring and all level of solution provide.
? MAN (metro area network) problem solution and Client’s software related problems solution provide.
? Configuring and maintaining TCP/IP.
? User problem [H/W, Printer, desktop S/W etc] solution.
? When needed by company also used to travel to support other customers in EAST India ZONE.
Personal Information:
DOB : 22nd November, 1982
Passport Number : H0320175
Passport Expire : 31st August, 2018
Visa : B1/B2 [USA]
Visa Expire : 14th April, 2021
Location : Bangalore.
Honors & Awards:
? “Quality of Work”, December 15th, 2009
? OS/API - India COE team of the year, 2009
? BRONZE award, 2011
? Excellence@EMC, Cause for Applause, June 01, 2012
? Excellence@EMC, Gold level, September 17, 2012
? Gold awarded to OSAPI Team, Q2 – 2012
? Excellence@EMC, Gold level, January 10, 2013
? The EMC Proven Professional Program offers its appreciation to Nilip Dutta for sharing your expertise and experience and for reviewing the E20-326 Symmetrix Solutions Design Exam for Technology Architect, February, 2013.
? Excellence@EMC Cause for Applause, October 15, 2013
? Excellence@EMC, Cause for Applause, December 17, 2013
? Excellence@EMC, Cause for Applause, January 23, 2014
? Excellence@EMC, eCard “Thank You”, April 15, 2014
? Excellence@EMC, Cause for Applause, April 28, 2014
