VMware & Windows Administrator
Senior VMware & Windows Administrator with 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, specializing in VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, Windows Server environments, and Azure cloud solutions. AZ-104 Certified Professional dedicated to delivering robust and scalable IT infrastructure.
About Me
Ranveer Kumar
Senior VMware & Windows Administrator | Azure Certified (AZ-104)
Experienced in VMware and Windows Server support with 5+ years in IT infrastructure management
🔹 Professional Summary
Experienced VMware and Windows Server Administrator with 5+ years in IT infrastructure. Skilled in troubleshooting issues, assisting users, and managing servers. Proficient in VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter administration, Azure VMs, SCCM, Cisco UCS, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Servers, and backup solutions like Veeam and Cohesity. Microsoft Azure Administrator - AZ 104 Certified. Seeking to join a dynamic team where I can contribute expertise and continue growing in IT systems management.
🔹 Professional Experience
Infosys Limited
Senior Associate Consultant
Noida
- Installed, configured, and efficiently managed VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines to ensure stable, secure, and high-performing virtual infrastructure.
- Provided technical support to users facing issues related to VMware and Windows servers.
- Managed ESXi and vCenter environments patching via CLI and update manager methods.
- Responded to user queries through emails or Teams chat in a timely and professional manner.
- Collaborated with Cisco, VMware and Data Center teams to resolve hardware-related issues including power supply failures and disk failure incidents.
- Worked with storage team by supplying necessary details such as host WWPNs, ESXi version, and zoning requirements to facilitate accurate LUN provisioning.
- Managed and performed change management for resources like Disk, Memory, CPU provisioning.
- Configured server roles, features, and services based on organizational requirements.
- Monitored & optimized VM performance, including server health, resource utilization & overall availability.
- Diagnosed and fixed complex VM-related problems, including system crashes, resource contention, and performance bottlenecks.
- Participated in daily stand-up meetings with the project team to discuss ongoing tasks and address technical challenges.
- Installed VMware tools on VMs using CLI methods to enhance VM performance.
- Regularly monitored VMware environment to identify and review outdated or unused snapshots.
- Assigned and maintained access permissions using both shared and NTFS.
Accenture Solutions PVT. LTD
Infra Managed Service Analyst
Noida
- Installed, configured, and managed VMware ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual machines.
- Performed VM provisioning, cloning, migration (vMotion, Storage vMotion), and snapshot management to support business needs and minimize downtime.
- Managed and maintained Windows Server operating systems (2008–2022), including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and security configurations.
- Managed user access, permissions & security policies within Windows environments & VMware infrastructure.
- Provided 24/7 support via on-call rotations & incident management to ensure minimal disruption to services.
- Updated Weekly Lead Deck and created SOP documents related to VMware.
- Worked on Chassis and Blade server technology, specifically CISCO UCS B 200 M3/M4, B 440 M2 series Chassis and blade servers.
- Used ServiceNow (SNOW) ticketing tool daily for workflow management and ticketing management.
- Conducted KT sessions for newly joined team members, explaining VMware infrastructure, Windows Server operations, and related support processes.
- Actively participated in bridge calls with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
- Performed various types of restore operations including full VM recovery, file-level recovery, and application-item recovery in Veeam backup.
Tech Mahindra LTD
Jr. Software Engineer
Pune
- Managed physical data center environments, overseeing all devices and systems, identifying issues, and reporting them promptly.
- Performed virtualization using Hyper-V & VMware, including VM management, troubleshooting, conversions, and network configurations.
- Used BMC Remedy ticketing tool daily to manage workflow activities including logging incidents, tracking service requests, and coordinating with support teams.
- Established network infrastructure such as v-Nets, subnets, & peering across regions, ensuring network security.
- Managed disk and file systems, including RAID configurations on servers. Secured files and folders using shared and NTFS permissions.
- Managed file servers by creating, organizing, and maintaining access permissions based on user roles and departmental requirements.
- Installed, configured & maintained server operating systems Windows Server 2008, 2008R2, 2012R2, 2016, 2022.
- Implemented and managed AD services, including domain controllers, group policies & user management.
- Configured and maintained workgroup and domain-level environments. Created & managed domain accounts, assigning access rights & permissions.
- Managed NIC teaming & implemented distributed file systems (DFS) & file-sharing resource management.
- Performed server setup activities including rack mounting, unmounting, RAID configuration, OS installation, domain joining, antivirus installation.
- Used Veeam Backup & Replication to carry out regular and dependable backups for both virtual machines and physical servers.
- Reviewed daily backup status reports to identify failed backup jobs and coordinated with relevant teams to resolve issues promptly.
🔹 Education & Qualifications
- B.Tech (Electronics & Communication Engineering) – IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar
- Diploma (Electronics & Communication Engineering) – PSBTE, Chandigarh
- Matriculation (10th) – JAC, Ranchi
🔹 Certifications & Achievements
Microsoft Certified
Azure Administrator - AZ 104 (FA5FEB-BA3Z37)
5+ Years Experience
VMware & Windows Server Administration
Infrastructure Specialist
Virtualization & Cloud Technologies
🔹 Contact Information
Think better with modern technologies.
Encryption
My Projects
Mahindra & Mahindra Data Center Management
Managed complete data center operations for Mahindra & Mahindra's Pune manufacturing facility, ensuring 99.9% server uptime and reliability. Handled server installations, configurations, and troubleshooting while supporting critical manufacturing operations through robust VMware and Windows Server infrastructure.
Mortgage Cadence Banking Infrastructure
Supported a large-scale US banking project with over 10,000 virtual machines. Managed Cisco UCS infrastructure, Azure VMs, and handled patching for ESXi hosts and vCenter servers. Ensured system stability and security through proactive monitoring and maintenance in a financial services environment.
JPMorgan Chase Enterprise Virtualization
Managed one of the world's largest banking infrastructures with 15,000+ ESXi hosts and 50,000+ VMs. Focused on ESXi patching, configuration, and maintenance while collaborating with global teams to ensure system performance and compliance with security standards in a highly complex environment.