Storage Consultant with Strong Skills on Netapp Onprem and Cloud Services

Professional Services Consultant with over 12+ years of experience in

NetApp storage products: NetApp
Cluster mode, MCC-FC, MCC-IP, CVO,
CBS, Cloud Tiering, ANF, GFC, FSxN,
CDS, ONTAP Select,
Storage Grid, ONTAP S3,
Cloud storage administration
VAST DATA
Backup Products: Cohesity
deploying and optimizing NetApp storage infrastructure for multiple customers.
Successfully upgraded and configured hundreds of storage clusters and qualified
over 300 NetApp AFF/FAS clusters. Proficient in deploying Cloud Backup service,
Cloud volume Ontap, and GFC for multiple customers. Provided consultation to
customers for understanding and configuring SnapLock features and NetApp
Encryption technologies. Experienced in troubleshooting all NAS and SAN related
issues and providing control access to various users from storage. Adapt in
configuring and scheduling Snapmirror for remote replications and coordinating with
vendors and data center staff for hardware replacements.

Design and Implementation of Cloud Storage Solutions:

Architected and deployed scalable and secure Cloud Storage solutions, including
Blob Storage, S3, EBS, EC2, Azure VM, VNet, VPC and Azure Disk Storage, to
meet diverse organizational needs.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Expertise:
Designed and managed robust IaaS environments using Azure Virtual Machines,
Virtual Networks, and Load Balancers to ensure high availability and performance.
Cost Optimization and Management:
Implemented cost-effective storage and IaaS strategies by leveraging Azure Cost
Management tools, Reserved Instances, and storage tiering to optimize resource
utilization and reduce operational expenses.
Disaster and Backup Solutions:
Developed comprehensive disaster and backup plans and Azure Backup to ensure business continuity and data protection.
Ensured compliance with industry standards and best practices by implementing
robust security measures, including Azure Key Vault, role-based access control
(RBAC), and data encryption for storage and IaaS resources.
• Knowledge on VAST DATA administration and architecture.
• Knowledge on Cohesity backup administration and addition of Storage
devices.

Work Terms

Around 12+ Years