Bala Chandra Kasturi
Managing Consultant – Platform Engineering & Converged Infrastructure | Linux | VMware | CISCO UCS | Storage | Cloud | Banking & Financial Systems
- Role
- Principal Converged Infrastructure Engineer Linux Vmware Cisco Ucs Dell Storage Banking at The World Bank Group
- Location
- Sterling, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bala Chandra Kasturi
I am an accomplished IT Engineering Leader with 18 years of experience architecting, implementing, and managing enterprise‑class infrastructure solutions for mission‑critical environments within Banking and Financial Services. As a VCE Converged Infrastructure Specialist and Solutions Architect, I excel in designing, optimizing, and supporting large‑scale converged platforms, VMware virtualization ecosystems, enterprise storage, and UNIX/Linux environments. My career is defined by delivering secure, resilient, and high‑availability infrastructure solutions that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen stability, and support organizational growth.I bring extensive hands-on expertise in VCE VBLOCK (540 & platforms, with deep proficiency across VMware virtualization, Cisco UCS compute, and Dell EMC enterprise storage technologies including PowerMax, XtremIO, Unity, VNX, and VMAX. My technical foundation spans Linux environments (RHEL, SUSE) as well as IBM Power Systems, where I have led complex implementations involving PowerVM virtualization, dual VIO server configurations, and robust high‑availability clusters.With a strong background in datacenter operations, SAN storage administration, and performance tuning, I focus on building infrastructure that is stable, scalable, and optimized for business continuity. Known for my collaborative approach and cross‑functional partnering, I consistently deliver reliable, compliant, and high-performing infrastructure solutions aligned with business and regulatory demands.I focus on cloud and hybrid enterprise architectures, platform engineering and enterprise‑grade AI infrastructure for scalable training, governance, and cost optimization. I’m continuously developing my strategic, leadership, and decision‑making skills to contribute at broader enterprise and executive levels.
Experience
Principal Converged Infrastructure Engineer Linux Vmware Cisco Ucs Dell Storage Banking
Feb 2015 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Education
Bangalore University
Master's degree
2005 — 2007
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