Salman Khawar
Senior Technical Specialist @Department of National Defence/Ministère de la Défense nationale
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Technical Specialist @Department of National Defence/Ministère de la Défense nationale
CA
Gather business requirements, analyze existing applications and infrastructure, and design solutions, configured and implemented using converged (i.e, Vblock, UCSB200 M4 Blade, HPE Synergy Blade servers) and software-defined storage vSAN.Implementation and maintenance of vmware cloud foundation datacentre and dell vxrail using vSAN technology with a focus on resource optimization and scalability for CANSOFCOM.Spearheaded datacenter consolidation and server virtualization initiatives, managing over 2500 vms which included legacy systems, win2008 and linux to a modern VMware vSphere 7.0/8.0 improving resource utilization using vcenter 8.03Infrastructure/Application and DR environment testing on VCF. Managing management and domain workloads. Deployment of NSX-T edge points and migrating DBS switches. install, configure, and maintain the virtual environment utilizing VMware Horizon View 8.4Using Qualys for vulnerability management and using SCCM for applying patching on servers and workstations. Setup meeting with server owners to retrieve any data (logs, database, or webserver) before decommissioning the virtual server and recycle the physical HDD after complete wipeout.Migrated over VMs from HP blade chassis to HPE synergy blade chassis using Veeam backup and replication and vmware convertor. Developed methodologies for cloud migration, implemented best practices and helped to develop backup and recovery techniques for applications and database on virtualization platform.Configured and managed Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure for VDI infrastructure. Deployed over VDI for on prem and off-site users.Upgrading windows platform from Win2008/2012 to Win2016 (Datacenter). Data migration between NetApp and Hitachi SAN.Managing of HITACHI storage for HPE Synergy blade system. Used different migration tools for V2V and P2V migration (Veeam backup and replication and platespin).
EDUCATION
George Brown College
Associate’s Degree
Western Governors University
Cloud Computing
Cisnet
VMware VCP5
ABOUT SALMAN KHAWAR
Accomplished Senior-Level IT Professional with a diverse portfolio of projects within high profile corporations, extensive knowledge of technical applications and project management, and an established reputation in visualization, systems architecture, and development. Recognized as a VMware, PMP, CISCO, Cyber Security Certified Professional. Highly motivated problem solver, capable of providing innovative solutions and troubleshooting advanced issues. Expert communicator and leader, with a stellar track record of leading teams through entire project lifecycles, advancing through project milestones, and exceeding client expectations. Known for combining expert technical, management and leadership ability, with drive to maximize productivity and efficiencies, whilst leveraging existing resource. Excels in demanding, fast-paced environments. Professional Highlights: • Over 15 years of Technology experience with a combination of VMWARE, Project Management, Cybersecurity, Windows server 08/12/16/19 and Virtual Desktop VDI (Horizon). • Experience in Cybersecurity (SIEM SPLUNK) IAM using CyberArk and Project Management in Datacenter migration, AWS migration and Service Now Implementation. • Experience in administration/managing/designing of Datacenter in VMWare ESXi (/5.5/6.0/6.5/6.7/7.x/8.x)), Citrix 6.5/7.6, Win2008/2012/2016/2019 Hyper V and Cisco 2500 series Router and 3550 Catalyst Switches, desktop virtualization(horizon view 7, Citrix desktop and Microsoft virtual desktop) Cisco UCS blade servers, v block converged infrastructure, Nutanix systems, and flex pods • Strong technical expertise with a background in multi-platform systems and cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure. Specialties: active directory, symantec backup, dhcp, documentation, firewalls, itil, exchange server 2007/2010, MS windows xp/vista/2003/2008/2012/2016/2019, network hardware, network security, project manager, operating systems, Cisco Router and Switches, printers, hp proliant, red hat linux, routers, Vmware, virtualization, san, scsi, servers, shell scripting, smtp, sql, ssh, switches, tcp/ip, IP telephony, voip, vmware esxi (4.1, 5.0, 5.1, 5.5, 6.0,6.5,6.7,7.0,8.0) hyper v, blackberry server (BES), troubleshooting, veritas netbackup, vpn
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