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Millu Sarangi

Associate Consultant - Windows & VMware Administrator • Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India • m************@gmail.com • +91*******170 • drivetube.ai/•••••

Professional Summary

Senior Windows Infrastructure Engineer with 16+ years of experience managing Windows Server environments, VMware virtualization, Cisco UCS hardware and delivering Azure migration and DR initiatives for enterprise clients. Strong background in server lifecycle (build, patch, backup, decommission), virtualization migrations (P2V/V2V), Zerto replication, and operational runbooks to maintain high availability and reduce incident recovery time.

Technical Skills

Cloud and DevOps: Microsoft Azure,Azure Portal,Azure VM provisioning,Azure Bastion,Azure Backup
Tools and Methodologies: vSphere Client,Nimsoft,RSA VPN,Putty,SQL import,export,ITIL,Incident management,Change management,SOP and runbook development
Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019,Windows Server 2022,Windows 7,Windows XP,Mac OS X
Virtualization: VMware ESXi,vCenter Server,vSphere,vMotion,Storage vMotion,VMware Converter,VM provisioning,VMware Tools
DR & Migration: Zerto Migrate,Zerto Replication,P2V,V2V,Cutover planning,IVT testing
Hardware & Storage: Cisco UCS,Dell PowerEdge,HP ProLiant,iDRAC,Disk expansion,Storage migration
Directory & Identity: Active Directory,Group Policy,DNS,DHCP,ADUC,Local admin management
Backup & Recovery: Cohesity,TSM,Dell Recovery Manager,Robocopy
Management & Automation: SCCM,Runbooks,Change Requests,Playbooks,Patch deployment
Security & Endpoint: Symantec Endpoint Protection,BitLocker,Access control,ACL management
Networking: TCP,IP,VPN,VLAN,LAN,WAN troubleshooting,Router basics

Work Experience

HCL TECH Pvt Limited
Noida, India
Associate Consultant – Windows, VMware, UCS Admin and Azure Migration
Feb 2023 – Present
Provided Windows, VMware and Azure migration support for an enterprise client through HCL Tech managed services.
Tech Stack: Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Azure Portal, Azure Bastion, VMware ESXi, vCenter, Cisco UCS, vSphere, Robocopy
  • Manage daily operations of Windows Server estate and Azure VMs from Azure Portal and Bastion; perform reboots, disk extensions and OS-level troubleshooting to maintain service availability.
  • Design and execute VM lifecycle tasks in vCenter and ESXi (create templates, clones, snapshots, vMotion) to support upgrades and migrations using vSphere tooling.
  • Perform Azure migration activities including provisioning VMs, configuring storage and networking, and coordinating cutovers with minimal business disruption using runbooks.
  • Coordinate hardware remediation and vendor replacements for Dell/HP/UCS servers, tracking incidents until resolution and updating asset records.
  • Monitor infrastructure performance and investigate bottlenecks, working with network and storage teams to remediate capacity and IO issues.
  • Maintain change-control procedures for resource uplift (CPU/memory/disk) and perform scheduled consolidation and VM tool upgrades to improve VM stability.
Apollo Enterprise Pvt Limited
Hyderabad, India
Sr. IT Administrator – Windows, VMware, UCS Admin and Azure Migration
May 2022 – Feb 2023
Supported healthcare IT infrastructure for Apollo Enterprise, focusing on Windows/VMware operations and cloud migration activities.
Tech Stack: Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, VMware ESXi, vCenter, Cisco UCS, Zerto Migrate, Robocopy, Tomcat, SQL
  • Led Windows server administration for clinical and back-office systems, applying patches, handling AD tasks and resolving incidents in line with healthcare SLAs.
  • Executed VMware operations including ESXi host maintenance, VM cloning, snapshots and Storage vMotion to support application upgrades and migrations.
  • Planned and performed Azure VM provisioning and migration validation for application move-to-cloud initiatives; handled access, port rules and connectivity checks.
  • Implemented ACL standardization and folder permissions for file shares and home folders to ensure compliance with data access policies.
  • Performed disaster recovery preparation and test cutovers using Zerto replication workflows and documented recovery runbooks for critical workloads.
  • Worked with application teams to install and configure middleware (JDK, Tomcat) and coordinate SQL import/export tasks during migrations.
Infosys Limited
Hyderabad, India
Consultant Infrastructure Management – Windows, VMware, UCS Admin and Zerto Migration tool Expert
May 2021 – May 2022
Delivered infrastructure operations and migration services for clients as part of Infosys data center services, focusing on VMware, Windows and Zerto-based migrations.
Tech Stack: Zerto Migrate, VMware ESXi, vCenter 6.x, VMware Converter, Cisco UCS, Dell iDRAC, Runbooks
  • Led offshore operations for the Windows/VMware tower, establishing SOPs, runbooks and playbooks to standardize migration and support activities across shifts.
  • Planned and executed server migrations (P2V, V2V, P2P) using Zerto and VMware Converter, including discovery, workload configuration, replication and cutover validation.
  • Installed and maintained Zerto Migrate tool, performing full and incremental replications and executing IVT test cases to validate post-cutover integrity.
  • Performed ESXi host builds and vCenter integration (6.x), managed templates, resource pools and snapshot lifecycle to support rapid provisioning.
  • Handled firmware and BIOS upgrades on Dell/HP/UCS hardware and iDRAC updates to ensure platform stability and firmware compliance.
  • Coordinated access and environment readiness (KAH tools) and managed shared project locations for documentation and runbook distribution.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Hyderabad, India
Assistant Consultant – Windows, VMware, UCS Admin and Zerto Migration tool Expert
May 2014 – Apr 2021
Provided enterprise Windows and virtualization support for client data centers while leading offshore operations teams and delivering migration projects.
Tech Stack: Zerto Migrate, VMware ESXi, vCenter, SCCM, Symantec Endpoint Protection, BitLocker, Cisco UCS, Robocopy
  • Led offshore operations for Windows/VMware tower; prepared transition documentation, SOPs, runbooks and conducted knowledge transfer sessions during onboarding phases.
  • Managed daily incident, request and problem tickets for production environments, resolving OS, access and VM issues per ITIL processes.
  • Implemented and managed AD, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP including OU design, delegated administration and GPO deployment for enterprise clients.
  • Executed large-scale server migrations across data centers using Zerto and VMware Converter, handling discovery, replication, cutover and post-migration validation.
  • Performed SCCM patch and software deployments, Symantec endpoint deployments, BitLocker configurations and maintained asset inventories via ITSM tooling.
  • Coordinated firmware/BIOS upgrades and hardware replacements with vendors for Dell/HP/UCS hardware ensuring minimal service disruption.
Netcomm IT Solutions Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, India
System Administrator – Windows and EUC
Feb 2010 – Apr 2014
Operated as system engineer supporting Tata Teleservices and other clients for desktop, server and patch management across enterprise Windows environments.
Tech Stack: Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, SCCM, WDS, Symantec Endpoint Protection, RSA VPN, BitLocker
  • Provided 1st/2nd line support for desktops and servers; resolved account lockouts, password resets and application access via Active Directory.
  • Configured and maintained SCCM-based patching and application deployment to ensure endpoints remained current with security updates.
  • Performed client OS installations and imaging using WDS and supported laptop/desktop hardware troubleshooting and procurement coordination.
  • Managed Exchange/Outlook client configuration, troubleshooting mail issues and supporting remote access via RSA VPN.
  • Implemented endpoint protection including Symantec updates and virus remediation; configured BitLocker and managed encryption-related AD integration.
  • Tracked and prioritized helpdesk tickets against SLA, maintained asset inventory and created system health reports for circle IT infrastructure.

Projects

Mars (File & Print Server Support) | Apr 2018 – Feb 2019
Tools Used: Windows Server, File Server migration, Permissions and ACL, Print Server administration, Robocopy
  • Led legacy file and print server support, creating new user home folders and shared folders and applying directory-level permissions and quotas.
  • Standardized ACLs across file servers and executed home folder cleanup for departed users to reduce storage waste and access drift.
  • Coordinated file server migration activities and assisted application teams with data transfer using Robocopy and scheduled cutovers.
  • Managed print server configurations and spooler troubleshooting to maintain printing services across the user base.
  • Created runbooks and standardized processes for file server provisioning and decommission to accelerate onboarding and offboarding.
E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company (Azure Migration & Target Architecture) | May 2017 – Feb 2018
Tools Used: Azure migration, Azure VM sizing, JDK and Tomcat, SQL import, export, Hardening
  • Reviewed on-premises application requirements and developed target Azure VM sizing and cost analysis to support presales and migration planning.
  • Provisioned Windows and Linux VMs in Azure, configured resource groups and ensured access (RDP/SSH) and port rules for application teams.
  • Installed and configured middleware (JDK, Tomcat) and SSL certificates and coordinated SQL DB import/export for application cutovers.
  • Implemented VM hardening and managed access groups including adding service accounts to local administrator where required.
  • Prepared build-release-deploy activities and supported day-to-day application migration issues during the transition window.
Tata Teleservices Limited (System Administration) | May 2014 – Apr 2017
Tools Used: Active Directory, Group Policy, WDS, SCCM, Endpoint protection
  • Prepared environments and deployed Windows Server images using WDS and managed AD domain controllers and site configurations.
  • Designed and implemented Group Policy, OU structures and delegation strategies to streamline client management and security posture.
  • Deployed updates and software via SCCM and monitored antivirus incidents and endpoint protection across the estate.
  • Configured TCP/IP addressing, managed network connectivity issues and supported LAN printing and proxy-based internet access.
  • Performed asset management and hardware troubleshooting, maintaining accurate inventory in ITSM tools following ITIL principles.

Education

Prathibha Degree College (affiliated to Osmania University)
Bachelor's Degree • Hyderabad, India • 2007
Royal Junior College
Intermediate • Hyderabad, India • 2004
SV Model High School
S.S.C • Hyderabad, India • 2001

Certifications

JCHNP (Jetking Certified Hardware and Networking Professional) — Jetking
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate — Amazon Web Services
Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA) 6.10 — Nutanix

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