Umer Allauddin
Virtualization Specialist
Karachi, Sindh
Summary
I am an experienced Virtualization Specialist with over seventeen years of experience specializing in VMware hypervisor, Backup and Recovery technologies and have a proven track record in deploying and managing critical IT systems for top organizations in Pakistan. My expertise, certifications, and hands-on skills in VMware, Veritas, Veeam, and more, combined with a strong troubleshooting ability to make a valuable asset for any mission-critical IT environment. I am committed to ensuring seamless operations and look forward to contribute expertise to forward thinking organizations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
System Administrator
Daraz E-Commerce Pakistan
Karachi, SD
03.2021 - Current
- Installed, configured, and managed VMware vSphere for robust virtualized infrastructure.
- Deployed ESXi hosts efficiently and created virtual machines to streamline operations.
- Implemented VMware vCenter Server Appliance for centralized management.
- Configured virtual networks, vSphere standard switches, and host storage for optimal performance.
- Managed virtual machines, templates, clones, and snapshots with precision.
- Set up replication jobs in Veeam Backup and Replication for enhanced data protection.
- Conducted failback and failover replication to ensure disaster recovery preparedness.
- Monitored and troubleshooted backup and restore jobs for uninterrupted operations.
- Implemented CIS Benchmarks on Windows and Linux OS for security compliance.
Virtualization Specialist
Jaffer Business Systems
Karachi, SD
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Successfully deployed VMware HCI (Hyperconverged Infrastructure) at JS Bank and Habib Bank Limited.
- Conducted Proof of Concept (POC) for VMware Horizon (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) at Jubilee Life Insurance.
- Implemented VMware vSphere and vCenter Server Appliance at House Building Finance, Indus Dyeing and Bank Alfalah.
- Deployed and managed Veeam Backup and Replication 9.5 at House Building Finance Company.
- Managed Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5 at ICI Pakistan.
- Deployed VMware vSphere, vCenter Server Appliance, Site Recovery Manager, vSphere Replication and Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5 at South Asia Pakistan Terminal.
- Successfully migrate Veeam Backup and Replication from 9.5 to 10a at South Asia Pakistan Terminal, Oxford University Press and Shan Foods.
Systems Engineer
Techaccess Pakistan
Karachi, SD
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Successfully upgraded Veritas NetBackup from version 7.7 to 8.0 at State Bank of Pakistan.
- Conducted Proof of Concept (POC) for Veritas Enterprise Vault at United Bank Limited.
- Deployed VMware vSphere, vCenter Server Appliance and perform migration of physical machines to VMware Hypervisor environment at Pakistan Oxygen Limited.
- Implemented VMware vSphere, vCenter Server Appliance and Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 at NLC Pakistan.
- Successfully deployed VMware vSphere and vCenter Server Appliance at Sindh Secretariat Pakistan.
Technical Consultant
Synergy Computers Limited
Karachi, SD
09.2006 - 05.2016
- Deployed Veritas Backup Exec 12 and successfully migrated it to version 14 at ENI Pakistan Limited.
- Implemented VMware Horizon 6 (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) at ENI Pakistan Limited.
- Managed Veritas NetBackup 7.1 at multiple organizations, including Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan Stock Exchange, United Bank, First Women Bank, Burj Bank, and 1Link Guarantee Limited.
- Oversaw deployment of Commvault Simpana at Colgate Palmolive.
- Led migration of Symantec Endpoint Protection from version 10 to 11.1 at Karachi International Container Terminal.
- Successfully deployed Veritas Backup Exec 12 at Iffco Pakistan Limited and Employee Old-Age Benefits Institutions.
- Implemented Symantec Endpoint Encryption at Getz Pharma.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Karachi University
Sindh, Pakistan 01.2001 - 12.2005
Skills
VMware vSphere & vCenter
Certification
VMware Certified Professional – DCV 2020
Timeline
VMware HCI Master Specialist
05-2021
VMware vSAN 6.7 Specialist
04-2021
System Administrator
Daraz E-Commerce Pakistan
03.2021 - Current
VMware Certified Advanced Professional – DCV 2020
11-2020
VMware Certified Professional – DCV 2020
10-2020
Veeam Certified Engineer v9 – VMCE
06-2019
Virtualization Specialist
Jaffer Business Systems
01.2019 - 02.2021
VMware vRealize Operations 6.6: Install, Configure & Manage
08-2018
VMware Horizon 7: Install, Configure & Manage
03-2018
Systems Engineer
Techaccess Pakistan
06.2016 - 12.2018
Technical Consultant
Synergy Computers Limited
09.2006 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Karachi University
01.2001 - 12.2005
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