MOHSIN KHAN

SENIOR STORAGE ADMINISTRATOR

CONTACT PROFILE

+91-7678-687-478 IT professional with a decade experience in various domain, excelling in 6 years

focused on Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS).
[email protected] Proven Storage Admin with expertise in optimizing SAN/NAS performance,
troubleshooting, and adeptness in DELL EMC technologies. Proficient with Hitachi,
NetApp arrays. Known for independent and collaborative work, adept at cross-
India
functional teamwork, delivering successful outcomes

SKILLS PROJECT
SAN Administration : LUN Provisioning, VNX TO UNITY DATA MIGRATION
SAN Zoning, Space Reclamation Collaborated as a key System Administrator in a team-led effort to migrate 42TB
NAS Administration : NAS server, CIFS NAS data and 200TB+ LUN from VNX to Unity storage systems.
share, NFS Mount Creation and Implemented Host to Host and Storage to Storage migration techniques
Quota/Qtree ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime during the migration process.
Conducted thorough diagnostics, suggesting optimal solutions to overcome
DATA Protection : Snapshot, Clones & migration challenges and enhance efficiency.
Replication Played a pivotal role in adhering to the Plan of Action (POA) and ensuring
seamless execution within specified timelines.
Daily Monitoring Reports Review Contributed by conducting Proof of Concept (POC) to validate migration
strategies, enhancing the overall success of the project.
DR Drill Testing Configuring Storage to Storage migration along with the vendor support,
collaborating closely with the team, and enabling informed decision-making to
Data Migration achieve a successful and smooth migration.

Troubleshooting : Diagnosing and

resolving withing SAN infrastructure WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Storage Administrator

Microland March 2023 - Present

SAN INFRA LUN Provisioning: Proficiently allocate Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs) for efficient
storage within SAN and NAS environments.
Dell PowerStore 5000T Storage Space Reclamation: Skillfully optimize storage capacity by
implementing space reclamation techniques in SAN and NAS systems.
Dell PowerStore 3000T
SAN Switch Zoning: Expertly configure secure data flow through Brocade SAN
Dell EMC Unity 600/400 switch zoning.
Reviewing Daily Monitoring Reports: Analyze reports for proactive SAN and NAS
Dell EMC: VNX 5600
performance management, ensuring system efficiency.
Dell XtremIO2 Data Migration: Proficiently manage secure and efficient data transitions
NetApp: AFF A800 between storage arrays and NAS servers for seamless operations.
DR Drill: Conduct Disaster Recovery drills for both SAN and NAS setups,
RecoveryPoint ensuring system readiness and validating recovery procedures.
Clones and Snapshots: Proficiently create clones and snapshots in SAN and
Hitachi: VSP 5000
NAS environments, ensuring data integrity and facilitating backups and
Brocade SAN Switch recovery.
Code Upgrades: Competently perform code upgrades on storage systems and
Dell RecoverPoint
NAS servers, maintaining security and efficiency.
Vendor Case Logging: Proficiently interact with vendors, logging critical issues,
and facilitating resolutions for seamless SAN and NAS operations.
NAS Server Configuration: Expertise in creating NAS servers, configuring
Filesystems, Quota, and Qtree to facilitate efficient data storage and access.
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SENIOR STORAGE ADMINISTRATOR

CONTACT WORK EXPERIENCE

+91-7678-687-478 Senior Project Coordinator July 2021 - Oct 2022

[email protected] CBRE

India Allocated LUNs to hosts and NAS systems, facilitating seamless connectivity
and meeting diverse infrastructure requirements.
Executed storage space reclamation techniques for efficient resource utilization
across SAN and NAS environments.
Coordinated projects efficiently, enabling swift deployment of storage
infrastructure and bolstering system performance in both SAN and NAS setups.
Merged project management proficiency with astute storage engineering,
EXPERTISE playing a pivotal role in achieving overall project success across SAN and NAS
deployments.
Generated comprehensive monitoring reports, delivering insights into system
LUN Provisioning: Efficient performance and recommending areas for enhancement in SAN and NAS
allocation in SAN/NAS. environments.
Space Reclamation: Optimize
storage capacity. Conducted Brocade zoning to optimize SAN fabric and NAS networks,
SAN Switch Zoning: Secure data augmenting data flow and overall network efficiency.
flow. Managed storage hardware configurations meticulously, ensuring peak
Daily Monitoring Reports: Proactive performance for various projects encompassing both SAN and NAS setups.
analysis.
Data Migration: Secure transitions.
DR Drill: Ensure system readiness. Engineer
Clones & Snapshots: Data integrity
assurance. Sep 2012 to June 2021
Sripawan Stonetech India Pvt. Ltd.
Code Upgrades: Security &
efficiency.
Conducted routine health checks and maintenance tasks on storage arrays to
Vendor Case Logging: Issue
ensure reliability and prevent potential issues.
resolutions.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex technical
NAS Server Creation: Filesystem
challenges and improve system performance.
setup.
Assisted in the implementation and configuration of storage solutions to meet
Quota & Qtree: Efficient storage.
specific project requirements.
Performance Management:
Provided end-user support, addressing queries and resolving issues related to
Proactive approach.
storage and computer systems.
DC to DR Replication.
Contributed to system upgrades and enhancements, ensuring seamless
transitions and minimal disruptions.
Documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical guides for
troubleshooting and system maintenance.
Supported the IT team in capacity planning and resource allocation for storage
systems.
EDUCATION Conducted regular system audits and maintained accurate records of system
configurations and changes.
B.Tech Graduate - 2014 Collaborated in disaster recovery planning and execution, ensuring data integrity
and business continuity.
Maharishi Dayanand Contributed insights and recommendations for system improvements based on
University ongoing monitoring and analysis.
Actively participated in training sessions to stay updated with the latest
technologies and industry best practices.
Diploma in Engineering - 2010 Maintained inventory records of hardware and software assets, ensuring
accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
Jamia Polytechnic