Mani Kumar

Citrix Engineer
248-602-3152
[email protected]

SUMMARY:
Skilled IT Professional with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in Desktop and Remote Access
Technologies with expertise in VDI and Citrix Cloud. Specialized in managing, optimizing, and securing
Citrix environments including CVAD (Citrix Virtual Applications and Desktops), NetScaler, Provisioning
Services (PVS), Machine Creation Services (MCS), Citrix Cloud Services, and StoreFront Servers.
Demonstrates strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and Workstation technologies and solid
understanding of Microsoft Azure Cloud Services, including infrastructure and security services.
Proficient in endpoint management and OS configuration with expertise in IGEL platform and
Ivanti/AppSense Management Suite. Adept at scripting with PowerShell to automate routine tasks and
enhance efficiency.

Technical Skills
 C I T R I X V I R T U A L A P P S A N D D E S K T O P S (CVAD)
 N E T S C A L E R / C I T R I X ADC
 CITRIX CLOUD MANAGEMENT
 P R O V I S I O N I N G S E R V I C E S (PVS) & M A C H I N E C R E A T I O N S E R V I C E S (MCS)
 MICROSOFT AZURE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
 WINDOWS SERVER & WORKSTATION TECHNOLOGIES
 IGEL OS B A S E B U I L D & C O N F I G U R A T I O N
 ENDPOINT DEVICE MANAGEMENT
 ACTIVE DIRECTORY & POLICY MANAGEMENT
 IVANTI / APPSENSE MANAGEMENT SUITE
 POWERSHELL SCRIPTING & AUTOMATION

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Gilead Sciences Inc, Foster city, CA Sept 2018 – till date

Responsibilities:
 Lead administrator for Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD), NetScaler, Provisioning Services
(PVS), Machine Creation Services (MCS), and Citrix Cloud Services, providing seamless remote
access for a large user base.
 Created and maintained vDisks with PVS, enabling efficient, rapid deployment of virtual
desktops across multiple sites and reducing storage costs.
 Configured and optimized MCS for scalable and secure virtual desktop provisioning, minimizing
deployment time and ensuring up-to-date desktop images.
 Citrix Cloud Optimization: Implemented and managed Citrix Cloud Services and integrated
StoreFront Servers to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performance access to virtual
applications and desktops.
 Proficient in configuring and optimizing NetScaler features such as content switching, caching,
compression, and SSL offloading.
 Familiarity with cloud-based networking solutions, such as Citrix Cloud and Azure/AWS
networking.
 Configured and deployed the IGEL platform to streamline endpoint management and ensure
uniform OS base build across devices.
 Supported, managed, and maintained endpoint devices, implementing Ivanti/AppSense
Management Suite to optimize user profiles, session settings, and security.

Impax laboratories, Hayward, CA April 2017 – August 2018

Responsibilities:
 Designed, deployed, and supported VDI solutions using Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and
Microsoft RDS, ensuring reliable and secure remote access..
 Configured AppSense Management Suite to optimize user profiles and manage application
settings across virtual desktops.
  Leveraged PowerShell scripting for bulk user operations, endpoint configurations, and custom
reports, enhancing operational efficiency.
 Implemented NetScaler Gateway for secure remote access and ensured compliance with
security policies and standards.
 Conducted network capacity planning and performance tuning to optimize application delivery.

LISI Inc., San Mateo, CA Dec 2014 – March 2017

Responsibilities:
 Designed and maintained a robust Citrix VDI infrastructure, including StoreFront Servers for
seamless access, and NetScaler ADC for secure, reliable connectivity.
 Configured user profile management and applied Group Policies to ensure a consistent user
experience across virtual desktops, optimizing profile load times.
 Developed PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks, including user provisioning, desktop
updates, and reporting, reducing manual effort
 Used Citrix Director and Citrix Analytics to monitor system performance, address latency issues,
and troubleshoot user session problems, improving end-user experience.
 Conducted network capacity planning and performance tuning to optimize application delivery.
 Developed and maintained documentation for network configurations, standard operating
procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
 Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to evaluate and procure networking equipment and
software.
Network Engineer

American Insurance Group Inc. (AIG), Fort Worth, TX June 2014 – Nov 2014
Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:
 Strong understanding of Citrix ICA client types – PN, PNA, Web, Wyse - D10, T10 & V10.
 Strong Knowledge of AppSense to create appsense profiler, configure personalization profile, using
Appsense for any personalization.
 Setup and configure MDX and VPX Netscalers for Load balancing, MDM, Exchange, SSL VPN Access
gateway.
 Installation and Configuration for XenApp 6.5 Server for development, Model and production
environment and publishing business applications as per project requirement.
 Strong Knowledge and experience with load testing methodologies to properly size Citrix
XenApp/XenDesktop.
 Group Policy management for XenApp and XenDesktop farm using group policy and using
PowerShell for import and export of policies.
 Configuring NetScaler integration for StoreFront and active directory.

Ally Financial Services Inc., Charlotte, NC Dec 2013 – May 2014

Responsibilities:
 Installation and Configuration for XenApp 6.5 Server for development, Model and production
environment and publishing business applications as per project requirement.
 Configuring Appsense as client requirement and personalization required.
 XenDesktop migration from Windows XP to Windows 7and deploying Windows and Citrix policies.
 Creating template for VMware host performing sysprep, cloning VM and creating new hosts.
 Creating gold build specific to project and updating periodically for operating system and application
patches.
 Installation and configuration for AppDNA and performance assessment for Windows XP to
Windows-7 application migration and compatibility assessment.
 Upgrading XenDesktop 5.6 to 7.1 for Mortgage Business User.
 Creating XenApp 7.5 /XenDesktop 7.5 development farm environment as a request of proposal for
business unit.

Academics:
B.E. (Electronics & Power), 06-2000 - K.D.K.C.E., Nagpur University, Maharashtra, India.
Advance Diploma in Computing, 07-2001 - Pune Institute of Advance Technology, Pune University,
Maharashtra, India.