Krishna Babu K

Senior Systems Administrator
USA, US.

About

Highly experienced Senior Systems Administrator with over 6 years of progressive expertise in optimizing Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments, specializing in virtualization, networking, and enterprise storage solutions. Proven ability to enhance system performance, security, and availability across large-scale enterprise operations, leveraging strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills to drive proactive incident management and ensure compliance.

Work

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Senior Systems Administrator

Summary

Led comprehensive administration and maintenance for critical Linux and Windows Server environments, ensuring optimal system security, availability, and scalability for large-scale enterprise operations.

Highlights

Administered and maintained Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments, optimizing system security, availability, and scalability across large-scale enterprise operations.

Managed Cisco UCS C-Series and B-Series servers, configured RAID, and integrated enterprise storage solutions (NFS, iSCSI) to ensure high data integrity and accessibility.

Deployed and maintained VMware vSphere (7.x-8.x) clusters, ESXi hosts, vCenter, and OpenNebula virtualized environments, optimizing infrastructure performance and resource utilization.

Collaborated with network teams to configure Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches (IOS, NXOS, IOS-XE), troubleshooting connectivity issues and optimizing network performance in lab and production environments.

Implemented and maintained comprehensive server health monitoring systems using Nagios and IPAM tools, enabling proactive incident prevention and significantly reducing system downtime.

Led critical incident resolution efforts and coordinated patch management cycles, ensuring 100% system adherence to security compliance requirements and minimizing vulnerability exposure.

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Systems Administrator

Summary

Supported and maintained Windows and Linux server infrastructures in development and lab environments, ensuring system reliability and performance through proactive management.

Highlights

Installed, configured, and provided comprehensive support for Windows and Linux servers in development and lab environments, ensuring stable and efficient operations.

Maintained Cisco UCS hardware, performed critical firmware updates, and configured network modules to enhance system reliability and performance.

Assisted in VMware vSphere administration, including efficient VM provisioning, snapshot management, and performance tuning for optimized virtual infrastructure.

Configured and continuously monitored NFS/iSCSI storage solutions, ensuring high data availability and optimizing performance for critical applications.

Collaborated with security teams to promptly remediate system vulnerabilities and apply critical patches, significantly improving overall security posture.

Leveraged IPAM and port scanning tools to efficiently manage IP allocations and proactively detect network anomalies, ensuring robust network hygiene.

Education

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH, United States of America

Master of Science (M.S.)

Computer Science

Priyadarshini Institute of Technology
Tirupati, India, India

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

Certificates

VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)

Issued By

VMware

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Issued By

Red Hat

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Issued By

Cisco

Skills

Operating Systems

Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), Windows Server 2016/2019.

Virtualization

VMware vSphere 7.x-8.x, ESXi, vCenter, OpenNebula.

Networking

Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, IOS, NXOS, IOS-XE, IPAM, Port Scanners.

Hardware

Cisco UCS C-Series, B-Series, Dell Servers, HP Servers, RAID, Blade Centers Chassis.

Storage

NFS, iSCSI, NetApp.

Monitoring & Management

Nagios, IP Address Management (IPAM), Incident Response, Patch Management.

Methodologies & Practices

Agile, Documentation, Troubleshooting, Security Compliance, Best Practices.