Famid Shaikh
@famidshaikh
Experienced IT infrastructure engineer specializing in virtualization, cloud, and Windows systems.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an IT Infrastructure Engineer with 10+ years of hands-on experience in virtualization, cloud and Windows Server environments, delivering large-scale migrations, DR solutions and infrastructure transformations. I have architected and operated enterprise VMware Cloud Foundation, Nutanix AHV and Azure VMware Solution environments, automated operational tasks with PowerShell/PowerCLI/Python, and led projects that improved performance, availability and security.
My recent achievements include VMware VCP 8.0 certification, Nutanix certification and executing large migration projects (200+ VM Nutanix moves, thousands of VM migrations to cloud/AVS) with minimal downtime and strong SLA adherence. I am an immediate joiner, open to relocation, and seeking a stable, long-term full-time role while completing an MBA in Management Information Systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Lead - Virtualization
Harman Connected Services Corporation
May 2022 - May 2024 (2 years)
Led enterprise-scale VMware and Nutanix operations across multi-region VCF and AHV environments, executing large migrations (200+ VMs) and automation that improved availability and reduced manual effort. Managed 1200+ ESXi hosts and 120+ Nutanix hosts while delivering DR, backup, and performance optimizations.
Team Lead - Wintel & VMware
Birlasoft
Apr 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Managed multi-site VMware operations (VCF/VCentre/NSX-T/vSAN) and Nutanix support, led AVS/HCX migration preparations and SRM DR operations while maintaining vROps and Veeam backup health. Coordinated patching, LCM, and incident resolution across virtualization and Windows platforms.
Senior System Administrator
Quatrro Business Support Solutions
Oct 2015 - Feb 2020 (4 years 4 months)
Supported vSphere environments, performed P2V migrations, assisted NSX deployments and VDI operations, and maintained Windows server infrastructure and backup/recovery processes. Improved operational documentation and mentored L1 engineers.
Associate System Administrator
NIIT
May 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 8 months)
Provided on-site datacenter and Windows Server (2008/2012) administration including AD, DHCP, DNS and Hyper-V support, and delivered desktop support to end clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MBA — Management Information Systems (Pursuing)
Master of Business Administration, Management Information Systems
2024 -
Pursuing an MBA in Management Information Systems and currently in the final semester while available for full-time employment.
NDNIIT (GNIIT Diploma)
GNIIT Diploma, Information Technology Infrastructure
2011 - 2014
Completed the GNIIT diploma in IT infrastructure covering networking, systems administration, and related technologies.
Calorx Teacher's University
Bachelor of Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
2009 - 2011
Completed a Bachelor of Science (PCM) program focusing on physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
Unknown Higher Secondary School (UPMSP Board)
Higher Secondary Certificate, Science
2006 - 2008
Completed Higher Secondary Certificate in Science under the UPMSP board.
Unknown Secondary School (Maharashtra Board)
Secondary School Certificate, Secondary Education
2005 - 2005
Completed secondary school certification (SSC) under the Maharashtra Board.
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Location
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Skills
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