CV/Mission VRA freelance

Aperçu des missions de Philippe,
freelance VRA résidant dans les Yvelines (78)

• Senior Solutions Architect, IT Infrastructure (Contract)

  The Desjardins Group Montreal, Canada
  Jan 2020 - aujourd'hui

   Design of IT Infrastructure solutions
   Prepare and present technical documentations used as guidelines to execute projects and deploy solutions
   Create and support Test and validation strategies

   Technologies: Cloud, VMware, SDDC, vRA, Storage, SAN, Backup, Windows, Linux, Solaris, Security.

• Senior Converged Infrastructure Expert (Contract)

  BNP Paribas (on behalf of Dell EMC) Paris, France
  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

   Managed 10 Converged Infrastructure platforms.
   Maintained IT Infrastructure platforms in optimal operational condition.
   Provided client with advisory services, helping them achieve their Business goals
   Developed and documented procedures for recurring operational tasks.
   Secured 1-year extension of initial 6-month consulting contract due to recognized value offered.

   Technology Landscape: Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Blade B series, Cisco Blade C series, Cisco MDS switches, EMC VNX, EMC XtremIO, EMC VPLEX, VMWare, VRA, Dell EMC Vblock, Brocade SAN, etc

• Senior IT Infrastructure Architect (Contract)

  Vinci Construction France Paris, France
  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

   Re-architected and implemented an IT infrastructure that handles 1000 virtual servers and critical applications,
  resulting in optimal resources allocation, system availability and tickets turnover rate increased by 30%.
   Designed and executed a strategy to migrate workload toward the new IT infrastructure with no traffic impact.
   Developed and documented new procedures for IT operations; provided technical trainings to a team of 10
  engineers; improved team efficiency, team confidence and satisfaction rate in their daily operations by 20%.
   Secured 1-year extension of initial 6-month consulting contract due to recognized value offered.
   Technology Landscape: Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Blade B series, Cisco Blade C series, Cisco MDS switches,
  HP 3PAR, Symantec NetBackup, VMWare, VRA, Microsoft Windows servers (multiple versions), etc.

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Deployed of a new Vblock 540 with EMC XtremIO and VNX
  Designed and executed a strategy to non-disruptively
  Split an existing VPLEX Metro cluster into 2 separate local clusters
  Set up a brand new local VPLEX cluster attached to the new Vblock 540
  Configure zoning in Cisco MDS switches
  Attach the new VPLEX cluster to the existing VPLEX to create a new VPLEX Metro cluster
  Designed and executed strategies to migrate VNX CIFS data from old Vblock 320 to the new Vblock
  Deployed and configured a RecoverPoint cluster with 4 Gen5 RPAs.
  Worked with other teams to migrate all their existing virtual machines to the new environment.
  Monitored the environment and provided 24/7 onsite and remote support.
  
  - AltaLink Calgary, Canada

• Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  The goal of this project was to move two datacenters to their new locations. I was involved in
  Site survey to validate the readiness of the new locations
  Validation of all Data protection Avamar, DataDomain, VPLEX, VNX Replication
  Proper Shutdown of the entire infrastructure Storage, Network, Compute, VMWare .
  Health check of all components of the entire infrastructure
  Shutdown of the Data Protection Cabinet Avamar, DataDomain, RecoverPoint, VPEX
  Shutdown of the VBLOCK Infrastructure Storage, Network and Compute
  Proper power up and health check of the Infrastructure at the new location

• IT Infrastructure Consultant

  Jan 2014 - aujourd'hui

  I work closely with clients across North America to provide consulting skills, advice, and support during
  the deployment or the upgrade of their IT Infrastructure and storage solutions. I also assist the clients
  during the design and implementation of solutions involving data virtualization and data migration.
  
  Some key projects
  - Deployed and upgraded over 30+ VCE Vblock systems for various customers in North America such
  as AltaLink, Nova Chemicals, Enbridge, Nuance, Gibsons Energy, Bell Canada, Plains Midstream,
  Inventive Health, PWC and CHI Nebraska USA .

• Jan 2014 - aujourd'hui

  There projects involved technologies such as EMC VNX, XtremIO, VMAX, VPLEX, Avamar,
  DataDomain, Networker, RecoverPoint , Cisco MDS SAN switches, UCS with Fabric Interconnect,
  Blade B and C series and VMware.
  Spent the last day on each project on documentation and knowledge transfer to the client.
  
  - AltaLink Calgary, Canada

• Senior Systems Integrator & Team Lead for OSS Projects

  ERICSSON
  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  - Lead a team of engineers from USA, Canada, and India during the deployment or the upgrade of
  Ericsson solutions.
  - Main point of contact between customers and our team for all technical matters.
  - Provide daily reports and follow up to Ericsson stakeholders.
  - Deliver services within integration, configuration and support of products in accordance with Ericsson
  Global Processes.
  - Identify and troubleshoot issues, perform complex updates/upgrades of live networks.
  - Conduct customized integration of products/networks, including 3rd party products.
  - Participate in 24/7 on-call support rotations within the technical teams.
  - Participate in technical reviews and provide on-site support to customers.

• Services professional - OSS Projects and Support

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  - Deployment and Upgrade of Ericsson OSS solutions
  - Provide 24/7 support to customer across EuropeSome key projects
  - Rogers Toronto, Canada - From January to April 2014
  Upgrade Network Management platforms OSS for 3G/4G networks, and provide 24/7 support.
  Some technologies involved are Sun Sparc servers, Sun Storage 2540, Solaris/Windows, Citrix
  XenApp, Veritas NetBackup, Veritas Volume Manager, Business Object, Sun StorageTek SL24.
  
  - T-Mobile Atlanta, GA; Manhattan, NY; Bellevue, WA; Snoqualmie, WA - Nov. 2012 to March 2013
  Deployment and Upgrade of multiple OSS platforms for GMS, UMTS, and LTE networks, Providing
  tiers 2 and tiers 3 support.
  Technologies involved are HP C7000 enclosure with Virtual Connect, EMC VNXs, Sun Sparc servers,
  Sun Storage 2540, Red Hat SFS, Veritas Cluster Solution, Solaris/Linux/Windows, Citrix XenApp,
  Veritas NetBackup, Veritas Volume Manager, and Business Object.
  
  - Verizon Dallas, TX - From March 2011 to September 2011
  Upgrade of OSS-RC platform for 3G network, run ATP, and provide support to the customer.