Michael Jacobs

**** *. ***** *****

York, PA ****6

Cell 717-***-****

E-Mail: adte5d@r.postjobfree.com

Systems Engineer, SAN

Summary of Qualifications

A quality driven, service-oriented Storage Area Network engineer with over 25 years of experience in the state government and public safety market sectors. A skilled Microsoft system administrator and EMC Proven Professional that maintains a customer-centric focus while providing precise problem solving, decision-making and administrative expertise.

Hardware

Software

Dell EMC Unity XT480F

Unisphere

Solutions Enabler

EMC DMX 3, DMX 4, VMAX20K, VMAX40K, VPLEX, XtremIO, VNX 5300,5400, VMAX950F

RecoverPoint

EMC Snap

CISCO MDS 9513, 9506, 9148T

DCX 8510 Director, departmental switches

Brocade Data Center Fabric Manager (DCFM)

SAN Health

CISCO Fabric Manager

Dell Compellent SC4020

Dell Storage Manager

NEXSAN E60/E60P

NEXSAN Storage Manager

Hitachi AMS2300, HP XP7

NetApp

Hitachi Hi-Command Suite

NetApp OnCommand Suite

HP XP7 Management Tools

Professional Experience

Donegal Insurance – 06/2019 – 10/2021

Systems Engineer, SAN

Migration planning of multiple EMC storage arrays across several data centers to EMC VMAX storage array

Create volumes and map to fiber adapter ports via EMC Solutions Enabler

Create zones for hosts to see to storage ports via command line

Create masking view, storage, port, and initiator groups for hosts connecting to VMAX

Data gathering to design migration methods from various storage vendors to single storage vendor depending on storage tier required.

Designed new fiber infrastructure and planned fabric switch migration

Creation of zones and alias for new fabrics

Migration from CISCO 9506 SAN switches to CISCO 9148T SAN switches

Setup and configure CISCO 9148T SAN switches

Assign new volumes to VMware

RecoverPoint EX to replicate data from VMAX950F (Marietta, PA) to Dell EMC Unity XT480F (Le Mars, IA)

Migrate data from Dell Compellent SC4020 (Marietta, PA) to Dell Compellent SC4020 (Le Mars, IA)

Manage NEXSAN storage arrays for backup to disk in both the Marietta, PA and Le Mars, IA

Data center movement from Le Mars, IA to Scottsdale, AZ

Exel Logistics/DHL – 06/2013 – 05/2019

Principal Infrastructure Engineer, SAN

Migration planning of multiple EMC storage arrays across several data centers to EMC VMAX storage array and Hitachi storage arrays to Hitachi AMS 2300.

Create scripts for migration of data from DMX to VMAX for both host base migration and array base.

Create volumes and map to fiber adapter ports via EMC Solutions Enabler

Create zones for hosts to see to storage ports via command line

Create SRDF scripts to migrate data between the DMX arrays to the VMAX.

Migration from DMX thick devices to VMAX thin devices.

Migration from DMX devices to VMAX using VPLEX Data Mobility.

Create masking view, storage, port, and initiator groups for hosts connecting to VMAX

Data gathering to design migration methods from various storage vendors to single storage vendor depending on storage tier required.

Designed new fiber infrastructure and planned fabric switch migration

Creation of zones and alias for new fabrics

Setup and configure Brocade DCX 8510 Director SAN switches

Migration from Brocade 48K SAN switches to Brocade DCX 8510 Director SAN switches

Configuration and management of HP XP7 for migration of data from Tempe AZ to Ashburn, VA.

Configuration and management of NetApp 8060 for migration of data from Tempe AZ to Ashburn, VA.

Fiber infrastructure layout/design using CXTec hardware and fiber trunks.

Arxscan software for monitoring and reporting

EMC VNX 5200, 5300 Unified configuration. Create CIFS servers, manage and monitor VNX’s using Unisphere. Create zones for servers to access block level configuration.

SANpulse – 12/11 – 04/2013

Senior Storage Architect

Migration planning of multiple EMC storage arrays across several data centers to EMC VMAX storage array and Hitachi storage arrays to Hitachi AMS 2500. Over 500 hosts will be migrated.

Create scripts for migration of data from DMX to VMAX for both host base migration and array base.

Create volumes and map to fiber adapter ports via EMC Solutions Enabler

Create zones for hosts to see to storage ports via command line

Setup SRDF Adaptive Copy between DMX arrays to VMAX.

Setup Cascade SRDF for migration of production hosts to disaster recovery hosts

Create SRDF scripts to migrate data between the DMX arrays to the VMAX.

Migration from DMX thick devices to VMAX thin devices.

Create masking view, storage, port, and initiator groups for hosts connecting to VMAX

Data gathering to design migration methods from various storage vendors to single storage vendor depending on storage tier required.

KForce – 05/10 to 11/11 - Contractor

Build Engineer (JP Morgan Chase)

Setup and configure 64 Cisco Director SAN switches

Migration from Brocade DCX SAN switches to Cisco Director SAN switches

Over 10,000 SAN ports migrated, one of the largest SAN migrations done according to Cisco

Create scripts for migration from Brocade switches to Cisco

Prepare migration workbooks for the different data centers for fabric migration

Migration planning of 13 EMC storage arrays to one EMC VMAX storage array and 4 Hitachi storage arrays to one Hitachi AMS 2500. Over 500 hosts will be migrated.

Create scripts for migration of data from DMX to VMAX for both host base migration and array base.

Create volumes and map to fiber adapter ports via EMC Solutions Enabler

Create zones for hosts to see to storage ports via command line

Setup SRDF Adaptive Copy between DMX arrays to VMAX.

Create SRDF scripts to migrate data between the DMX arrays to the VMAX.

Migration from DMX thick devices to VMAX thin devices.

Create masking view, storage, port, and initiator groups for hosts connecting to VMAX

Migration of Clariion arrays to IBM XIV using IBM XIV migration tools.

Data gathering to design migration methods from various storage vendors to single storage vendor depending on storage tier required.

IP Datasystems, Inc. – 12/08 to 03/10

Senior Technical Consultant

Software installation of EMC Control Center, Resource View, Symm Optimizer, Timefinder, SRDF, CommVault, EMC Powerpath, EMC SMC software

Host based migration from DMX3 to DMX4 for a client in Newark, DE

Basic Timefinder/SRDF scripts for use with BCV and SRDF devices

Setup and configured EMC Clariion hardware/software

Setup and configured NX hardware/Software

Work closely with Business Managers, Project Managers

Assist sales reps on sales call.

Installation and configuration of Windows 2003 including WINS, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP

Attend planning meeting with customers to discuss best practices on implementing software and hardware.

Worked with clients on root cause analysis of issues with backups, storage, Windows 2003 issues.

Zoning of new hosts to SAN environment and LUN masking to give volume access to new/existing hosts

Installation of Host Bus Adapters and configuration

Setup iSCSI on various storage arrays including Isilon, Dell Equalogic, EMC Clariion, EMC NX Series, Celerra installation and configuration

Installation and configuration of Cisco 9513and 9134 and Brocade 12000 SAN switches

Skills utilized: EMC DMX2000/DMX3/DMX4, CLARiiON CX300/400/500/600/700/3-20/3-80/CX4-120/4-960, Brocade Director Switches, Cisco switches, EMC Control Center 6.1, PowerPath, Emulex, Qlogic HBAs, Windows 2008/2003/2000 Server, Commvault, VMWare, Dell server hardware, Equalogic, Isilon, and NEXSAN, EMC NS40G, NS-120.

MTM Technologies – 09/08 to 12/08

Senior Storage Consultant

Software installed EMC Control Center, Resource View, Symm Optimizer, Timefinder, SRDF, CommVault

Setup and configured EMC Clariion hardware/software

Work closely with Business Managers, Project Managers, Technical Architects

Assist sales reps on sales call.

Attend planning meeting with customers to discuss best practices on implementing EMC Software and hardware.

Zoning new hosts to SAN environment and give volume access to new hosts.

Unisys – 03/04 to 06/08

SAN Manager

Harrisburg, PA

Manage 8 SAN’s consisting of Brocade fabric.

Designed and implemented Core/Edge using Brocade 12000 switches.

Manage/oversee configuration of EMC Clariions, Symmetrix, DMX.

Architect new SAN/storage solutions

Install EMC software upgrades

Install EMC agents on servers to monitor errors on servers, SAN switches, and storage arrays.

Zone new hosts to SAN environment and grant volume access to new hosts.

Work closely with Business Managers, Project Managers.

Attend meetings with customers to discuss best practices, new projects, current issues.

Managed a $4.3 million dollar project, which included data migration from DMX2000 to DMX-3.

Data migration from DMX2000 to DMX-3 consisting of 57 windows servers migrated.

Data migration from Symmetrix 8830 to DMX-3 consisting of 14 windows servers migrated.

Developed project plans and managed data migrations to the DMX-3.

Architected solution for data migration from the Symmetrix 8830 to the DMX-3.

Worked with EMC on SRDF configuration from the DMX-3 to remote location in Philadelphia to a DMX2000.

Installation and configuration of Windows 2003 including WINS, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP for over 400 plus servers

EMC – 02/99 to 03/04

Senior Implementation Specialist

Camp Hill, PA

First two years with EMC I installed EMC software for various clients.

Software installed Control Center, Resource View, Symm Optimizer, Timefinder, SRDF, Windows Resource Pak, Volume Logix, ECC/Open Edition, Connectrix Manager

For the third year I have been the Lead Implementation Specialist

Handle the schedules of other Implementation Specialist, Regional Network Specialist.

Work closely with Business Managers, Project Managers, Technical Architects

Assist sales reps on sales call.

Attend planning meeting with customers to discuss best practices on implementing EMC

Software and hardware.

Zoning new hosts to SAN environment and give volume access to new hosts.

Sphere Solutions, Inc. – 10/97 to 02/99

Systems Engineer

Sykesville, MD

Provide System Integration Services to a variety of clients. Managed over 70 Windows NT 4.0 servers. System support include the following:

PC Technical Support LAN/WAN Support

Windows 95 Support Windows NT Administration

Novell Netware Support Hardware recommendation

Software recommendation Migration from Novell to Windows NT 4.0

Gateway Technical Services – 9/96 to 10/97

Operations Manager

Owings Mills, MD

Provide System Integration Services to a wide variety of clients both Regionally and Nationally. Providing major support in the following area’s:

PC Technical Support LAN/WAN Support

Windows 95 Support Windows NT Administration

Novell Netware Support.

SAIC – 10/94 to 9/96

LAN Administrator/Lead System Engineer

Abingdon, MD

Maintained 8 local and Wide Area Networks consisting of 300 workstations on Novell 3.11 – 3.12. Support various operating systems on workstations including Windows NT, Windows for Workgroup and Windows 95. Recommended hardware and installed complete client network from beginning to end, including wiring and hardware/software installation. Assisted hardware vendor in the installation of Cisco Routers. Maintain T1 Communication Lines between remote offices. Oversee 4 technicians in servicing clients on a daily basis. Travel to client sites on an ongoing basis.

General Physics Corporation – 01/92 to 10/94

LAN Administration

Columbia, MD

Maintained 10 Local Area Networks consisting of 220 workstations operating on Novell 2.15 to Novell 3.11. Assisted with the conversion from Mainframe Prime 9955 software to a PC based system running on a Novell Netware 3.11. Setup communication link to area offices using leased and dial up lines. Maintained electronic mail system. Maintained, updated and repaired PC hardware and software on a daily basis. Maintained and assisted with the installation of a voice mail system. Responsible of daily backups of network using Palindrome software and tape unit.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science – York College of PA. 14 credits taken

Time Management

Netware Service/Support Intro to Data Communications

Netware 3.11 Netware v.2.2 Adv System Mgr

Netware Advanced Topics Training for Trainers

Better Writing for Results Consulting Skills Workshop

Netware 3.x – 4.1 Update Netware 5.1 Training

EMC RSSS String EMC Volume Logix

EMC ESN Manager EMC Switch Zoning

EMC ECC/Open Edition VMWare Training

CUA Web Base Training EMC SE

Isilon Storage EMC SE

EMC PA EMC PP

VMWare Capacity Planning EMC Clariion

EMC NAS Training

ITIL Training

Professional Certifications

.Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory

EMCSE - EMC SE Accreditation: Strategies & Solutions

EMCPA - EMC Proven Professional in Information Storage and Management

EMCPP - SE Operational Practices

EMCTA - EMC Technology Architect Specialty Credentials

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