1. Akant Kukreja
+91-8802048777
akant.kukreja@gmail.com
Objective: Looking for a Citrix consultant position and opportunity to grow in the organization.
Skills:
Citrix, Windows and VMware Specialist (4.8+ years of Exp)
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
• Transitioning of Citrix environment. (XenApp/Xendesktop 7.5/7.6).
• Managing client meetings and all the documentation at project level (HLD, Runbook,
SOP etc.)
• Planning and building the Citrix environment layer.
• Preparing RCA and troubleshooting on escalation issue.
• Administration of XenApp/Xendesktop Servers/Farm.
• Configuring, Upgrading & Managing of Citrix Components.
• Migrating & Upgrading Citrix License Server.
• Upgrading Delivery Controller from 7.5 to 7.6
• Administration of Windows 2003, 2008 and 2012 Servers.
Technologies:
• Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop 7.6, 7.5, 6.5 & 4.5
• VMware ESXI 5.0 & 6.0
• Windows 2012, 2008 R2 and 2003
• BMC BPPM & Solarwinds Monitoring Solutions.
Certifications:
• Citrix Certified Administrator (CCA)
• ITIL V3 certified
• Windows certified ( MCSA 2012)
• Lean Green Belt Six Sigma
• CCNA
2. Qualification:
• BCA Computer Applications (2011)- IMS College Dehradun
• XII (2008) CBSE
• X (2006) CBSE
Work History:
HCL Technologies
Senior Specialist- Citrix (April 2016- Till present)
Transitioning of Citrix environment. (XenApp/Xendesktop 7.5).
Managing client meetings and all the documentation at project level (Runbook, SOP
etc.)
Planning and building the Citrix environment layer.
Preparing RCA and troubleshooting on escalation issue.
Administration of XenApp/Xendesktop Servers/Farm.
Managing group policies over the Citrix Environment.
Creating and managing Virtual machines on ESXI 5.0.
Managing VDI with help of resource pool and troubleshoot issues.
Participated in Change Management process representing the Support team.
Creation and updating of Knowledge Base on new technologies and new processes.
Tata Consultancy Services (4.8 Years)
Systems Engineer (July 2011 to Mar 2016)
Citrix, VMware and Windows Admin:
• Configure and manage Citrix XenApp/Xendesktop 6.5 & 7.5 environment, including
new server and application configuration
• Troubleshooting Citrix environment issues for desktop and applications.
• Creating and managing Virtual machines on ESXI 5.0.
• Managing VDI with help of resource pool and troubleshoot issues.
• Managing windows 2K, 2003 and 2008 servers.
3. • Perform upgrades to hardware, operating systems, and applications.
• Provide project support by configuring DNS, DHCP, GPOs and Active Directory
changes and implementations as needed.
• To provide the Service improvement plans for the team and project in order to meet
client demand and improve efficiency.
• Achieve goals for client by assuring 24x7 supports is provided to client.
• Ensuring SLA and Customer satisfaction for the client.
• Handling client meetings for new requirement and processes revision.
• To support and assist the client based applications on windows and Citrix
environment.
• To provide the Service improvement plans for the team and project in order to meet
client demand and improve efficiency.
• Ensuring growth and knowledge transfer of individuals in team by providing
coaching and feedback.
• Providing inputs to problem and change management teams to improve process
Achievements:
• Star performer TCS Gems
• Star Team Award TCS
Personal Details:
• Father’s Name : Amar Nath Kukreja
• Mother’s Name : Manjeet Kukreja
• Date of Birth : 25th
July 1990
• Passport: J6673142 (Valid till 2023)
• Marital Status : Single
• Interest: Dancing & Listening to Music
• Sports : Badminton