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Daniel Baradziej

Daniel Baradziej

Warsaw

Summary

I am a committed, experienced IT specialist with over 14 years experience with knowledge of data center architecture, infrastructure design, system migration, system maintenance and process improvement. Core competencies include VMware vSphere, Storage Arrays, Storage Area Network, LAN Networking, NSX-V, NSX-T and Microsoft Windows Server technologies.


Linked In Profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-baradziej-7a004742/

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior System Engineer

Southwest Airlines
10.2022 - Current
  • Large scale VMware vSphere 6.7, 7.0 environment - DEV, QA and PROD
  • Windows Server 2012, 2019, 2022
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • ServiceNow ITIL Change Requests Management.

Senior Datacentre Engineer

Dentons
04.2019 - 01.2023
  • Provision of a well-managed Datacenter VMware vSphere / VMware NSX /Windows Server / Storage Area Network Infrastructure, through effective design, development, deployment and ongoing maintenance
  • Maintenance of the tools and systems required to monitor the server and storage environments, support and management of the backup, archive and DR systems, along with 3rd line support to other teams on data centers related issues
  • Responsible for the EMEA based data centres and systems in overseas offices.

Datacentre Support Engineer

DLA Piper
01.2017 - 04.2019
  • Manage Datacentre Infrastructure and IT systems
  • VMware vSphere / vRops / SRM
  • NetApp storage array Cluster Mode / snapmirror / snapvault / snapmanager / snapdrive
  • NetApp storage array 7-mode
  • SAN Brocade zoning
  • Windows Server 2008/2012/2016
  • Storage Infrastructure
  • SCOM monitoring
  • ITIL.

IT Infrastructure Engineer

EVO Group
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • The provision of expertise to team members, internal customers and technology partners, involving planning, implementation and support of technologies, to meet the company needs
  • Design / Implement Microsoft Windows Server and VMware vSphere Infrastructure
  • Investigate / Plan / Implement servers migration
  • Provide 3rd Line Support for Windows Server / VMware vSphere / Hyper-V / Storage Infrastructure.

IT Consultant

IT Services DB
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • IT consultation for small business in local area.

IT Support Technician

Tribal Group
04.2014 - 10.2015
  • Manage Datacenter Infrastructure and IT systems
  • VMware 4.1/5.0/5.1/5.5 vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vMotion, HA, DRS
  • Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 / Windows XP, 7, 8, 10
  • Server Deployment and Configuration
  • Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, DFS, RDS, VPN, NLB, MCSC
  • Windows Deployment Service/Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
  • Dell Server Hardware, iDRAC, Unified Server Configuration, Lifecycle Controller
  • Dell MD3600 Storage Area Network, iSCSI, RAID
  • Cisco CCNA Networking
  • CommVault Enterprise Backup
  • Sophos Enterprise Antivirus
  • SQL Server 2008/2012/2014 Administration.

Level 2 Service Desk Professional

Breakwater IT
02.2013 - 04.2014
  • Provide support for over 1000 PC's and 200 Servers for over 60 companies
  • Administering Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, DFS, RDS
  • Supporting Exchange Servers
  • Administering Routers, switches, firewalls and AP's
  • Onsite patching troubleshooting, new equipment's setup
  • Administering Windows Deployment Services Server 2012
  • Virtualization Hyper-V, VMware
  • Building customer relationships and providing timely solutions to customers
  • Resolving and updating all incidents/requests from users to company SLA's.

Computer Technician

Anglian Internet
07.2010 - 07.2012
  • Provide 1st and 2nd Line Support for IT systems
  • Supporting Small Business Server 2008, 2011
  • Software installation, configuration and troubleshooting
  • Hardware installation, repair and troubleshooting.

Skills

  • VMware vSphere - vCenter, HA, DRS, etc - Planning, Deployment, Configuration, Migration and Administration
  • VMware NSX-V and NSX-T - Configuration and Administration
  • Storage array Planning, Deployment, Configuration, Migration and Administration
  • Windows Server 2000/2003/2008/2012/2016/2019 - Configuration and Administration
  • Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, DFS, FS
  • Server Hardware - Dell/HP
  • Networking - Cisco CCNA knowledge, Phisical switch port VLAN configuration, FTD\FMC firewall rules
  • VMware SD-WAN administration
  • Storage Area Network iSCSI, FC
  • Backup solutions
  • Disaster Recovery
  • VxRail
  • VSAN, SRM
  • PowerShell, PowerCLI
  • SCCM - basic application and updates installation
  • SCOM
  • VROPS (vRealize Operations Manager)
  • VRNI (VMware vRealize Network Insight)
  • Solarwinds
  • PRTG
  • Veeam One
  • Veeam Backup
  • Commvault

Certification

CERTIFICATION:

  • VMware vSphere: Design [V7]
  • VMware NSX-T Data Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V3.2]
  • VMware vSphere: Fast Track V6.5
  • VMware Certified Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV)
  • NetApp SAN Fundamentals
  • ITIL 4 Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
  • Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)
  • Microsoft Certified Professional: Windows (MCP)
  • University Of Cambridge - Level 2 English for Speakers of Other Languages
  • British Computer Society - Former MBCS Professional Member

TRAINING:

  • VMware vSphere: Design [V6]
  • VMware NSX-V: Install Configure Manage V6.4
  • VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.5]
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) - Routing and Switching
  • Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure 2012
  • Configuring Advanced Windows Server Services 2012
  • Administering Windows Server 2012
  • Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring
  • Windows 7, Configuring and Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
  • CompTIA Storage+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA A+


Languages

Polish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/21/85

Timeline

Senior System Engineer

Southwest Airlines
10.2022 - Current

Senior Datacentre Engineer

Dentons
04.2019 - 01.2023

Datacentre Support Engineer

DLA Piper
01.2017 - 04.2019

IT Infrastructure Engineer

EVO Group
10.2015 - 12.2016

IT Support Technician

Tribal Group
04.2014 - 10.2015

Level 2 Service Desk Professional

Breakwater IT
02.2013 - 04.2014

Computer Technician

Anglian Internet
07.2010 - 07.2012

IT Consultant

IT Services DB
01.2010 - 01.2016
Daniel Baradziej