Kiran Reddy

Experience

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  Yahoo

  Jul 2004 - Dec 2009

  Principle Engineer

  - Spearheaded the implementation of 12/7 support for all storage devices, ensuring uninterrupted operations across global locations.- Managed a portfolio of 2000+ NetApp arrays with a significant subset supporting Oracle RAC.- Executed critical maintenance activities such as Data ONTAP/firmware upgrades, disk shelf additions, hardware replacements, load balancing, and space reclamation operations.- Conducted regular audits of controllers to ensure adherence to data management policies and industry standards.- Implemented Operations Manager to continuously monitor and manage storage arrays, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.- Proficiently administered NAS devices, resolving numerous storage-related issues promptly.- Configured & managed FC Zoning, LUN masking, trunking, and other configuration tasks on Cisco & Brocade switches, optimizing storage network performance and security.- Developed comprehensive documentation of standard procedures and processes, facilitating knowledge transfer and operational efficiency.- Oversaw a complex infrastructure comprising traffic management servers, ensuring seamless domain mapping with failover/load feedback, woe mapping, and CIDR mapping functionalities.- Facilitated the deployment of packages on infrastructure machines in response to requests from product development teams, supporting agile development processes.- Collaborated with domain registrars such as MarkMonitor to manage domain registrations and mergers/acquisitions, ensuring compliance and continuity of online assets.- Managed DNS servers operating on bind9 and PowerDNS platforms, serving as authoritative and recursive servers across anycast networks.- Established and configured DNS and traffic management services and servers, enabling efficient and reliable network operations.- Provided 24/7 on-call support for escalations, ensuring prompt resolution of issues and uninterrupted service delivery for the entire traffic management system. Show less

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  IBM

  Dec 2009 - Jan 2016

  Principle Engineer

  As a seasoned storage designer, I have demonstrated my expertise through impactful roles in esteemed organizations such as Telstra - Australia and IBM India. Additionally, I pioneered establishing a collaborative platform for NetApp/NAS resources across India, showcasing my ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.Experience Summary:- Managed approximately 12PB of NetApp storage for Telstra, ensuring seamless operations and optimal performance.- Crafted over 200+ storage configurations for RFS accounts, showcasing a keen understanding of client requirements and technical expertise.- Formulated an RFS delivery catalog for NAS solutions, enhancing efficiency and standardization in service delivery processes.- Established a collaborative platform for NetApp/NAS resources across India, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration among teams.- Developed storage designs for infrastructure-as-a-service deployments on x86 and SPARC platforms, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in solution design.- Created storage designs for Telstra EDMS (Enterprise Document Management System), leveraging Microsoft SharePoint and NetApp storage arrays to meet enterprise-level requirements.- Delivered storage designs for various enterprise applications, including those running Oracle, SQL, VMware, and more, ensuring compatibility, scalability, and performance optimization.- Successfully managed several additional engagements such as root cause analyses, account assessments, major incidents, and change support across multiple IBM India accounts as the India Subject Matter Expert (ISME), highlighting my ability to handle diverse responsibilities and deliver results in dynamic environments. Show less

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  LinkedIn

  Jan 2016 - now

  I currently serve as Site Engineering Manager, leading a dynamic team of engineers to foster innovation in end-to-end product development and internet-scale operations while prioritizing performance, scalability, and maintainability enhancements.Key Achievements:- Effectively motivated and managed a high-performing team of engineers in developing and maintaining scalable and reliable storage services, ensuring operational excellence and innovation at scale.- Played a crucial role in shaping infrastructure roadmaps and strategic direction, aligning technical initiatives with business objectives.- Collaborated with HRBP on various talent initiatives, addressing performance constraints, developing improvement plans, managing backfill and hiring processes, facilitating staff promotions, and enabling a culture of continuous growth and development within the team.- Orchestrated Espresso Capacity Forecast Methodology, delineating the team's approach to predicting organic growth and facilitating automated forecasting initiatives.- Crafted a comprehensive strategy for the ESPRESSO SRE in FY strategy, partnering with dev leadership to ensure mutual alignment on objectives and establish a cohesive plan.- Proactively researched and implemented cutting-edge storage technologies, optimizing Linkedin's infrastructure to stay ahead of industry trends.- Collaborated closely with cross-functional partners and platform teams to architect and deliver tailored storage solutions to meet diverse use cases effectively. Show less

  • Manager, Site Engineering

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Manager, Systems & Storage Engineering

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2020