Shambhu Kaphle
Verified Expert in Engineering
VMware ESXi Developer
Tokyo, Japan
Toptal member since January 31, 2024
Shambhu has over 20 years of experience in the IT field. He has specialized in all system types, including physical, virtual, and Azure cloud computing. Shambhu is well-versed in bare metal hypervisors like VMware ESXi and has worked extensively with Windows Server 2000 and subsequent server versions.
Portfolio
Experience
Availability
Preferred Environment
VMware ESXi, Data Center Management, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012, VMware vSphere, DHCP, DNS
The most amazing...
...projects I've participated in involved the virtualization of servers and data centers.
Work Experience
Desktop Support Consultant
Excis TIG
- Installed Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Office 365, and PC hardware and handled all enterprise antivirus solutions and helpdesk ticketing systems.
- Upgraded, supported, and troubleshooted Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, and Cisco Jabber.
- Analyzed potential helpdesk solutions for multiple clients.
- Leveraged diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems associated with network connectivity and workstation hardware and software.
IT Support Consultant
Freelance
- Installed Windows 7-10, Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Office 365, and PC hardware, handling all related troubleshooting and enterprise antivirus solutions.
- Upgraded, supported, and troubleshooted Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, and Cisco Jabber.
- Leveraged diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems associated with network connectivity and workstation hardware and software.
- Analyzed potential helpdesk solutions for multiple clients.
Wintel Consultant
AstraZeneca
- Acted as a Windows, VMware, and data center support consultant, handling data center management and vendor coordination.
- Conducted monthly Windows Server patching and hardware troubleshooting.
- Replaced faulty hardware and ensured all server devices were running optimally.
Windows Server Administrator
MSD
- Performed administrator tasks, handling support tickets and offshore team coordination.
- Managed Windows Server functionality with DHCP and DNS.
- Handled monthly operating system patches, daily requests, and troubleshooting.
Experience
AstraZeneca Data Center
Education
Diploma in Information Systems Management
Aptech Computer Education - Kathmandu, Nepal
Bachelor's Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences
Tribhuvan University - Nepal
Certifications
AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft
CompTIA Network+ Certification
CompTIA
CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA
Information Systems Management
Aptech
Skills
Tools
VMware vSphere, AWS IAM, AWS CLI, Cisco Jabber
Frameworks
Windows PowerShell
Platforms
Windows Development, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012, Linux, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Azure
Storage
Azure Active Directory
Languages
Python 3
Other
VMware ESXi, Cisco UCS, Data Center Management, DHCP, DNS, Economics, Information Systems, Windows 10, Office 365, Teams, Software Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, iPhone, Inkjet Printers, Vendor Management, Patches & Updates, Hardware, Operating Systems, Networking, Software, Cloud, Social Sciences, CompTIA, Windows 8, Bare-metal Environment
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