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Summary

Dynamic infrastructure engineer specializing in Ceph-driven software-defined storage and hyperconverged platforms across Harvester, Proxmox, and Kubernetes. Proven ability to architect, optimize, and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant storage and virtualization ecosystems for mission-critical workloads. Strong command of Linux, performance tuning, automation, and enterprise-grade troubleshooting, reinforced by cybersecurity-focused training and certifications. Consistently drives operational excellence and cross-functional delivery in fast-paced environments.

Experience
Software Defined Storage Engineer-Ceph
  • •Architected, administered, and managed multiple Ceph clusters totaling ~1.5 PB of distributed storage across geographically distributed data centers, supporting surveillance-grade and research-intensive workloads.
  • •Led large-scale data and workload migrations between on-premise and hyperconverged environments, ensuring zero-downtime transitions and data integrity across clusters.
    • 07/2024 – present
  • •Integrated and optimized Harvester and Proxmox-based hyperconverged platforms, aligning compute orchestration with high-performance, fault-tolerant Ceph storage.
  • •Implemented Ceph-Rook for Kubernetes-native storage orchestration, standardizing automated provisioning across containerized and virtualized ecosystems.
  • •Drove advanced performance tuning, replication design, and disaster recovery strategies, delivering high availability, operational resilience, and business continuity at enterprise scale.
  • •Streamlined VM lifecycle management, cluster expansion, and cross-platform interoperability, enabling a cohesive, scalable, and cost-efficient infrastructure stack across the organization.
    • Ceph Internship
  • •Oversaw the management and operation of Ceph-based storage infrastructure.
  • •Enhanced performance of storage systems.
    • 01/2024 – 06/2024
    Linux Internship
  • •Manage Linux-based systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • •Gain proficiency in shell scripting, system administration, and Linux utilities through hands-on projects and mentorship.
    • 09/2023 – 12/2023
    Cisco Virtual Internship, Cybersecurity Intern⁠
  • •Involved in digital security exercises focusing on the development of threat analysis proficiency.
  • •Engage in networking opportunities to develop industry-relevant skills.
    • 04/2023 – 06/2023
    Professional Certificates
    Red Hat Certified Engineer, IPSR Solution Limited
    present
    07/2025
    Education
    Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, Master of Computer Applications(Cybersecurity)
    10/2024 – present
    Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus⁠, Bachelor of Computer Applications

    Cgpa : 7.82

    08/2021 – 07/2024
    NSSHSS Chathannoor, Class 12

    Percentage: 93.44

    06/2019 – 03/2021Kollam, India
    NSS High School Chathannoor, Class 10

    Percentage: 100

    06/2018 – 03/2019Kollam, India
    Sanjay Mohan
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    Expertise
    System Administration

    Proficient in Linux system administration, user/​group management, process scheduling, service control, and shell-based automation

    DevOps

    Experience in building and managing platforms such as Harvester, Nextcloud and Red Hat OKD

    Database Management

    MySQL,Firebase

    Storage Management

    Expertise in software-defined storage systems like Ceph

    Kubernetes Management

    Experience in deploying, managing, and scaling containerized apps using Kubernetes.

    Data Center Administration

    Experience in managing data center operations and infrastructure

    Server Management

    Proficient in configuring and maintaining servers

    Virtualization management

    Skilled in managing VMs and virtual infrastructure using Harvester and KVM

    Technical and Interpersonal Communication

    Skilled in concise documentation, presentations, and discussions.

    Root Cause Analysis & Debugging

    Skilled in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and solution implementation.

    Programming Languages

    Java, Python,C,C#

    Security Hardening

    Experienced in securing Linux systems via firewall, SELinux policies, SSH hardening, and service minimization

    Certificates
    Projects
    CarVeno
  • •Platform connecting car showrooms and users for detailed car information and service bookings.
  • •Features an intuitive app and website for seamless exploration and hassle-free service scheduling.
    • 02/2024 – 06/2024
    Cloud and NFC enabled Academic web resources
  • •Migrated physical academic resources to a cloud platform with NFC integration, enabling students to access materials via a mobile app, resulting in 95% student satisfaction based on surveys.
  • •Enables users to retrieve resources instantly with a simple tap, improving accessibility and efficiency
    • 08/2023 – 01/2024
    Workshop
    Web Security⁠, Traboda Academy
    09/2023
    05/2023
    Letter of Appreciation
    Languages
    English
    Hindi
    Malayalam
    Sanjay Mohan
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