Niranjana Manohar

Pursuing a challenging role in IT Storage Administration, specializing in SAN and NAS technologies, to leverage extensive experience in managing enterprise storage systems. Aiming to improve operational efficiency, ensure high data availability, and contribute to organizational success while continuously enhancing technical expertise.

IT Analyst - TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) - Chennai

(2024-12 - 2026-02)

• Managed enterprise storage infrastructure for client environments including AltaLink and Tullow, ensuring high availability and optimal performance for critical applications.
• Executed LUN provisioning and expansion across Hitachi and EMC systems, improving data accessibility and supporting efficient storage operations.
• Performed storage provisioning, snapshots (Isilon), audits, and decommissioning of legacy servers, ensuring secure data management and system reliability.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve hardware failures, improve vendor response time, and minimize operational disruptions.
• Streamlined storage request workflows and implemented best practices, reducing processing time and improving team productivity and service delivery.
• Delivered data migration, backup strategy improvements, and training initiatives, achieving reduced downtime, faster recovery, and enhanced team capability.

Program Analyst - Cognizant Technology Solutions - Chennai

(2019-04 - 2024-10)

• Managed client storage projects involving PowerScale and VNX systems, ensuring alignment with requirements, standards, and optimal solution design.
• Performed storage capacity assessments and provided recommendations for infrastructure optimization and performance improvements.
• Planned and executed data migrations with minimal downtime, ensuring seamless transition and business continuity.
• Monitored storage environments proactively and collaborated with IT teams for integration, issue resolution, and system stability.
• Developed documentation, DR planning inputs, and training support for junior team members to strengthen knowledge sharing and operational readiness.
• Led initiatives such as advanced monitoring tool integration, LUN reclamation optimization, and customized storage solutions, improving efficiency, response time, and client satisfaction.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Anna University, Chennai (2018)