Vasantha Narayanan
About Vasantha Narayanan
Vasantha Narayanan is a Senior Systems & Infrastructure Engineer with extensive experience in IT operations across healthcare, education, and pharmaceutical sectors. He holds advanced degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science and has a strong background in IT security, project management, and virtualization technologies.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Vasantha Narayanan has been employed at Envision Healthcare Corporation as a Senior Systems & Infrastructure Engineer since 2013. In this role, he focuses on managing IT operations and infrastructure, ensuring that systems align with the company's healthcare objectives. His responsibilities include overseeing project cycles from concept to ongoing operations, which highlights his project management capabilities. He operates from Conshohocken, PA, where he contributes to the organization's technological advancements.
Previous Experience at Haverford College
Prior to his current position, Vasantha Narayanan held several roles at Haverford College. He served as the Director of Core Technologies in IT Services from 2010 to 2012. Before that, he was the Interim Director of Core Technologies from 2008 to 2010 and worked as a Senior Systems Administrator/Programmer from 2001 to 2008. His tenure at Haverford College allowed him to develop a robust skill set in IT management and infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Vasantha Narayanan has an extensive educational background. He studied Mathematics at Bangalore University, where he earned an M.S. from 1981 to 1982. He then pursued Graduate Studies at Harvard University from 1984 to 1986. Later, he obtained an M.S. in Computer Science from Villanova University from 1990 to 1991. He was also a PhD candidate at Brandeis University for a year in 1987 to 1988. His education complements his expertise in IT security, compliance, and infrastructure management.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Vasantha Narayanan possesses a strong technical skill set that includes a deep understanding of virtualization technologies such as VMware and vSphere. He has comprehensive knowledge of SAN/NAS architecture and storage solutions. His experience extends to capacity planning and performance tuning, which optimizes IT systems for efficiency. Additionally, he is skilled in backup and recovery solutions, ensuring data integrity and availability across various sectors, including healthcare and education.
Project Management and Budgeting Experience
Vasantha Narayanan has demonstrated strong project management skills throughout his career. He has led entire project cycles from initial concept through to ongoing operations. His experience includes managing large budgets and coordinating with vendors and in-house staff to align IT solutions with business goals. This experience is particularly relevant in the healthcare, education, and pharmaceutical industries, where he has applied his expertise to enhance organizational efficiency.