Prasad Kotti
About Prasad Kotti
Prasad Kotti is a Manager IT at Hitachi Vantara with over 16 years of experience in data center technologies and infrastructure architecture design. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Computer Science from Andhra University and has expertise in virtualization, backup technologies, and system integration architecture.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Prasad Kotti has held multiple roles at Hitachi Vantara, starting as Deputy Manager IT from 2011 to 2018, where he gained extensive experience in IT management. He then advanced to the position of Manager - IT from 2018 to 2020, and has been serving as Manager IT since 2020. His tenure at Hitachi Vantara spans over a decade, during which he has been involved in system integration architecture and has contributed to various IT projects in the Hyderabad Area, India.
Education and Expertise
Prasad Kotti completed his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science at Andhra University from 1995 to 1998, followed by a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science from 1999 to 2001. He has developed strong expertise in virtualization platforms such as VMware ESXi, Oracle OVM, and Hyper-V. Additionally, he is proficient in backup technologies including Veritas NBU, Veeam, Backup Exec, and Commvault, and has experience with compute platforms like Dell PowerEdge and Hitachi Blades.
Background
Before joining Hitachi Vantara, Prasad Kotti worked as a Lead System Analyst at Sierra Atlantic from 2004 to 2010. In this role, he was involved in Oracle E-Business Suite implementations and integration with middleware applications. His professional background includes over 16 years of experience in data center technologies and infrastructure architecture design, focusing on high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
Certifications and Skills
Prasad Kotti holds several industry-recognized certifications, including Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Oracle Real Application Cluster 11g, Red Hat Certified Engineer version 8 (RHCEv8), and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2020 Associate. His skill set includes designing high availability and disaster recovery solutions for critical applications and participating in technology selection processes that establish enterprise-wide IT standards.
Achievements in IT Management
During his career, Prasad Kotti has successfully designed and implemented system integration architecture across various technologies. He has experience delivering complex IT projects using both onsite and offshore models, showcasing his ability to manage diverse teams and resources effectively. His contributions have played a significant role in shaping IT strategies and standards within the organizations he has worked for.