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Generali Verzekeringsgroep

Period: December 2013 – April 2014
Role: Senior Infrastructure Specialist
CorporateFinancial Services

About Generali Verzekeringsgroep

A major European insurance company serving life, non-life, pension, and asset management sectors across 50+ countries. The organization operated approximately 150 Windows Server VMs on VMware ESXi 4.1, supporting 350 users through a XenDesktop VDI layer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitored Windows, Exchange 2010, and VMware infrastructure using SCOM 2012
  • Provided 2nd/3rd line support for servers, Exchange, VDI, and VMware systems
  • Automated Active Directory and Exchange operations via PowerShell scripting
  • Managed SQL Server backup and restore procedures
  • Executed complex infrastructure changes including mailbox conversions and database cleanup
  • Generated reports using PowerShell for SCCM and Active Directory
  • Optimized VMware LUN/datastore architecture and patching strategies
  • Provided emergency tier-one service desk support as needed

Technical Environment

Windows Server 2003/2008 R2, VMware ESXi 4.1, Exchange 2010, XenDesktop VDI, SCCM, SCOM, RES, ITIL/Topdesk