Team Leadership: • Lead and manage a team of DevOps engineers, cloud architects, and other IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.Cloud Strategy and Architecture: • Define and execute the organization’s cloud strategy, determining the appropriate cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and designing scalable and cost-effective cloud architectures.DevOps Implementation: • Implement DevOps practices and principles across development and operations teams, promoting automation, continuous integration, continuous deployment, and collaboration.Infrastructure as Code (IaC): • Implement IaC methodologies using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, aws CDK to automate and standardize infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and scaling.CI/CD Pipeline Management: • Establish and optimize CI/CD pipelines, integrating tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GoCD and GitHub Actions to automate testing, integration, and deployment processes.Monitoring and Performance Optimization: • Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance and optimize resource utilization, ensuring high availability and reliability.Cost Management: • Manage cloud costs by optimizing resource allocation, usage patterns, and implementing cost-saving strategies, ensuring cost-efficiency and budget adherence.Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans, backup strategies, and failover mechanisms to ensure business continuity and data integrity in case of system failures.Cross-Functional Collaboration: • Collaborate with development, operations, and other teams to align goals, streamline workflows, and ensure smooth deployment and operation of applications.Stakeholder Engagement: • Engage with stakeholders, including executives and clients, to provide updates on cloud and DevOps initiatives, gather requirements, and align strategies with business objectives.

Client Consultation: • Consulted with clients to understand their business requirements, IT infrastructure, and goals, providing tailored recommendations for cloud migration strategies and solutions.Assessment and Planning: • Conducted thorough assessments of existing systems, applications, and data to develop comprehensive migration plans, considering factors such as scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.Cloud Platform Expertise: • Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and recommended appropriate platforms based on client needs, optimizing for performance, reliability, and compliance.Data Migration Strategies: • Designed data migration strategies, ensuring secure and efficient transfer of data to the cloud while minimizing downtime and data loss.Change Management: • Facilitated change management processes, working closely with clients to address concerns, train staff, and ensure a smooth transition to the cloud environment.Vendor Collaboration: • Collaborated with cloud service providers and third-party vendors to customize solutions and integrate services seamlessly into the migration strategy.Cost Analysis and Optimization: • Conducted cost analysis and optimization exercises, advising clients on cost-saving strategies and optimizing resource usage to align with budgetary constraints.Performance Monitoring: • Implemented monitoring solutions to track cloud infrastructure performance and ensure the optimal functioning of migrated applications and systems.Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: • Created comprehensive documentation outlining migration plans, best practices, and post-migration support guidelines, facilitating knowledge sharing within the consulting team and client organizations.Client Relationship Management: • Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, providing ongoing support, updates, and guidance throughout the migration process and beyond.

Infrastructure Automation: - Implemented infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Ansible, Terraform and AWS CDK to automate provisioning and configuration of servers, optimizing deployment processes and reducing manual errors.Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): - Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GoCD and other tools, enabling automated testing, integration, and deployment of applications, leading to faster and more reliable releases.Monitoring and Alerting: - Implemented monitoring solutions such as ELK stack, Dynatrace to track system performance, log analysis, and set up alerts for proactive issue resolution and system optimization.Containerization and Orchestration: - Utilized Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration, managing microservices and applications efficiently, improving scalability, and ensuring high availability.Version Control and Collaboration: - Employed Git for version control, branching strategies, and collaborated with development teams to ensure smooth integration of code changes and version management.Security and Compliance: - Implemented security best practices, conducted security audits, and ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations, enhancing the security posture of the infrastructure and applications.Performance Optimization: - Identified bottlenecks and optimized system performance through load balancing, caching mechanisms, and fine-tuning configurations, ensuring optimal user experience and application responsiveness.Disaster Recovery and Backup: - Established disaster recovery plans, backup strategies, and implemented failover mechanisms to minimize downtime and data loss in case of system failures.Scripting and Programming: - Utilized scripting languages like Bash, Groovy and Python to automate tasks, create tools, and improve efficiency in various processes within the DevOps pipeline.

Accomplished professional with a focus on infra and EUT management, I have consistently demonstrated expertise in leading and optimizing critical technology domains to ensure robust IT operations and exceptional user experiences. My career showcases successful leadership in managing both infra and EUT landscapes to drive organizational efficiency and productivity.Infrastructure Management: - Oversaw the design, implementation, and management of robust IT infra, encompassing networks, servers, storage, and virtualization technologies. - Executed projects to enhance infra performance, scalability, and resilience, ensuring seamless operations and optimal resource utilization.EUT Leadership: - Led initiatives focused on end-user technology management, overseeing the selection, deployment, and lifecycle of devices, software applications, and collaboration tools. - Implemented comprehensive strategies to optimize end-user experiences, providing reliable, secure, and user-friendly technology solutions.IT Service Delivery and Support: - Formulated and executed IT service delivery models to align technology services with business objectives and enhance overall service quality. - Established and managed service desks, ensuring efficient incident management, problem resolution, and request fulfillment to meet end-user needs effectively.Security and Compliance: - Enforced security protocols and compliance measures to safeguard IT infra and EUT, aligning with industry standards and regulations. - Conducted security audits, vulnerability assessments, and implemented appropriate measures to mitigate risks and ensure data protection.Budget Management and Vendor Relations: - Managed budget allocations, tracked expenditures, and optimized costs associated with IT infra and end-user technology initiatives. - Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, negotiated contracts, and procured hardware, software, and services to meet organizational requirement.

As a team member of the MIS team, successfully upheld the following responsibilities:Deployment and maintenance of CDR collection and storage mechanism.Designed analytical reporting mechanisms for Network Operations center.Generate reports for Finance, marketing and Sales departments.Successful deployment of prepaid and postpaid IN systems as an effective team member, well ahead of deadline.Comprehensive testing and trouble shooting of bugs in the system.Reconciliation of CDRs with traffic carriers like PTCL and France Telecom.Overlooking Office LAN and VPN.Maintenance of live authentication database servers and real time transactional replication of critical data on backup servers.Axion firewall management for extensive security measures.GSM modem and Moxa card management.SNMP Server and SMS services management.Data mining.