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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada

• Leveraged Terraform to automate Azure resource provisioning, significantly reducing deployment times and achieving a high success rate for infrastructure deployments.• Implemented Azure DevOps pipelines to automate builds and deployments, resulting in a reduction in manual errors and an increase in release frequency, as measured by pipeline success rates and deployment frequency.• Managed and scaled containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), ensuring high uptime for critical workloads, as tracked through service availability.• Managed and maintained Linux-based virtual machines (VMs) on Azure, including provisioning, security, updates, and performance enhancements, ensuring optimal functionality and security of Linux workloads in the Azure environment• Implemented Datadog for real-time container monitoring, resulting in quicker issue detection, reduced downtime, and improved resource allocation• Utilized Docker for containerization and orchestrated container deployments, enhancing application scalability• Conducted cost analysis using Azure Cost Management, identifying cost-saving opportunities and achieving a reduction in Azure spend while optimizing resource utilization based on cost optimization metrics.• Utilized Azure Monitor and Application Insights to identify performance bottlenecks, leading to an improvement in application response times as measured by user experience.• Designed and deployed Azure infrastructure solutions, including virtual networks, virtual machines, storage accounts, and load balancers to support various projects and workloads.• Led a successful migration of critical business applications to Azure, resulting in an increase in system performance and cost reduction, utilizing Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, and PowerShell scripting.

• Implemented Azure Monitor for ongoing monitoring and analysis of resource utilization, enabling cost reductions through right-sizing and scaling resources based on performance data.• Established Azure Application Insights to monitor application performance and proactively identify bottlenecks, enhancing critical incident response times and user experience.• Developed and maintained Azure Cost Management dashboards, actively managing and optimizing Azure spending while ensuring service availability and performance.• Created and automated scaling policies using Azure Autoscale based on performance metrics, ensuring effective resource scaling during peak traffic and maintaining high uptime for critical applications.• Implemented Azure Security Center for continuous security monitoring, significantly reducing vulnerabilities through proactive threat detection and remediation.• Provisioned and managed virtual machines, storage accounts, and network resources on Azure, ensuring high availability and reliability.• Administered Azure AD, including user and group management, SSO configuration, and security settings to maintain a secure and efficient identity management system.• Designed and executed backup and disaster recovery plans using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime in case of outages.• Configured and maintained virtual networks, VPN gateways, and network security groups to create secure and isolated network environments.• Implemented Azure Policy and Azure Blueprints to enforce compliance standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices across the Azure environment, ensuring adherence to corporate policies.

• Regularly performed system maintenance, ensuring high uptime. Successfully upgraded systems and software, enhancing performance and security, and notably reducing downtime.• Managed and monitored network infrastructure to ensure a stable and secure environment, significantly reducing network downtime through proactive measures.• Implemented IT security protocols, effectively reducing security breaches. Conducted bi-annual security audits, ensuring full compliance with industry standards.• Provided technical support, resolving a high percentage of issues within the first contact. Increased user satisfaction scores through efficient problem-solving.• Ensured high data integrity and implemented a backup strategy that markedly improved data recovery times, enhancing overall data resilience.• Increased departmental collaboration efficiency and conducted training sessions that significantly improved team proficiency in new technologies.• Identified and implemented strategic cost-saving measures, achieving a substantial reduction in annual IT expenses.• Maintained comprehensive documentation, leading to a significant improvement in system troubleshooting efficiency, and provided monthly reports that enhanced strategic IT decision-making.• Managed key vendor relationships, ensuring on-time delivery, and negotiated contracts that improved service quality while achieving cost savings.