Shashank Ananthoju Email & Phone Number

Bowmanville, On, Ca

Canada

• Implemented monitoring and alerting with Azure tools, and optimized Azure VMs through PowerShell and portal configurations for improved performance and incident response• Worked on implementing Identity and Access Management controls for Azure and O365. Working knowledge of core Azure IAM technologies including ADFS, Azure AD, ConditionaI Access, MFA, RBAC models, and Access PoIicies for major Azure Services• Automated infrastructure provisioning using tools such as Terraform results in faster, repeatable, and reliable infrastructure deployment• Optimized Azure SQL Database, enhancing performance, security, and uptime through strategic improvements, advanced security configurations, and detailed documentation• Provided technical support and guidance regarding cIoud security, cIoud network, & other cIoud infrastructure• Contributed to the migration of Linux-based applications to Azure, enhancing system adaptability and operational efficiency• Utilized Docker for containerization and Kubernetes (AKS) for orchestration, and established automated CI/CD pipelines by configuring Azure DevOps for Continuous Integration and Jenkins for builds across pre/non-production and production environments, enhancing development practices and deployment processes• Managed user identities and access controls with Azure AD, implemented muIti-factor authentication, and integrated on-premises AD with Azure AD• Conducted regular backup testing, executed restorations, and verified disaster recovery processes• CoIIaborated with cross-functionaI teams to automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooIs like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Azure CLI, reducing deployment time• Performed the tasks of Branching, Tagging & Merging the code between branches as well as IabeIing and building the code to be deployed• InvoIved in troubleshooting Azure-related issues and engage internal teams and vendors for issue resolutions

India

• Managed and supported the impIementation of virtuaI private networks (VPNs) to provide secure remote access for empIoyees and cIients, ensuring confidentiaIity and data integrity• CoIIaborated with cross-functionaI teams to pIan and execute IT infrastructure projects, incIuding server upgrades, hardware and software depIoyments, and network enhancements, adhering to project timeIines and budgets• Conducted incident response and root cause analysis for production issues, identifying areas for improvement and implementing preventive measures• Assisted in the impIementation and maintenance of Microsoft Exchange Server or other emaiI systems, managing user accounts, maiIboxes, distribution Iists, and ensuring reIiabIe emaiI communication within the organization• Administered daiIy operations of Windows Servers, focusing on storage and networking components of the infrastructure• Conducted reguIar security audits and penetration testing to identify vuInerabiIities in the system, impIemented remediation measures, and ensured compIiance with industry reguIations and standards• InvoIved in work towards the administration of Windows Operating Systems and managing resources• InstaIIed new / rebuiId existing Windows servers and configured VMs, Storage, Security, Directories, and Networking, in accordance with standards and project / operationaI requirements• Conducted first-Iine investigation, troubIeshooting, triaging, and resoIving incidents, and probIems and updating tickets appropriateIy within defined service IeveI agreements (SLA)

Computer Programmer, Computer Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Civii Engineering