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Thane, Mh, In

Thane, Mh, In

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Technical:• Azure Infrastructure: Oversaw the design, deployment, and management of Azure VMs, Storage Accounts, and Networking to ensure optimal performance and reliability.• Automation: Enhanced operational efficiency by automating repetitive tasks with tools such as PowerShell and Ansible.• Azure Security: Strengthened security postures by leveraging Azure Security Center and Azure AD Connect, ensuring compliance with industry standards.• DevOps: Streamlined deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub, improving deployment speeds and reliability.• Networking: Improved network performance and security by managing Azure NSGs and Load Balancers.• Disaster Recovery: Developed robust disaster recovery plans, enabling quick recovery from system failures and minimizing downtime.• Azure Automation: Led the migration of automation tasks from Azure Automation to Azure DevOps, integrating runbooks into CI/CD pipelines for seamless operations.Management:• Strategic Leadership: Led a team of 9 engineers across Mumbai and the US, enhancing team productivity and fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment.• Budget and Cost Management: Implemented cost-saving strategies, reducing cloud expenditure and increasing ROI through budget analysis and cost management initiatives.• Talent Development: Mentored and developed team members, creating individualized development plans and enhancing overall team capabilities.• Stakeholder Engagement: Aligned technical solutions with business goals through effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, improving project success rates.• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinated efforts across various departments and regions, ensuring alignment and efficient resource utilization.• Performance Metrics: Defined and tracked performance metrics for team members and projects, driving continuous improvement and accountability.

Mumbai Area, India

Technical:• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS): o Cluster Management: Deployed and maintained AKS clusters, supporting scalable and reliable applications. o Performance Optimization: Improved application performance and stability by tuning AKS clusters. o CI/CD Integration: Integrated AKS with Azure DevOps for continuous integration and deployment, enhancing automation. o Security: Implemented RBAC and network policies to secure Kubernetes environments. o Monitoring & Scaling: Used Azure Monitor and Prometheus for monitoring, and configured autoscaling to manage workloads.• Infrastructure Management: o Automation: Utilized ARM Templates and Azure CLI for efficient resource management and deployments. o Network Configuration: Managed Azure VNets, Subnets, and Peering, ensuring secure and efficient network operations. o Storage Management: Administered Azure Storage Accounts, optimizing data storage and backup solutions. o Backup & Recovery: Implemented Azure Backup and Site Recovery to safeguard data and ensure quick recovery from disasters. o Resource Management: Employed Azure Resource Manager for automated deployment and governance enforcement. o Azure AD: Managed Azure AD for secure authentication and role-based access control.• DevOps & Scripting: o Automation Scripting: Created PowerShell scripts to automate and streamline cloud operations. o Configuration Management: Used Ansible for consistent environment setup and configuration. o Pipeline Optimization: Developed and refined CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to enhance development workflows.Management:• Team Leadership: Directed a versatile team, improving project delivery and providing technical support across various cloud services.• Balanced Responsibilities: Effectively managed technical and managerial duties, ensuring smooth project execution.

Mumbai Area, India

Technical:• Technical Support: Provided expert support for Azure IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS, improving service reliability.• Server Management: Managed over 1500 Windows servers, maintaining high uptime and performance.• Azure Services: Administered Azure NSGs, Storage, and Load Balancers, reducing downtime and enhancing service delivery.• Disaster Recovery: Developed disaster recovery plans, significantly reducing recovery times. Management:• Project Management: Focused on technical responsibilities while ensuring timely project delivery and effective team coordination.

Mumbai Area, India

• Configured Microsoft Azure IaaS for the organization.• Seamlessly migrated Azure Data Center from Singapore to Australia.• Set up hybrid configurations and network connections in Azure.• Migrated desktop applications to Azure and set up Azure Backup for VMs and On-Premises Machines.• Created virtual networks, cloud services, and virtual machines using PowerShell templates.• Enhanced network performance with Load Balancer and NSG configurations.

India

• Managed technical requirements for a UK Real Estate client as Jr. Project Lead.• Supervised network engineers, SQL administrators, and desktop support agents.• Conducted client meetings and created tailored reports.

Vikhroli Mumbai

• Provided technical support for Wintel Servers, managing environments for a government project with 10,000 users.• Managed Windows server environments and SCCM Infrastructure for European customers.• Handled patch deployment and compliance reporting for VMware Workstations and Servers.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Managed datacenter infrastructure with over 350 servers for HDFC ERGO GIC.• Provided L1 support for Domino server, Domain Controllers, and Symantec Endpoint server.

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Managed server operations for hotels like Sahara and Hyatt.• Managed Desktops\Laptops in DAKC• Installed and troubleshot Windows Server, SQL Server, and ESX 3.5 Server.