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Canada

• Implemented Azure DevOps pipelines to automate builds Utilized Terraform to automate Azure resource provisioning, significantly reducing deployment times and enhancing the success rate of infrastructure deployments• Expertly designed and managed continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, significantly enhancing code quality and operational efficiency through automation of builds and deployments, leading to reduced deployment times and a noticeable decrease in manual deployment errors• Managed and scaled containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), ensuring high uptime for critical workloads• Maintained and optimized Linux-based virtual machines on Azure for security, updates, and performance, enhancing the functionality and security of Linux workloads• Employed Datadog for real-time monitoring of containers, achieving quicker issue detection, minimized downtime, and improved resource management• Leveraged Docker for application containerization and orchestrated deployments to enhance application scalability• Managed Azure Active Directory (AAD) to streamline identity management and integrated advanced authentication and authorization features, enhancing role-based access and single sign-on (SSO) capabilities for operational efficiency• Implemented and optimized Azure SQL and MySQL databases for high availability and performance, ensuring reduced query response times and high uptime for critical applications• Successfully led the migration of on-premises infrastructure to Azure, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transition of critical applications and data, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and minimizing disruptions to business operations• Conducted cost analysis using Azure Cost Management, identifying and implementing cost-saving strategies while optimizing resource utilization

India

• 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• Identified and implemented strategic cost-saving measures, substantially reducing 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• Deployed and managed Azure resources, including Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, and Virtual Networks, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency• Utilized Azure Backup and Site Recovery to enhance data protection and disaster recovery capabilities, ensuring minimal data loss and quick recovery times• Integrated Azure Active Directory for streamlined identity and access management, enhancing security and simplifying user authentication across cloud services• Implemented Azure Security Center recommendations, significantly improving the overall security posture and compliance with industry regulations