SUMMARY:

• An expert Senior Level Cloud Engineer and Architect with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (MCSE) and more than 19 years’ experience combining network management, information technology (IT), and hardware and software knowledge to provide solid, cost - effective IT solutions and support.
• Highly skilled in configuring Azure cloud technologies, conducting firmware updates on HP, IBM, Dell Servers and running latest security patches on Windows servers.
• Capable of hardware and software design, configuration, deployment, administration, troubleshooting and security compliance.
• Proven expertise in Global Team Leadership and exceptional problem solver.
• Server Virtualization
• Technical Document Management
• Hardware/Software Installation
• MS Hyper-V, Failover Clustering, CSV
• Cloud Technologies
• Storage & Backup Management
• Server Management & Automation
• Network Project Management
• MS Azure IASS PAAS SAAS
• Web & Application Platform
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Staff Supervision & Training

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

HARDWARE: HP servers, HP DL Series, Compaq & IBM servers, DELL PowerEdge Series, all major brands of desktops, laptops & Macs

OPERATING SYSTEMS: Windows 2012 R2 /2008 R2 Servers, Windows Server 2000/2003, Windows 10/ 8/7/Vista/XP, Linux, & Mac OS

VIRTUALIZATION: Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, VDI, APP-V & Cloud, VMware

NETWORKING & FIREWALL: TCP/IP, DHCP, WINS, DNS, IPSEC, L2TP,VPN, TMG 2010, ISA 2004/2006 Server & Proxy Server, Trend Micro Enterprise Security

CLUSTERING TECHNOLOGIES: Windows 2012 R2 /2008 R2 Clustering & High Availability

MESSAGING: Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5, 2000, 2003, 2007 and 2010

DATABASE: Oracle8I/9i, with Developer 2000, SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2012 & 2014

LANGUAGE & APPLICATION PACKAGES: C, C++, SQL, PowerShell, HTML, Quark Xpress, Adobe CS5 & MS Office 2016

Cloud/ WEB: AZURE, AWS, Office 365, IIS, PHP and all other Browsers

REMOTE SUPPORT: Microsoft Windows 2003/2008/2012 R2 and Terminal Server, PC Anywhere, VNC & Remote Administrator

BACKUP & STORAGE: Symantec Backup Exec 2012 & Symantec System Recovery 2013, MS DPM 2007, 2010 & 2012, Windows Storage Server 200 8 R2 /2012 R2 and Windows UDS Server 2003 /2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, New Jersey

Sr. Cloud Architect/Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Ensured efficient operations worldwide for highest ranking CRN 500 Company by delivering support and services to users.
• Currently provides enterprise-class datacenter and hybrid cloud solutions including server virtualization using Hyper-V, Failover cluster, storage, networking, server management and automation, Active Directory Users and Group, Group Policy, File and Print Permissions, Password Policies, AD replication, DFS, DHCP, DNS, web and application platform access and information protection, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) by moving all Windows Server 2003 and 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012 R2.
• Provide Leadership to Global Team of Infrastructure Support professionals while managing and supporting internal Infrastructure.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed the provisioning, operation, monitoring and maintenance of systems software and application in MS Azure IAAS PASS SAAS .
• Experience with administration and management of Azure ARM Portal, Classic Portal and OMS
• Experienced in Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing platform, (Compute, Storage, AD, Network, Azure Backup) developed cloud based solutions to increase productivity, reduce time-to-market, and lower total cost of ownership for software systems, by using cloud capabilities.
• Design Scalable solutions using Event Hubs, Notification Hubs, Redis Cache, Queues, Auto Scaling Enterprise Integrations using Azure Service Bus
• Competent in cloud architecture and design, as well as on premise web-based and rich-client solutions.
• Competent in Azure API management tool and solutions that leverage high volume telemetry ingestion, stream analytics and data visualization.
• Multiyear experience in Continuous Delivery and DevOps including the design and automation of Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service capabilities including virtual networks, virtual machines, cloud services, web sites, data services, etc.
• Capable of deployment of Azure AD, Identity & Access Management, Azure Multi Factor Authentication, Azure Trust Center.
• Understanding on Azure BizTalk/service bus /hybrid connectors
• Experience in implementing managing and monitoring of Azure Storage(Blob, Tables, Queues and Files), Backup, DR, Azure Site Recovery
• Accomplished in building and designing SaaS based applications using Azure cloud
• REST API design and writing service specification
• Experience in Azure AD authentication/Authorization
• Competent in Web Services protocols and architectures - REST,SOAP,GSMA One
• Multiyear experience working with VNet, ExpressRoute, Traffic Managers, NLB, NSG and VPN Gateways using Azure
• Lead the installation and testing of new enterprise system software and hardware releases in my current position,
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new hardware and software developments and participated in the evaluation of alternative approaches and new software or modifications to enhance operations and development activities.
• I am also responsible for managing the build, configuration, deployment, support and maintenance of virtualization and desktop virtualization products in my current organization.
• Experience with administration and management of System Center 2012 R2 Suite and WSUS.
• Protected corporate information by implementing enterprise class virus protection for network, web, email, and file reputation data in real time utilizing Trend Micro™ Enterprise Security suite applications.
• Provided efficient messaging environment for Microsoft Exchange 2010 by developing and maintaining technical documentation, providing systems metrics, root cause analysis and proactive monitoring, measuring performance trends, creating and updating disaster recovery plans and conducting other technical services as necessary.
• Improved file storage and increased SMB and NFS file serving speeds by implementing Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2008 R2. And implemented iSCSI SAN, CSV.
• Backup Solutions for both physical and virtual systems and Secure MS Sql Server 2014, MS Exchange Server 2010 and File Server using Symantec Backup Exec and MS Azure Cloud.
• Published Exchange, OWA, and web application for remote access, Branch Office Site-to-Site VPN Connectivity Solution, and Web Content Filtering Solution utilizing MS TMG 2010 - extending access to remote employees, applications, documents, and data from any PC or device.
• Convert multiple onsite Data Centers to Virtual Infrastructure using Microsoft Hyper-V reducing physical server footprint, while improving management, efficiency and performance .

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Migrated Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2010 as they apply to Client Access, Transport, and Mailbox server roles.
• Migrated On premises MS Exchange 2010 to Office 365 with integration of Azure ADFS, we had 5 different domains running on premises Exchange, one domain migrated through BitTitan cloud tool, one with SkyKick tools and 3 domain through office 365 Confidential tools. And import PST’s to office365 uses PowerShell.
• Sync on premises Active Directory users to office 365 with ADCONNECT and ADFS to make easy to user moving.
• To secure cloud email system using “TrendMicro Hosted Email Security and Antispam Protection”. All email goes to first to TrendMicro then reaches to user.
• Backup office365 email using Skykick Cloud Backup solutions.
• Migrated Sage ERP MAS 200 application to Sage ERP 100 and database from MS SQL Server 2000 to MS Sql 2005 to 201 4 in coexistence environment.
• Migrated MS SCDPM 2007 to 201 0 to 2012 with disaster recovery, Symantec Backup Exec software 2010 to 201 4.
• Migrating On premises MS SQL 2014 to Azure Cloud
• Migrating On Premises Sage ERP 100 to Azure Cloud

Confidential

Dy Manager

Responsibilities:

• Confidential . that led No.1 Newspaper in India with IT resources spread across 3000 locations consisting of 15000 plus desktops and around 2000 Servers and 5000 network equipment.
• Contributed to development and installation of new servers, Oracle Database Management System, OS, Editorial Workflow Software, MIS Software (ERP software) training and project management.
• Ensured optimal operations by overseeing and supervising System Engineers.
• Supported future business needs and company growth by planning IT infrastructure architecture, managing newspaper production hardware, software and manpower, and designing office network in compliance with LAN and WAN.
• Managed various servers running Windows 2003 and Oracle 9i Database by migrating Windows 0 domain environment to Windows 2003 Active Directory environment.
• Maintained 99 percent uptime of data circuits (lease & ISDN Lines) by installing Cisco routers and VoIP equipment lease line modems.
• Supported document creation and protection by assisting with standard operating procedure for Windows and Quark and creating a Disaster Recovery Plan for stories and Quark pages.
• Shifted production from conventional method to new CTP technology by managing installation of CTP machines and plate processors in printing centers, and guiding a team of 10 to design CTP room layout, and network layout of CTP Room.
• Increased productivity by training operators to run CTP machines and computers systems and comparing cost between conventional systems and new CTP systems, and informing management of results.

Asst. Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Aided in business processes by designing and maintaining backbone network including configuration and management of Cisco routers, Catalyst switches and VPN routers, including developing software for in-house activities.
• Exceeded 99 percent system uptime by providing 24x7 supports, and aiding in network segment redesign and increased server performance.
• Ensured hardware operations by conducting repairs & maintenance of IBM compatible PC’s, Mac, scanners and various printers for 4 printing centers, and provided future network scalability by converting RIP, IGRP, EIGRP networks into a single OSPF domain.
• Protected data by configuring backups and creating a VPN / IPsec Intranet between central office and branch offices.
• Created network and equipment redundancy, encrypted all traffic for site-to-site communication and configured and supported WANs consisting of T1s, ISDN.

Sr. Executive

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed and executed network and security solutions for Printing Center and Branch offices including implementation of 150 machines LAN at Printing Center, 50 machines in local Dist. Offices, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), ISA 2004 firewalls, and Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrators.
• Reduced company costs 50 percent by replacing leased circuits with VPN solutions.
• Delivered client and server support by establishing and maintaining remote access - occasionally via dial up networks, and maintaining printing center connected through leased line network and VSAT.
• Supported security standards by enabling RSA SecurID with Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator, performing security upgrades for small networks, analyzing and auditing company networks for breaches, and installing and configuring routers for T1, ISDN, and frame relay connectivity - providing most cost-effective and appropriate bandwidth.

Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Oversaw installation, configuration and management of a broad range of network equipment including Cisco routers, switches, modems and providing hardware and software solutions for entire DTP and EDP Cells, and all other departments.
• Enhanced network operations by coordinating documentation and diagrams to describe network infrastructure.
• Resolved connectivity errors by initiating and analyzing ISDN traces, and repaired Imagesetter, HP laser printers and communication devices.
• Installed and configured Windows servers 2000, Windows Server 2003, RAS, IIS, ADS and DNS servers.
• Ensured easy NT Domain administration and enhanced organizational security by configuring NTFS rights and incorporating system policies.
• Upgraded flat 10 mbps Ethernet backbone to switched Ethernet backbone, with backplane throughput 100 mbps, and designed structured cabling in compliance with AMP standards.