About me

With over 11+ years of extensive experience in Windows Systems and Virtualization Design, Implementation, and troubleshooting of critical IT systems, I have a strong background in deploying, upgrading, and managing various components such as virtual infrastructure, hardware, software, networks, databases, virtual storage, backup, cloud computing, and monitoring. I possess hands-on experience in Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and its services, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Function, Cloud Scheduler, and more. Additionally, I am well-versed in cloud network infrastructure, logging, and monitoring tools like Stack Driver and SCOM, and possess knowledge of network infrastructure components.

Experience

HCL Technologies Ltd.
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd.
Koenig Solutions Ltd

Skills

Monitoring and Alerting: Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, PRTG Network Monitor, Microsoft SCOM, Stackdriver
Configuration Management: Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack
Virtualization and Cloud: VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, AWS Management Console, Microsoft Azure Portal, GCP Console
Networking: Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, Ping and Traceroute utilities, IPConfig and ifconfig tools, Nmap
Backup and Recovery: Veeam Backup & Replication, Acronis Backup, Veritas NetBackup, Windows Server Backup
Troubleshooting and Diagnostic: Sysinternals Suite (Process Monitor, Process Explorer, etc.), Microsoft RSAT, TCP/IP utilities (ping, ipconfig, tracert), Wi-Fi analyzer tools (inSSIDer, NetSpot)
Scripting and Automation: PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Puppet, Chef
Collaboration and Documentation: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Confluence, SharePoint, JIRA, Wiki platforms (MediaWiki)

Expertise in Cloud Services

Experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure services such as virtual machines, storage, networks, and load balancers.
Proficiency in provisioning and configuring cloud resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager, or Terraform.
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with various cloud services, including compute, databases, storage, analytics, serverless computing, containers, and machine learning.
Knowledge of cloud networking concepts such as Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), subnets, routing tables, security groups, and network access control lists (NACLs).
Experience in setting up and managing cloud networking components like VPNs, direct connections, and peering relationships.
Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
Ability to configure and manage security controls, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and key management in the cloud.
Expertise in migrating on-premises systems and applications to the cloud, including assessment, planning, and executing migration strategies.
Proficient in deploying cloud-native applications and microservices architectures leveraging containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Skill in using cloud-native monitoring and management tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and GCP Stackdriver.
Ability to set up proactive monitoring, configure alerts, and optimize resource utilization in the cloud.
Experience with automation frameworks and tools like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and GCP Cloud Functions for serverless computing.
Proficiency in implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.
Understanding of cost management strategies, resource optimization, and the ability to leverage cloud pricing models, such as Reserved Instances or Savings Plans, to optimize cloud costs.
Knowledge of cloud governance frameworks and best practices to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and industry standards.
Experience in implementing governance controls, establishing cloud governance frameworks, and conducting audits and risk assessments.