About
Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Transformation Consultant with 18+ years of experience in IT, specializing in cloud engineering, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise cloud migration. Experienced in designing, deploying, and managing Microsoft Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions, including Virtual Machines, Azure Virtual Desktop, Storage Accounts, Automation Accounts, and Microsoft 365 administration. Proven expertise in migrating Linux, Oracle, and Windows workloads from on-premises environments to Azure, implementing Azure networking, load balancing, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, identity and access management, and security solutions. Skilled in Azure cost optimization, hybrid Azure AD management, VMware virtualization, and cloud infrastructure optimization. Strong background in presales, solution architecture, customer engagement, requirements gathering, proposal development, Statements of Work (SOWs), project planning, and leading technical discussions. Experienced in vendor management, RFPs, SLA reviews, contract renewals, and delivering Azure cloud solutions, training, and consulting for local and international clients, including higher education institutions and enterprise organizations.
Experience
Senior Azure Cloud Solutions Architect
InLinkers CX
2024 - Present
• Designed and deployed Azure cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Led cloud migration and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Assessed existing environments and developed cloud adoption plans.
• Configured Azure networking and connectivity services.
• Implemented Azure security, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Optimized Azure resources to improve cost efficiency.
• Gathered customer requirements and prepared SOWs and project plans.
• Delivered presales support, technical presentations, and solution demos.
• Collaborated with teams to ensure successful cloud deployments.
• Provided technical guidance and post-deployment support.
Sr. Consultant – Cloud Infrastructure Services
Systems Limited
2016 - 2024
• Designed and implemented Azure cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Planned and executed cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Delivered Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Conducted infrastructure assessments and migration planning.
• Prepared Statements of Work (SOWs) and project plans.
• Led customer discovery meetings and presales engagements.
• Performed Azure cost analysis and optimization.
• Implemented Azure networking, monitoring, and security solutions.
• Configured Azure Backup and Disaster Recovery services.
• Managed Azure Active Directory and identity services.
• Supported enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
• Delivered technical documentation and migration reports.
Senior System Administrator
We Apparel Pvt Ltd
2014 - 2016
• Installed and maintained IT hardware and software.
• Administered Windows servers and user accounts.
• Managed network security and system maintenance.
• Performed backup and disaster recovery operations.
• Provided technical support and user training.
• Maintained IT documentation and asset records.
• Supported IT procurement activities.
Systems Administrator
IQ International
2012 - 2014
• Designed and managed IT infrastructure environments.
• Administered servers, storage, and networks.
• Monitored system performance and availability.
• Implemented security controls and firewall policies.
• Managed backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Collaborated with vendors and internal teams.
• Produced technical documentation.
Certificates
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Microsoft
No date specified
AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
Microsoft
No date specified
AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
Microsoft
No date specified
AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft
No date specified
AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
Microsoft
No date specified
AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
Microsoft
No date specified
HCNA (Huawei Certified Network Associate)
Huawei
No date specified
Oracle Cloud Associate
Oracle
No date specified
Oracle Multi-Cloud Architect Associate
Oracle
No date specified
Skills
Microsoft Azure (IaaSPaaSSaaS)Azure Virtual MachinesAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD)Storage AccountsAutomation AccountMicrosoft 365 AdministrationMicrosoft Partner CenterAzure Load BalancerAzure Traffic ManagerAzure Front DoorAzure Application GatewayAzure MonitorLog Analytics WorkspaceAzure SecurityAzure ComplianceAzure NetworkingVirtual NetworksNetwork WatcherVPN GatewayLocal Network GatewayAzure BackupRecovery Services VaultAzure Site Recovery (ASR)Backup ReportsAzure Active Directory (AAD Connect)Azure Identity & Access ManagementAWS Identity & Access ManagementAzure Cost OptimizationCloud Infrastructure Cost AnalysisAzure MigrateVMwareWindowsLinuxOracleMicrosoft Dynamics AXMicrosoft Dynamics 365Microsoft SentinelOrcaQRadarServiceNowJiraManageEngineManageEngine Asset ExplorerServiceDesk PlusPresalesSolution ArchitectureCloud MigrationInfrastructure ModernizationDisaster RecoveryVendor ManagementRFP ManagementSLA ManagementTechnical DocumentationProject PlanningSOW (Statement of Work)IT ProcurementAsset ManagementInventory ManagementNetwork SecurityInfrastructure MonitoringCloud EngineeringVirtualizationHybrid Cloud