Ankush Verma
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Infrastructure Project Lead with 15+ years of extensive experience in IT infrastructure management. Expertise in leading end-to-end implementation of complex, multi-environment projects across diverse regions. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring timely delivery of large-scale infrastructure initiatives. Skilled in AWS servers, Windows and Linux administration, and infrastructure migration with a proven track record of reducing downtime, optimizing performance, and driving operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Operations Associate Manager
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
09.2013 - Current
- Spearhead infrastructure projects by collaborating with external data center vendors, internal IT teams, and implementation partners
- Plan and execute multi-environment infrastructure initiatives, including load-balanced servers, and Linux/Ubuntu systems
- Develop project plans, migration roadmaps, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure seamless implementation
- Conduct technical discussions to align solutions with business requirements and feasibility
- Provide comprehensive progress updates to stakeholders by translating technical details into actionable insights
- Evaluate vendor performance and proactively resolve service-related challenges to maintain quality standards
- Ensure thorough documentation of configurations, migration strategies, and deliverables
- Key Achievements:
- Delivered a large-scale infrastructure migration encompassing 100+ servers within budget and timelines
- Designed and implemented monitoring frameworks, reducing downtime by 20% during critical transitions
- Streamlined operational processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing targeted improvements.
- Reduced operational costs with careful budget management and resource allocation.
- Implemented process improvements based on feedback from team members, resulting in streamlined workflows that enhanced productivity levels across the board.
- Managed a team of operations associates, providing leadership and guidance to ensure optimal performance levels were achieved.
Infrastructure Lead
HCL Infosystems Ltd
Chandighar
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Directed infrastructure management for a geographically dispersed IT environment with 200+ servers
- Introduced and implemented best practices for system administration, enhancing security and efficiency
- Managed multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges and deliver seamless IT services
- Key Achievements:
- Migrated legacy systems to modern infrastructure, improving system performance by 25%
- Earned recognition for exceptional vendor management and problem-solving skills
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure optimal pricing, service quality, and timely delivery of products and services.
Network Engineer
3i InfoTech CSL
Shimla
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring of network devices and rapid troubleshooting.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Installed, supported and maintained company hardware and software infrastructure according to best practices.
Education
M.Tech. - Information Technology
Karnataka State Open University
Mysore 04.2001 - 01.2012
B.E. - Electronics & Telecommunication
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
OsmanabadSkills
Performance evaluation
- Stakeholder communication
- Infrastructure migration
- Microsoft Server (2008 & 2012)
- Linux (Ubuntu)
- Azure
- AWS
Issue resolution
- Performance evaluation
Certification
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Timeline
Operations Associate Manager
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
09.2013 - Current
Infrastructure Lead
HCL Infosystems Ltd
08.2010 - 07.2012
Network Engineer
3i InfoTech CSL
08.2008 - 07.2010
M.Tech. - Information Technology
Karnataka State Open University
04.2001 - 01.2012
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Azure Administrator Associate
B.E. - Electronics & Telecommunication
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
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