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Ashish Rane

Ashish Rane

Pimpri

Summary

Microsoft 365 Specialist with 10+ years of experience. I bring deep technical and hands-on expertise in Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Azure AD, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Purview, and Defender for Endpoint.

I’ve successfully supported, migrated, and secured enterprise-grade environments, driving user productivity while ensuring data governance, compliance, and endpoint protection.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Manager - M365

TACO Punch Powertrain
02.2023 - Current
  • Administered Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams) in a hybrid environment.
  • Implemented Microsoft Purview features: DLP, Sensitivity Labels, and Retention Policies for compliance.
  • Secured endpoints via Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with automated threat response.
  • Enforced device compliance and Conditional Access using Intune and Azure AD.
  • Led OneDrive migration projects (Archive and File Share) to centralize storage.
  • Managed SharePoint Online: site provisioning, permission control, and governance.
  • Managed Microsoft Teams lifecycle: team creation, policy configuration, expiration, and security.

Senior Technical Lead

Atyeti IT Services Pvt Limited
Pune
04.2020 - 11.2022
  • Managed administration of Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, billing, and licensing.
  • Handled onboarding/offboarding processes and Microsoft 365 Group management.
  • Implemented security and compliance features: retention policies, litigation hold, eDiscovery, DLP, ATP, and encryption.
  • Configured data classification, sensitivity labels, records management, and ISO 27001 compliance tasks.
  • Managed email security (DMARC, DKIM, anti-spam/malware), password policies, and MFA.
  • Created and maintained Conditional Access, Defender, and device compliance policies via Intune and Endpoint Manager.

Technical Lead

Wipro Technologies
Pune
06.2015 - 01.2020
  • Deployed and implemented Exchange Online; performed on-prem to Office 365 mailbox migrations.
  • Managed mailbox recovery, in-place eDiscovery, and free/busy issue resolution.
  • Handled EOP configurations, including IP whitelisting/blacklisting and DNS record updates.
  • Configured Outlook profiles (2007–2013) and Exchange mobile devices via ActiveSync.
  • Installed and maintained Directory Sync tools (DirSync) for user provisioning.
  • Managed AD users, distribution lists, security groups, and shared contacts.
  • Monitored and managed mailbox quotas.

Technical Support Engineer

Convergys
Pune
03.2013 - 10.2014
  • Provided global support for Office 365 Enterprise and SMB users.
  • Managed email flow issues and client configurations.
  • Handled mailbox migrations (Hybrid, Staged, Cutover, IMAP) and resolved failures.
  • Configured DNS settings, verified domains, and managed user lifecycle in Office 365.
  • Supported mobile device setup via ActiveSync across various platforms.
  • Performed single mailbox recoveries and troubleshooting setup issues.

Technical Support Engineer

Shobhana Industrial Equipment’s
Pune
06.2009 - 02.2013
  • Install and upgrade employee and client machines as per company requirements.
  • Manage user accounts in Active Directory.
  • Install Office tools, anti-virus, and updates.
  • Prepare and submit reports for support calls to the supervisor.
  • Provide admin rights and map printers for users in Active Directory.
  • Re-image systems, handle software upgrades, and troubleshoot installation issues.
  • Perform data migration and remove restricted software from client machines.

Technical Support Executive

IBM
Pune
11.2007 - 04.2009

Resolved ISP, connectivity, and authentication issues for end users.

Education

B-Tech - Electronics and Communication

PTU

HSC -

DY Patil College of Arts, Science and Commerce

SSC -

DY Patil Public School

Skills

  • Microsoft 365 administration
  • Exchange Online
  • SharePoint Online
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Azure AD
  • Microsoft Purview

Certification

  • Microsoft Certification in Enabling Office 365 services, 70-347
  • Microsoft Certification in Managing identities and requirements, 70-346
  • Microsoft Certification in Exchange Server 2013, 70-341
  • Microsoft Certification in Installing and configuring Windows server 2012, 70-340
  • ITIL Foundation

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/23/86
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Deputy Manager - M365

TACO Punch Powertrain
02.2023 - Current

Senior Technical Lead

Atyeti IT Services Pvt Limited
04.2020 - 11.2022

Technical Lead

Wipro Technologies
06.2015 - 01.2020

Technical Support Engineer

Convergys
03.2013 - 10.2014

Technical Support Engineer

Shobhana Industrial Equipment’s
06.2009 - 02.2013

Technical Support Executive

IBM
11.2007 - 04.2009

B-Tech - Electronics and Communication

PTU

HSC -

DY Patil College of Arts, Science and Commerce

SSC -

DY Patil Public School
Ashish Rane