Open To Work
Balvantkumar Variya
Ankleshwar
Summary
Results-driven IT Infrastructure Specialist with 20+ over all experience including 10+ years of experience in IT Monitoring and observability solutions. Experienced in delivering technical presentations, solution architecture design, PoC setup, and customer workshops. Strong expertise in SolarWinds, SNMP, Network Performance Monitoring, and enterprise infrastructure environments. Adept at bridging technical solutions with business requirements in presales and consulting engagements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead, Network Services
Kyndryl Solution Pvt Ltd
Noida
01.2020 - Current
- Designed and presented enterprise monitoring architecture solutions for large-scale distributed infrastructure across multiple business units.
- Installation, Implementation, Configuration of Solutions.
- Developed Dashboards.
- Conducted monitoring assessments and recommended optimization strategies to improve alert accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Engaged with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable monitoring solutions.
- Created technical documentation, solution diagrams, and deployment blueprints.
- Coordinated with OEM vendors for feature enhancements and roadmap alignment.
- Mentored junior architects on best practices and design principles.
Freelance IT Infrastructure Consultant & Corporate
Self Employed
Ankleshar
07.2012 - 12.2019
- Delivered solution-oriented workshops and product demonstrations on SolarWinds (NPM, NCM, SAM, NTA, IPAM).
- Assisted organizations in selecting and implementing monitoring solutions based on business needs.
- Designed customized monitoring architecture for mid-sized enterprises.
- Provided advisory support on ITSM alignment and monitoring standardization.
- Conducted executive-level technical presentations and solution walkthroughs.
Department of Employment and Training - Network Ad
Employment & Training, Gujarat Government
Zaghadia
01.2002 - 06.2012
- Delivered structured training on Computer Fundamentals, Microsoft Office, Programming (C/C++/Visual Basic), and RDBMS (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server)..
- Led technical training and managed institutional IT infrastructure across multiple government institutes, overseeing LAN/WAN networks, routing, switching, and server environments. Coordinated with vendors and TCS engineers for Gujarat State Wide Area Network (GSWAN) connectivity, ensuring network uptime, performance optimization, and compliance. Provided technical consultation, troubleshooting support, and maintained standardized documentation for operational continuity.
IT Faculty
Computer Institutions
Surat
11.1998 - 01.2002
Sr. Faculty, Informatics Computer Institute
- Surat, India
- 07/2001 – 12/2001
Faculty, Informatics Computer Institute
- Surat, India
- 03/2000 – 12/2000
Freelance Software Developer, Infosoft Solution
- Surat, India
- 01/2001 – 12/2001
Faculty cum Course In Charge , Aptech Education
- Bardoli, India
- 11/1998 - 2/2000
Education
Master In Computer Applications -
IGNOU
New Delhi, India06.2011
Diploma in Computer Education -
B & B Polytechnic
V.V. Nagar, Gujarat04.1998
Skills
Monitoring & Observability:
- Solarwinds (NAM and SAM), Datadog, InfoBlox IPAM , ManagedEngine, OpenText NOM & NA, Splunk, ThousandEye
ITSM Exposure:
- ITIL Concepts & ITSM Workflows
- SNOW and WHD
Networking & Infrastructure:
- Routing & Switching
- Firewall & Security basics
- Cloud Fundamentals
- SDN Concepts
Automation & Scripting:
- Python , PowerShell, Ansible Basics
Cloud
- Azure (AZ-700), OCI Foundation
Solution Consulting Experience
- Conducted technical discovery sessions with enterprise customers to understand monitoring and ITSM requirements.
- Designed solution architecture and high-level design (HLD) for distributed monitoring environments.
- Delivered live product demonstrations and technical walkthroughs for monitoring tools.
- Led Proof of Concept (PoC) deployments to validate technical feasibility.
- Prepared solution documentation including architecture drafts, implementation plans, and technical proposals.
- Collaborated with sales teams to support RFP/RFQ responses.
- Integrated monitoring solutions with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, Netcool).
- Provided technical consultation to clients during solution evaluation and selection.
Certification
SolarWinds Certified Professional – Design & Architect
PCAP—Python Programmer
Cisco DevCor Training Participation
CCNA Security
CCIE Lab attended - 2013
JNCIP-SEC
ITIL v3 Foundation
Microsoft Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700)
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations
PCAP—Python Programmer
Cisco DevCor Training Participation
CCNA Security
CCIE Lab attended - 2013
JNCIP-SEC
ITIL v3 Foundation
Microsoft Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700)
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations
Key Contributions
Improved monitoring accuracy through alert optimization and dependency mapping
Reduced false positives and improved MTTR via standardized monitoring frameworks
Enhanced visibility across distributed enterprise network environments
Strengthened monitoring governance aligned with ITSM processes
Automated frequent tasks with Python scripting for BAU Engineers
Gap assessment of existing monitoring solutions for the client, and suggesting the best industry-standard solutions
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridSalary Range
₹2700000/yr - ₹3500000/yrTimeline
Lead, Network Services
Kyndryl Solution Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Freelance IT Infrastructure Consultant & Corporate
Self Employed
07.2012 - 12.2019
Department of Employment and Training - Network Ad
Employment & Training, Gujarat Government
01.2002 - 06.2012
IT Faculty
Computer Institutions
11.1998 - 01.2002
Master In Computer Applications -
IGNOU
Diploma in Computer Education -
B & B Polytechnic