Deepak Uniyal
Noida
Summary
Dynamic Technical Specialist with extensive experience at HCL TECH, excelling in Microsoft 365 administration and security compliance. Proven track record in automating processes with PowerShell and enhancing user experience through effective incident management. Adept at implementing Conditional Access and MFA, ensuring robust security while fostering collaboration across platforms.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Specialist M365 Administrator
HCL TECH
Noida
07.2024 - Current
- Managed M365 environment with over users across Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Migrated Exchange 2013 mailboxes to Exchange Online using Hybrid Exchange setup.
- Designed and implemented Conditional Access policies and MFA rollouts.
- Automated license assignment and mailbox permissions using PowerShell scripts.
- Implemented Intune for device compliance and application deployment.
- Maintained M365 security compliance score above 85% by configuring ATP, DLP, and auditing policies.
- Administered and maintained Microsoft 365 tenant, Azure AD, and related services.
- Provided Level 2/3 support and resolved escalated M365 incidents.
- Conducted periodic M365 security assessments and enforced compliance policies.
- Managed Teams policies, meeting configurations, and voice integrations.
- Developed technical documentation, SOPs, and user training guides.
Messaging & Collaboration Engineer (Office 365)
TCS
Noida
07.2019 - 06.2024
- Supported hybrid Exchange infrastructure (Exchange 2016 + Exchange Online).
- Played key role in Office 365 onboarding and mailbox migration for 10,000+ users.
- Administered SharePoint Online site collections, permissions, and DLP rules.
- Coordinated with Microsoft Premier Support for critical incidents and escalations.
- Built PowerShell scripts for bulk licensing, mailbox size reporting, and email trace logs.
Systems Administrator (Exchange/Windows)
NTTDATA
Noida
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed on-premise Exchange 2010 and Active Directory environments.
- Provided end-user and VIP support for Outlook issues and mobile email access.
- Assisted in initial migration planning to M365 platform.
Senior Analyst
HCL Technologies
Noida
10.2014 - 09.2016
- Experience maintaining AD and Exchange accounts in Identity and Access Management (IAM).
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- SOX auditing for AS400 - weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.
- Experience with SNOW, Remedy and Lotus Note ticketing system.
- Have in-depth knowledge of SLA and other compliance issues.
Education
Master of Science - Business Information System
Northumbria University
Newcastle Upon Tyne09-2013
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
LPU University
Punjab07-2012
Skills
- Microsoft 365 Administration
- Exchange Online / On-Prem Hybrid
- SharePoint Online / OneDrive
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Identity & Access Management
- PowerShell Automation
- M365 Security & Compliance
- Conditional Access
- DLP
- MFA
- License Management
- Migration (Exchange to M365, File Shares to OneDrive/SP)
- Tenant-to-Tenant Migration
- Problem Management
- Change Management
- Incident Management (ITIL framework)
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: M365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Security Administrator Associate
- ITIL Foundation
- MS-100, MS-101 (Completed)
Project Highlights
- Exchange to Office 365 Migration – 15K Users, Planned and executed migration from Exchange 2013 to Exchange Online using Hybrid deployment. Implemented staged migration batches and zero-downtime cutover strategy.
- Microsoft Teams Rollout – PAN India Rollout, Enabled Teams for 10K+ users, configured guest access, and integrated with SharePoint Online. Conducted end-user training and adoption campaigns.
- Tenant Hardening and Compliance, Implemented Secure Score recommendations, retention policies, DLP, and litigation hold. Configured Azure AD Identity Protection and Conditional Access.
Tools And Platforms
- PowerShell
- Exchange Admin Center (EAC)
- SharePoint Admin Center
- Microsoft Teams Admin Center
- Defender for M365
- Azure AD Portal
- Security & Compliance Center
- ServiceNow / Remedy (ITSM Tools)
- Microsoft 365 Admin Center
- Compliance Center
- Mover.io
- BitTitan
- Quest ODME
Timeline
Technical Specialist M365 Administrator
HCL TECH
07.2024 - Current
Messaging & Collaboration Engineer (Office 365)
TCS
07.2019 - 06.2024
Systems Administrator (Exchange/Windows)
NTTDATA
03.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Analyst
HCL Technologies
10.2014 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Business Information System
Northumbria University
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
LPU University
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