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Harshit Soni

Harshit Soni

Azure Cloud Networking Expert
Bhopal

Summary

An enthusiastic Azure Cloud Engineer with the necessary drive and determination needed to resolve complex Azure issues along with designing cloud infra. Possessing effective organizational skills and excellent working knowledge of Azure Cloud technologies and having a commitment to keep up to date with the latest developments. Experienced in providing motivation, guidance and an up-to-date cloud consultancy service to both colleagues and clients. Now looking for a new and challenging Azure Cloud Engineer position, one which will make best use of my existing skills and experience and also further my development.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Sr. Partner Technical Advisor

Microsoft
Hyderabad
06.2022 - Current
  • As a Partner Technical Advisor (PTA) I was service delivery focused subject matter expert for Azure Networking topics.
  • Provide Technical expertise to the peers on Azure. Assisting them to make sure ask is completed on time and within SLAs.
  • I hold expertise in Azure Networking and Compute. Have been working with clients all over the globe to achieve them more and help them move to cloud.
  • Provided technical & SME coaching for Delivery Partner (DP) Engineers/Advocates.
  • Provided skill-gap analysis & readiness plans for Delivery Partner (DP) teams.
  • Case management duties (incoming inspection, escalations, tech reviews/triage, wellness, reduced Time To... measures).
  • Readiness Content (identify need for and create content; contribute to readiness efforts where you are the SME).
  • Manage collaboration activities (reactive, proactive, cross-team for complex cases, overall process).
  • Contribute to Supportability activities (case analysis and case pattern recognition, deflection initiatives, and other Supportability improvements working w/SPM, Service TA, PG).
  • Release Management and Deployment for DP (ensure it happens, do not own directly).
  • Focused on the quality of engagement, working with the DP(Delivery Partner) Quality team.
  • Optional (people in this role may perform these duties).
  • Provide Frontline Operations Metrics Oversight.
  • Participate in DP ROB (WBR/QBR/MBR).
  • Participate in Product Group Triages (coordinated with Eng. and Service TAs).
  • Approval of escalations to product group on behalf of DP (known as ICMs, Bugs or similar – varies by SBU).
  • Drive Down Speed or Time to Competency for DP Resources.
  • Participated in Technical & SME Interviews for New PTA Hires.
  • Direct Customer Contact (to support frontline engineers, periodic case ownership to maintain technical expertise).
  • Run Non-Top Box and Deviation Analysis (including Approval).
  • Lead or participate in building communities with peer delivery roles (SEE/EE/EEE/TA); may be workload or specialty specific.

Consultant

Infosys
Indore
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Joined a project related to Azure Development.
  • The primary task is to build Azure Function app and logic apps as per client requirement. Perform API management.
  • We were responsible for performing migration from ESB to Azure Function and logic apps.
  • Develop applications on Azure functions and Logic apps.
  • Designing Infrastructure and assisting team with the development and implementation of resources.

Senior Cloud Consultant

Accenture
Hyderabad
12.2020 - 11.2021
  • Conducting requirement gathering, workshops to understand the technical requirements, analyzing the functional business processes to translate into technical solutions.
  • Hands-on diverse professional experience in Planning, Designing, Support and Implementation in the area of Microsoft -Azure Cloud.
  • Completed 30+ Successful different Projects of Architecting HA, DR Strategic Solution starting from a medium scale workload to rigorous heavy Enterprise Workload.
  • Help end customers for their various requirements with solutioning in AZURE and help in pioneering of J2C (Journey to Cloud).
  • For every new requirement HLD, LLD, Cost proposal creation.
  • Work on implementing DR solutions for multiple projects using Azure native tool ASR, GRS Restore.
  • Worked on Azure migrate to migrate Hyper-V VM to Azure.
  • Worked on Developed strategy for cloud/virtualization migration, backup & Recovery strategic solution design and implementation including best practices.
  • Performed DR Drills across on both Azure Cloud starting from its scratch designing phase till the Actual DR test Scenario.
  • Develop cloud adoption plans, application design, and deployment mechanisms.
  • Work as a Lead for the transition of Project for on-boarding into the MSP.
  • Worked on several migration projects using Zerto and ASR for migration from On Prem to Cloud.
  • Be the shadow support in the Service introduction phase to the MSP team to help in understanding any architectural guidance and hand-holding among various teams involved from design, implementation & transition phase.
  • Being a part of the Public Cloud (AZURE) team, any assistance in terms of design, deployment, modifications or troubleshooting in the Cloud services level were performed as per need on day-to-day basis.
  • Enhanced cloud infrastructure efficiency by designing and implementing scalable solutions.
  • Conducted comprehensive reviews of client''s existing infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
  • Partnered with sales teams in crafting compelling proposals showcasing the value-added benefits offered by our services.
  • Evaluated client requirements to recommend appropriate cloud technologies and services.
  • Managed relationships with third-party vendors ensuring seamless integration of their products into the overall solution stack offered to clients.
  • Streamlined client workflows with customized automation tools and processes.
  • Assessed potential risks associated with a given project or initiative's execution plan; devising mitigation strategies accordingly.
  • Provided expert guidance to clients on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the field of cloud computing.
  • Designed disaster recovery plans that ensured minimal downtime in case of system failures or security breaches.
  • Ensured data security and compliance by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing best practices.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective strategies for cloud adoption.

Azure Support Engineer

Mindtree Ltd
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • Support Microsoft Azure Networking Team. Troubleshooting on Site to Site IPSEC tunnel between Azure and On premises firewall and accordingly isolate and drive the case till Resolution.
  • Help customer in configuration and establishing Expressroute Connectivity between Azure and on-premises.
  • Use network packet capturing tools like Netmon, Wireshark in order to understand the Packet Loss/drop, performance and troubleshoot the issue further.
  • Also support on multiple features like Azure Load Balancers, Azure Application Gateway, Traffic Manager, Azure front door, Azure DDOS, Azure DNS (Public and Private Zone), Azure firewall , NSG , Route table , Private link , CDN.
  • Designing High available architecture of VM’s using Availability sets and Availability zone.
  • Design and implementation of Azure Virtual Networks (VNETs) on Azure infrastructure.
  • Experience in Building and Deploying VMSS with both Windows & Linux.
  • Good knowledge on VMSS, Scale in/out and Scale up/down.
  • Integrate Web app (Azure App Service) with Azure Virtual Network.
  • Implemented resources like VM, VNET, etc using PowerShell.
  • Creating Azure Storage accounts with various replication strategies (LRS, ZRS, GRS and RAGRS).
  • Knowledge on Azure Active directory deployment and Vnet integration.

Network Administrator

IP Soft
04.2017 - 02.2018
  • If there is any issue/alarm been noticed in the client data center, it’s our job to analyze what is happening until the issue is resolved.
  • Used to managed Data Center for of our clients. This include resolving issues noticed, doing a change management for any change been proposed and also to implement new products.
  • Worked with multiple vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Riverbed, Avaya, etc). We coordinate with the support team for specific vendors in order to resolve the issue if needed.
  • Coordinate with Client for changes required in the network.
  • Planning & Implementing Changes on Devices as Per ITIL Standard.
  • Prepare weekly report for the device utilization and performance for a specific client allotted to us.

Network Engineer

Aricent
09.2014 - 04.2017
  • To maintain, analyze and resolve all kind of issues on Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches – ERS core layer 8800 and 8600 switches, Distribution layer – 5000-4000 switches, 3000, 2000 and VSP.
  • Hands on experience e on below Avaya Technologies: –
  • Inter Switch Trunk – IST, (Virtualization of Layer 03 switches into a virtual one switch.
  • Multilink trunks – MLT, (like ether channel) and LACP.
  • Split Multi link trunks – SMLT, (equivalent to other layer 02 loop prevention protocol).
  • Routed Split Multi Link Trunks – RSMLT, (equivalent to other gateway redundancy protocol) VRRP/ GLBP and VRRP back up –master (Avaya Prop.).
  • Virtual LACP – VLACP (layer 02 point to point resiliency protocol).
  • Simple Loop prevention protocol – SLPP (alternate to STP, Avaya Prop) and STP.
  • CP limits- rate limits for saving CPU from uncontrolled broadcast/multicast (broadcast storm control feature).
  • In addition to this I have also worked on a new device from Avaya that is CPOD (Collaboration POD) which is a combination of storage (EMC), VM Ware, Servers and switches under one box. This is a plug and play device developed by Avaya.

Education

B.Tech - Electronics and communication Engineering

RGTU
10.2010 - 04.2014

Skills

  • Azure cloud networking

  • Cloud computing

  • Troubleshooting and Designing Azure IAAS Environment

Azure Storage

  • Azure Cloud Management and Monitoring

  • Azure active directory

  • Hybrid Networking (Connecting Azure and -on-prem)

  • Active directory

  • General Networking (TCP/IP, DNS,DHSP, IP Addressing)

Personal Traits

  • Self-Motivation
  • Adaptive to changing Environment
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Positive Attitude

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above information stated are true to the best of my knowledge. I also assure that if I get any chance I will work with full diligence and skill and by taking challenges.

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Chandra Bhushan Soni
  • Mother's Name: Sandhya Soni
  • Date of Birth: 03/17/92
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Sr. Partner Technical Advisor

Microsoft
06.2022 - Current

Consultant

Infosys
11.2021 - 06.2022

Senior Cloud Consultant

Accenture
12.2020 - 11.2021

Azure Support Engineer

Mindtree Ltd
02.2018 - 12.2020

Network Administrator

IP Soft
04.2017 - 02.2018

Network Engineer

Aricent
09.2014 - 04.2017

B.Tech - Electronics and communication Engineering

RGTU
10.2010 - 04.2014

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