K Eswar Rao
Bangalore
Summary
Cloud Administrator with proven expertise at Laminaar Aviation Infotech in designing robust Azure and AWS infrastructures. Adept at optimizing resource usage and enhancing network security, I excel in client collaboration and technical documentation, ensuring seamless operations and disaster recovery readiness. Committed to delivering high-performance cloud solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud Administrator
Laminaar Aviation Infotech
11.2020 - Current
- Configured and managed virtual machines, storage accounts, and resource groups in Microsoft Azure
- Collaborated with clients to understand requirements and tailored Azure and AWS infrastructure solutions
- Worked with teammates to craft responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
- Designed and deployed Hub and Spoke Cloud infrastructure models based on client specifications
- Developed High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) architecture diagrams using Visio
- Implemented high availability solutions using clustering technologies
- Deployed Azure Site Recovery Service for disaster recovery
- Established secure Azure VPN connections, utilizing Point-to-Site and Site-to-Site configurations
- Configured alerts using Metrics, Metric Preview, and Diagnostic Settings for proactive monitoring
- Evaluated and validated network requirements, VNETs, and network security groups
- Configure Azure firewall, NAT rule, Network rule, Application rule
- Managed data disk attachment/detachment, resizing OS and Data disks, and selecting appropriate disks for various environments
- Created snapshot images for OS and data disks, and Images for IaaS workloads
- Supervised on-premises virtualization environments in VMware, including VM creation, storage management, and domain integration
- Utilized Ubyon VPN tool for secure remote access to on-premises servers
- Configured squid proxy server for reverse proxy solutions
- Provisioned instances according to requirements using manual methods
- Adjusted instance resources such as CPU, RAM, and Disk based on user needs or optimization insights from monthly resource trend reports
- Optimized compute-related billing by diligently tracking usage and implementing cost-saving measures
- Established subnets within the cloud network in accordance with network design specifications
- Managed security group/list rules for subnets to ensure secure and compliant operations
- Monitored audit logs for security and compliance purposes, taking corrective actions as needed
- Troubleshooted network-related issues to maintain smooth and uninterrupted operations
- Created and managed block volumes or file storage as needed by users
- Extended storage volumes when necessary to accommodate growing data requirements
- Documented existing cloud setup comprehensively and maintained regular updates to ensure accuracy and reliability
- Reviewed and implemented disaster recovery (DR) plans to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or disasters
- Monitored resource usage and optimized costs accordingly to achieve efficient and cost-effective cloud operations
Sr. Tech Support Executive: (Cloud - Operation)
StarTek Ltd.
01.2015 - 11.2019
- Managed and administered Windows servers, ensuring peak performance, security, and availability
- Implemented and sustained Active Directory infrastructure, encompassing user administration, group policies, and security protocols
- Executed system upgrades, patches, and migrations, minimizing downtime and guaranteeing uninterrupted operations
- Diagnosed and resolved software defects and issues
- Offered technical support and guidance to end-users, promoting optimal resource utilization
- Assisted in monitoring and addressing security threats and vulnerabilities within the cloud environment
- Documented procedures, configurations, and resolved issues for knowledge dissemination and reporting purposes
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Pondicherry University
01.2010
Senior Secondary School -
CBSE
01.2005
Secondary School -
CBSE
01.2003
Skills
- Windows
- Linux (Basics)
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Active Directory
- VMware esxi
- Ubyon web-based VPN tool
- Cloud infrastructure
- Virtual machine management
- Disaster recovery
- Network security
- Resource optimization
- Performance monitoring
- Firewall configurations
- Technical documentation
- Client collaboration
- Active Directory management
- Cost management
- Team collaboration
- Cloud architecture design
- Capacity planning
- Application scaling
- Backup and restoration
- Patch management
Certification
- Microsoft Azure Fundamental Certification
- Microsoft Azure Administrator certification
Technical Skills
Microsoft Azure (IAAS), AWS Infrastructure Solutions, Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Resource Groups, High Availability Solutions (Clustering), Disaster Recovery (Azure Site Recovery), Azure VPN Connections (Point-to-Site, Site-to-Site), Monitoring and Alerts Configuration, Network Requirements and Security (VNETs, NSGs), Azure IAAS Services (Compute, Storage, Networking), Networking Components (VNETs, Subnets, VPN Gateways), Azure Firewall, NAT Rules, Application Rules, Network Rules, Application Gateway, Load Balancers, Disk Management (Attachment, Detachment, Resizing), Snapshot and Image Creation for IaaS Workloads, On-Premises Virtualization (VMware), Ubyon VPN Tool for Secure Remote Access, Squid Proxy Server Configuration, Cloud Instance Provisioning, Resource Optimization (CPU, RAM, Disk), Cost Management and Billing Optimization, Network Configuration (Subnets, Security Groups), Security and Compliance Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Storage Management (Block Volumes, File Storage), Disaster Recovery Planning, Documentation and Reporting
Timeline
Cloud Administrator
Laminaar Aviation Infotech
11.2020 - Current
Sr. Tech Support Executive: (Cloud - Operation)
StarTek Ltd.
01.2015 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Pondicherry University
Senior Secondary School -
CBSE
Secondary School -
CBSE