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Kiran B V

Kiran B V

Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps.
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Azure Administrator with 8.5 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration and Azure DevOps. Proficient in managing Azure IAAS/PaaS services, automating infrastructure with Terraform, and implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Adept at ITIL processes, incident management, and problem resolution. Holds Azure Administrator (103) and Azure DevOps (400) certifications.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Senior Azure Administrator

Luxoft Dxc LTD
07.2023 - Current
  • Infrastructure Automation : Automated infrastructure deployment using Json templates and Terraform, improving deployment efficiency by 20%.
  • CI/CD Pipeline Setup : Developed CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, integrating with Infrastructure deployment processes.
  • Resource Management : Managed and optimized Azure resources, including virtual machines, networks, and storage, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Disaster Recovery : Configured and managed Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery, ensuring business continuity.
  • CI/CD Pipeline Management : Led development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, reducing deployment times by 40%.
  • Collaboration Tools : Leveraged Azure Boards and Azure Test Plans for work planning, progress tracking, and team collaboration on code development.
  • Infrastructure Provisioning : Used Terraform to create, update, and delete multiple Azure resources, improving infrastructure reliability and consistency.
  • Version Control : Managed code repositories using GitHub and Azure Repos, overseeing branch management, pull requests, and code reviews.
  • Incident and Change Management : Applied ITIL best practices to manage incidents, changes, and problems, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient issue resolution.
  • Deployment Automation : Automated build and deployment processes using Azure DevOps, reducing manual intervention and deployment errors.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Developed and maintained ARM templates and Terraform scripts for consistent and repeatable infrastructure deployment.
  • Continuous Integration : Set up and maintained CI systems in Azure DevOps, enabling seamless code integration and testing across multiple environments.
  • Azure Service Deployment : Deployed and managed various Azure services, including VMs, storage, and networking, ensuring optimal configuration and performance.
  • Backup and Recovery : Implemented Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery solutions for data protection and disaster recovery.
  • System Monitoring : Monitored system health and performance using Azure Monitor, responding quickly to alerts and issues to maintain service availability.
  • Incident Resolution : Handled support tickets and incidents, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • User Support : Provided support for Azure and Windows Server environments, assisting clients with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
  • Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications, and tracked records through delivery.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.

Senior Technical Consultant

HCL Technologies
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • Cloud Infrastructure Management : Managed and optimized Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, virtual networks, and storage accounts.
  • Security and Compliance : Implemented and monitored Azure Security Center policies to ensure compliance with security standards, reducing security incidents by 30%.
  • Resource Provisioning : Automated provisioning of Azure resources using ARM templates and Terraform, enhancing deployment efficiency and consistency.
  • Monitoring and Optimization : Utilized Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to track performance metrics, diagnose issues, and optimize resource usage for cost efficiency and performance.
  • Backup and Recovery : Configured and managed Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery to ensure data protection and business continuity.
  • Access Management : Managed Azure Active Directory, setting up users, groups, and roles, and implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to enhance security.
  • Network Management : Configured and managed Azure virtual networks, subnets, VPN gateways, and network security groups (NSGs) to ensure secure and efficient network traffic flow.
  • Incident and Problem Management : Applied ITIL best practices to manage incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Compliance and Governance : Ensured adherence to compliance and governance policies, using Azure Policy to enforce organizational standards.
  • Enhanced software performance by identifying and resolving technical issues for numerous clients.
  • Contributed to knowledge sharing among colleagues by conducting workshops and creating instructional materials related to specialized expertise.
  • Evaluated existing systems architecture, recommending upgrades or modifications as needed based on analysis findings.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering quality results within deadline constraints.
  • Delivered high-quality training sessions to clients'' staff on use of new technologies, ensuring smooth adoption rates across organizations.

Senior Software Engineer

Wipro Technologies
09.2018 - 07.2021
  • Optimized code performance for improved user experience and system efficiency
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards

Associate IT Consultant

ITC Infotech
09.2017 - 09.2018

Process Consultant

Hinduja Global Solutions
05.2015 - 07.2017

Education

MBA - Information Technology, Marketing

Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering.
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)

Certification

AZ-103

Interests

Professional Interests

Cloud Computing: Passionate about exploring the latest advancements in cloud technologies, particularly in Microsoft Azure Enjoy experimenting with new services and features to optimize cloud infrastructure and enhance security

DevOps Practices: Enthusiastic about implementing and refining DevOps practices Interested in continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automation to streamline development workflows and improve deployment efficiency

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Keen on leveraging tools like Terraform and ARM templates to manage and automate infrastructure deployments, ensuring consistency and scalability

Timeline

Senior Azure Administrator

Luxoft Dxc LTD
07.2023 - Current

AZ-400

04-2023

AZ-103

02-2022

Senior Technical Consultant

HCL Technologies
07.2021 - 05.2023

Senior Software Engineer

Wipro Technologies
09.2018 - 07.2021

Associate IT Consultant

ITC Infotech
09.2017 - 09.2018

Process Consultant

Hinduja Global Solutions
05.2015 - 07.2017

MBA - Information Technology, Marketing

Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering.
04.2001 -

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