Lakshay Kumar
Azure Cloud Administrator
Ghaziabad,UP
Summary
I am a seasoned IT professional with over 13 years of experience in network engineering, cloud infrastructure. Over the last several years, I have honed my expertise in Microsoft Azure, working in network security, hybrid connectivity, and architecting scalable cloud-native solutions. My core strengths lie in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and cost-optimized Azure environments tailored to meet specific business objectives. As an Azure Network Engineer, I have a proven track record in managing complex virtual networks, configuring network security groups (NSGs), VPN/ExpressRoute connectivity, and implementing load balancers, firewalls, and custom routing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Principal consultant
Airo Digital Labs
09.2023 - Current
- Designing, deploying, and maintaining Azure-based network infrastructures including VNets, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Application Gateways, and Load Balancers.
- Implementing and managing Azure Virtual WAN and hub-and-spoke network topologies to support scalable and secure connectivity across regions.
- Implementing and configuring Azure Firewall, Firewall policies, route tables, and UDRs (User Defined Routes) to enforce secure traffic flow.
- Managing Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), NSGs, DNS, and VPN Gateways for secure and optimized network communication.
- Setting up and maintain Azure Load Balancers for application availability and scalability
- Monitoring resource utilization, performance, and availability using Azure Monitor, logs, and alerts.
- Ensuring adherence to compliance, governance, and security.
- Administering Azure Files, Storage Accounts, and Azure Storage Service Encryption for secure data storage.
- Maintaining business continuity by managing Azure Recovery Services Vault for backups and disaster recovery.
NETWORK ENGINEER
Artech Infosystem Pvt Ltd
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Ensuring end-to-end cloud security using Azure Native Security tools, Cloud Native Security practices, and Azure Policy.
- Monitoring resource utilization, performance, and availability using Azure Monitor, logs, and alerts.
- Ensuring adherence to compliance, governance, and security.
- Administering Azure Files, Storage Accounts, and Azure Storage Service Encryption for secure data storage.
- Maintaining business continuity by managing Azure Recovery Services Vault for backups and disaster recovery.
Sr NETWORK ENGINEER
Exponent Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Monitoring network performance and troubleshoot network-related issues using Azure Network Watcher, Traffic Analytics, and Log Analytics.
- Collaborating with security teams to ensure network compliance with security policies and industry standards.
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including network diagrams, runbooks, and configuration guidelines.
- Providing input on cloud governance, cost optimization, and resource tagging related to networking resources.
- Working with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher for monitoring and diagnostics.
SECURITY SPECIALIST
HCL Tech Ltd
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Setting up and maintain Azure Load Balancers for application availability and scalability.
- Handled Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines and deployments in a highly available environment
- Performed configuration management and worked on Microsoft Azure Networking
- Managed Checkpoint firewalls and solar winds
- Created Standard / Normal / Vendor Changes using SNOW ticketing tool
- Worked on various firewall policies and object configurations
- Worked on Akamai/Sophos Firewall/Cisco Routers/Cisco Switches/Cisco ASA Firewall
- Monitored alerts using SolarWinds & Service Now Ticketing.
- Plan, design, and implement network infrastructure to meet organizational requirements, SLAs, and change management guidelines. Deploy and configure network components such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers.
- Implement and manage Azure Disk Encryption and Azure Key Vault for secure key and secret management.
- Utilize Azure Automation to script and automate operational processes and configuration management.
- Monitor resource utilization, performance, and availability using Azure Monitor, logs, and alerts.
Network Support Engineer
SDK ITS SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD
04.2012 - 10.2016
- Network Security: Implement and enforce network security measures to protect data and systems, including managing firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and access control policies. Ensure secure communication and compliance across both on-premise and cloud network infrastructure.
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnose and resolve network issues promptly. Perform routine maintenance, system/security upgrades, and troubleshooting at Level 2 to ensure optimal performance. Be available for 24x7 incident response to support critical network functions.
- Network Optimization: Analyze and optimize network performance, capacity, and reliability across hybrid environments.
- Implement Quality of Service (QoS) policies to prioritize network traffic and ensure mission-critical applications have the bandwidth they need.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (cloud, infrastructure, security) and vendors to support IT projects. Provide technical expertise and assistance to other team members and end-users, demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills.
Education
Master Of Computer Application -
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
07.2011 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
07.2008 - 08.2016
Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya
04.2002 - 05.2003
Secondary School Examination - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya
05.2000 - 05.2001
Skills
Azure Traffic Manager
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, 01/06/25, 01/07/26, Design and implement core networking infrastructure, Design, implement, and manage connectivity services, Design and implement application delivery services, Design and implement private access to Azure services, Secure network connectivity to Azure resources, https://learn.microsoft.com/api/credentials/share/en-us/Lakshay-7312/741843FF22B41E22?sharingId=69F25FDC5CE13711
Personal Information
- Passport Number: G8821883
- Date of Birth: 09/25/86
- Nationality: Indian
- Work Permit: German
Timeline
Principal consultant
Airo Digital Labs
09.2023 - Current
NETWORK ENGINEER
Artech Infosystem Pvt Ltd
11.2021 - 08.2024
Sr NETWORK ENGINEER
Exponent Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 09.2021
SECURITY SPECIALIST
HCL Tech Ltd
01.2017 - 06.2019
Network Support Engineer
SDK ITS SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD
04.2012 - 10.2016
Master Of Computer Application -
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
07.2011 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
07.2008 - 08.2016
Senior School Certificate Examination - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya
04.2002 - 05.2003
Secondary School Examination - undefined
Kendriya Vidyalaya
05.2000 - 05.2001
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