Hi, I’m
Mahmood Asim Khan
Hyderabad
Summary
An accomplished Devops professional with good technical skill set and proven success encompassed over 6 years – included Azure Devops and administration, specialized in managing Azure PaaS services, Networking and automation. Proven expertise in Azure Cloud Deployments, Migrations, ADO Pipelines, and ensuring secure, scalable and cost-optimized Solutions aligned with Azure Well-Architected Framework principles.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
Work History
Infosys
Azure Devops Engineer
09.2021 - 02.2025
Job overview
- Deployed Azure Virtual Machines, Web apps and other resources using ARM Templates and Terraform.
- Led migration projects, moving on-premises workloads to Azure and automating the process with Terraform and ARM Templates.
- Configured and Managed Terraform Remote State file for different Projects and environments.
- Configured and managed Terraform Modules and ARM Templates to standardize and accelerate deployments across multiple environments.
- Configured and Managed security in Terraform for the sensitive information in the code.
- Setting up the CI/CD pipelines in the 3 environments so we have end to end deployment and Testing of the Same this enabled 80% time saving and faster delivery to all customers.
- Automated build, test, and release pipelines for IaC deployments using Azure DevOps and integrated Terraform and ARM templates into CI/CD workflows.
- Created and Configured connections and deployment settings in Devops projects.
- Implemented new features and service functionality for end users as part of our strategic roadmap.
- Configured and Managed Devops repositories for multiple environments using Git.
- Identifying new tools and processes to improve the cloud platform and automate processes.
- Implemented security and compliance controls by automating RBAC, Key Vault, and encryption policies using IaC.
- Deployed and managed Azure networking (VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Load Balancers and Application Gateway) using Terraform.
- Deployed and documentation large-scale Azure infrastructure using modularization in Terraform.
- Achieved a 50% reduction in Deployment time and improved consistency across development, staging, and production environments.
- Proactively Created and Managed Azure Infrastructure for all environments, all key components such as Resource Group, Virtual Machines, SQL server SQL Database, SQL Instances, Storage Accounts, Web Apps and Azure Functions.
- As a DEVOPS Admin co-ordinated with Development, QA & Operational teams for effective delivery.
- Developed scalable microservices architecture on Azure, reducing deployment failures by 30%.
- Configured and Managed Kubernetes cluster and Nodes.
- Configured and Managed Deployment files, Pod files and other manifest files for AKS cluster fine tuning and optimization.
- Configured and Managed Networking, Security, Storage and Access control in the AKS cluster.
- Configured and Managed Ingress controller for access control and Load balancing in the AKS cluster.
- Configured and Managed other setting such as Pod disruption budgets, auto scaling and monitoring for AKS cluster.
Infosys
Azure Administrator
09.2018 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Automated routine tasks using PowerShell, CLI and Azure Runbooks.
- Decommissioned Virtual Machines, Snapshots and Storage accounts using Azure automation.
- Performed Resizing and upgradation of Azure Resources for fine tuning the performance.
- Performed Data migration using DataSync agent from azure to AWS network.
- Automated the Tagging part to meet the standards and compliancy of the project.
- Configured and managed the Disk space, SWAP memory, CPU and Memory in Linux Virtual Machines when it reached the threshold value.
- Configured and Managed the Linux User Accounts.
- Patched the Linux Virtual Machines using SUSE Tool and Windows Virtual Machines using Azure Update Manager.
- Resolved the access/login issues for Linux and Windows Virtual Machines.
- Configured and managed the RBAC Permissions to the Azure resources as per the requirement.
- Create and configure Virtual Networks (VNets) and subnets.
- Set up Network Security Groups (NSGs) and firewall rules on various Azure Resources.
- Configured Azure VPN Gateway for hybrid connectivity.
- Configured the Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
- Changed the Azure Server parameters for fine tuning the performance.
- Configured the settings like encryption, Data Protection and Configuration on Azure Resources as per the requirement.
- Configured Azure Backup for Virtual Machines and Databases.
- Set up Recovery Services Vault.
- Reviewed the Security Center recommendations and applied as per the approvals.
- Set up Key Vault for secrets, keys, and certificates with necessary permissions on it.
- Analysed and configured the Azure Hybrid Benefit and Reserved Instance plan.
- Performed the PaaS Service Cost analysis for fine tuning the PaaS services.
- Implemented spending limits and analysed billing reports.
- Configured and managed azure Monitoring using Monitor and AMA agent.
- Created and configured various reports related to performance and cost optimization.
Accenture-PMR Management & Consulting Pvt Ltd.
Software Engineering Lead
10.2013 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Active directory administration across multiple domains.
- Supported administration of Windows 2003/2008/2012 servers.
- Experience in troubleshooting of DRS cluster error with shares, pools and limits.
- Involved in ESXi host issues with VIRTUAL MACHINEWare.
- Coordinate with multiple teams to fulfil new server build requests.
- Maintenance and upgrades of server and network hardware.
- Responsible for O/S support, patching and upgrades.
TCS
Systems Engineer
05.2010 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Expertise in Windows 2003/2008/2012 R2 server administration.
- Expertise in building Virtual servers as per the client requirements.
- Expertise in administering and managing Active directory.
- Build and troubleshooting experience of ESX hosts and VCenter server.
- Good experience in Microsoft Clustering services.
- Good experience in working with Virtual Machine VMotion and Storage VMotion
- Administration and configuration of SCOM2012 and SCOM2016 monitoring.
HCL Comnet (Data Centre Operations)
System Analyst
10.2007 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Provided second-level support for hardware and software issues, ensuring timely resolution for end-users.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex technical problems escalated from L1 support, enhancing overall service quality.
- Documented technical procedures and user guides to facilitate knowledge sharing among team members.
- Conducted regular system maintenance and updates, improving system performance and security.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement new technologies and streamline support processes.
- Managed user accounts and permissions.
- Trained end-users on software applications and best practices, reducing support requests.
Pyro Networks Pvt. Ltd.
Technical Writer
10.2006 - 06.2007
Job overview
- Technical document Content creation, editing and managing Documentation.
Education
Osmania University
Masters from Business Administration
01.2014
Latrobe University
Masters from Telecommunication Engineering
01.2004
Deccan College of Engineered and Tech
Bachelor of Engineering
01.2002
Skills
Azure Devops
Terraform
ARM Templates
Kubernetes
Azure administration
Azure migration
Active Directory
System integration
FinOps
Windows VIRTUAL MACHINEWare
End User Computing
Scripting
Power shell
Azure CLI
YAML
Certification
Advance Wireless Communication (Lorion Telecom)
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Azure Devops Engineer
Infosys
09.2021 - 02.2025
Azure Administrator
Infosys
09.2018 - 09.2021
Software Engineering Lead
Accenture-PMR Management & Consulting Pvt Ltd.
10.2013 - 12.2015
Systems Engineer
TCS
05.2010 - 02.2013
System Analyst
HCL Comnet (Data Centre Operations)
10.2007 - 06.2009
Technical Writer
Pyro Networks Pvt. Ltd.
10.2006 - 06.2007
Latrobe University
Masters from Telecommunication Engineering
Deccan College of Engineered and Tech
Bachelor of Engineering
Osmania University
Masters from Business Administration