NIRANJAN.T.
Microsoft Exchange Solutions Architect, Microsoft Exchange Consultant, Microsoft Office365 architect & consultant, Microsoft Messaging admin, Exchange administrator
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Microsoft Exchange Solutions Architect & Microsoft365/Office365 architect with experience of 12.5 years and a proven track record in designing and implementing robust email infrastructure solutions. Seeking a challenging role to apply expertise in optimizing and securing Microsoft 365 environments, contributing to seamless communication and collaboration within organizations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Infrastructure & Systems Engineer III
Walmart Global Tech
01.2020 - Current
- Exhibited the role of a Microsoft Exchange Solutions Architect
- Designed implementation of Microsoft Exchange environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability
- Implemented and managed advanced features of Microsoft Exchange, such Basic Auth to Modern with EWS, MRM Retention Policy, Compliance policies, mail flow rules, transport rules, and data loss prevention (DLP) policies
- Conducted routine maintenance tasks, monitored server performance, and resolved complex issues to minimize downtime
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement secure email systems and integrate with other Microsoft technologies like IDM, MIM, DNS,security etc
- Collaborated with Load Balancing team to manage the SMTP relays
- Provided expertise in email security, implementing measures to protect against phishing, malware, and other threats
- Conducted training sessions for IT teams and end-users on best practices for Exchange administration
- Built Knowledge docs, FAQs and designed a form for users to access the same
- Deployed MS Office to PCs via SCCM, manages Group policies that are relating to Outlook and MS Office, Ex: PST, MS office versions
- Automated process for mailbox access delegation, calendar holidays, move mails Outlook to Sharepoint using PowerApps, Power automate flows
- Proven expertise in setting up DAGs for 58 node cluster, thereby managing the witness servers as well
- Migrated pubic folders from Onprem to Sharepoint sites and shared mailboxes in Exchange Online
- Developed Powershell scripts using EMS for various requirements
- Handling on-call/Pager duties and escalations from all support teams
- Anticipate a threat or catastrophe event and proactively resolve the issue with help of alerts
- Orchestrate knowledge on Azure Information Protection, Azure RMS, OME and Unified Sensitivity labels
- Networking (DNS/Routing/NetMon ), Microsoft knowledge AD , Federation, Azure AD connect, ADFS
- Azure Conditional Access policies, configuring policy for Azure MFA
- Basic knowledge of Project engineering that involves concepts of automation using Python, UIPath, Proactive monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, Predictive analytics using Snowflake, and Data Analytics using PowerBI, Excel, Grafana
- Expertise in analysing HAR logs, fiddler, netmon, etl logs etc
Tech Lead-Office365
Cognizant Ltd
04.2016 - 12.2019
- Managed day-to-day operations of Microsoft Exchange Server, Office365, ADFS & AADconnect 2.0, G-Suite, including mailbox management, user accounts, and permissions
- Implemented and maintained email security measures, including anti-spam filters and antivirus solutions
- Also designed and implemented MFA, Conditional Access & Azure ATP
- Exchange Server upgrades and patch management
- Implemented and managed Azure Intune, Cloud-App Security, and configured alerts for various medium & high security activity alerts
- Managed all services of Office365 such as Exchange Online, Azure AD, Multi-Factor Authentication, Mobile Access Management, Mobile Device Management, Skype, Onedrive, Sharepoint, Powerapps, Teams, Yammer, Microsoft Identity Management etc
- Designed & completed Office365 to Google-Suite migration & supported post migration issues
- Built PowerShell scripts to automate tasks like License revoke, reporting, Shared mailbox delegation, Distribution Group management, Inbox rules, Contact creation etc.
Senior Engineer (Windows) IMTS
Mindtree Ltd
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Orchestrated successful email migration projects, including on-premises to cloud (Office 365) and hybrid configurations
- Migrated AD objects using ADMT for cross-forest migrations
- Managing authorized/verified domains in Office365
- Creation of migration endpoints for different migrations
- Built Knowledge-Bank & updated Run-Books on various scenarios of mailbox migration.
Technical Support Engineer
Austin Medical Solutions
11.2012 - 09.2014
- Infrastructure Management (In-House support) of File server, End user support, print server support.
Customer Support Assistant
Adishwar India Ltd
04.2010 - 12.2011
- Customer support for purchases & delivery of products purchased in Adishwar Home Appliances.
Education
MCA -
NITTE MEENAKSHI INST. OF TECHNOLOGY
BCA - undefined
RAMAIAH COLLEGE OF ARTS SCIENCE & COMMERCE
PUC - undefined
BANGALORE NORTH EDUCATION SOCIETY
SSLC - undefined
PRESIDENCY SCHOOL,BANGALORE
Skills
Active Directory Design and AdministrationMS Office deployment & managementOffice 365 and Hybrid ConfigurationsExchange Server Installation and MaintenanceProofpoint, MessageLabsMail Flow Rules and Transport RulesGroup Policy ManagementADMT, SCCMEmail Security (Anti-spam, Antivirus)Windows Server AdministrationAAD ConnectServer Performance Monitoring and OptimizationNetworking Protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)Azure cloud solutionsCollaboration with Cross-functional TeamsFirewall Configuration and ManagementExpressrouteData Loss Prevention (DLP)Security Compliance and AuditingAzure NetworksTraining and DocumentationStrong Communication and CollaborationAzure FunctionsMicrosoft Power PlatformSCCM package deploymentActive Directory Domain 2008,2012, 2016Quick learner & go-getter with strong and flexible attitude Good leadership quality & a team builder Possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and logical skills
Technical Writing
Data Analysis
Project Management
Client service and support
Excellent Communication
Team building
Adaptability and Flexibility
Problem-solving aptitude
Analytical Thinking
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, H176-8556
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Totappa V
- Date of Birth: 08/21/87
Timeline
Infrastructure & Systems Engineer III
Walmart Global Tech
01.2020 - Current
Tech Lead-Office365
Cognizant Ltd
04.2016 - 12.2019
Senior Engineer (Windows) IMTS
Mindtree Ltd
10.2014 - 04.2016
Technical Support Engineer
Austin Medical Solutions
11.2012 - 09.2014
Customer Support Assistant
Adishwar India Ltd
04.2010 - 12.2011
MCA -
NITTE MEENAKSHI INST. OF TECHNOLOGY
BCA - undefined
RAMAIAH COLLEGE OF ARTS SCIENCE & COMMERCE
PUC - undefined
BANGALORE NORTH EDUCATION SOCIETY
SSLC - undefined
PRESIDENCY SCHOOL,BANGALORE