Strategic and performance-focused Cloud Computing Specialist with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. Proven experience in cloud administration, infrastructure design, and security implementation, delivering scalable and cost-effective Azure solutions for leading firms including Accenture and Tata Consultancy Services. Skilled in optimizing cloud performance, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring robust security compliance. Strong analytical and collaboration skills, with additional expertise in financial market research and data-driven strategy execution in fast-paced, enterprise environments
Designed Azure Infrastructure solutions (IaaS and PaaS) based on client requirements to deliver scalable, secure, and highly available cloud environments.
Designed, implemented, and maintained cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure services including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Created and managed Azure Storage Accounts, provisioned Virtual Machines, configured Application Gateway, Load Balancers, and Recovery Services Vault; implemented Azure Backup for servers.
Published applications via Azure Application Gateway, integrating Web Application Firewall (WAF) to enhance security and protect public-facing applications.
Implemented and configured Web Application Firewall (WAF) including custom rules and exclusions to meet client security requirements.
Configured Network Security Groups (NSGs) to control inbound and outbound traffic flows and managed private endpoint settings for Azure resources such as Storage Accounts, App Services, and Azure Databases.
Automated deployment of cloud resources using Terraform, ARM templates, and Azure CLI scripting, to ensure repeatability and efficiency.
Managed and monitored Azure environments leveraging Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to maintain optimal performance and availability.
Conducted performance tuning, cost optimization, and resource management on Azure platforms to maximize ROI and system efficiency.
Implemented Identity and Access Management (IAM) using Azure Active Directory (AAD) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to enforce security and compliance policies.
Provisioned and configured Amazon EC2 instances in AWS to support scalable and resilient cloud applications; performed snapshot management for backup and disaster recovery.
Rigorously applied ITIL standards to ensure efficient and effective execution of all IT processes, consistently meeting SLA commitments.
Participated in continuous process improvement initiatives related to incident, change, and request management workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
Monitored and analyzed security alerts and threats using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to proactively identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
Implemented and managed whitelisting and blocking of suspicious IP addresses, URLs, files, and hashes within Microsoft Defender to prevent security breaches.
Collaborated with security and IT teams to respond to and mitigate security incidents by blocking malicious entities and allowing trusted assets.