Santosh Kumar Adarshi
Senior Datacenter & Cloud Engineer
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Cloud and Data Center Engineer with more than 13 years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud architecture, cloud security, disaster recovery, and virtualization. Proven skills in transitioning on-premises environments to Azure cloud services, along with expertise in Windows Server administration, VMware ESXi, and Azure Site Recovery (ASR). Skilled in implementing disaster recovery infrastructure utilizing tools like Zerto, ASR, and Azure-native services. A strong focus on creating secure, compliant, and cost-efficient cloud environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Senior Cloud Engineer & Lead IT System Analyst
Applied Materials India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - Current
- Led multiple Azure cloud migration projects, from assessment to execution.
- Architected and implemented Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and Zerto-based DR solutions.
- Managed cloud-to-cloud DR replication, testing, and documentation.
- Performed cost assessments and applied cloud cost optimization strategies.
- Resolved critical escalations in partnership with Microsoft support and cloud vendors.
- Maintained VMware ESXi/vSphere environments, ensuring high availability (HA) and DRS.
- Migrated Windows Servers (2008 to 2022), ensuring AD and network integration.
- Implemented cloud security remediations, adhering to InfoSec policies and audits.
- Created runbooks and SOPs for L1/L2 support, mentoring junior engineers.
Data Center Operations Engineer
Applied Materials (Wipro Payroll)
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Managed data center refresh projects across rack PDUs, blade enclosures, and servers.
- Oversaw deployments and asset compliance across high-density data center racks.
- Administered VMware infrastructure-snapshots, patching, and host upgrades.
- Designed and operated disaster recovery drills and backup lifecycle via HP libraries.
- Facilitated root cause analysis (RCA) and global incident resolution.
Education
Master of Computer Applications -
Vinayaka Mission University
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
Bangalore University
Skills
Azure Cloud Architecture
Azure Site Recovery
Proficient in Zerto
Cloud security compliance measures
VMware ESXi
vSphere
HA
DRS
VM relocation expertise
Snapshots
Windows Server 2008-2022
Active Directory
Vulnerability remediation management
Cloud migration expertise
Disaster recovery plan assessment
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Timeline
Senior Cloud Engineer & Lead IT System Analyst
Applied Materials India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - Current
Data Center Operations Engineer
Applied Materials (Wipro Payroll)
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
Bangalore University
Master of Computer Applications -
Vinayaka Mission University