Swapnesh Shivaji Dhuri
Wakad
Summary
Cloud Administrator specializing in Azure and VMware solutions. Optimizes cloud infrastructure and enhances system performance. Expertise in Azure Active Directory and network security, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes. Focused on delivering innovative cloud solutions aligned with client requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cloud Administrator
Capgemini
Pune
08.2019 - Current
- Delivered day-to-day support for Azure platform, vCenter Private Cloud, and various cloud tools in the role of Cloud Administrator.
- Served as Cloud Infra Engineer on Azure Platform for Capgemini Cloud Platform Team, supporting cloud infrastructure initiatives.
- Created ACR and AKS services and decommissioned them based on requests.
- Troubleshoot PODS, namespaces, nodes related issue for AKS cluster.
- Resolved application deployment issues for the AKS cluster.
- Maintain internal and external registry images for the Kubernetes.
- AKS version upgrade an other internal tools upgrade like Kured, Falco, Gatekeeper Policy, Ingress-Nginx.
- Maintaining Azure Gatekeeper policy, whitelist namespaces.
- Created groups and users on Azure AD, providing access based on requests.
- Worked on Azure Site Recovery for VM replication and DR solution.
- Established backend infrastructure for migration by configuring RSV, private endpoints, storage accounts, NSG rules, and VNET to facilitate seamless data transition.
- Directed traffic distribution through load balancers to enhance application performance.
- Worked on Beyond Trust Privilege Remote access solution (Security tool) which is hosted on Azure Appliance.
- Worked on Windows Cluster creation and configuration.
- Working on VCenter to manage Private Cloud Infrastructure.
- Set up VM and DB backup on Azure cloud and resolved issues related to backup job failures.
- Create Azure Files share, manage access, configure file share backup, configure alert rule for files shares.
- Established storage accounts and configured domain integration to ensure secure access through IAM.
- Deployed Azure IaaS virtual machines (VMs) and Cloud services (PaaS role instances) into secure VNets and subnets.
- Managing day-to-day activities of the cloud environment, supporting development teams with their requirements.
- Create and update document like SOP’s HLD, LLD and other audit related document
- Define and design solution/process document for the Cloud Infra.
Wintel & Cloud Administrator
TATA Consultancy Services
Pune
03.2014 - 07.2019
- As a Wintel, VMware and Cloud Administrator providing specialized support to key customers.
- Having knowledge and experience on Azure platform and windows server 2003/2008/2012 installation, Configuration, Migration, Troubleshooting, Active directory administration and System Recovery.
- Over 5 years of experience as Wintel and VMware Administrator with extensive knowledge of Azure platform.
- Configuring Resources through Azure Resource Manager.
- Configured cloud services to ensure high availability using cluster creation and endpoint management.
- Designed and configured Azure Virtual Networks (VNETs), subnets, Azure network settings, DHCP address blocks, DNS settings, security policies and routing.
- Configuring VNET to VNET, Point to Site and Site to Site connectivity.
- Deployed Azure IaaS virtual machines (VMs) and Cloud services (PaaS role instances) into secure VNETs and subnets.
- Provided high availability for IaaS VMs and PaaS role instances for access from other services in the VNETs with Azure Internal Load Balancer.
- Azure Storage account creation and management.
- Azure AD and Migration of On-Premise AD to Azure AD through Azure AD Connect.
- Performing Azure Back-Ups for its on premises and cloud services.
- Migrating On-Premises and other VMs using Azure Site Recovery and Azure Data Migration Services.
- Migrating server from other cloud, Hyper-V to VMware, and Azure.
- Managed Windows servers and VMware virtual machines to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Creating GNS (Global Name Space) and Managing DFS infrastructure.
- Managing Windows 2003 and 2008 cluster
- Troubleshooting server performance and crash issues, analyzing crash dump, events.
- Managing VMware and Hyper-V infrastructure
- Installing, configuring and managing virtual infrastructure and virtual center.
- Executed P2V and V2V conversions utilizing VMware Converter to enhance virtualization efficiency.
- Knowledge on ITIL process and working on Incident, tasks and Change management.
- Created RightFax accounts and managed fax operations using RightFax utility tools for efficient communication.
- Publishing and upgrading application in Citrix for the users.
- Managed Virtualization Environment using VMware vSphere 5.5, 6.5 & 7.0 Virtual Center, VI Client. Installing and updating VMware tools for all the VM’s
- Migrating of Virtual Machines using V Motion and SV motion.
- Created and managed virtual machines to support various applications and services.
- Patching ESX/ESXi host using VMware update manager
- Migrated Physical server to virtual server using VMware converter (P2V converter)
- Created clusters to ensure high availability and enable dynamic resource scheduling for optimal performance.
- Monitoring of virtual machine’s & ESX server (CPU, Memory, Disk, and Network Utilization)
- Create the datastore for storing Virtual Machines and data
- VMware HP VSA administration and patching.
- Created scope and reserved IP for specific MAC on DHCP.
- Managing network drives and shared folders, provide access on files and folders
Technical Support Engineer
VDA Info Solution Pvt. Ltd
06.2011 - 10.2013
- Worked as Technical Support Engineer at Cognizant Technology Solutions, Pune.
- Led team of 12 engineers, ensuring effective support delivery and collaboration.
- Delivered technical support and addressed user requests using the ticketing tool (Remedy 7.5) within SLA.
- Installation and troubleshoot application problem like MS applications, oracle, VPN, IBM, Citrix etc.
- Troubleshot network-related issues, including VPN and Citrix, to restore service functionality for users.
- Installation, Configuration, and troubleshooting of Desktops, Laptops, Servers, Printer, Scanner, Webcam.
- Deploying Operating System like Windows XP/ Vista/win7/2003/2008 Server through WDS Server and Ghost server.
- Managing level 2 escalations and coordination with support teams.
- Troubleshooting and diagnose the hardware related calls and log the call to respective Vendors for faulty parts.
- Managed special tasks and implementations for client projects, enhancing operational efficiency in ODCs and non-ODCs.
- Remote support by using Dameware Tool, RDP, VNC and Team Viewer etc.
- Worked on DHCP like creating scope, reserving IP for specific MAC.
- Oversaw project and ODC migration, BCP activities, and support for client visits.
Desktop Support
Ozone Info Engg. Pvt. Ltd
03.2010 - 06.2011
- 7 Month worked at NIO (National Institute of Oceanography, Donapaula, Goa).
- 8 Month worked at NARI (National Aids Research Institute, Bhosari, Pune.
- Installed, configured, and troubleshot desktops, laptops, servers, printers, scanners, and webcams to maintain operational efficiency.
- Provided remote support to customers using tools like DameWare and RDP, ensuring timely issue resolution.
- Configure outlook and troubleshoot outlook issues.
- Installed and configured software based on user specifications.
- Application troubleshooting (MS office\Operating system\Communicator etc.)
- Resolved incidents and requests in accordance with defined SLA, contributing to enhanced service reliability.
Education
Diploma - IT
MSBTE
Pune01.2009
Skills
- Azure and AWS cloud services
- IaaS and PaaS deployment
- Azure Active Directory
- Azure backup and ASR
- VMware and Citrix virtualization
- Hyper-V management
- VM management strategies
- Container registry and AKS
- Networking fundamentals
- Azure backup solutions
- Knowledge of network topologies
- Subnetting and VLANs management
- Firewall implementation
- Storage solutions
- Active Directory management
- Domain controllers setup
- FTP and DFS server management
- Linux (Red Hat and Ubuntu)
- Firewall implementation
Languages
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Konkani
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Konkani
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/20/91
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Global Certification
- ITIL 2011 foundation
- Azure Administrator Associate: AZ-104
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundation Associate
Other Courses
- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
- MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer)
- RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)
- VMware
- Azure
Timeline
Cloud Administrator
Capgemini
08.2019 - Current
Wintel & Cloud Administrator
TATA Consultancy Services
03.2014 - 07.2019
Technical Support Engineer
VDA Info Solution Pvt. Ltd
06.2011 - 10.2013
Desktop Support
Ozone Info Engg. Pvt. Ltd
03.2010 - 06.2011
Diploma - IT
MSBTE