Sanjay Sharma
Hyderabad
Summary
An accomplished Solutions Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive IT solutions. Proficient in leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Intune, Microsoft Purview, and Defender for Endpoint to enhance organizational security, compliance, and operational efficiency. Adept at driving digital transformation initiatives and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud Solutions Architect
Microsoft India R& D Private Ltd
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of Microsoft Intune for Small, Medium, and Enterprise clients, guaranteeing secure and efficient device management
- Help customers to develop policies and controls for data classification, retention, and protection, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
- Conducted assessments, created frameworks, and implemented solutions to meet regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA etc enhancing data security and efficiency
- Conducted security assessments and implemented best practices for endpoint protection using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Integrated Defender for Endpoint to enhance threat detection and response capabilities, resulting in a significant reduction in security incidents
- Provide technical guidance for clients, team members and stakeholders on Microsoft Purview capabilities and best practices
- Implemented and managed Microsoft Copilot for 365 features across the organization, enhancing productivity and collaboration
Premier Field Engineer
Microsoft India Global Services Pvt. Ltd
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Served as a trusted advisor to Microsoft Premier customers for Modern Workplace solutions (Data Security, Endpoints, Compliance, Administration & Governance)
- Delivered multiple Workshops (Intermediate & Advanced) level, to Microsoft's Premier & Unified customers over Teams and other collaborative tools
- Performed evaluations of Active Directory and Configuration Manager (SCCM) to guide customers on best practices and enhancements for security and modern management
- Helped customers transition to Cloud as a Designated Support Engineer for Enterprise Mobility & Security
- Assessed cloud readiness, developed migration strategies, and provided post-migration support to ensure smooth transitions and optimized cloud use.
Associate Consultant
HCL Technologies
10.2013 - 07.2019
- Project: Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC)
- Active Directory Services
- Managed domain controller performance, replication issues, and Azure machine provisioning
- Migrating servers from Hyper-V to VMware (Venter)
- Deployed software using SCCM and BigFix, troubleshooting deployment issues
- Administered SCCM for software delivery, client health, and general system maintenance.
Corporate Trainer & Consultant
Koenig-Solutions Ltd
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Corporate trainer and consultant for Microsoft products like Windows Server, Client OS, AD, PowerShell, SCCM, SCOM, Hyper-V, and SCVMM
- Implement solutions for clients and do migration planning and implementation as per requirement
- Have done onsite training projects for clients and delivered training
- Develop training content for delivery purposes.
Desktop Support Engineer
COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS
12.2009 - 10.2010
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Maintained inventory of installed desktop hardware and software components to keep records accurate and updated.
Computer Hardware, Networking & Server Trainer
JETKING INFOTRAIN LTD
12.2007 - 12.2009
- Trained Students and IT professional on Computer hardware, network essentials and Windows Server OS.
Education
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication -
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (Formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University)
Skills
- Microsoft Intune & SCCM
Device Configuration Management
Device Lifecycle management
Application Lifecycle Management
Tenant Administration
Windows Autopilot (Cloud & Hybrid) Reporting and Automation (Graph & Power BI)
Microsoft Intune Suite
Microsoft Cloud PKI
Microsoft Intune Integration with 1st and 3rd party solutions
- Microsoft 365 Purview
Information Protection (Sensitivity Labels)
Data Loss Prevention
Insider Risk Management
Data Lifecycle Management (Data Retention and Records)
- Azure Active Directory
Privileged Identity Management
Conditional access
Verifid ID
Global Secure Access
RBAC
MFA
LAPS
Active Directory object management
Group Policy Management
- Microsoft 365 Defender
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft Sentinel (SEIM)
Defender for Cloud (Cloud security Posture management)
Defender for Cloud Apps
Defender for Identity
Defender for O365
- Microsoft CoPilot
- Microsoft Copilot for 365
- Microsoft Copilot for Security
Accomplishments
- Help renew a record number of contracts (16) in FY22-23 across the globe
- Created & contributed to various Microsoft IP’s (Intellectual Property) which are being used as customer deliverables for workshops and value-based deliveries.
- Conducted sessions for technical & process readiness for engineers across Microsoft EMEA & APAC regions
- Awarded Star Achiever for performance in the year FY22.
- SPOC Microsoft Copilot for 365 for India and APAC region.
Certification
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate (SC-400)
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity (SC-900)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Cloud Solutions Architect
Microsoft India R& D Private Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Premier Field Engineer
Microsoft India Global Services Pvt. Ltd
08.2019 - 01.2022
Associate Consultant
HCL Technologies
10.2013 - 07.2019
Corporate Trainer & Consultant
Koenig-Solutions Ltd
10.2010 - 10.2013
Desktop Support Engineer
COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS
12.2009 - 10.2010
Computer Hardware, Networking & Server Trainer
JETKING INFOTRAIN LTD
12.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication -
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (Formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University)
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