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Basavaraj B

Basavaraj B

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic Azure Cloud Engineer at TCS with proven leadership with IT infrastructure management with over 16 plus years in cloud security and application performance optimization. Adept at implementing disaster recovery solutions and fostering team collaboration, driving efficiency and enhancing system reliability. Committed to continuous improvement and skilled in Azure cloud migration and API integration. Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation. I consistently enhance system availability and user satisfaction through innovative problem-solving and effective communication

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Azure Cloud Engineer Team Lead

TCS Brigade Bhuwalka Icon
07.2022 - Current
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive Azure cloud strategy aligned with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
  • Conducted cloud readiness assessments to evaluate feasibility of cloud adoption, ensuring solutions aligned with industry standards and business objectives.
  • Designed secure and resilient cloud architectures, including system integrations, databases, and applications with Azure monitoring.
  • Implemented private endpoints, Azure Firewall, and Application Gateway with security guidelines to strengthen cloud security posture.
  • Developed and executed robust disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans (BCP) leveraging Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
  • Migrated and optimized critical workloads to the Azure platform, achieving improved scalability and cost efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained an Azure Architecture roadmap, enabling ongoing optimization and improvement initiatives.
  • Automated backup, recovery, and monitoring solutions for high availability and compliance.
  • Created strategies for cloud cost optimization by leveraging reserved instances and efficient resource utilization.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective Azure solutions.
  • Provided documentation, guidance, and mentorship to development teams to ensure adherence to Azure best practices.
  • Prepared and maintained detailed technical documentation including High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and SOPs for operations.

Azure Cloud Engineer

Global Esoftsys
09.2013 - 07.2022
  • Configured and monitored Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to ensure proactive detection and resolution of issues.
  • Strengthened identity and access management by implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure AD Conditional Access, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Designed and deployed scalable PaaS solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL Database.
  • Conducted proof of concepts (POCs) for cloud-native solutions (Kubernetes, Containers, and Serverless), enabling modernization of applications.
  • Created custom PowerShell and Azure CLI scripts for automation of repetitive tasks such as resource provisioning, scaling, and monitoring.
  • Configured network security with NSGs, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, and Virtual WAN for secure hybrid connectivity.
  • Performed data migration from on-prem SQL databases to Azure SQL Managed Instance and Azure Storage with minimal downtime.


Technical Support Engineer

Hewlett-Packard Company
03.2011 - 08.2013
  • Served as an escalation point for challenging technical inquiries, demonstrating expertise in product knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of technical issues, implementing preventive measures for future occurrences.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for recurring technical problems.
  • Managed multiple concurrent support cases with precision and focus, resulting in a high rate of case closure within target timelines.

L2 Desktop Support Engineer

Wipro Technology
11.2009 - 12.2010
  • Served as an escalation point for L1 support technicians, offering expert guidance on complex technical challenges.
  • Increased customer satisfaction, promptly addressing helpdesk tickets while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Bellary Engineering College , Bellary
07-2007

Skills

  • Cloud Technologies Azure
  • Microsoft Defender on Cloud
  • Cloud Security
  • Azure DDoS
  • Azure Event Hub
  • Azure cloud migration
  • API integration with Azure
  • Application gateway configuration
  • Disaster recovery solutions
  • Azure backup management
  • Azure update manager
  • Azure firewall management
  • Workflow automation using Logic Apps
  • Key vault management
  • Azure identity solutions
  • Azure (IaaS,PaaS, SaaS)
  • Azure Policy

Certification

  • ·Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
  • ITIL Certified

Accomplishments

Cost Optimization

  • Reduced Azure cloud spend by 20–30% through cost analysis, rightsizing VMs, and implementing Azure Advisor recommendations.
  • Automated shutdown/startup schedules for non-production workloads, saving significant costs monthly.

Automation & Scripting

  • Developed PowerShell & Azure CLI automation scripts to streamline deployment, backup, and monitoring processes.
  • Implemented Azure DevOps pipelines for CI/CD, improving deployment speed and reducing errors.

Security & Compliance

  • Configured Azure Firewall, NSGs, and Private Endpoints to enhance security posture.
  • Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) and Azure Policies ensuring compliance with corporate security standards.

Backup & Recovery

  • Designed and implemented Azure Backup and Site Recovery (ASR) for business continuity and disaster recovery.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Azure Cloud Engineer Team Lead - TCS Brigade Bhuwalka Icon
07.2022 - Current
Azure Cloud Engineer - Global Esoftsys
09.2013 - 07.2022
Technical Support Engineer - Hewlett-Packard Company
03.2011 - 08.2013
L2 Desktop Support Engineer - Wipro Technology
11.2009 - 12.2010
Bellary Engineering College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

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