Ajay Kumar

Aldie, VA ***** 202-***-**** adt2da@r.postjobfree.com

Cloud Enterprise Architect DevSecOps

Achieving Results through Innovation & Cutting-Edge Cloud, VMWare, Microservices, Automation

Over 24 plus years of experience optimizing emerging and existing technologies to drive business transformation, transparency, sustainability, and growth. Leads high profile Cloud, VMware, Automation, Microservices, Windows Server, Active Directory & initiatives to ensure bottom line success while fortifying security and enhancing productivity. Introduces and implements innovative, data-driven processes linking business goals with next generation technology. Leverages diverse technical expertise to achieve objectives for global, multibillion-dollar corporations.

Recipient of the Client Appreciation: World Bank (from Multiple LOB’s)

Top Technical IT Professional of the Year: M Intergraph System Pvt Ltd

Core Strengths

Cloud Solutions Azure AWS VMWare Virtualization VMware Cloud on AWS VMware SDDC NSX-T vSAN Microservices Kubernetes Terraform DevOps CI/CD Automation Windows Server Active Directory System Administration Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, Hyperconverged infrastructure VMware vRA/vRO VMware VROPS, Citrix VDI Application Virtualization Citrix XenApp Service Now Automation PowerShell Scripting Python Terraform CloudFormation Splunk Data Center Operations IT Systems Management Storage Solutions Project Management Risk Assessment Enterprise Architecture Integration Process Improvement Solutions Architecture Team Player Hard Working Strong Technical Acumen Outstanding communication, presentation and collaboration skills. Serves as a technical translator between diverse audiences

(Executive stakeholders, technical staff & end users)

Professional Overview

Technical Consultant The World Bank 2008-Present

Architect, design and implement Cloud, Azure role-based access control, SAML, Multi Factor Authentication, IAM, Microservices, AKS, manage and maintain the agent nodes, Terraform, DevOps, CI/CD Automation, leading implementation of architecture, DevOps service via Terraform and other tools for complex initiatives, both on a large and medium scale. Deploying and supporting Kubernetes. VMware and Windows Infrastructure. Connected AWS VMC to On-Prem VC, VMware SDDC, NSX-T, vSAN, Managing, migration and maintenance of large VMware Infrastructure and Cloud platform for a large international financial institution. Design, plan and migration of on-prem VM’s, Database, File Shares and applications to Azure and AWS, Implemented SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and serverless Architecture on Cloud (AWS and Azure). Design and successfully implemented Citrix VDI on AWS, Azure, and On-Prem, completed several Cloud, VMware and Windows projects in very tight deadline. Configurations of AWS SSO Advance login procedure to login on AWS. Control Tower, AWS Landing zone, AWS Storage, AWS DataSync, AWS FSx NetApp ONTAP, DR, Implemented Service Catalog to streamline and standardize cloud process, implemented serverless architecture Lambda functions, Azure blueprint, Azure function, ARM Template, Role Based Access Control, Azure Policies, DevOps, GIT, Azure Key vault, App registration, Application Publishing, and various project on Azure and AWS. Work closely with cross-functional teams, OIS and solution architects to gather, assess and evaluate project information. Plan and implement technical programs including the development, validation, and project processes and procedures. On Cloud proactively review data to identify the rightsized configurations of cloud resources, focus on automation from a monitoring (including alerts, Splunk), and optimization perspective. Focuses on defining tagging policy, tags, designing and reviewing architectural models or blueprints, ensuring compliance to architecture, supporting innovation, conformity to enterprise standards, tools, creating Arm templates, and evangelizing best practices, create budget alerts. Working with the application/business teams on technology assessment, validation, and implementation of recommended changes Function as a technical problem solver and escalation point for project issues. Actively lead and complete projects on time and within budget while implementing new/emerging technologies.

Engineer and integrate secured virtual, cloud and automated information systems and solutions delivering measurable results and promoting a culture of collaboration, openness, and transparency.

Strategic plan and migrate on premises servers/applications to AWS/Azure cloud under very tight deadline limitations using Cloud SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.

Implemented automation process in AWS and Azure to streamline process. Integrated Splunk to AWS and Azure for Advance reporting and created Dashboard for executive stakeholders and different team.

Build transformative and scalable information technology solutions that automate and integrate processes using virtual infrastructure architectural design and installation; developed and configured ESXi 3.5 to 7 and Virtual Center 2 to 5

Drove business improvements through the planning, design, and execution of high profiles features, DR strategies and backup methods for VMware virtual machines and using VMotion, HA, San snapshots, LUN replication, Virtual SMP, DRS, Vswitch design and P2V migration and Cloud Infrastructure backup and DR.

Apply data-driven and organized mindset to the management of around 150+ ESXi Host & 6000+ VM’s, multiple cluster of VMWare ESX and different security zones.

Boost satisfaction by performing advance troubleshooting support on command line utilities and VMFS file system; create clones, images and templates; and provide resource allocation/pools and system monitoring

Write, maintain and update knowledge base documentation, articles and runbook

Manage Active Directory 2012/ 2016 /2019 user accounts, group policies, ADMT, GPMC OU, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS.

Monitor and manage network alerts/trap notifications and virtualization layers

Deliver virtual machines and steer incoming VMware vSphere 7.x, VM inventory and assets management through Remedy and ServiceNow.

Generate reports for capacity management and provide advanced support for virtual machines

Use Packer to create and maintain high level of Servers Image of Windows 2019/2016/2012 to deploy bank wise On-Prem and Cloud environment.

Design, implement and manage MS Patch and vulnerability on nearly 3,000+ bank wise servers

Work on automation tools vRA/vRO and Service Now to implement user friendly portal for users; deploy VMs automatically.

Effective multi-tasker: work on several IT projects concurrently delivering to completion under tight deadline constraints

The World Bank’s Technical Environment & Tools: AWS Cloud, Azure Cloud, GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, JASON, Docker, Change Management, Configuration Management, Technical Architecture, DevOps, CI/CD Automations, Citrix, Citrix VDI, vSphere VMWare 6.7, Virtual Center 5, vRA/vRO, vROPS 8.0, PowerShell, Python, Terraform, CloudFormation, Windows Server 2022/ 2019 /2016, Active Directory, MS SQL Clustering, Infoblox IPAM, Cisco Blades, EMC SAN, PURE Storage, Azure DevOps, Azure Migrate, ADF, IR, Azure File Sync, AWS FSx, ONTAP, AWS DataSync, AWS Immutable backups, Working on Enterprise Design to handle Ransomware attack.

Principle IT Infrastructure Specialist Symantec 2008

(Contract) Led the technical program design, validation, and execution for an enterprise technology and security products company providing cyber security, antivirus and malware solutions. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and solution architects to identify, design, and gather project requirements to ensure customer satisfaction. Designed and implemented a streamlined VMware VI3 system. Configured x86 platforms in complex, demanding customer environments. Evaluated, planned, developed and integrated virtualization implementations and migrations in enterprise-scale environments with each project involving over 1,000 servers. Provided advanced technical support.

Leveraged strong programing expertise to architect innovative virtual infrastructure designs; installed and configured an ESX 3.5 and Virtual Center 2.5

Installed, managed and supported the IT infrastructure driving improved processes and product development

Planned, designed and implemented high profiles features, DR strategies and backup methods for virtual machines and VI3 tool using VMotion, HA, San snapshots, LUN replication, Virtual SMP, DRS, Vswitch design and P2V migration

Managed over 150 ESX Hosts and 2,000 VM’s across the multiple cluster of VI3 and various security zones

Deployed, configured and problem solved for Windows 2003 Standard & Enterprise Windows and Veritas Clustering

Preformed troubleshooting, enhancing technical performance on command line utilities, VMFS file system

Created clones, images and templates, reallocating resources, resource pools and system monitoring

Technical Environment & Tools: VMware VI3 (VMware ESX 3.0.1 & 3.5, Virtual Center 2.5, VMware Converter 3.x) Red Hat Linux, Windows 2003 Enterprise Server, HP 460c Blade & Dell PowerEdge 2950 Servers, NetApp NAS, Hitachi SAN, Veritas Cluster, SQL Server 2005, DELL PowerEdge 2950 Server, SAN & NetApp NAS, Windows 2003 Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS.

Asst. Manager of IT Infrastructure Planning & Management Honda Motors 2005-2008

Led the planning and management for a high-profile IT infrastructure initiative at a multinational manufacturer of automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles and power equipment. Oversaw the development, management, maintenance and support of Active Directory, Citrix, VMware, Blade Server, SAN, and NAS implementation projects. Proposed, implemented and managed VMware technology. Participated in the evolution of product development.

Designed and implemented VMware Server Farm with VMware ESX 3.x servers running on IBM HS21 Blade Server Hardware. Environment contained 80+ ESX 3.x servers with HA and DRS, hosting 750+ virtual machines running Windows 2000/2003, the Red Hat Linux operating systems and ERP application systems

Installed Virtual Center Servers for a Central Management Virtual Infrastructure including integrating new virtual machines to template and managing the physical-to-virtual migration

Deployed, configured, maintained the Citrix MetaFrame on Windows 2000/2003, Citrix MetaFrame 4.0, Citrix Metaframe Presentation Server 4.5, Citrix Load Balancing Service, Citrix Resource Management Service and ICA Client; provided technical support including troubleshooting and resolving technical problems quickly

Monitored Cisco and other network devices using Servers and HP Open View (Network Node Manager) via IBM Director and System Insight Manager

Provided installation and configuration troubleshooting and support for Windows 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT4 TS Edition, and Clustering of Windows 2000/2003 for ERP Production Server

Migrated legacy system to modern Citrix MetaFrame PS 4.0, 3.0

Built out Microsoft Windows 2003 with Enterprise Clustering for ERP Production Server

Designed, deployed and managed Lotus Notes 6.5, 7.0.2 & Server Exchange 2003

Managing Active Directory 2003 including all user accounts, group policies, units and DHCP, DNS, VLANS

Led the Oracle 9i, SQL 2000 & 2003 server database installation, configuration and administration

Installed and configured EMC SAN CX3 and NetApp NAS with Qtree, Snap Mirror, SnapVault, Snapshots

Technical Environment & Tools: HP Proliant Servers, HP C Class Blade Servers, IBM HS21 Blade Servers,

Windows 2003 Enterprise Active Directory, MS Windows Clustering, Lotus Notes 6.5, 7.0.2, Exchange 2003, VMware ESX 3.5, Virtual Center 2.5, VMware Converter 3.0, Citrix MetaFrame Server 4.x, Red Hat Linux 5.0 & ERP Application Servers, HP Open view, IBM Director, IBM N3700 NAS, NetApp FAS 270, EMC SAN CX3 Clariion Series, Replication Manager Service.

Previous Experience: Sr. Manager IT IILM 2005; Manager IT iHealth Solution Pvt.Ltd 2003-2005; and Sr. Network Administrator M Intergraph System Pvt Ltd. 1997-2003

Education & Professional Development

Education

Bachelor of Science Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (Honors)

Diploma Computer Hardware & Network Technology

Certifications

Five AWS Certifications

1.AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

2.AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

3.AWS Certified Developer - Associate

4.AWS Certified SysOps Administration - Associate

5.AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

VMware Certification: VCP

Microsoft Certification: MCSE, MCP, MCSA

Citrix System Administrator CCA

ITIL & CCNA

Training

AWS Cloud

AWS Technical Essentials

System Operations on AWS

Architecting on AWS

Azure Cloud

VMware

VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V6]

VMWare VI3.5

VMware vRealize Automation: Install, Configure, Manage [V7.0]

VMware Cloud Orchestration and Extensibility [V6.1]

Preparing Certifications

TOGAF, terraform & EKS

Microsoft Official Course

Windows Server 2012

Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell.

Windows PowerShell Scripting and Tool Making

Other Trainings: Service Now & Splunk

EMC SAN, ITIL

Technical Strengths

Cloud: AWS Cloud, AWS SSO, Serverless Architecture, AWS Directory service, Service Catalog, AWS (S3), Cloud Front, Cloud Formation, JASON, PowerShell, EC2, AMI, IAM, SNS, SQS, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch, AWS Pricing model.

Azure Cloud, Azure Stack HCI, Arc, Blueprint, Template, ARM Template, Azure Storage, Container, Azure File share, Function, Azure SaaS, PaaS configurations and troubleshoot.

VMware: VMware ESXi Cluster Installations, configurations with HA and DRS and support. VMware Virtual Center appliance configuration, VMware Cloud on AWS (SDDC)

Automation Tools: Lambda Function, Packer, Service Catalog, Azure Blueprint, Template, ARM, vRA/vRO, ServiceNow, PowerShell Script, VMWare, AWS EC2 Migration tools, VMs migration script to AWS.

O/S Platforms: Windows Advance/Enterprise Server, Clustering, Windows Terminal Server Edition, Windows Back Office Server.

Storage: EMC Storage Area Network CX3 Clariion Series, NetApp FAS F-87, FAS 250, FAS 270, IBM N3700, CIFS, NFS & iSCSI Protocol, Snap Mirror, SnapVault, Data ONTAP 6.4, 7.0, Cisco Fabric SAN Switches.

Hardware: Cisco UCS, Dell 2950, HP 780, 580, 585 & 380, 385 Series Servers, Dell, IBM eServer, IBM Blade Server HS21, IBM H Class Chassis, HP C Class Blade Sever, Cisco Fabric FC Switch, Backup Library/Devices, Cisco Ethernet Hubs, Switches/Routers.

Security: Checkpoint Firewall, Watch Guard Firewall, End Point Security, Intrusion Detection System, Intrusion Protection System, Anti Spam Iron Port & Antivirus Trend Micro, Symantec, McAfee & F-Secure.

Protocols: TCP/IP, NETBIOS, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, WINS, SMTP, FTP, SFTP, CIFS, NFS, iSCSI, NDMP.

Tools: Packer, Lambda Function, Azure DevOps, Function, Infoblox IPAM, vRA/vRO, EMSS, Double-Take, Hitachi Password Management, Citrix XenApp 4.5 & 5.0, HP Open View (NNM), IBM Director Server Management, HP System inside Manager (SIM), Alteris Server management, WebSense Internet Employee Management Tools, Windows Proxy, Intel LANDesk & VNC Desktop, Server Management Tools, Remedy Call Management Tools, ServiceNow.

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