Azure Cloud Platform Engineer with 7+ Years

ABIOLA AFOLABI ADEGBORO

Azure Cloud Engineer Azure Platform & Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Email: *****************@*****.*** Phone: +1-682-***-**** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/abiola-adegboro-09328a196/ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Azure Cloud Engineer with 7+ years of hands-on experience delivering Azure platform, infrastructure, and Tier 2/3 support for enterprise production environments. Strong expertise in Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Azure Key Vault, Azure PIM, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Monitoring, and Automation. Proven background in Windows and Linux administration, cloud security, patching, and incident resolution. Experienced in PowerShell automation, cloud operations, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver secure, highly available, and cost-optimized Azure solutions. CORE COMPETENCIES

Azure Platform & Infrastructure Engineering, Azure Cloud Operations & Tier 2/3 Support, Azure Virtual Machine Administration (Windows & Linux), Cloud Security & Identity Management (IAM, RBAC, PIM), Backup & Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Azure Networking & Traffic Management, Monitoring & Alerting, Incident Management, Cloud Automation, System Patching & Hardening, High Availability & Performance Optimization, Cloud Migration & Workload Modernization, Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis, Cost Optimization & Resource Governance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Escalation Handling TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Cloud Platform: Microsoft Azure

• Azure Compute: Azure Virtual Machines (Windows & Linux)

• Azure Networking: VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Routing

• Identity & Access Management: Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), RBAC, Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

• Security & Secrets Management: Azure Key Vault, Certificate Management, Encryption Keys

• Storage & Data Services: Azure Storage Accounts (Blob, File, Disk), Lifecycle Management, Retention Policies

• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Azure Backup, Azure Recovery Services Vault, Business Continuity Planning

• Monitoring & Logging: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Alerts, Incident Response

• Automation & Serverless: Azure Function Apps, Workflow Automation

• Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, ARM Templates (JSON), Python, Bash

• Operating Systems: Windows Server Administration, Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)

• System Operations: OS Patching, System Hardening, Performance Tuning

• Virtualization: VMware ESXi, vCenter

• Networking Fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Subnetting

• Cloud Operations: Azure Platform Support (Tier 2/3), Troubleshooting, Cost Optimization PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Azure Cloud Platform / Infrastructure Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) – Client: McKesson October 2022 – Present

• Provide Tier 2/3 Azure platform and infrastructure support for enterprise production environments supporting critical healthcare workloads.

• Administer and optimize 700+ Azure Virtual Machines (Windows & Linux) to improve availability, performance, and cost efficiency.

• Design and manage Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault to meet business continuity and disaster recovery requirements.

• Manage Azure Storage Accounts (Blob, File, Disk) with lifecycle management, retention policies, and secure access controls.

• Configure and secure Azure Key Vault for secrets, certificates, and encryption keys supporting application integrations.

• Implement Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and RBAC to enforce least-privilege access and strengthen cloud governance.

• Deploy and support Azure Function Apps to automate operational workflows and reduce manual support effort.

• Configure and manage Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway to ensure high availability and resilient traffic management.

• Monitor Azure environments using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, performing proactive troubleshooting, OS patching, and system hardening.

Cloud Support Engineer - Azure Infrastructure

Microsoft November 2020 – September 2022

• Delivered enterprise-level Azure infrastructure support for global customers across compute, networking, storage, and identity services.

• Deployed, configured, and troubleshot Azure Virtual Machines (Windows & Linux) for application hosting and backend services.

• Designed and supported backup and disaster recovery solutions using Azure Recovery Services Vault.

• Automated infrastructure provisioning and operational tasks using PowerShell and ARM/JSON templates, improving deployment consistency and reducing manual errors.

• Supported Azure Networking components including VNets, subnets, NSGs, routing, and connectivity troubleshooting.

• Implemented Azure security best practices, including IAM, RBAC, and network security controls.

• Analyzed logs and telemetry data to resolve performance, availability, and configuration issues.

• Worked closely with engineering and product teams to resolve complex escalations and improve service reliability.

• Maintained high customer satisfaction by delivering timely resolutions and clear technical guidance. Systems / Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud & Virtualization) Dell Technologies October 2017 – October 2020

• Supported enterprise infrastructure environments across on-premises and cloud-connected systems.

• Administered Windows and Linux servers, ensuring system availability, performance, and security compliance.

• Managed virtualized environments using VMware ESXi and vCenter, provisioning and maintaining virtual machines.

• Performed system patching, upgrades, and hardening to meet security and operational standards.

• Supported storage and file-sharing solutions (NFS, SMB/Samba) for cross-platform access.

• Assisted with cloud migration initiatives, supporting workloads transitioning to Azure infrastructure.

• Monitored system performance (CPU, memory, disk) and resolved incidents to minimize downtime.

• Participated in backup, restore, and disaster recovery operations to protect critical systems. EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science

Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria Completed: March 2013 CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Azure Certifications

• AZ-305: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

• AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Linux & Infrastructure Certifications

• CompTIA Linux+ (Certification ID: COMP001021567204)

• LPIC-1: Linux Administrator (Certification ID: LPI000437870)

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