Azure Cloud System Administrator & Architect

Personal Profile

Education

Core Competencies

SIMANT WALIA

Azure Cloud, ADDS, Exchange Servers and MS Servers

+91-987******* ***********@*****.***

A multi-faceted professional accustomed

with proven technical and management

skills; targeting Senior level opportunities

in System Administration with an

organization of high repute

B.A. from Delhi University through

correspondence.

Completed 18 months Diploma in

Hardware and Networking from Jetking

Infotrain Ltd.

MCITP from Rooman Technologies.

Microsoft Certified: IT Infrastructure

Management 1244-3950

MS Azure Administrator Associate:

FHF6AB-4430E0

MS Azure Solutions Architect Expert:

BCF0CN-E2B848

Azure Cloud Management

IT Infrastructure Management

MS Server & Active Directory

Administration

Backup & Antivirus Management

Strategic Planning & Leadership

Technical Architecture

Cloud Computing

Program Management

Delivery Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Risk Management & Mitigation

Client/ Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Troubleshooting/ Root Cause Analysis

Team Building & Leadership

Strategic IT Consultant with of experience in IT Infrastructure, Systems Administration and Technical Support across various Cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, ADDS and MS Servers

Wealth of expertise entails in strategic planning & building IT solutions delivery involving selection of appropriate technology for timely & successful completion/ delivery of the projects

Expertise in enhancing provisioning support for system engineering activities entailing mapping business processes, studying workflow to design technical solutions, ensuring business functionality & enhancing competitive advantage

Skilled in Azure Cloud, System Administration, Hardware and Software implementation and support, Network designing and implementation; proven technical /managerial competencies in structuring customized hardware and networking solutions to meet customer’s specific needs

Proficient at analyzing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, custom designing solutions & troubleshooting for complex information systems management

Proficient in Software & Hardware Installation, Troubleshooting/Problem Solving; performing root-cause analysis for remedying technical difficulties and providing leadership/ direction

Successfully finished a diverse range of training programs, encompassing Azure Cloud and Cloud Computing

Established organizational road-map for IT Applications / Solution Designing across various business divisions which transformed business processes, delivering high quality of operations and monetary value Work Experience

Key Result Areas:

Handling and implementation of Azure infra including IaaS and PaaS services, including managing SQL servers, VMs, NSGs, backup policies.

Working and handling on premise infrastructure including multiple ADDS and on esxi servers version 6.7 and 8.0, Vcenter servers.

Handling Veeam backup for on premise infrastructure.

Managing maintaining, and configuring MS Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019 & 2022, overseeing their seamless operation and security compliance.

Managing PRTG alerts for device down or any issues.

Previous Experience

January’25 – April’26 Freelancing

Handling and implementation of Azure infra including IaaS and PaaS services, including managing SQL servers, VMs, NSGs, backup policies.

Working and handling on premise infrastructure including multiple ADDS and on esxi servers version 6.7 and 8.0, Vcenter servers.

Handling Veeam backup for on premise infrastructure.

Managing maintaining, and configuring MS Windows Server, overseeing their seamless operation and security compliance.

Managing PRTG alerts for device down or any issues. 16 years

April Ǧ July'26 C ntr l i a In ra tructure Ƭ et r Analy t T

Projects Undertaken

On-Prem to Azure Migration:

Migrated many windows servers including

ADDS, SQL Servers and other servers with the

help of Azure migration services. Created a

new Landing Zone with relevant

subscriptions, Hub & Spoke topology, bastion

hosts etc.

Active Directory Inter Forest Migration on

Azure Cloud:

Created new AD instance on Azure Cloud with

forest name “Company.com” and migrated

about 1500 users with the help of ADMT. This

migration consisted of migrating 1000

laptop/desktops’ profile including data as well

as office application.

Active Directory Migration 2008- 2019:

Migrated existing AD roles from 2008 R2

server to 2019 server including integrated

DNS, and DHCP. Also, created failover for

DHCP in Active-Active mode.

Cloud SQL Server Implementation-GCP:

Created entirely new infrastructure from

scratch while creating VPC, Firewall rules,

Windows Server 2019 and Cloud SQL server

2017 web edition to be accessible via open

VPN over the internet. This infrastructure was

created to work on in -house published

application.

Gemalto MFA- Multi Factor Authentication:

Implemented Gemalto Multi Factor

Authentication for Laptops/Desktops on top

of password authentication. This MFA was

also implemented for server RDP

Workplace by Facebook: -

Implemented Enterprise Facebook known as

“Workplace by Facebook” for 2000 users. This

was created with the help of Active

Directory Federation Service (ADFS) and AD

Sync tool. It is a SAS platform.

G-Suite SSO for Email & Client Machine: -

Implemented Gmail SSO with the help of GSPS

& GCDS. GSPS was implemented to enable SSO

for uniform desktop & email login.

GCDS was implemented to create email ID in

G-Suite automatically, when created in AD.

Exchange 2007 – 2010 Migration: -

Migrated Exchange 2007 four roles to

Exchange 2010 with DAG. This was

implemented for 1500 users for Pelican

Inc.,Barcelona, Spain.

Jan-24-Dec’24 Rackspace Technologies as

Specialty Domain engineer II

Leading the design and implementation of Azure Landing Zone, IaaS and PaaS services, including managing SQL servers, VMs, NSGs, backup.

Defining strategic cloud architecture and devising implementation plans for hosting application workloads on MS Azure cloud.

Defining and migrating on premise workload to Azure Cloud

Managing maintaining, and configuring MS Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019 & 2022, overseeing their seamless operation and security compliance.

Managing ADDS, AAD, Migrating various workloads to Azure Cloud. Mar’18-Jan’24 Anemoi Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

As Sr. Consultant - Server & Security

Key Result Areas:

Defining strategic cloud architecture and devising implementation plans for hosting application workloads on MS Azure cloud.

Worked with design and implementation team for highly available, fault- tolerant, and auto-scaling cloud infrastructure using Azure VMSS, load balancers

Utilized Azure services like Virtual machines, auto-scaling, and VNETs to create secure, scalable, and flexible systems capable of handling varying workloads.

Configuring critical Azure native services like WAF, VPN Gateway, Site-to- Site connections, SQL PaaS services, SQL failover clusters, and managed instances to enhance security and scalability.

Implementing RBAC, PowerShell scripts, Vnet Peering, Monitor Log Analytics.

Configuring Azure MFA and Custom Domain/DNS Zones to strengthen authentication and domain management practices.

Managing maintaining, and configuring MS Windows Server 2008, 2012 & 2016, overseeing their seamless operation and security compliance.

Administering and managing a sizable infrastructure comprising approximately 150 virtual servers, ensuring high availability and performance.

Spearheading the installation and configuration of ADDS forest and domain on Azure and AWS platforms, including the promotion of DCs and multiple ADCs, establishing robust on-prem domain controller connections.

Rendering support to resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that arise

Establishing & enforcing policies and defining & monitoring access to secure network systems

Jan’16-Mar’18 Team Computers Pvt. Ltd.

As Consultant-IT Infrastructure

Took over management of Azure Cloud infrastructure, oversaw 200 VMs

(Windows/Linux); configured VMs, transferred FSMO roles to an ADC, managing Azure AD Connect and user creation in Azure AD. Led the promotion of DCs/ADCs across AWS regions, conducted inter-forest Active Directory Migration, managed ADFS farm 2012, implemented GCDS for email synchronization, handled WSUS servers for updates, migrated MS Exchange 2013 to 2016, and managed MS Windows Server 2008, 2012, and 2016 along with 20 virtual servers on two physical EXi hosts. Mar’14-Dec’15 Smart Tech Info-systems Pvt. Ltd.

As Associate Consultant-Messaging

Specialized in designing, constructing, migrating, and supporting Microsoft Exchange 2007 and 2010 mail systems. Responsibilities include managing, configuring, and maintaining Exchange servers (2010, 2013, 2016) and MS Windows Server (2008, 2012). Additionally, I handle DAGs for Exchange 2010, CCR for Exchange 2007, and implement Exchange functionalities like Active Sync, OWA, OAB. Also, I oversee HP Storage works 1X8 G2 Autoloader, VMware ESXi 5.5 hosts, Vcenter Server in HP Blade servers (HP BL460 C Gen 7 and Gen 8), and manage mail quotas for various databases and users.

Technical Skills

Azure Cloud: Manage Identity Access

management of Azure Subscriptions,

Virtual Machines, DNS Zones, Backup via

cloud native tools, IaaS, PaaS, Azure AD

Authentication. Configuring and

managing WAF, VPN Gateway, AKS, App

Services, App Gateway, Backup, Recovery

Service Vault, Azure Cloud Defender

Management, Security Posture, Cost

Management, Azure AD Connect,

Management Groups, Vnets, Storage

Accounts. Define cloud architecture,

design and implementation plans for

hosting application workloads on MS

Azure

Active Directory: Inter-forest Active

Directory migrations, Creation of forest

wide trusts, Secure remote

administration of the DCs and member

servers managed by the Infrastructure

Group, Manage group policy at root of

domain. Plan and manage all migrations

and upgrades related to the AD or the DCs

DNS and DHCP. Verify new software

deployments and GPO policies work by

testing them in the test domain as

appropriate

Exchange Server: Closely involved in

designing, building, migrating, and

supporting Microsoft Exchange 2007,

2010 and 2013 & 2016 mail solutions

with HA and disaster recovery.

Generating the technical design in detail

to build and migrate the mail solutions

and Implementation & configuration of

active sync, OWA, OAB, DAG.

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 23rd March 1988

Languages Known: Hindi & English

Address: New Delhi- 110043

Jul’12-Dec’14 MM9 Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

As System Administrator

Managed HP ProLiant DL380 G5, DL360 G5, and DL120 G7 servers running 2003 and 2008 OS. Managed Exchange Server 2007 supervised a team of 4 desktop engineers supporting 350+ laptops/desktops. Implemented SEP anti-virus, executed server backups using Symantec 2012 Backup Exec (upgraded from 12.5) and DLO 7.0 for user backups. Managed HP and Kyocera network printers, conducted remote client system support via TeamViewer and Ammyy Admin. Oversaw installation of conferencing tools like Polycom, resolved network-wide software/hardware issues, ensured network security, and maintained comprehensive IT documentation Oct’11-Jul’12 Netsoft Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd. As Server Engineer

Managed HP ProLiant DL380 G5 servers, overseeing a team of 3 engineers and maintaining desktops with Server 2003 support. Proficient in installing, configuring, and maintaining diverse Microsoft Operating Systems. Expertise in Exchange Server 2010, Blackberry enterprise support, Trend Micro Anti-virus, and various network printers including Ricoh and Zebra TLP 2844 (BAR CODES). Utilized remote tools like TeamViewer, LogMeIn-Rescue, and UltraVNC for client system management. Administered Panasonic EPBX for user extensions and telecom services, managed IT inventory for 19 offices with 1500 users, and facilitated installation of conferencing devices such as Polycom, projectors, and Solus Access Control. Jun’10-Sep’11 CHI Networks

As Desktop Administrator

Provided remote support for client servers using various tools; specializing in Exchange Server 2010. Documented and resolved network issues swiftly, ensured quick resolution upon recurrence. Managed installation, configuration, and maintenance of antivirus, email clients, printers (local & network), along with managing Symantec endpoint protection Manager. Proficient in troubleshooting computers, peripherals, dialer, and telecom systems. Experienced in managing VM- Ware servers, HP SHARP printers, and utilizing helpdesk ticketing systems.

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