Experienced Linux Administrator with over 13 years of expertise in managing, securing, and optimizing Linux-based environments. Proficient in system administration, shell scripting, and automation. Additionally, 5 years of hands-on experience as a Docker and Kubernetes Administrator, adept at container orchestration, deployment automation. Passionate about DevOps practices and cloud-native technologies.

Key Skills

Operating System : Amazon Linux, CentOS & Windows
Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
Cloud Platform :- Azure, AWS
IAAC : Terraform
Monitoring/Logging tools : Prometheus-Grafana, AWS Cloud Watch
Scripting Bash

Professional Experience

Jan 2024
Present
Azure Cloud Engineer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES Indore, IN
 
  • Led end-to-end Azure cloud migration for servers, using Azure Migrate, ASR, and manual rehosting for legacy systems.
  • Administered hybrid identity using Azure Entra Connect, enabling secure SSO for users.
  • Managed Veeam and Zerto-based backup and replication strategy for critical workloads across on-prem and cloud
  • Oversaw VMware infrastructure with ESXi hosts; configured HA, DRS, snapshots, vMotion, and vCenter operations.
  • Designed and implemented secure network architectures in Azure and on-prem, including Palo Alto and FortiGate firewalls.
  • Maintained Linux and Windows systems; automated routine tasks using Bash and PowerShell scripts.
  • Supported Office 365 migration and ongoing administration for Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDrive.
 
Jan 2022
Present
Cloud Engineer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES Indore, IN

 
  • Linux/Windows/Ubuntu servers on Amazon EC2 & monitor through SNS & Amazon Cloud Watch.
  • Automating Repetitive tasks on Linux nodes using bash scripting.
  • Creating/Managing AMI/Snapshots/Volumes, Upgrade/downgrade AWS resources (CPU, Memory, EBS). Setup/Manage Databases. Created volumes and attach volumes on to EC2 instances.
  • Manage and configure AWS services as per the business needs (EC-2 Compute, ELB, ALB, Route53, S3, Cloud Watch, IAM, and complete VPC including NACLs, Security Groups, Routing, Transit Connectivity, VPN, VPC Peering, Direct Connect) in Global infrastructure.
  • Experienced in creating complex IAM policies, Roles, and user management for access within AWS.
  • Actively manage, improve, and monitor cloud infrastructure on AWS, EC2 including backups, patches, and scaling.
  • Utilized Cloud Watch to monitor resources such as EC2, CPU memory, EBS volumes to set alarms for notification or automated actions; and to monitor logs for a better understanding and operation of the system.
  • Managing end-to-end Network Cloud Infrastructure for PGS across different Public Cloud (AWS, Azure and GCP)
  • Supporting/Managing AWS Network Cloud infrastructure(Endpoints services and endpoints , Transit Gateway, Direct Connect/Express Route, VPN connectivity, VPC Peering, CIDR whitelisting and blacklisting on Routes, Security Groups and NACLs)

Jan 2018
Jun 2022
Technical Lead
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES Mumbai, IN
  • Led a team of Unix Administrators in managing and maintaining Unix servers for various clients
  • Responsible for ensuring high availability and performance of Unix systems through regular monitoring and proactive maintenance
  • Worked closely with clients to understand their requirements and provide customized solutions to meet their needs
  • Provided technical guidance and mentorship to team members, helping them develop their skills and grow professionally
  • Collaborated with other teams such as network and security to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of Unix systems
Mar 2012
Dec 2017
Linux System Administrator
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES Mumbai, IN
  • Managed and maintained the Linux servers for TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained various Linux distributions such as CentOS, Red Hat, and Ubuntu.
  • Performed routine system updates, patches, and upgrades to ensure security and stability of the servers.
  • Implemented and managed monitoring tools such as Nagios and Zabbix to proactively monitor the health and performance of the servers.
  • Provided technical support to internal teams and clients, troubleshooting and resolving any issues related to Linux servers.

Education

Jun 2009
Jul 2012
BE in SVITS
RJPV BHOPAL

Certifications

2016
ITIL Foundation Certificate
PeopleCert
2017
RHCA&RHCE
Red hat Enterprise Linux 7
2017
PRINCE2® Foundation
PeopleCert
2025
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft

Languages

English
(Basic)
Hindi
(Native)

Career Aspiration

I aspire to become a highly skilled Unix, Kubernetes, and Openshift Administrator, while also developing my IT project management abilities. I aim to enhance my analytical and critical thinking skills to lead successful projects and drive innovation in the tech industry.

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