Ajit Khanal

As an IT Specialist at FHI 360, I have led the desktop engineering and automation team for over seven years, implementing cloud solutions like Microsoft 365 and Azure to enhance efficiency and security. With an MSc in IT from Punjab Technical University and a BBS from Tribhuvan University, I have also earned certifications including ITIL Foundation, Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals, Azure Administrator, Microsoft Teams, and NexThink Associate. Passionate about technology, I continuously seek to learn and apply new skills to solve real-world challenges while fostering collaboration and innovation.

• Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer Associate, MS-721, 10/01/24, Microsoft Corporation
• Certified Nexthink Associate, 04/01/24, Nexthink Corporation
• Microsoft Azure Administrator, AZ-104, 12/01/22, Microsoft Corporation
• Managing Microsoft Teams, MS-700, 12/01/21, Microsoft Corporation
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, AZ-900, 12/01/20, Microsoft Corporation
• Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, MS-900, 07/01/20, Microsoft Corporation
• Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network, 298, 08/01/12, Microsoft Corporation
• Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure, 294, 10/02/11, Microsoft Corporation
• Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, 293, 09/01/11, Microsoft Corporation
• Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2006, Configuring, 351, 09/01/09, Microsoft Corporation
• Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, 291, 08/01/09, Microsoft Corporation
• Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, 290, 05/01/09, Microsoft Corporation
• Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 270, 06/01/08, Microsoft Corporation

Zoom SSO Implementation: Deployed Zoom Single Sign-On (SSO)
integrated with Microsoft 365 to streamline authentication and improve
security.
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Cloud Printing Deployment: Rolled out Microsoft Cloud Printing
across all US offices and initiated pilot programs in international offices
(Senegal, Rwanda, and Indonesia).
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Application Remediation: Identified and removed legacy Java
applications through automated scripting, achieving $32,000 in annual
cost savings.
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Conference Room Systems: Upgraded meeting rooms with Microsoft
365-integrated collaboration tools to enhance team productivity.
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Ongoing Project: Automating large-scale software deployment
processes to reduce manual workload and improve operational
efficiency.
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Accounts and Devices Cleanup: Spearheaded a cleanup initiative for
6,000+ inactive user accounts and 2,000+ obsolete devices using
industry-standard tools including Azure Active Directory (AAD),
Microsoft Intune, and PowerShell scripting, enhancing system security
and optimizing resource allocation.
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• Communication and Interpersonal Skills for Technical Professionals, AMA
• HDI Support Center Analyst, HDI
• Win10 Troubleshooting, Global Knowledge