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Anand Upadhyay
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Summary
Dedicated Enterprise Infrastructure Architect specializing in Windows Server governance and security hardening. Expertise includes managing multi-instance MECM architectures for 15,000+ servers, coordinating vulnerability management efforts, and mentoring junior engineers in best practices, all aimed at enhancing operational performance and regulatory compliance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Infrastructure Engineer
Mphasis
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Consolidated Signature Bank's server management platform into Flagstar MECM infrastructure.
- Managed multiple MECM instances to ensure optimal performance in Windows Server environments.
- Designed architecture for comprehensive visibility and control across all servers.
- Facilitated migration of MECM infrastructure to a colocation data center, enhancing reliability.
- Assisted operations staff in troubleshooting complex application problems by providing expertise on underlying infrastructure components.
- Maintained up-to-date patch levels on all servers deployed within the organization's data centers.
- Troubleshot system issues, identified root causes, and applied appropriate corrective actions.
- Coordinated vulnerability management and remediation efforts to strengthen security posture.
- Mentored junior engineers on industry best practices and standards.
- Provided technical guidance on infrastructure architecture design decisions to engineering teams.
Senior System Engineer
Flagstar Bank / NYCB / Signature Bank
12.2009 - 12.2022
- Architected and administered the MECM platform, supporting over 15,000 servers.
- Managed software deployment processes to minimize operational disruptions.
- Performed root cause analysis, documented faults in the tracking system, and generated daily reports.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure seamless operation of the IT infrastructure.
- Generated technical reports for customers to enhance their understanding of services.
- Oversaw structured patch governance for on-premises and AWS servers.
- Designed and enforced RBAC governance aligned with least-privilege principles.
- Consolidated server management during a multi-bank merger to optimize operations.
Senior System Engineer
NYCB / AmTrust / Ohio Savings Bank
04.1998 - 12.2009
- Managed WSUS integration and structured server patching, ensuring timely updates during maintenance windows.
- Designed and implemented unified SCCM hierarchy, enhancing enterprise server governance.
- Developed executive-level server compliance dashboards.
- Delivered monthly audit evidence, supporting regulatory compliance and reducing potential risks.
Earlier Infrastructure Experience
- Executed P2V and V2V migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transition.
- Managed Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS services to maintain system integrity and security.
- Configured and optimized enterprise physical and VMware virtual server environments to support organizational operations.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and risk mitigation initiatives.
Education
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Vadodara, India08-1990
High School Diploma -
Rosary High School
Vadodara, India08-1987
Skills
- Windows server governance
- Multi-instance MECM architecture
- Infrastructure consolidation
- Patch and vulnerability management
- Security hardening
- RBAC strategy
- WSUS and software update architecture
- AWS server patch governance
- SQL reporting and compliance dashboards
- Hybrid infrastructure operations
- PowerShell automation
- Regulatory alignment and auditing
- VMware virtualization
- Server architecture management
- Infrastructure management strategies
- Vulnerability assessment techniques
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Compliance auditing processes
- Windows server administration skills
- Change management practices
- Security management protocols
- OS architecture design
- Configuration management systems
- System administration expertise
Languages
- English
- Gujarati
- Hindi
- Sanskrit
Earlier Infrastructure Experience
- Built and configured enterprise physical and VMware virtual server environments.
- Executed P2V and V2V migrations.
- Managed Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS services.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and risk mitigation initiatives.
Core Expertise
- Enterprise Windows Server Governance
- Multi-Instance MECM Architecture (Server-Focused)
- Infrastructure Consolidation (M&A; Integration)
- Enterprise Patch & Vulnerability Management
- Security Hardening & RBAC Strategy
- WSUS & Software Update Point Architecture
- AWS Server Patch Governance
- SQL Reporting & Compliance Dashboards
- Hybrid Server Infrastructure Operations
- PowerShell-Assisted Operational Automation
- Regulatory & Audit Alignment
- VMware Virtualization
Work Availability
monday
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Accomplishments
- Transformed Windows Servers Patching through SCCM/MECM customization for regular monthly patching, Zero-day patching, and out-of-band patching. By publishing the detailed yearly patch schedule, we promote transparency, ensuring everyone feels informed and involved in the patching process. Reduced the number of engineers working on Windows Servers' monthly patching by automating and using the collections Maintenance Window and customizing MOF.
- Transformed three different SCCM/MECM in different forests/domains by merging all three environments into one. This unified management view provides management with clear oversight of all Windows devices across the domains, helping them feel more in control and informed.
Timeline
Principal Infrastructure Engineer
Mphasis
04.2025 - 05.2026
Senior System Engineer
Flagstar Bank / NYCB / Signature Bank
12.2009 - 12.2022
Senior System Engineer
NYCB / AmTrust / Ohio Savings Bank
04.1998 - 12.2009
Earlier Infrastructure Experience
Associate of Science - Electronic Engineering
Electronics Engineering
High School Diploma -
Rosary High School