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Faizan Jaffri

The Colony,TX

Summary

Azure Administrator | Azure Expert | Cloud Engineer


Dedicated and detail-oriented Azure Administrator with a solid background in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft Azure environments. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my technical expertise in Azure administration, contribute to organizational success, and enhance my skills in cloud infrastructure management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AZURE ADMINISTRATOR

Verizon
07.2022 - Current
  • Work with the migration team to deploy on premises network into Microsoft Azure Cloud, making sure a smooth transition, using Azure site recovery and Lift & Shift method.
  • Work with various Azure Cloud Services such as Azure Virtual Machines and deploying virtual servers through Azure Portal, Azure CLI, Bash, and PowerShell.
  • Create and manage Network Security Groups, virtual networks (V-nets), V-net peering V-net gateway,User Defined Routes (UDRs),load balancers, Domain name service( DNS) zones and configure inbound and outbound rules as per application requirements.
  • Create storage accounts for application development and configuring their redundancy depending on the requirements.
  • Manage identities such as users, application identities in Azure Active Directory (aka Azure Entra).
  • Enable and configure the Backup policy on VMs ,App Services, Databases and disaster recovering instances from Azure Backup.
  • Deploy and manage the Azure Services like Virtual Machines, Web Apps, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory, Virtual Networks, Azure CDN & Key Vault.
  • Configure storage account access, diagnostics & monitoring.
  • Created and managed automation for various team operations in Azure Cloud utilizing Azure CLI, Azure ARM templates and Azure DevOps pipelines.
  • Deploy and manage Azure Network Group (NSG) to implement security rules and polices to work with Firewall for better security.

CLOUD ENGINEER

AMDOCS Inc.
05.2019 - 06.2022
  • Led the architecture and deployment of Azure-based solutions for clients, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices.
  • Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates and Terraform for automated provisioning and management of resources.
  • Collaborated with security teams to implement and configure Azure policies using Azure Security Center.
  • Automated routine tasks using PowerShell and Azure Automation, reducing manual efforts.
  • Designed and implemented scalable and available solutions on Azure, to improve system reliability.
  • Conducted performance assessments and implemented optimizations, leading to an overall increase in system efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to migrate on-premises workloads to Azure.
  • Implemented and maintained Azure DevOps pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.

L1 SUPPORT ENGINEER

Avaso Tech
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Assisted the lead network engineers around configuration and design.
  • Diagnosed and resolved the hardware and software issues.
  • Installed, upgraded, and troubleshooted windows OS, desktop applications and hardware equipment.
  • Scheduled and managed preventative maintenance for IT equipment like laptops and desktop computers.
  • Installed Cisco routers and switches on different vendors sites.
  • Designed cabling different networks.
  • Monitored the customers network and provided basic support.
  • Escalated the issues to level 2 and level 3 tech support team.

PROJECT ENGINEER

3A Technology Inc.
10.2011 - 09.2014
  • Installed and fixed satellite data and VoIP links.
  • Positioned and assembled antenna along with tracing satellite routes.
  • Linked budget planning for the installation of dish antennas at specific locations as per requirements.
  • Worked on highly equipped Digital satellite news gathering vans (DSNG).
  • Installed satellite internet link on KA-Band.
  • Assisted in providing solutions and consultancy in wireless sector to key customers.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE in I.T Computer Networks -

Charles Sturt University
Melbourne, Australia
01.2016

Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering - undefined

Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2010

Skills

  • Windows Bash, PowerShell
  • GitHub,Azure Repos, VS
  • VM, Scale sets,Storage, Load Balancers
  • Terraform, GitHub
  • Azure pipelines

Certification

Microsoft Certified AZ-104

Azure Administrator Associate

November 2023

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working

Timeline

AZURE ADMINISTRATOR

Verizon
07.2022 - Current

CLOUD ENGINEER

AMDOCS Inc.
05.2019 - 06.2022

L1 SUPPORT ENGINEER

Avaso Tech
07.2017 - 12.2017

PROJECT ENGINEER

3A Technology Inc.
10.2011 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering - undefined

Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology

MASTER OF SCIENCE in I.T Computer Networks -

Charles Sturt University

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