Dedicated Azure Cloud Administrator with 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing Azure-based solutions using Infrastructure as Code, Adept at optimizing cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and maximizing cost-efficiency. Seeking to contribute my expertise to a dynamic organization in need of Azure cloud management.
- Designed, deployed, and managed virtual machines and Blob storage in Azure environment.
- Implemented Azure Firewalls to support critical business operations and ensure optimal performance.
- Managed Microsoft Office365, ensuring precise roles for user and group management aligned with RBAC principles.
- Enforced conditional Access policies to enhance security, enabling seamless SSO and MFA across the architecture.
- Deployed and managed Azure virtual machines using IaC methodologies tailored to organizational requirements, streamlining deployment processes.
- Implemented Azure policies and RBAC to safeguard data, maintain compliance, and exercise control over Azure resources.
- Configured Azure Monitor to actively monitor issues across active resources, facilitating proactive identification and resolution of potential issues.
- Collaborated with development teams to optimize application performance and resource utilization, resulting in significant cost savings and improved efficiency.
- Configured, monitored and maintained Azure Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, App Services, Web Apps and VMs.
- Integrated multiple software applications to enhance business processes and efficiency.
- Identified and resolved technical issues by troubleshooting to their root causes.
- Delivered exceptional customer support, addressing inquiries promptly and effectively resolving issues.
- Maintained system smoothness through regular maintenance tasks and updates.
- Provided technical support to end users through various channels: in person, phone, instant messaging (Slack, Teams, Google Chat/Hangouts), and email.
- Resolved computer-related issues on both Mac and Windows operating systems.
- Onboarded new users by creating accounts in Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra ID) and assigned appropriate permissions, including handling password resets.
- Deployed and configured new and refurbished devices for both new hires and existing employees.
- Modified and deployed applications on Windows devices using Intune for management and distribution.
- Assisted in configuring and deploying Azure virtual machines, storage, and network resources to support development and testing environments.
- Participated in the implementation of Azure Backup and Site Recovery for disaster recovery solutions.
- Gained practical experience in troubleshooting and resolving Azure-related issues under the guidance of senior administrators.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- Okta Certified Professional
- Amazon Solutions Architect