Nishant Kaamra
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Accomplished Group IT System Administrator/Cloud Solutions Architect at Summit Interconnect, I architected Azure solutions and led cloud migrations, enhancing system reliability by 10%.
Experienced in managing and configuring core Microsoft 365 applications (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Outlook) to optimize performance and ensure seamless collaboration. Skilled in virtualization technologies and IT service management, my leadership significantly improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in network security and exceptional communication abilities underscore my contributions to enterprise IT advancements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group IT System Administrator/Cloud Solutions Architect
Summit Interconnect
Markham, Ontario
07.2023 - Current
- Administered, maintained, and implemented governance policies for the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including key applications such as Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Exchange, ensuring optimal performance, security, and user satisfaction.
- Architected and implemented Azure infrastructure to support scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions for enterprise applications.
- Migrated existing workloads from on-premises datacenters to the cloud environment with minimal disruption.
- Provided technical guidance to development teams to build scalable applications on the Microsoft Azure platform.
- Designed and implemented scalable solutions, including virtualization with VMware and cloud migrations to Azure, reducing costs by 20% and improving system reliability and ease of management.
- Led the deployment of the PRTG Network Monitoring System across the enterprise, enabling real-time system monitoring and early detection of potential issues, improving the on-prem system uptime by 9%.
Group IT System Administraot - 1
Summitinterconnect
Markham, Ontario
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Manage and maintain enterprise-wide systems, servers, virtual appliances, and networks, ensuring maximum uptime and performance.
- Worked closely with the cybersecurity team to strengthen IT security by implementing robust policies, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with frameworks like CMMC 2.0 and NIST 800-171, or others.
- Led the UCaaS migration to 8x8 from legacy PBX and disparate VoIP systems across all seven sites. Streamlined operations and enhanced collaboration by implementing cloud-based communication tools, reducing maintenance costs.
- Led the migration from on-premises infrastructure to a hybrid Azure cloud environment, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, and minimal downtime. Designed and implemented hybrid cloud solutions using Azure Virtual Network, VPN gateways, and Azure ExpressRoute, enabling secure and efficient connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.
- Configured identity and access management using Azure Active Directory, implementing role-based access control (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Support, configure, maintain and upgrade network devices, including but not limited to firewalls (FortiGate), load-balancers, switches (HPE Aruba, Cisco, Netgear), Synology and NetApp.
IT Administrator
Summit Interconnect
Markham, Ontario
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted the corporate IT team in integrating the Toronto site post-acquisition, ensuring a seamless transition of systems, users, and infrastructure into the company’s broader IT environment.
- Provided day-to-day IT support for users at the Toronto site, managing hardware, software, and network issues to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained and monitored local servers, workstations, and printers, performing regular updates and backups.
- Managed user accounts, permissions, and group policies in Active Directory, ensuring secure access, and proper resource allocation.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues related to system performance, connectivity, and application errors.
- Ensured compliance with organizational IT policies and standards for the Toronto site.
IT Administrator
ITL Circuits
Markham, Ontario
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Administering and configuring LAN/WLAN infrastructure, servers, desktops, printers, VPNs, switches, and routers.
- Monitor the system, Linux servers, and virtualization to ensure data integrity and availability for the production and office environment.
- Develop risk plans, backup and recovery procedures, and test system vulnerabilities.
- Implement network and data security using SonicWall, Webroot, Avast, etc.
- Maintaining and resolving application and software system issues for internal employees.
- Create, modify, and maintain employee email accounts, permissions, and accessibility.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - International Business Management
Seneca College
North York, Ontario05-2019
Postgraduate Diploma - Wireless Telecommunication
Humber College
Toronto09-2018
Bacheors Of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
University of Delhi
New Delhi, India05-2017
Skills
- Virtualization technologies
- Cloud migration strategies
- Cloud infrastructure design
- Network security
- IT service management
- Leadership and management
- Excellent communication
- VoIP infrastructure deployment
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Fortinet Network Security Associate NSE 2
Timeline
Group IT System Administrator/Cloud Solutions Architect
Summit Interconnect
07.2023 - Current
Group IT System Administraot - 1
Summitinterconnect
01.2022 - 06.2023
IT Administrator
Summit Interconnect
10.2020 - 01.2021
IT Administrator
ITL Circuits
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Fortinet Network Security Associate NSE 2
Postgraduate Diploma - International Business Management
Seneca College
Postgraduate Diploma - Wireless Telecommunication
Humber College
Bacheors Of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
University of Delhi
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