Vijayanandareddy A

• Enhanced cloud infrastructure efficiency by designing and implementing scalable solutions.
• Managed relationships with third-party vendors ensuring seamless integration of their products into the overall solution stack offered to clients.
• Boosted performance of client applications by improving underlying infrastructure components such as storage, compute resources, networking capabilities.
• Ensured data security and compliance by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing best practices.
• Optimized operational costs for clients by migrating legacy systems to cloud platforms.
• Provided expert guidance to clients on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the field of cloud computing.
• Designed disaster recovery plans that ensured minimal downtime in case of system failures or security breaches.
• Conducted comprehensive reviews of client''s existing infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
• Delivered post-migration support aimed at addressing any arising concerns and ensuring smooth operations for both newly onboarded clients as well as long-term engagements.
• Delivered successful cloud migration projects, adhering to strict deadlines and budgets.

· Hands on experience in Azure Deployment, worked on Azure web application, App services, Azure storage, Azure SQL Database, Virtual machines, Azure AD, Azure search,.

· Deploy vmware airwatch solution for various customers across accenture to enable Bring Your Own Device Concept

· Prepare HLD and LLD Diagrams for vmware airwatch deployments.

· Debug the Logs on VMware airwatch and ensure the issues are resolved as per the SLAs

· Work along with development teams and ensure the content is available for end users through VMware airwatch

· Deploy, manage various virtualization platforms like VMware , Microsoft Hyper V.

· Build and support DR infrastructure.

· Designed, configured and deployed Microsoft Azure for a multitude of applications utilizing the Azure stack (Including Compute, Web & Mobile, Blobs, Resource Groups, Azure SQL, Cloud Services, and ARM), focusing on high - availability, fault tolerance, and auto-scaling.

· Developed methodologies for cloud migration, implemented best practices and helped to develop backup and recovery techniques for applications and database on virtualization platform.

· Design and support of the PKI infrastructure.

· Security review and consultancy on many projects before deployment.

· Active Directory and ADFS upgrades and support.

Devise and strategize Overall backup and DR for the servers

• Established monitoring and alerting systems to provide real-time insights into server health, enabling swift resolution of potential issues before they impacted productivity.
• Secured sensitive data by implementing comprehensive security measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular vulnerability assessments.
• Championed a culture of proactive maintenance, conducting regular audits to identify areas requiring attention or improvement before they became problematic.
• Performed root cause analyses to identify and address recurring performance issues, leading to a more stable environment for endusers.
• Standardized server environments across multiple locations, simplifying management efforts and enabling consistent monitoring practices throughout the organization.
• Mentored junior engineers, sharing industry expertise and fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continuous learning and improvement.
• Developed custom scripts to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up valuable time for more strategic initiatives within the organization.
• Reduced downtime for critical systems by proactively monitoring server health and addressing potential issues promptly.
• Enhanced server performance by optimizing configurations and implementing efficient resource allocation strategies.
• Troubleshot routers, layer 2 and 3 switches, and network firewalls.
• Supported global network users with connectivity, VPN, and access issues.

· 1000 W2k servers, huge Active Directory.

· Multiple domains.

· Part of a team responsible for Active Directory management.

· Architecture validation.

· Coordinator for the change process and later problem coordinator.

· Managing external DNS and acting as security contact for the Windows 2000 team.

· Worked Extensively on exchange 2007 and Active Directory 2008.

· Preparing Active Directory for service pack upgrades.

· Performing Mailbox restorations through shell command and exmerge.

· Actively participated in fine tuning exchange servers so that no alerts are generating through SCOM there by reducing unwanted tickets.

· Installed, configured and supported Exchange 2003 server.

· Worked with NTFS level permissions and DFS.

· Took the initiative of setting up test environment for testing purposes.

· Journaling of mailboxes as per the agreed procedures.

· Performing daily check which includes online backup, application logs.

· Perform UAT testing on Active directory.

· Performed various projects while providing the steady state support.

Analyzed and studied the current messaging infrastructure and performed the transition.

· As part of the project team, responsible for the infrastructure upgrade to Windows 2000.

· Perform day to day operations like Cloning, Snapshots and backing up the Virtual environment

· Windows and Linux Server Patching.

· Configure and Manage SCCM servers and maintain the Security Compliance

· Configure and manage DNS servers and Do,

· IP renumbering, DNS & DHCP migration to Windows 2000, migration of user's.

· Implemented PGP solution for encrypting mails, and confidential files on laptop.

· Installation and configuration of Net Screen firewall between partner network.

· Design and implementation of ISA server 2000 to provide secure Internet access.

Implementation of both the NAS and VPN based access to the network for remote users.

· Maersk Global Service Centres - Chennai.

· Key contributor in successfully achieving Shell Gabon “Trust Domain” certification (BS7799), including NT servers hardening, network policies,.

· Physical and logical access control, disaster recovery planning, change management.

· Providing MS-Exchange level -2 messaging support and administration.

· Provided assistance in building and configuring Exchange 2003 server.

· Troubleshooting issues related to exchange 2007 server.

· Identifying highly critical hardware issues and taking appropriate actions.

· Configuring backup jobs on CA brightstor application.

· Backup and recovery of exchange server database.

· Provide support for escalated outlook tickets from the level-1group.

Also, providing support for other projects or any escalation issues.