Amar
Azure Infrastructure & Virtual Desktop Engineer
8
+
Years of Exp.
Technical Skills
1. Azure Virtual Machines
2. Azure Virtual Networks
3. Azure Active Directory
4. Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD)
5. Azure Site Recovery
6. Implement & Manage FSLogics
7. Azure Resource Manager Templates
8. PowerShell Scripting
9. Network Security Groups (NSGs)
10. Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
11. Azure Policy and Governance
12. Automate Azure Virtual Desktop Management tasks.
Professional Summary
Responsibility
- 1. Designing and deploying Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) based on workload requirements.
2. Configuring and managing Azure Virtual Networks to establish secure and efficient network communication.
3. Implementing Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to manage user identities, authentication, and access.
4. Setting up and managing Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) environments for virtualized desktop infrastructure.
5. Configuring and optimizing Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery and business continuity.
6. Creating and maintaining Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for automated infrastructure deployment.
7. Developing PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks, configuration changes, and deployments.
8. Defining and implementing Network Security Groups (NSGs) to control inbound and outbound traffic.
9. Monitoring Azure resources using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to ensure performance and availability.
10. Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements through Azure Policy and Governance.
11. Collaborating with application teams to ensure proper integration of services and applications.
12. Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to Azure infrastructure and virtual desktop environments.
13. Implementing backup and recovery strategies for Azure resources, VMs, and virtual desktops.
14. Performing capacity planning and scaling Azure resources to accommodate changing workloads.
15. Staying updated with the latest Azure technologies, trends, and best practices through continuous learning.
Projects
Azure Infrastructure Migration
Virtual Desktop Modernization
1. Migrated an organization's on-premises infrastructure to Azure for improved scalability and flexibility.
2. Designed Azure Virtual Networks to ensure isolated and secure communication between VMs.
3. Implemented Azure Active Directory for centralized user management and authentication.
4. Utilized Azure Site Recovery to ensure disaster recovery capabilities for critical workloads.
5. Set up a Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) environment to provide virtual desktops to remote users.
6. Created custom ARM templates to automate the deployment of VMs and associated resources.
7. Configured Network Security Groups (NSGs) to enforce network-level security policies.
8. Implemented monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor to proactively address performance issues.
9. Collaborated with application teams to migrate and optimize applications in the Azure environment.
10. Successfully achieved a 20% reduction in infrastructure costs and improved user remote access.
1. Transformed a legacy physical desktop environment into a modern Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) solution.
2. Designed WVD architecture based on user profiles, application requirements, and security considerations.
3. Integrated Azure AD with WVD to enable seamless user authentication and single sign-on.
4. Implemented role-based access controls (RBAC) to manage user permissions within the virtual desktop environment.
5. Configured Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to monitor WVD performance and troubleshoot issues.
6. Created custom virtual machine images for different user groups and applications.
7. Implemented FSLogix profiles to optimize user profile management and improve login times.
8. Conducted user training and migration support to ensure a smooth transition to the new environment.
9. Reduced desktop management overhead by 40% and improved user experience through virtual desktop modernization.
Hybrid Cloud Virtualization
1. Designed a hybrid cloud virtualization solution for an organization with both on-premises and Azure resources.
2. Established Azure ExpressRoute connection to enable secure and high-speed connectivity between on-premises data centers and Azure.
3. Implemented Azure Virtual WAN for optimized network routing and improved user experience.
4. Deployed Azure Monitor and Azure Log Analytics to gain insights into hybrid infrastructure performance.
5. Migrated specific workloads to Azure Virtual Machines while keeping critical applications on-premises.
6. Implemented Azure Bastion for secure remote access to VMs without exposing public IPs.
7. Configured Azure Update Management to streamline patch management across hybrid infrastructure.
8. Set up Azure Backup for on-premises data and Azure VMs to ensure data protection and recovery.
9. Successfully achieved seamless workload management between on-premises and Azure environments.
Education
MBA-IT from IMCD, Pune
Certificate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate