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Experienced System Administrator with comprehensive expertise in managing, maintaining, and optimizing complex IT infrastructures. Specialized in enterprise-level server administration, cloud computing, and implementing robust security solutions. Committed to delivering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective IT solutions that align with business objectives. --- CORE COMPETENCIES -- System Administration: - Windows Server Administration (2012/2016/2019/2022) - Linux Server Management (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian) - Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy Management - User Account Management and Access Control - System Performance Tuning and Optimization -- Cloud Infrastructure: - Amazon Web Services (AWS) - EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM - Microsoft Azure - VMs, Storage, Azure AD, Networking - Google Cloud Platform - Compute, Storage, Networking - Cloud Migration and Hybrid Cloud Implementation - Cost Optimization and Resource Management -- Virtualization & Containerization: - VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter - Microsoft Hyper-V - Docker and Kubernetes - Container Orchestration and Management - Virtual Machine Deployment and Maintenance -- Network Administration: - Network Configuration and Troubleshooting - Firewall Configuration and Management - VPN Setup and Administration - Load Balancing and High Availability - Network Security and Monitoring --- TECHNICAL EXPERTISE - Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux (Multiple Distributions), Unix, macOS - Database Systems: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MariaDB - Web Servers: Apache, Nginx, IIS, Tomcat, LiteSpeed - Monitoring Tools: Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, New Relic - Backup Solutions: Veeam, Acronis, Bacula, AWS Backup, Azure Backup - Automation Tools: Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash Scripting, Python - Security Tools: Firewall Management, SSL/TLS, VPN Technologies, Security Auditing - Collaboration: Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Google Workspace --- SERVICES PROVIDED -- Infrastructure Setup & Configuration - Server deployment and initial configuration - Network architecture design and implementation - Storage solution setup (SAN/NAS/DAS) -- Maintenance & Support - 24/7 system monitoring and alerting - Regular maintenance and updates - Performance optimization and troubleshooting - Incident management and resolution -- Cloud Services - Cloud migration planning and execution - Multi-cloud environment management - Cloud cost optimization - Disaster recovery setup -- Security Implementation - Security assessment and hardening - Backup and recovery strategy - Compliance management - Access control and authentication -- Documentation & Reporting - System documentation and runbooks - Regular performance reports - Capacity planning reports - Incident and change management documentation --- PROJECT EXPERIENCE - Successfully managed IT infrastructure for organizations ranging from startups to enterprises - Implemented high-availability solutions achieving 99.9% uptime SLA - Executed seamless cloud migrations with zero data loss - Designed and deployed disaster recovery solutions - Automated routine tasks reducing manual intervention by 70% - Optimized infrastructure costs resulting in 30-40% reduction in IT expenses --- PROFESSIONAL APPROACH -- Planning & Analysis - Thorough assessment of current infrastructure - Identification of improvement opportunities - Strategic planning aligned with business goals -- Implementation - Methodical deployment following best practices - Minimal disruption to business operations - Comprehensive testing and validation -- Support & Optimization - Proactive monitoring and maintenance - Continuous improvement initiatives - Regular performance reviews and optimization --- CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS - Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - CompTIA Server+ and Network+ - ITIL Foundation Certified - Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) --- AVAILABILITY & TERMS -- Engagement Types: - Hourly consultations - Fixed-price projects - Monthly retainer agreements - Emergency support services -- Communication: - Daily status updates - Weekly progress reports - Available via Upwork messages, email, Slack - Video conferencing for meetings -- Working Hours: - Flexible schedule across time zones - Emergency support available 24/7 - Response time within 2-4 hours -- WHY WORK WITH ME: Proven Track Record: Extensive experience managing diverse IT environments Reliable & Responsive: Quick turnaround times and consistent communication Cost-Effective Solutions: Focus on ROI and operational efficiency Security-First Approach: Emphasis on data protection and compliance Documentation: Comprehensive documentation for all implementations Knowledge Transfer: Training and support for your team Contact me today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward optimizing your IT infrastructure.

I am an ex-Microsoft employee with extensive experience using Microsoft products. I am certified in Microsoft Office 365, GCP, AWS, and Azure. In the areas of Hyper and Azure, I have been recognised as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional. I cover the architecture, security, administration, and migration of all three major clouds: Azure, AWS, and GCP. Contact me for a consultation, and let's transform your IT dreams into reality. Your upcoming projects deserve nothing but the best. Don't hesitate to reach out to me anytime! * Top-rated Azure, VMware, DevOps Engineer in Upwork * 15+ years as an IT Professional * 10+ years as Cloud Expert, Paas and SaaS Architect * Consistently in the top 20 Freelancers in UpWork and other freelance sites * Executed around 100+ Projects, 65+ Migrations, 20+ Clients In addition to expertise in cloud infrastructure, the field includes proficiency with Windows Server (2003-2016), Microsoft Active Directory, Hyper-V Private Cloud, IIS, System Center, and SQL. Microsoft CAF | Migration & Integration | Azure Governance Framework | Cloud Accelerator (CA), Cloud Infrastructure Setup | OnPrem to Cloud migration | Cloud Performance Tuning | Optimization Cloud Cost Optimization | Infrastructure As Code Infrastructure | Azure, AWS, GCP, | DevOps | Virtualization ( Vmware | Citrix | Windows, Microsoft Hyper-V ) | Hub-and-Spoke network | Azure policies, Key Vaults, RBAC, ASR, | ExpressRoute, Azure Monitoring, Security Centre, Application Gateway, Azure App Services | DevOps CI/CD Setup | Azure AKS | VDI | Veeam Backups | Hybrid Environment Architecture | Windows Infrastructure Design | Security Azure Recovery Services | Azure Backup Vault | OS (Server windows 2003,08,12,16) | Hyper-V 2008 r2, 2012,2016| SCVMM | Windows RDS2012 and 2016 | Citrix XenApp I have certificates: • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Cloud Platform • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Productivity • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Data Management and Analytics • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2016 • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Windows 10 • Microsoft Specialist: Configuring Windows Devices • Microsoft Specialist: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions • Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer: Azure Solutions Architect • Microsoft Specialist: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Data Platform • Microsoft Specialist: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Office 365 • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Private Cloud • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Messaging • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: SQL Server 2012/2014 • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2012 • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Server Infrastructure • Microsoft® Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server 2008 • Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2008 • Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications • Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network • Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory • Microsoft® Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010

Sr Hyper-V & SCVMM Consultant. Summary Of Qualifications: - 26 years of progressive industry IT experience * Multi-Nation Team Lead * Infrastructure Architect * Virtualization Architect - Hyper-V & VMWare Migrations * Sr. Microsoft Systems Engineer * Windows Azure Pack & Azure Stack HCI Engineer * Sr. System Center Suite Engineer (SCVMM, SCOM, SCCM, SCORCH) * Sr. Storage / SAN Engineer * Sr. Back up and Disaster Recovery Engineer * MS SQL Server Database Administrator * ITIL Certified Recent Technical Skills: OS: Microsoft Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 Server Core. Virtualization: MSVS 05, Hyper-V 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022. System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2007, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 Windows Azure Pack, AzureStack HCI 2019, VMWare ESXi 4, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7 vSphere. Storage, Backup & DR: Tintri, PURE, Lenovo/ NetApp - Data OnTap, Dell Compellent, MS Storage Spaces Direct, HP Nimble, Veeam, Azure Site Recovery, Microsoft DPM (Data Protection Manager)

Expertise in Cloud(Microsoft Azure) infrastructure, PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS as well as Compute(Server), virtual hypervisors(VMWare, HyperV ) and storage arrays(HPE, Pure, and Netapp)

I am a Cloud & DevOps Engineer with over 16 years of IT experience, certified in AWS, Azure, GCP, CompTIA Security+, and Kubernetes (CKA). I specialize in designing, automating, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-optimised infrastructures for startups, enterprises, and MSPs. My approach combines Cloud Architecture, DevOps automation, and AI-driven workflows, leveraging tools like ChatGPT , Claude and OpenHands to design modern applications, automate processes, and accelerate development cycles. This enables businesses to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and scale confidently. Core Competencies Cloud Architecture & Migration AWS, Azure (AKS, App Services, AI/ML), GCP, Rackspace, DigitalOcean Hybrid and multi-cloud solutions VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox, VSAN migrations DevOps & Automation CI/CD: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates Containers: Docker, Kubernetes (CKA-certified) Workflow automation using N8N and Cursor AI AI-assisted development using ChatGPT and Claude for pipeline optimization, scripting, and application design AI/ML & AIOps AWS SageMaker, Lambda, Rekognition, Azure Cognitive Services Monitoring: Datadog, Dynatrace, Splunk, ELK AI-driven automation and incident remediation LLM-based automation using ChatGPT and Claude Security & Compliance IAM: Okta, Keycloak, Auth0, Azure AD, JumpCloud Compliance: SOC 2, PCI DSS Security: VPNs, SSL/TLS hardening, firewalls Systems & Tools Windows Server (2012–2022), Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) Web servers: IIS, Nginx, Apache, Tomcat, Node.js Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL What I Deliver Cloud migration and architecture design across AWS, Azure, GCP End-to-end DevOps implementation with CI/CD, IaC, and automation AI-powered workflows using ChatGPT, Claude, N8N, and Cursor AI Monitoring, observability, and auto-remediation solutions Secure and compliant infrastructure design 24/7 infrastructure support, incident management, and disaster recovery Cost optimization through right-sizing and scaling strategies Why Clients Work With Me 16+ years of hands-on experience in cloud and infrastructure Certified across AWS, Azure, and GCP Strong expertise in integrating AI tools (ChatGPT & Claude) into real-world DevOps and automation workflows Proven track record with startups, SMEs, and enterprise clients Flexible availability across US, Canada, Europe, and APAC time zones Strong communication and collaboration skills Let’s Build Smarter, Faster, and More Secure If you’re looking for a Cloud & DevOps Engineer who can combine cloud expertise with AI-driven automation (ChatGPT + Claude+OpenHands) to design scalable systems and modern applications, let’s connect. I can help you streamline operations, optimize costs, and accelerate innovation while ensuring reliability and security.

Finding solutions to new problems is one of my favorite skills. I consider myself a hard worker, good working with new teams, and reasonable on the client's needs and budget. I am willing to work as a team member and autonomously for your project. I will be happy to listen to your Project details, and find the best solution to complete with the best practice • Highly trained on VMware vSphere suite, and its dependencies (vCenter, vConverter, ESXi, Data Protection, and Replication). Upgrades, installation, migration, conversion, and consulting. Troubleshooting on low performance VMs and advice on hardware upgrades. • Windows Server management – Active Directory , DNS , DHCP , Remote Desktop Service , IIS , SQL Server , Microsoft Exchange Server • Office365 management, migration and synchronizing • Manage and administrator AWS environment (EC2 - S3 - VPC - load balancer- route 53 ) I have earned below certifications: • VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization • VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization 2019 (VCP-NV 2019) • ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management • Microsoft Certified System Engineer (2003 /2012) • Microsoft Azure Administrator – AZ-103 • Cisco Certified Network Associate • Rapid 7 Nexpose Certified Administrator • Symantec ProxySG 6.6 Basic /Advanced Administration and content analysis Course • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate training (udemy)