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Architect I

April 2026 - Present

Insight, India

Cloud Solution Specialist

April 2024 - March 2026

Insight, India

Blended technical architecture, automation, and pre-sales consulting to drive cloud transformation initiatives and streamline global cloud operations for enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities & Contributions:

• Architect and optimize Microsoft Azure Cloud environments using Terraform, PowerShell, and Azure DevOps, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-efficient deployments.
• Authored and delivered over 20 RFP responses across Professional Services and Managed Cloud Services, enabling accelerated client acquisition.
• Serve as a pre-sales Azure Solution Architect, collaborating closely with stakeholders to design custom cloud solutions aligned to client requirements.
• Developed a global reference architecture for greenfield Azure deployments, covering Landing zone design, tagging strategy and cost management, patch automation, Azure Lighthouse integration, DataDog monitoring, backups, remote password rotation workflows, and Managed Toolset Deployment including Rapid7 and Azure Automation.
• Initiated and currently building the AWS Managed Services transition process from the ground up to support Insight's expanding multi-cloud portfolio.

Achievements & Recognition:

• India Summit Club Winner 2024, one of 6 selected nationwide for exceeding business impact and embodying Insight's core values.
• Values Award 2024, recognizing consistent high performance and leadership across multiple domains.
• Developed a PowerShell-based Azure cost optimization script that saved 500+ hours per quarter, streamlining reporting and budgeting across all managed services clients.

Cloud Engineer III

January 2023 - March 2024

Insight, India

Responsible for architecting and managing scalable Azure-based cloud solutions across diverse client environments, while standardizing team-wide operational procedures for a globally distributed engineering workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led onboarding and transition of Microsoft Azure Cloud Services for multiple enterprise clients using App Services, Static Web Apps, Function Apps, Blob Storage, and Azure Service Bus.
• Designed and implemented Managed Toolsets including Azure Automation, Rapid7, Lucidscale, DataDog, Azure Update Manager, and ServiceNow to streamline operations for over 50 managed service clients.
• Deployed and maintained containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, scalability, and efficient resource utilization in fault-tolerant environments.
• Authored comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures adopted by a team of 150+ engineers to ensure uniformity in deployment, incident handling, and security compliance.

Major Projects & Contributions:

• Managed Services Automation Initiative: Developed centralized tools across multiple clients to automate patching, compliance monitoring, and incident response workflows, reducing manual intervention by over 40%. Tools: Azure Automation, DataDog, Azure Update Manager, ServiceNow.
• Enterprise App Containerization: Migrated legacy applications to Docker and AKS, improving deployment flexibility, faster scaling, and reducing resource consumption by 20%. Tools: Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, Azure Container Registry.
• Cloud Cost Governance: Contributed to governance policies and tagging strategies that improved cost transparency and forecasting for clients across financial and retail sectors.

Achievements & Recognition: Star Performer - January 2023; Value Award - Hunger - August 2023.

Senior Cloud Engineer

July 2022 - December 2022

Hanu Software, India

Hanu Software was acquired by Insight in June 2022.

Led end-to-end cloud architecture and migration projects on Microsoft Azure, while mentoring and enabling a large technical team through documentation, best practices, and operational guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architected and optimized Azure-based solutions for high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Led onboarding and transition of workloads from on-prem and third-party clouds to Microsoft Azure across PaaS and IaaS.
• Maintained cloud security posture through policy implementation, identity and access management, and threat monitoring.
• Authored and enforced SOPs used by a global team of 100+ cloud engineers.
• Drove cost optimization, compliance, and workload governance across multiple client environments.

Achievements & Leadership Highlights:

• Successfully led multiple client transitions, managing cross-functional teams and delivery timelines.
• Authored 20+ SOPs that became standard reference documentation for a 100+ member global cloud team.
• Initiated and led weekly internal knowledge-sharing sessions, boosting team productivity and reducing operational queries.

Cloud Engineer

May 2021 - June 2022

Hanu Software, India

Hanu Software was acquired by Insight in June 2022.

Responsible for end-to-end delivery of Microsoft Azure-based cloud solutions, including cloud migrations, platform transitions, and secure, scalable virtual environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designed, implemented, and transitioned Azure-based cloud services across PaaS and IaaS for enterprise clients.
• Led migrations from on-premises and third-party cloud platforms to Azure, including data center lift-and-shift and app modernization.
• Deployed and managed Azure Virtual Desktop solutions integrated with Citrix for scalable desktop-as-a-service environments.
• Configured monitoring, dashboarding, and alerting for real-time system performance and incident tracking.
• Worked across client-facing engagements and internal technical operations, ensuring performance, cost-efficiency, and security.

Major Projects & Contributions:

• End-to-End Azure Migration for a Healthcare Client: Migrated legacy workloads from on-prem to Azure with minimal downtime using Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics.
• DaaS Deployment for an Education Sector Client: Set up 500+ user profiles using Azure Virtual Desktop with Citrix integration using AVD, Citrix Cloud, FSLogix, Azure AD DS, and Group Policies.
• Monitoring & Governance Setup for Financial Services: Designed centralized monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, custom dashboards, Application Insights, Power BI, and Azure Policy.

Achievements & Recognitions: Star Performer - June 2021, Star Performer - December 2021.

Cloud Analyst

December 2020 - May 2021

Hanu Software, India

Hanu Software was acquired by Insight in June 2022.

Managed and optimized Microsoft Azure-based cloud services for enterprise clients, maintaining system health, enhancing cost-efficiency, and ensuring cloud security compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitored, managed, and troubleshot cloud services and virtual infrastructure deployed on Microsoft Azure.
• Conducted cost optimization audits and provided actionable insights to reduce Azure consumption and billing overhead.
• Implemented security enhancements aligned with Azure best practices, including identity management, network security groups, and compliance checks.
• Developed SOPs for incident handling, deployment workflows, and routine system maintenance.
• Worked with Azure DevOps pipelines to manage CI/CD for various cloud-hosted applications.

Key Achievements:

• Identified and implemented optimizations that reduced monthly cloud spend by 15-20% across assigned clients.
• Improved system uptime and performance by addressing recurring issues through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Standardized SOPs used by the support team for common Azure services, improving incident response efficiency.

Key Learnings:

• Gained strong operational understanding of Azure cloud infrastructure, including scalability, reliability, and security.
• Developed a solution-oriented mindset to troubleshoot complex systems and reduce downtime.
• Learned to work in fast-paced, service-oriented environments with client-facing responsibilities.

Mentor of Photography and Videography, Sports Department

August 2020 - June 2021

Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Mentored the next generation of student photographers and videographers, establishing a creative and technically skilled team for high-quality visual documentation of university sports events.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provided technical guidance and creative direction to junior team members covering sporting events.
• Conducted training sessions and workshops on sports photography, event cinematography, and post-production techniques.
• Reviewed and provided feedback on photo and video content to ensure consistent quality and storytelling.
• Advised the core committee on media strategy and planning for event coverage.

Initiatives & Impact:

• Developed a mentorship framework for knowledge transfer, smoother onboarding, and a self-sustaining creative team.
• Improved content creation efficiency and reduced dependency on external media teams.
• Strengthened the team's ability to handle multiple simultaneous events with confidence and consistency.
• Maintained the legacy of media excellence within the Sports Committee as new leadership stepped in.

Leadership Traits Showcased: Mentorship and team building, strategic thinking, and attention to detail.

Club Secretary (Head) at ISAC Media Club

August 2019 - August 2020

Bennett University

Led a dynamic team of 18 students, overseeing creative, operational, and strategic aspects of the club's functioning across photography, cinematography, design, and event execution.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Planned and supervised 12 inter-university competitions, coordinating participants, sponsors, and faculty.
• Organized major campus-wide events, managing logistics, media coverage, and post-event content production.
• Oversaw club branding, promotions, and documentation for internal and external platforms.
• Mentored junior members and set up training sessions in photography, video editing, and content creation.

Impact Created & Leadership Traits Showcased:

• Achieved a record number of intercollegiate collaborations and participation levels.
• Introduced a structured workflow for event planning and creative production, reducing turnaround times by over 30%.
• Integrated social media strategy to amplify event reach and increase engagement across university channels.
• Promoted an inclusive environment that encouraged junior members to take initiative and contribute ideas.

Student Council

August 2019 - August 2020

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Head of Photography and Videography, Sports Department

October 2018 - August 2020

Bennett University, India

Led visual storytelling for the university's sports culture, blending sports, cinematography, and digital production while managing large teams and high-pressure timelines.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Led a team to capture, document, and edit high-quality photo and video content for sports-related events.
• Managed equipment, scheduling coverage, and timely delivery of edited media.
• Coordinated with event organizers and marketing teams to align visual content with university branding and promotions.
• Trained and mentored junior photographers and videographers.

Major Events Covered:

• Times of India Miss India 2020 campus round, Expedite, GNIDA Marathon 2020, Bennethon 3.0, and Futheroes 4.0.
• Intra-college tournaments across Squash, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Badminton, Kabbadi, Swimming, Chess, Pool, Table Tennis, and Tennis.

Impact & Leadership Highlights:

• Introduced a streamlined workflow for event coverage, reducing editing time by over 40%.
• Elevated visibility and professional quality of university sports content, increasing social media engagement and student participation.
• Led a cross-functional team under tight schedules and ensured consistent quality under pressure.
• Fostered a collaborative creative environment that helped junior members grow technical and artistic skills.

Core Member at ISAC Media Club

July 2017 - May 2019

Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Worked as a core team member at the Media Club of Bennett University.

Cloud Trainee

October 2020 - November 2020

Hanu Azure Academy, India

Microsoft Azure Trainee.

Development Intern

May 2020 - July 2020

Quadwave Consulting Pvt Ltd

Worked with Quadwave on Amper, the flagship low-code/no-code development platform by AmperAXP Inc. in California, USA.

Key Responsibilities & Areas of Work:

• Application Design: Created and deployed web applications, custom pages, and forms using Amper's visual builder.
• 3rd-Party Integration: Integrated and configured external components within Amper Flows for enhanced functionality.
• Solution Development: Designed process flows, managed event triggers, applied rule-based logic, and utilized flow orchestration.
• Portal Management: Worked on user account creation and access control within enterprise portals.

Final Project: Developed an Accounts Payable System for managing vendor bill payments, automating workflows for invoice processing, approvals, and payment tracking.

Key Achievements:

• Delivered a fully functional, scalable accounts payable solution within project timelines.
• Gained practical experience in low-code development, enterprise workflows, and process-driven design.
• Enhanced finance process efficiency and accuracy by digitizing manual operations.

Key Learnings:

• Gained hands-on experience with visual application development platforms for rapid enterprise solution delivery.
• Strengthened skills in business process modeling, component-based design, and systems thinking.
• Learned to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver client-oriented solutions under agile methodologies.

Research Scholar

June 2019 - July 2019

Georgia Institute of Technology, Greater Atlanta Area

Worked on an advanced HP-architecture robotics project focused on intelligent autonomous navigation using iRobot platforms equipped with real-time decision-making and communication capabilities.

Key Responsibilities & Contributions:

• Developed SLAM-based and location-based navigation algorithms for autonomous pathfinding.
• Integrated text-to-speech and speech-to-text modules so the robot could communicate with and guide visitors.
• Designed frameworks to aggregate computational resources across multiple devices, enhancing real-time perception and processing.
• Ensured strict data privacy and security compliance while handling sensitive spatial and behavioral data.

Major Achievements:

• Successfully prototyped an interactive, voice-enabled robotic guide system for indoor environments.
• Demonstrated real-time autonomous navigation and communication in a simulated smart building.
• Contributed to ongoing research in distributed computation and perception systems for robotics.

Key Learnings:

• Deepened expertise in robotics architectures, SLAM, edge computing, and human-robot interaction.
• Gained hands-on experience in real-time systems, voice interfaces, and sensor-driven robotics.
• Strengthened understanding of privacy-aware design and scalable system development in robotics.

Attendee - Google Cloud OnBoard Atlanta

June 2019 - June 2019

Google, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Received an invitation from Google to attend Google Cloud OnBoard Atlanta in June 2019 for an informative session on Google Cloud by GCP professionals from around the globe.

Research Intern

July 2018 - July 2018

Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia

Worked on key machine learning algorithms, including the Perceptron Learning Algorithm, K-Means Clustering, and Support Vector Machines.

• Developed Python-based models to test algorithm performance on synthetic and real datasets.
• Explored convergence, classification accuracy, and computational efficiency.
• Gained exposure to research methodologies, collaborative academic environments, and foundational machine learning concepts.