Akshay Sawant

Consistent team player with exemplary multitasking skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• DevOps / DevOps Administration
• Deployment, Configuration, and Maintenance of DevOps Tools and Services: Expertise in deploying, configuring, and maintaining a comprehensive suite of DevOps tools and services.
• Proficient in DevOps Tools: Hands-on experience with leading DevOps technologies including Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Gerrit, and GitLab.
• Scripting and Automation: Skilled in various scripting and automation languages such as YAML, Groovy, Shell Script, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, and Python.
• Lifecycle Management of AKS and Virtual Machine Instances: Expertise in automating the lifecycle management of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and VM-based instances.
• Azure Repositories Management: Competent in managing Azure Repositories, including user access control, license management, and enforcing password expiration policies for service accounts.
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Administration: Practical experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), including cluster management and operations.
• AKS Cluster Upgrades: Responsible for planning and executing quarterly AKS cluster upgrades, including coordinating downtime schedules with stakeholders and ensuring effective communication and announcements.
• Alert Configuration and Management: Configured and managed monitoring alerts via Slack and email using Grafana and Prometheus for real-time system observability.
• Multi-Region AKS Cluster Management: Administered AKS clusters across multiple regions, managing access for onboarded projects and providing support to development and application support teams.
• Helm Chart Creation: Developed Helm charts for application deployment tailored to customer requirements.
• CI/CD Pipeline Customization: Modified and built Groovy scripts for CI/CD pipelines to meet specific customer specifications and application deployment needs.
• Documentation and Workflow Standards: Created and maintained standardized documentation for workflows and best practices.
• Certificate Management: Managed certificates, including issuance, renewal, and lifecycle management.
• Jenkins CI/CD Automation: Extensive experience in automating CI/CD processes using Jenkins, including both freestyle and pipeline jobs.
• End User Support: Provided comprehensive support for DevOps tools and infrastructure to end users.
• CI/CD Process Implementation and Support: In-depth experience in implementing and supporting end-to-end CI/CD processes.
• Docker Containerization: Proficient in Docker containerization, including creating and modifying Dockerfiles for efficient container management.
• ServiceNow Ticket Resolution: Resolved technical issues and support tickets through ServiceNow, ensuring timely and effective problem resolution.

• Cloud Administrator on Microsoft Azure: Expertise in provisioning, configuring, and managing Azure resources, including virtual machines (VMs), storage accounts, and resource groups, ensuring optimal resource allocation and availability.
• Resource Monitoring & Log Analytics: Proficient in monitoring Azure resources using Azure Monitor, setting up Log Analytics workspaces, and creating custom dashboards and alerts for real-time performance analysis and incident management.
• Compute and Storage Management: Skilled in the implementation and management of Azure compute services, including VM scaling and automation, as well as advanced storage solutions, encompassing Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, and Managed Disks.
• Cost Optimization & FinOps: Proactively identify and decommission unused or underutilized resources to optimize costs, applying FinOps best practices to maintain a cost-effective cloud environment.
• Virtual Machine Management: Maintain and monitor Azure VMs, utilizing tools like Azure Automation and Azure Monitor to troubleshoot, deploy, and manage applications efficiently.
• Cloud Environment Administration: Oversee day-to-day operations of the cloud environment, collaborating closely with development teams to align cloud infrastructure with their evolving needs, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Cloud Service Design & Deployment: Designed, developed, and deployed Azure Cloud Services across Web Apps, Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environments, ensuring secure and scalable cloud solutions.
• Azure Networking Configuration: Configured Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), including subnets, custom DNS settings, security policies, and routing configurations, to optimize network performance and security across hybrid and cloud-only environments.
• Azure IaaS and PaaS Deployment: Successfully deployed Azure IaaS VMs and PaaS role instances within secure VNets and subnets, leveraging Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and automation scripts.
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Configured and implemented Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and Azure Backup services to ensure business continuity through automated disaster recovery solutions.
• Traffic Management: Configured Azure Traffic Manager with various routing methods (priority, weighted, geographic, multi-value, and performance) to efficiently manage network traffic and ensure global application availability.
• Containerization & DevOps: Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker, and source code management using Git, enabling streamlined DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Administration:
• VDI Deployment & Management: Expertise in deploying and managing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) using VMware ESXi 6.0, 6.5, and vCenter, ensuring seamless virtual desktop experiences for end-users.
• VMware ESXi and vCenter Administration: Proficient in the installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of VMware ESXi 6.0, 6.5, and vCenter environments, optimizing performance and availability.
• Virtual Machine Provisioning: Skilled in creating, configuring, and managing virtual machines (VMs) and templates, leveraging VMware tools to streamline VM deployment and lifecycle management.
• Performance Monitoring: Conduct comprehensive monitoring of VM and ESX server performance, analyzing CPU, memory, disk, and network utilization to ensure optimal resource usage and system stability.
• VM Cloning & Replication: Implement VM cloning technologies to create duplicate virtual machines efficiently, facilitating rapid deployment and disaster recovery efforts.
• VMotion Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot vMotion-related issues, such as compatibility conflicts, by utilizing event logs and system diagnostics, ensuring seamless VM migrations.
• Access Control & User Management: Configure and manage users and groups within the VMware vCenter environment, establishing robust access controls and security policies.
• Root Cause Analysis & Reporting: Conduct root cause analysis of system issues using log files and generate detailed reports to inform future preventive measures and system optimizations.
• Windows Server Administration:
• Windows Server Deployment & Management: Extensive experience in installing, configuring, and administering Windows Server environments, including Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, and 2016, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• System Administration: Oversee the comprehensive administration of Windows Server applications, managing system resources and configurations to meet organizational needs.
• Security Compliance & Health Checks: Perform security health checks and compliance-related activities on Windows servers, including vulnerability assessments, patch management, and adherence to organizational security policies.
• File Server Management: Administer Windows security permissions for folders, users, and groups on file servers, ensuring secure and organized access to shared resources.
• Print Server Configuration: Install, configure, and manage print servers, optimizing network printing services and troubleshooting printing-related issues.
• Hardware & Software Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues on Windows servers, escalating complex problems to specialized teams when necessary.
• Data Center Operations: Responsible for racking, patching, and cabling server and network equipment as required, ensuring proper physical setup and maintenance of data center infrastructure.
• Helpdesk & Inventory Management: Manage the ticketing helpdesk system, oversee inventory management, and coordinate with vendors for hardware and software procurement, maintaining efficient IT operations.

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate