Avinash
Stockholm
Summary
IT professional with 9 years of experience in Azure cloud administration, Windows server management, and digital workplace support. Experienced in handling cloud migrations, improving end-user environments, and building automation that helps prevent issues. Strong at managing day-to-day IT infrastructure and working with different teams to deliver reliable and user-friendly solutions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Azure Administrator
SAS Consultant
2024 - Current
- Administered and maintained cloud infrastructure in Azure
- Deployed and managed Azure virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts, and resource groups for multiple clients
- Implemented security measures to ensure data protection
- Managed Azure AD, RBAC, and conditional access policies to strengthen identity security.
- Monitored and optimized cloud resources for cost optimization and performance
- Implemented Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery to ensure business continuity in case of disasters
- Experience with implementing ExpressRoute, Site to Site VPN, vNET Peering, Configure DNS, Substituting NSG at Subnet as well as NIC level.
- Automated deployments using PowerShell and Terraform scripts, reducing manual effort by 40%.
- Resolved issues related to Azure services and infrastructure, including connectivity issues, performance issues, and access issues. Troubleshoot VM RDP issue, Failed Backup jobs issue.
- Documented procedures, guidelines, and best practices for Azure services and infrastructure.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of issues and to ensure high availability and reliability of applications.
Windows Server Admin
TCS
06.2022 - Current
- Managed Windows Server roles (AD, DNS, DHCP, File/Print, GPO) from installation to administration.
- Supported and troubleshot Active Directory, including users, OUs, domain controllers, and replication.
- Created and maintained GPOs to enforce security, compliance, and system configurations.
- Monitored server performance and health to ensure reliability and optimal resource usage.
- Performed patching and updates using WSUS/SCCM to maintain security and compliance.
- Executed backups, restores, and disaster recovery to protect data and ensure continuity.
- Administered virtualization (Hyper-V/VMware) including VM deployment, resource allocation, and tuning.
- Managed file systems, storage, and permissions (NTFS, shares, access controls, provisioning).
- Troubleshot server, networking, authentication, and performance issues.
- Documented configurations, procedures, and infrastructure changes for accurate technical records.
- Collaborated with network, security, cloud, and support teams on enterprise infrastructure needs.
- Supported infrastructure upgrades and cloud migration initiatives with minimal downtime.
Digital Workplace Specialist
Accenture
12.2017 - 06.2022
- Managed EUC environments including laptops, desktops, mobile, VDI/AVD, and productivity tools.
- Administered Microsoft 365, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Exchange Online.
- Drove digital workplace modernization to enhance user experience and productivity.
- Oversaw full device lifecycle: procurement, imaging, deployment, updates, and decommissioning.
- Implemented automation and self-service to streamline IT operations.
- Enforced endpoint security, conditional access, identity governance, and zero-trust policies.
- Provided Level 2/3 support for devices, applications, and cloud services.
- Managed Intune/Endpoint Manager for device, app, configuration, and compliance policies.
- Monitored system performance and analytics to optimize reliability and user experience.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver a secure, seamless workplace.
- Evaluated and deployed new workplace technologies and tools.
- Created documentation, SOPs, and knowledge-base content for users and support teams.
Education
B.E. - Industrial and Production Engineering
BVB College of Engineering and Technology
Hubli01.2017
Skills
- Azure VM and VNet setup expertise
- Administered privilege roles (PIM, PAM, RBAC) in Azure AD/Entra Id
- Azure Gallery for Image Hardening, In-place Upgrade
- Application and services management
- Storage and backup solutions, replications, snapshots and disk creations
- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Alert configuration
- Azure virtual desktop setup and management
- Logic and Functional App Expertise
- Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, Powershell, JSON, Python, ARM template
- SSO (OAuth 20, OpenID Connect, FIDO2) setup for Enterprise applications
Accomplishments
- Led the migration of on-prem VDI to Azure Virtual Desktop for 700+ consultants across 38+ vendors, reducing operational costs by 50% through full decommissioning of the legacy environment.
- Implemented multiple cloud automation solutions that proactively detect and mitigate potential major issues, significantly improving system reliability and reducing incident occurrence .
Certification
- AZ-900 (MS Azure Cloud Fundamental)
- AZ-104 (MS Azure Administrator Associate)
- ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
Timeline
Windows Server Admin
TCS
06.2022 - Current
Digital Workplace Specialist
Accenture
12.2017 - 06.2022
Azure Administrator
SAS Consultant
2024 - Current
B.E. - Industrial and Production Engineering
BVB College of Engineering and Technology