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• Architected and managed Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters across multiple environments to ensure scalable and containerized workload deployments. • Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and ARM templates to automate provisioning and improve consistency. • Collaborated with development and security teams to build CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, enabling rapid and reliable application delivery. • Reduced monthly Azure spend by 20% through cost optimization strategies such as reserved instances, rightsizing, and automated shutdowns. • Configured and monitored Azure VMs, Networking, Load Balancers, and Storage Accounts to maintain high availability and fault tolerance. • Administered Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Conditional Access policies to ensure secure identity management. • Integrated Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics to provide proactive alerting and real-time diagnostics. • Conducted disaster recovery testing and implemented backup solutions using Azure Backup and Site Recovery to ensure business continuity. • Worked closely with application teams to containerize legacy workloads for AKS deployment, reducing maintenance overhead. • Developed reusable Terraform modules and ARM templates, improving deployment efficiency across multiple projects. • Trained junior engineers on Azure best practices, IaC, and monitoring strategies, increasing team capability. • Led security reviews and enforced compliance policies aligned with ISO 27001 and HIPAA standards. • Implemented tagging policies, budget alerts, and FinOps practices to improve cloud governance and visibility. • Provided root cause analysis and incident response for critical outages, minimizing downtime. • Partnered with stakeholders to align cloud strategies with business objectives, accelerating project delivery timelines.

• Designed and deployed secure Azure environments (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) to support high- availability enterprise applications. • Built CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to accelerate release cycles by 40%. automated provisioning workflows with ARM/Bicep templates and terraform, reducing manual intervention by 60% • Optimized cloud spends by implementing reserved instances, scaling policies, and FinOps best practices. • Configured and supported AKS clusters to ensure efficient workload distribution and scalability. • Integrated Azure Security Center and Sentinel for advanced security monitoring and compliance enforcement. • Developed monitoring dashboards in Azure Monitor and App Insights to detect performance bottlenecks early. • Supported cloud migration projects by assessing workloads and designing resilient transition strategies. • Collaborated with senior engineers on identity governance, incident response, and security patching. • Implemented automated backup and recovery solutions to strengthen disaster recovery capabilities. • Documented standard operating procedures and created reusable templates for faster deployments. • Worked with developers to optimize application performance within cloud-hosted environments. • Conducted performance testing and analyzed results to identify areas of improvement for cloud services. • Participated in code reviews and provided recommendations for cloud-native application deployments. • Presented findings and project updates to leadership, improving transparency and alignment with business goals.