Varun Vyas
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Diligent [Desired Position] with proven track record in leading cloud infrastructure teams. Expertise in implementing efficient cloud solutions and managing complex projects. Demonstrated ability in leveraging automation and optimizing resource allocation for enhanced performance. My core strength lies in the management of people, working with various departments to preach holistic and client-centric solutions. Managing relationships with a various group of people. Over the years have enjoyed working with the various people in the IT industry which helped me to provide a best-fit solution, implementing and/or supporting Cloud and ERP solution for the customers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud Consultant
Infosys Australia
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed relationships with third-party vendors ensuring seamless integration of their products into the overall solution stack offered to clients.
- Provided technical support on various aspects of cloud computing including platform selection, architecture design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
- Increased system reliability through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of cloud environments.
- Assessed potential risks associated with a given project or initiative''s execution plan; devising mitigation strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective strategies for cloud adoption.
- Boosted performance of client applications by improving underlying infrastructure components such as storage, compute resources, networking capabilities.
- Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
- Managed and monitored installed systems for highest level of availability.
- Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
- Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
- Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.
- Contributed to product improvement initiatives by providing valuable insights based on hands-on experience with various cloud engineering tools and frameworks.
- Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
- Designed scalable network architectures within the cloud environment, supporting enhanced connectivity between different services.
- Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
- Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
- Contributed to the creation of a DevOps culture within the organization, leading to increased agility and cross-functional collaboration.
- Streamlined infrastructure management through automation using industry-leading tools such as Ansible, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
Cloud Consultant
Glass & Co.
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed project timelines effectively by coordinating resources, setting milestones, and tracking progress to ensure timely delivery of solutions.
- Introduced agile methodologies in development projects, increasing project efficiency and adaptability to changing requirements.
- Automated tasks via PowerShell script for delegating user access for MS-Teams Governance
- Played a vital role in structuring permission policies and set up policies for the application used by the Group of members in MS-Teams
- Developed several different SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for the governance of Meeting Teams Rooms and the lifecycle of creating a resource Continuously work on the catalogue tasks of delegating access to shared mailboxes, distribution lists and resource rooms via Microsoft exchange
- Prepared PoC (Proof of Concepts) of the application integration and SSO integration jobs
- Updated network applications to close security loopholes and improve the performance of users.
- Conducted comprehensive system assessments to identify areas of improvement in existing IT infrastructure, recommending strategic upgrades when necessary.
- Deployed Microsoft Teams across enterprise to enhance collaboration.
- Administered web server and supported SharePoint and MS Teams server-based applications.
- Integrated third-party applications into existing Microsoft ecosystems, extending functionality without compromising system stability or security.
- Resolved technical issues promptly, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth operations for clients.
- Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.
- Implemented Microsoft Azure Active Directory to mitigate security risks and bolster access management.
- Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
- Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes.
DevOps Engineer
Credit Sense Australia Pty Ltd
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Improved code deployment efficiency by automating processes with CI/CD pipelines.
- Automated manual tasks through scripting languages such as Python or Shell, boosting team productivity levels.
- Maintained version control systems like Git or SVN for seamless collaboration among developers and engineers during project lifecycles.
- Designed and implemented containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, improving resource utilization and management.
- Reduced system downtime for critical applications by implementing robust monitoring and alerting tools.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless application development and deployment cycles.
- Implemented containerization using Docker, leading to improved application scalability and manageability.
- Fostered culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing among development and operations teams, boosting overall project success.
- Orchestrated continuous integration and delivery pipelines for faster software releases, improving release efficiency.
- Implemented automation in deploying CI Pipelines from Dev to SIT server Transformed artifacts to payload in Simple JSON format for integration with New Relic One.
- Implemented monitoring solutions using tools like Prometheus and Grafana, facilitating proactive identification of performance bottlenecks and enhancing system reliability.
- Good Hands-on knowledge of NinjaRMM, Jumpcloud and SnipeIT Deployed applications and executed scripts for PowerShell and bash Managed software patches and installation of the assets using MSP Tools.
- Utilized Kubernetes features such as horizontal pod autoscaling and resource requests/limits to optimize resource allocation, resulting in a 20% reduction in cloud infrastructure costs.
IT Administrator
Sunlife Energy Pty Ltd
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Increased productivity by providing comprehensive technical training to employees on various hardware and software tools.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify technology needs and implemented appropriate solutions for improved workflow efficiency.
- Reduced company downtime by proactively managing server backups and disaster recovery planning.
- Achieved faster network connectivity by installing high-performance routers, switches, and access points.
- Promoted a collaborative work environment by facilitating knowledge sharing sessions among the IT team members for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Safeguarded sensitive information with robust data encryption techniques and secure password management practices.
- Optimized software performance through regular updates, patches, and maintenance tasks to ensure seamless user experience.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively for timely procurement of IT equipment while adhering to budget constraints.
- Resolved critical incidents swiftly via remote assistance or on-site troubleshooting, ensuring minimal business disruption.
- Enhanced decision-making, providing management with detailed IT system performance reports.
- Reduced system downtime significantly by implementing proactive hardware and software maintenance schedules.
- Facilitated smooth software upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
- Accelerated project delivery times, employing agile methodologies for IT project management.
- Strengthened regulatory compliance, ensuring IT practices align with industry standards and laws.
- Streamlined network operations, deploying robust firewall configurations to enhance system security.
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead
Vytech Enterprise
09.2015 - 03.2019
- Facilitated seamless communication between stakeholders regarding project status updates, potential risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Fostered a culture of innovation within the team by encouraging experimentation with new tools or methodologies that could enhance the organization''s cloud capabilities.
- Streamlined migration to cloud platforms through strategic planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
- Stayed current on industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the adoption of relevant tools within the organization''s cloud infrastructure ecosystem.
- Strengthened cybersecurity posture with the deployment of intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scans, and patch management processes.
- Ensured data security by enforcing strict access control policies and regularly updating encryption protocols.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by participating in industry conferences, webinars, and other educational opportunities.
- Maintained high availability of critical systems by leading a skilled team in troubleshooting complex issues and implementing robust backup/recovery plans.
- Implemented best practices for change management to minimize service disruptions during updates or migrations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design scalable and adaptable cloud-based architectures for new projects.
- Reduced downtime with proactive incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for cloud infrastructure operations, facilitating knowledge sharing among team members.
- Used metrics to monitor application and infrastructure performance.
- Identified gaps in market to spot opportunities to create value propositions.
- Identified, analyzed and resolved infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
- Understood client needs and objectives by conducting proactive customer and data analysis.
- Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
- Partnered with infrastructure teams on evaluation and feasibility assessments of new systems and technologies.
- Monitored and tested application performance to identify potential bottlenecks, develop solutions and collaborate with developers on solution implementation.
- Defined enterprise processes and best practices and tailored enterprise processes for applications.
- Managed use of various types of databases and configured, installed and upgraded new ones.
- Managed installation, upgrade and deployment projects and provided on-site direction for network engineers.
- Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.
- Utilized code and modern cloud-native deployment techniques to design, plan and integrate cloud computing and virtualization systems.
Education
Master of Information Technology - Business Informatics
James Cook University
Brisbane01.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
SAL Institute of Technology GTU
Ahmedabad, Gujarat08.2017
Skills
- Identity and Access Management - Azure, AWS, GCP
- Monitoring and Logging - New Relic, Prometheus
- Cloud Architecture Design
- Infrastructure as Code- Terraform, Bicep, Cloudformation
- Analytical Thinking
- Cloud Automation - CI/CD Pipelines, Ansible
- DevOps - Azure, Gitlab, Bitbucket
- PowerShell
- Project Planning - ISO-27001
- Scope Management - WBS, RACI, SLA
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Scheduling - Jira, MS-Project
Certification
- Microsoft Certified, Azure Fundamentals - Microsoft.
- Microsoft Certified, Azure Administrator Associate - Microsoft.
- Scaled Agile Framework Agilist (SAFe Agilist) - Scaled Agile, Inc.
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Cloud Consultant
Infosys Australia
02.2023 - 09.2024
Cloud Consultant
Glass & Co.
04.2022 - 02.2023
DevOps Engineer
Credit Sense Australia Pty Ltd
06.2021 - 04.2022
IT Administrator
Sunlife Energy Pty Ltd
03.2019 - 06.2021
Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead
Vytech Enterprise
09.2015 - 03.2019
Master of Information Technology - Business Informatics
James Cook University
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering
SAL Institute of Technology GTU
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