Vijay Yadav

Practice Lead-Solutions Architecture

Melton City Council, Melton, VIC, Australia.

• Spearheading the design and implementation of a centralized hybrid cloud architecture (Azure/on-premises), optimizing performance, security, networking, and cost-efficiency while reducing latency by 25% and ensuring ISO-27001 compliance.
• Leading Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) initiatives, including Landing Zone implementation, governance models, and Zero Trust security architecture, enhancing identity & access management, Defender for Cloud, and overall security posture
• Leading and mentoring a team of 7 technical analysts and collaborating with architects, engineers, and business leaders to drive cloud transformation, DevSecOps best practices, and enterprise-scale automation
• Hands-on experience in optimizing hybrid network infrastructure, including Azure VNet Peering, ExpressRoute, and VPN gateways, DNS, Private link, Load Balancer, App Gateway, Azure firewall, Traffic Manager and endpoint, achieving a improvement in network resilience and enhanced failover capabilities.
• Implementing advanced network security controls, including NGFW, NSGs, DDoS protection, and threat intelligence monitoring, ensuring compliance with ISO-27001 and regulatory standards.
• Leading architecture design reviews, risk assessments, and security audits for Azure, M365, and on-premises environments, identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and enhancing cyber resilience.
• Architected and implemented Zero Trust security principles, integrating Identity & Access Management, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, SIEM, and Intune, to fortify Melton City Council’s security posture against evolving threats.
• Defining and executing enterprise architecture roadmaps, cloud migration strategies, and modernization initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry best practices, digital transformation goals, and cost optimization

Sr. Cloud Solutions Architect

Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

• Designed and implemented a scalable Azure Landing Zone using Terraform, increasing deployment efficiency by 40% and ensuring seamless multi-department integration across 10+ faculties.
• Spearheaded a cybersecurity uplift program, embedding secure-by-design principles across cloud, identity, and integration domains, reducing vulnerabilities by 35% and strengthening ISO-27001 compliance.
• Engineered a unified operational model leveraging Azure DevOps, automating workflows and improving cross-functional collaboration efficiency by 30% through CI/CD pipelines, policy enforcement, and infrastructure automation.
• Developed and implemented security architecture patterns to streamline solution design, accelerating project delivery while ensuring cyber-safe business solutions aligned with NIST, CISSP, and TOGAF principles.
• Designed and executed Active Directory modernization and network security strategies (including VPN, ExpressRoute, Load Balancing, WAF, Firewalls, VNet segmentation, NSGs, and Subnet optimization), enhancing security, compliance, and performance.
• Utilized Azure security services (Azure AD, Defender for Cloud, Cloud Security Posture Management, Azure Security Center, and Sentinel SIEM) to implement proactive threat detection, automated remediation, and real-time security monitoring.
• Led security automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), policy-based governance, and configuration management, enforcing security controls, assurance frameworks, and access control policies to improve cloud compliance posture.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify security gaps in Cloud, Identity, and Integration domains, driving remediation efforts and reducing risk exposure through proactive security enhancements.
• Provided expertise in remote access VPNs, IPSEC, ExpressRoute, PKI/SSL, TCP/IP, and modern authentication protocols (SAML, SSO, LDAP, RADIUS) to enable a Zero Trust security model and secure hybrid access management.
• Partnered with executive leadership, security teams, and infrastructure architects to define long-term cloud transformation strategies, ensuring alignment with university-wide IT security, compliance, and digital modernization initiatives.

Sr. Cloud Solutions Architect

Microsoft, Customer Success Unit, Singapore

• Designed and delivered enterprise-grade Azure solutions for 15+ APAC clients (e.g., Singtel, Singapore Ministry of Health), enabling seamless IT modernization, operational scalability, and NIST/ISO-27001 /HIPPA compliance.
• Led Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) programs, driving 25% faster cloud migration efficiency and achieving $2M+ in cost savings by optimizing cloud investments, workload automation, and infrastructure modernization.
• Architected and implemented Azure security solutions (Azure AD, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel SIEM, Security Posture Management), strengthening cloud threat detection, incident response, and compliance across APAC customers.
• Developed high-availability hybrid cloud architectures, incorporating Azure VNet Peering, ExpressRoute, WAF, NSGs, App Gateway, Azure Policy, and multi-cloud security frameworks to enhance resilience and regulatory compliance.
• Conducted cloud security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning, providing risk remediation strategies that reduced security exposure by 40% while aligning with APRA, MAS, and ISO-27001 frameworks.
• Led incident response efforts, managing Azure security breaches and threat mitigation strategies, ensuring zero critical data exposure and enabling faster recovery times through automated security workflows.
• Architected scalable cloud-native solutions using Terraform, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes (AKS), Logic Apps, PowerApps, and Azure API Management (APIM) to streamline deployments and enhance DevSecOps capabilities.
• Partnered with C-level executives, security officers, and technical teams to define cloud security roadmaps, multi-cloud strategy, and compliance frameworks, ensuring seamless digital transformation across APAC.
• Developed automated security configurations, governance controls, and policy-driven security models to enforce Zero Trust security principles, aligning with NIST, TOGAF, and Microsoft Security Benchmarks.
• Mentored and upskilled 8+ cross-functional teams on Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), security automation, and compliance best practices, empowering organizations to enhance their cloud security posture.
• Provided strategic guidance on Azure and AWS hybrid cloud environments, covering compute, networking, storage, VDI solutions, backup & disaster recovery (BCDR), and security hardening strategies.
• Supported APAC customers in annual cybersecurity framework evaluations, recommending improvements in security architecture, risk controls, and compliance processes to mitigate evolving cyber threats.

Cloud Architect

NTT Ltd., Singapore

• Migrated Royal Philips’ critical workloads to AWS, achieving 99.9% uptime and 30% operational cost reduction.
• Unified AWS/Azure architectures for clients like Great Eastern Life, enhancing scalability and compliance across 5+ business units.
• Supported pre-sales efforts with technical expertise, influencing a 20% increase in successful client proposals.
• Fostered team skill development, mentoring junior staff and contributing to a 15% increase in team efficiency and project delivery speed.
• Deep, hands-on expertise in cloud architectures (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, distributed systems) and approaches to address their unique management and security considerations.
• Developed and executed a scalable multi-tier Azure solution for a global e-commerce platform, ensuring 99.9% availability.
• Implemented and managed CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bamboo, and GitLab to ensure continuous integration and delivery.
• Leveraged AWS services like EKS, ECS, and other application services to optimize cloud solutions for clients.
• Workshops with Clients & Sales to identify pain areas, new opportunities, pre-RFP, RFP responses, Conduct POC.

Operations Manager (Technical)

Singapore Telecommunication Limited (Singtel)Singapore

• Modernized VMware/HP infrastructure, reducing downtime by 50% and improving HA/DR capabilities for enterprise data centres.
• Designed and implemented secure and scalable AWS network architectures, including VPC, endpoints, and route configurations.
• Architected and deployed scalable cloud solutions, enhancing application availability by 30% and reducing costs by 20% through effective management of AWS services and IaaC practices.
• Served as VMware/HP & Others Infrastructure Solution Architect, delivering solutions that improved data center service capabilities by 25%.
• Upgraded VMware infrastructure and server solutions, leading to a 50% reduction in maintenance-related downtime.
• Rolled out Symantec Backup Exec, Commvault, HP Data Protector, Acronis Backup, EMC Data Domain Backup, F5 LTM & ASM, and Antivirus Infrastructure (Trend Micro, Symantec Endpoint, HP Tape Library Solution).
• Managed Network Infrastructure Services, including Hub/Switches/Routers/Firewall/Access Point/ISDN Line/Leased Line/WAN Routing Protocol/BGP/NAT/Access list/NLB.
• Provided technical support to end users/customers and designed/deployed Storage solutions, including Storage Provisioning, Remote Copy, Disaster Recovery Failover & Failback, Storage performance tuning, IOPs Testing, Storage optimization, and SAN Switch management.

Storage Consultant

Hewlett-Packard Singapore Sales Pvt Ltd, Singapore.

• Involved in design, implementation, management, and enhancement of Storage Solutions for G-Cloud (Private Cloud), Global Foundries, and StarHub projects in coordination with multiple teams.
• Worked primarily at customer sites, evaluated customer requirements, and designed & implemented cloud solutions for enterprise customers as part of solution activity/delivery.
• Worked on HP 3PAR F400, EVA/ XP 12000/20000/240000/P9500, Hitachi Data System (HDS)-USP, USPV, VSP, IBM DS4700.
• Implemented and configured Solutions, 3PAR, P2000, P4500, X5300, HP XP, P9500, VMware 5.0, SAN Switch- Brocade, Cisco MDS, Encryption switch, configured, and supported ESL, SSL, and VTL tape library.
• Catered to tools like HP Open View Service Desk, HP Open View Service Manager, Hummingbird, Remedy EWM and SMOD, ITSM