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Vijay Yadav

Cloud Solution Architect
Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Seasoned IT Consultant and Architect with more than 22 years of expertise in crafting hybrid and public cloud-based solutions. Proficient in the end-to-end process of solution design, planning, and implementing enterprise solutions. Specialized in establishing robust enterprise cloud capabilities, particularly adept in Microsoft 365 and Azure and AWS technologies. Committed to enhancing efficiency and quality by developing innovative solutions that cater to both current and future business needs. Demonstrates exceptional skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership, consistently steering teams towards successful outcomes. Thrives on diverse challenges, channeling focus and energy toward achieving goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certificates

Work History

Cloud Solutions Architect

Monash University
Melbourne, VIC
05.2023 - Current
  • Defined cloud architecture for both hybrid and non-hybrid cloud solutions.
  • Displayed sound understanding of standard networking protocols, virtual networks and load balancing.
  • Identified and remediated single points of failure and security risks.
  • Collaborated with development and operations teams to develop practical automation solutions and custom modules.
  • Partnered closely with technical stakeholders to implement security, operational, compliance and privacy-related controls as part of cloud blueprints.
  • Plan, Design & Architect specific implementation projects and/or pilots.
  • Interfaced directly with customers, stakeholders and end-users regarding capability architectures, requirements use cases and stories to derive, develop and decompose next-cycle updates and specifications.
  • Understand customers' applications portfolio, IT and business priorities.
  • Design implementation architectures and solutions using PaaS, DevOps & advanced Application coding to meet client's requirements.
  • Develop deep relationships with key customer IT decision makers.
  • Drive long-term cloud adoption within customers to enable them to be cloud advocates and be voice of Customer.
  • Share insights and best practices to customers and connect with
    engineering teams to remove key blockers.
  • Architect solutions to meet business and IT needs, ensuring technical viability of new projects and successful deployments for clients.
  • Support clients key Infrastructure technologies (e.g. Windows and
    Linux IaaS, Security, Networking, etc.).
  • Assess Customers' knowledge of Azure platform and overall cloud
    readiness to support customers through structured learning plan.
  • Provided architectural leadership and guidance to technical teams to deliver robust, highly scalable and cost-effective solutions.
  • Collaborate and own engagement in developing complex end to-end Enterprise solutions on Microsoft Azure platform.

Sr. Cloud Solutions Architect

Microsoft
Singapore, Singapore
12.2019 - 05.2023
  • Led APAC Customer Support Engineering team, contributing to strategic vision and initiative roadmap.
  • Influenced senior business and IT leaders, aligning architectural directions with business objectives.
  • Drove successful Technology and Digital transformation projects, delivering business value across sectors.
  • Identified and remediated single points of failure and security risks.
  • Defined cloud architecture for both hybrid and non-hybrid cloud solutions.
  • Demonstrated strong technical acumen as Cloud solutions architect for APAC region.
  • Provided deep technical advisory support to Enterprise customers, removing blockers to consumption.
  • Led development and implementation of cloud architecture solutions for Cloud COE.
  • Devised and executed strategic action plans for issue resolution, customer requirements, and continuous improvement.
  • Maintained expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS & SaaS technologies, including ESLZ, CAF, WAF, and various Azure services.
  • Worked on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and 3rd party Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
  • Served as Azure Cloud Solution Architect, providing expertise in architecting and delivering solutions.
  • Coordinated with technical teams, architects, security officers, and business users to evaluate designs.
  • Mapped workloads to Microsoft Azure capabilities for public, private, and hybrid clouds in Public Sector.
  • Functioned as a Microsoft Certified Architect Expert on Azure, specializing in Public & Hybrid Cloud offerings.
  • Led large-scale, high-profile strategic project teams, delivering end-to-end solutions for Government Agencies.
  • Supported sales teams in presenting solutions to customers and translating business strategies into capabilities.
  • Guided clients with complex strategic, technical, and cultural requirements, offering solutions utilizing Microsoft technology.
  • Possessed working knowledge of various architecture disciplines, including application, database, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture.
  • Conducted Azure design thinking workshops and provided technical expertise throughout sales lifecycle.

Cloud Architect

NTT Ltd.
Singapore, Singapore
12.2018 - 12.2019
  • Functioned as Cloud Architect involved in designing and developing robust, scalable, and cloud-based platform. Rendered subject matter expertise for implementing and overseeing cloud computing strategy in organization.
  • Deep, hands-on expertise in cloud architectures (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, distributed systems) and approaches to address their unique management and security considerations.
  • Design and deployment of enterprise-wide complex cloud environments on global scale.
  • Ability to translate traditional IT infrastructures to global cloud deployments.
  • Experience designing, deploying, migrating, supporting, and managing sophisticated traditional server infrastructure environments on national/global scale.
  • Broad knowledge of architecture domains, including business, application, data, infrastructure and security architectures.
  • Capability to develop technical solutions to complex business problems from Proof-of-Concept POC to development, testing, production implementation and support.
  • Analyzing application portfolios, identifying dependencies and infrastructure platform components, and assessing migration feasibility.
  • Strong strategic thinking, planning skills, and understanding “Big Picture.
  • Successfully designed, deployment and delivered and operated these projects based on AWS and Azure Architecture: Royal Philips (AWS), Infineum -Consulting Project, Certis Cisco- AKS (azure), Great Eastern Life (AWS), DBS (AWS), DSTA (AWS), NatSteel-Migration (AWS), SUTD, and SGX (AWS).
  • Workshops with Clients & Sales to identify pain areas, new opportunities, pre-RFP support.
  • Alignment with Sales, develop proposal, RFP responses, Conduct POC.
  • Extensive working experience with Public-Sector, FSI, Manufacturing, Retail, Old and Gas.
  • Comprehensive experience in leading large scale, high profile strategic projects & managing cross- cultural teams to deliver a business outcome. Consultative problem solver with challenger mindset who embraces technology to drive business outcomes.

Operations Manager (Technical)

Singapore Telecommunication Limited (Singtel)
Melbourne, VIC
09.2013 - 12.2018
  • Managed infrastructure, network, and data center operations, including HA & DR Compute-Storage sizing design, Virtualization technology design (VMware, AWS, Azure), and LAN/WAN Network and Security design in Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud environments.
  • Designed, deployed, and managed AWS services, including EC2, S3, EBS Storage, Storage Gateway, RDS, Network security, VPC, Infrastructure as Code (CloudFront, Terraform), Direct Connect, Route 53, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, CloudTrail, and IAM etc.
  • Implemented dynamically scalable, highly available, fault-tolerant applications on AWS, automating security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation.
  • Led architecture and implementation of highly distributed Public Cloud infrastructure for Singapore Gov project.
  • Functioned as VMware/HP & Others Infrastructure Solution Architect, designing and deploying VMware Services, Server Hardware, Storage Infrastructure, Rack-Mounted Servers, and Tier-2, 3 & 4 Data Center Infrastructure.
  • Initiated VMware ESX/ESXi 5.1, 5.5, 6.0 Server, Blade Servers (HP/DELL/IBM/Cisco), and designed different types of Data Centers as per standard best practices.
  • 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.
  • Actively participated in pre-sales activities, responding to RFPs, creating/assessing proposals to ensure accurate scope and estimates.

Storage Consultant

Hewlett-Packard Singapore Sales Pvt Ltd
Singapore, Singapore
07.2012 - 08.2013
  • 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

Storage Administrator

Hewlett-Packard Global Soft Ltd
India, Bangalore
05.2009 - 07.2012

Datacenter Tech Lead

IBM India (P) Ltd- (Pay Role - CMS Computer Ltd)
India, Delhi
10.2007 - 04.2009

Education

MBA - Information Technology

Indian School of Management & Studies
Mumbai
07.2016 - 08.2018

Timeline

Cloud Solutions Architect

Monash University
05.2023 - Current

Sr. Cloud Solutions Architect

Microsoft
12.2019 - 05.2023

Cloud Architect

NTT Ltd.
12.2018 - 12.2019

MBA - Information Technology

Indian School of Management & Studies
07.2016 - 08.2018

Operations Manager (Technical)

Singapore Telecommunication Limited (Singtel)
09.2013 - 12.2018

Storage Consultant

Hewlett-Packard Singapore Sales Pvt Ltd
07.2012 - 08.2013

Storage Administrator

Hewlett-Packard Global Soft Ltd
05.2009 - 07.2012

Datacenter Tech Lead

IBM India (P) Ltd- (Pay Role - CMS Computer Ltd)
10.2007 - 04.2009

Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Playing Cricket

Passionate about cricket, fostering teamwork, strategic thinking, and discipline. Active participant in local cricket leagues, honing skills in collaboration, leadership, and maintaining focus under pressure.

Recognition and Awards

  • Hero-Award Microsoft 2022
  • FY21 APAC Top Team Award (Microsoft)
  • Singtel Spot Award 2018 (Singtel)
  • Singtel Spot Award 2017 (Singtel)
  • CEO Excellence Award (2016) (Singtel)
  • Best Employee Award (Hewlett-Packard Global Soft Ltd) 2012

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