👋🏼, Hello , my name is

Cloud Alchemist and Sentinel

About me

Independent Network and Security professional with over 14 years of experience

I specialize in ...

"Networks" in Cloud and Datacenters

I have extensive experience in cloud engineering, operations, and performance analysis skills, combined with ability to manage servers and monitoring tools.

I am passionate about multi-dimensional IT architecture, documenting procedures, policies. My technical skills and expertise have contributed to various successful projects. Does cloud and infrastructure automation excite you too?

If “YES!!”, we are a match made in cloud 😃

What I do

I have expertise in Next Generation Firewalls, Load Balancers, Routers and Switches, Google/ AWS/Azure cloud, Windows/ Linux/ Ubuntu, Bash/ Python scripting languages, wireless controllers, hypervisors, among others.

In the pursuit to keep up with the pace of technological advancement, I am a certified Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Architect, Cloud Network Engineer, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

Expertize in designing, implementing, and managing infrastructure on Google and AWS cloud platforms utilizing tools like Terraform and providing creative solutions to complex problems

Implementing robust security measures, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance in cloud and infrastructure environments, to enhance overall cybersecurity

Utilize tools like GitLab, Jenkins, Kubernetes, design CI/CD pipelines, automate tasks, and ensure seamless collaboration between teams for efficient software delivery

Skills

CLOUD (GCP , AWS, AZURE)
NETWORKING
SECURITY
KUBERNETES
TERRAFORM
DOCKER
BASH , PYTHON
HYPERVISORS

My Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

SELF EMPLOYED

independent IT consultant

SME for cloud and infrastructure responsible for designing and securing enterprise architecture, collaborating on technical aspects of a project, resolving cloud-related network issues, and implementing automation pipelines for smooth operations

July 2023-Oct 2023

THOMSON REUTERS

Network Security Associate Architect

Develop and maintain the Information Security Policy and Security standards. Designing security architecture that aligns with industry best practices and organizational requirements and risk appetite. This includes networks in the areas of zero trust network architecture (ZTNA). Supporting all Thomson Reuters business units across global enterprise. Collaborate with security, technology, and business teams to provide security guidance to their implementations

2019 - July 2023
QUESTRADE FINANCIAL

Principal , Cloud and Infrastructure

SME for cloud and infrastructure responsible for designing and securing enterprise architecture, collaborating on technical aspects of a project, resolving cloud-related network issues, and implementing automation pipelines for smooth operations

2018-2019

MAHINDRA COMVIVA

LEAD ENGINEER

Demonstrated expertise in network architecture, customer collaboration, implementation of projects, and managing core, distribution, and access network layers to deliver exceptional solutions

2016-2019

ERICSSON

SENIOR ENGINEER

VMware virtualization, L3 support, solution design, F5 load balancer implementation, and troubleshooting outages to ensure reliable network setups and impeccable customer service

2015-2016

BRITISH TELECOM

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER

Providing global project support by handling device replacement, configurations, and demonstrating excellent communication skills in leading bridge calls and resolving issues to deliver efficient network solutions

2011-2015

CANARA BANK

SPECIALIST OFFICER

Independently manage, support, upgrade, and monitor Linux servers, developed bash scripts for alerting, and ensured the smooth functioning of the bank's network devices, showcasing a strong commitment to IT operations and support

CERTIFICATIONS