akhilesh dj
@akhileshdj
Aspiring Azure Cloud Engineer with extensive cloud administration experience.
What I'm looking for
I am an Azure Cloud Engineer with over five years of experience in cloud infrastructure management. My journey began at Cognizant, where I honed my skills in configuring and managing Azure services, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and optimizing cloud performance. I have a strong foundation in both Azure and AWS environments, which has allowed me to support diverse applications and troubleshoot complex issues effectively.
Currently, I am working as a Cloud Application Engineer at EPIQ, where I manage user accounts and support legal users in accessing applications hosted in the public cloud. My expertise includes creating and managing Azure resources, performing resource optimization, and developing PowerShell scripts for automation. I am passionate about leveraging my technical skills to drive innovation and continuous improvement in cloud solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cloud Application Engineer
EPIQ
Jun 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 7 months)
In my role as a Cloud Application Engineer, I supported legal users with AWS Workspaces and Appstream, managed user accounts, and troubleshot backend issues involving Windows Server and SQL. I performed resource optimization, scripted software deployments, and coordinated migrations of customer data across regions.
Azure Cloud Engineer
Cognizant
Nov 2017 - Jun 2023 (5 years 7 months)
As an Azure Cloud Engineer, I configured and managed Azure storage accounts, Azure Backup, and Azure AD. I created Resource Manager templates and automation runbooks, ensuring compliance with security standards while managing user access and permissions. I built and monitored Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines and networks, and implemented backup methodologies using PowerShell script
System Admin Engineer
Cognizant
Oct 2018 - Jul 2020 (1 year 9 months)
As a System Admin Engineer, I managed user accounts, performed OS upgrades, and ensured system performance through troubleshooting and maintenance. I documented configurations, automated tasks, and provided technical support while managing network infrastructure and disaster recovery plans.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
2013 - 2017
Grade: 68%
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, gaining a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices, with a focus on mechanical systems and design.
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