Hitesh Darji
@hiteshdarji
I specialize in cloud and hybrid infrastructure, with hands-on expertise across AWS, OCI, GCP, Huawei Cloud, VMware/VxRail, Windows, and Linux env.
KuwaitWhat I'm looking for
I have built my career around IT infrastructure, cloud operations, and technology leadership, with more than 15 years of industry experience. Over the years, I have progressed into infrastructure and operations leadership, currently serving as an InfraOps Lead at Tap Payments.
My experience covers cloud and on-premises architecture, AWS, OCI, GCP, Huawei Cloud, virtualization, automation, monitoring, disaster recovery, high availability, security, vulnerability management, PCI-DSS compliance, and infrastructure cost optimization. I have worked closely with Engineering, DevOps, SecOps, NetOps, and DataOps teams to operate and improve large-scale, business-critical environments.
I am particularly interested in cloud transformation, infrastructure automation, DevOps, cybersecurity, operational excellence, and building reliable and scalable platforms. I am now looking for senior opportunities such as IT Manager, Infrastructure Manager, Cloud Infrastructure Lead, or similar technology leadership roles where I can combine my technical background with leadership and strategic responsibilities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Worked as InfraOps Lead at Tap Payments.
• Cloud and On-Premises Datacenter Architecture
• AWS Administrator
• OCI Administrator
• Google Cloud Administrator
• Cloud and On-Premises Security Administrator and Advisor
• Data Center Administrator
• Virtualization Administrator (DELL VXRail, VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
• Data backup Architecture
• AWS RDS, Mongo Atlas, Postgresql, MS SQL Database Administration
• Linux Administration
• Installation and configuration of VM ESXi Host
• Installation and configuration of VM Virtual Machine’s
• Installation and configuration of Veeam Backup Solution
• Managing Network Switches
• Configuring and Managing Exchange Server
• Installation and configuration of VersaSuite Application
• Installing and configuring Windows server 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016
• Monitoring and troubleshooting of AV,
Description:
• Installing and configuring Windows server 2012, 2012 R2
• Installation and configuration of Hyper-V
• Installing, configuring & administrating File servers in windows server 2012 and 2012 R2
• Server hardware planning & implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Managed the overall administration of Windows System applications.
• Performed various troubleshooting and maintena
• Server configuration with AD, DNS, DHCP and Install various rolls in server
• Configuring Domain policies, Group policy and maintaining Securities
• Securing Network traffic by IPSEC & certificates
• Installing and Maintaining exchange server
• Managing shared resource and accessing
• Disk management (i.e. Raid, Quota)
• Provide network and system support for enterprise level operations
• Effect
System & Network Administrator
Digicall Teleservices PVT. LTD.
Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year)
Troubleshooting all hardware peripherals
• Troubleshoots server’s issues
• Manage domain, AD, DNS, DHCP and GPO
• Manage network devices, backup and troubleshoots applications
• Configuration outlook and printer and firewall
• Responsible for all network devices and user backup
• Manage domain and IBM servers installation
• Installation and troubleshoots Airtel, Videocon and D2H application
• Configuration all domain policy
• User account policy implementation
• Firewall and L3 Switches configuration
• AD, DNS, DHCP and Scope Creation in Domain
• All network and hardware troubleshooting
• Exchange and Outlook configuration and troubleshooting
• Antivirus configuration and user end troubleshooting
• Linux troubleshooting and Linux join to domain
• Install & troubleshooting Reliance BP
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
VMware
VMware Certified Professional 7 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP7-DCV)
Issued Mar 2021
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Issued Oct 2021
cPanel
cPanel Professional Certification
Issued Oct 2020
Nutanix
Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Administrator (ECA)
Issued Jun 2020
Fortinet
Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 1: Certified Associate
Issued May 2020
Fortinet
Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 2: Certified Associate
Issued May 2020
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Certified Database - Specialty
Issued Dec 2020
Dell EMC
Dell VxRail for Technical Decision Makers
Issued Oct 2020
Nutanix
Nutanix Advanced Topic for the Enterprise Cloud 5.15
Issued Jun 2020
Aviatrix Federal
Aviatrix Certified Engineer - Multi-Cloud Network Associate
Issued Jul 2020
Aveta Business Institute
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification – Level I
Issued Jul 2020
ICSI (International CyberSecurity Institute), UK
ICSI | CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist
Issued Jun 2020
Nutanix
Nutanix Advanced Topic for the Enterprise Cloud 5.10
Issued Jun 2020
Basom Bridge India
MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional), Computer Engineering
2010 - 2012
My potentials and skills are the seeds which can grow with the organization that provide me a healthy environments, development throw learning and motivate me to grow each and every day of working and finally develop me as a person. I believe to learn every time & cooperative team works enhance my capacity of creativity & innovation.
Microsoft
MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional
Issued Apr 2012
Mohanlal Sukhadia University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
2009 - 2011
BA
Microsoft
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
Issued Jun 2011
Microsoft
MCITP
Issued Jul 2011
Mohanlal Sukhadia University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Arts
2009 - 2010
Red Hat
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Issued Aug 2009
Govt. Senior Sec. Secool
12th, Visual and Performing Arts
2007 - 2008
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Location
KuwaitAuthorized to work in
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