# Hitesh Darji Hitesh Darji is a remote worker on Himalayas, InfraOps Lead at Tap Payments, based in Kuwait. Source: https://himalayas.app/@hiteshdarji ```text I specialize in cloud and hybrid infrastructure, with hands-on expertise across AWS, OCI, GCP, Huawei Cloud, VMware/VxRail, Windows, and Linux env. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Looking for a job | | Location | Kuwait | | Authorized to work in | Kuwait | | Salary expectations | 60k+ USD | | Job categories | Systems Administrator, IT Analyst, Network Administrator | | Skills | System Administration, Network Administration, Cloud Administration, AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud and On Premises Datacenter Architecture, Cloud Security, Data Centre Administration, Virtualization, VMWare, VMware ESXi, Dell VXRail, Hyper V, KVM | | LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/hitu05com | ## What I'm looking for ```text I'm looking for a position as an IT analyst or Network and System Administrator, where I can provide network solutions and apply my troubleshooting experience and hands-on knowledge of advanced networking technologies. ``` ## About ```text 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 ### InfraOps Lead (current) Tap Payments. Nov 2018 - Present ```text Worked as InfraOps Lead at Tap Payments. ``` ### Senior System Administrator (current) Tap Payments. Nov 2018 - Present ```text • 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 ``` ### IT System and Network Administrator [GBM](https://himalayas.app/companies/gbm). Nov 2017 - Dec 2018 ```text • 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, ``` ### IT Analyst Panorama Consulting and Business Solutions. Dec 2014 - Oct 2017 ```text 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 ``` ### System and Network Administrator Supplying Store Co. W.L.L. Aug 2012 - Dec 2014 ```text • 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 ```text 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 ``` ### Hardware & Network Engineer Azure Knowledge Corporation. May 2010 - Jun 2011 ```text • 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 ### VMware VMware Certified Professional 7 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP7-DCV) ```text Issued Mar 2021 ``` ### Amazon Web Services (AWS) AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate ```text Issued Oct 2021 ``` ### Amazon Web Services (AWS) AWS Certified Database - Specialty ```text Issued Dec 2020 ``` ### Aveta Business Institute Six Sigma Black Belt Certification – Level I ```text Issued Jul 2020 ``` ### Fortinet Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 2: Certified Associate ```text Issued May 2020 ``` ### Dell EMC Dell VxRail for Technical Decision Makers ```text Issued Oct 2020 ``` ### cPanel cPanel Professional Certification ```text Issued Oct 2020 ``` ### Aviatrix Federal Aviatrix Certified Engineer - Multi-Cloud Network Associate ```text Issued Jul 2020 ``` ### Fortinet Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 1: Certified Associate ```text Issued May 2020 ``` ### ICSI (International CyberSecurity Institute), UK ICSI | CNSS Certified Network Security Specialist ```text Issued Jun 2020 ``` ### Nutanix Nutanix Advanced Topic for the Enterprise Cloud 5.10 ```text Issued Jun 2020 ``` ### Nutanix Nutanix Advanced Topic for the Enterprise Cloud 5.15 ```text Issued Jun 2020 ``` ### Nutanix Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Administrator (ECA) ```text Issued Jun 2020 ``` ### Basom Bridge India MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional), Computer Engineering. 2010 - 2012 ```text 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 ```text Issued Apr 2012 ``` ### Microsoft MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration ```text Issued Jun 2011 ``` ### Microsoft MCITP ```text Issued Jul 2011 ``` ### Mohanlal Sukhadia University Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government. 2009 - 2011 ```text BA ``` ### Mohanlal Sukhadia University Master of Arts (M.A.), Arts. 2009 - 2010 ### Red Hat Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) ```text Issued Aug 2009 ``` ### Govt. Senior Sec. Secool 12th, Visual and Performing Arts. 2007 - 2008 ## Tech stack - Microsoft Azure - Google Cloud Platform - PostgreSQL - Microsoft SQL Server - Microsoft SharePoint - MongoDB Atlas - Windows Server - Azure Active Directory - KVM - VMware ESXi - Microsoft Intune - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) - AWS To contact Hitesh, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [RAASHID HAMDULAY](https://himalayas.app/@raashidhamdulay): System Engineer, Burhan Technology Computer Co. - [Mohamed Fahmy](https://himalayas.app/@mohamedfahmy1): Project Manager Cybersecurity, Quantum Technology - [Shareef Kooliyodan](https://himalayas.app/@shareefkooliyodan): Network Engineer, Diyar United Company - [sohail imran](https://himalayas.app/@sohailimran): Network Support Technician, Ministry of Interior (IT Center) - [Sabira User](https://himalayas.app/@sabirauser): Senior DevOps Engineer, CloudBerry360 - [Darius Pérez-McGhee](https://himalayas.app/@dariusprez-mcghee): Network Technician, GDIT - [Sajjad Ali](https://himalayas.app/@sajjadali8): IT Infrastructure & Systems Specialist, United Nations - [Ibrahim Hammad](https://himalayas.app/@ibrahimhammad1): Senior Network and Cybersecurity Engineer, Public Authority of Food and Nutrition - [Huzefa Vohra](https://himalayas.app/@huzefavohra): IT Operations, Infrastructure, Kuwait International Bank KSC - [M Fattah](https://himalayas.app/@mfattah): Systems Engineer, Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Company (KIPIC)