Jerold Durairaj
@jerolddurairaj
Experienced Azure Cloud & IT Infrastructure Architect with 20+ years.
What I'm looking for
I am an Azure Cloud & IT Infrastructure Architect with over 20 years of experience in hybrid IT environments. My expertise lies in Microsoft Azure IaaS, VMware, and Windows Server platforms. I have a proven track record of reducing infrastructure costs, enhancing uptime, and leveraging AI-powered tools for IT efficiency. I specialize in automation, cloud migrations, and performance tuning, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal system performance.
Throughout my career, I have led enterprise-scale projects, including the successful migration of over 150 VMs to Azure with zero unplanned downtime. My role at Hexaware Technologies involved designing scalable infrastructure solutions that improved system uptime from 95% to 99.9%. I am adept at managing complex system and network issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing long-term solutions. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my 98% SLA compliance rate for high-priority incidents.
I am passionate about mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices within teams. My technical skills, combined with strong communication abilities, allow me to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and drive successful project outcomes. I am always eager to learn and adapt to new technologies, ensuring that I remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving IT landscape.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Architect
Hexaware Technologies
Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Led end-to-end transition and Azure hybrid cloud migration projects for over 150 VMs, ensuring zero unplanned downtime and a 25% reduction in infrastructure costs. Designed and implemented scalable infrastructure solutions across Azure and VMware platforms, significantly improving system uptime from 95% to 99.9%. Resolved high-priority incidents with 98% SLA compliance and reduced resolution time
Systems & Network Administrator
K C Dat (S) Pte Ltd
Feb 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Managed over 200 user desktops and an on-premises data center, including vCenter clusters, Active Directory, and Exchange servers, ensuring 24x7 availability for logistics operations. Led in-house OS and AD Domain Controller upgrades from Server 2012 to 2019 and VMware ESXi hosts from version 6 to 8. Configured and scheduled backups using Veeam Backup & Replication, and coordinated disaster recove
Senior Systems & Network Engineer
Sierra Solutions Pte Ltd / IT-Riders Pte Ltd
Feb 2014 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Provided IT support for an internal SAP development team and designed virtualized environments using VMware Hypervisor. Upgraded and maintained in-house servers, optimizing performance and security. Migrated over 150 mailboxes from Zimbra to Microsoft 365, improving collaboration efficiency by 40%, and performed SAP server migration to Azure.
Education
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Ponnaiyah Ramajayam College
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration, focusing on core business principles and management. Gained foundational knowledge relevant to various business functions.
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