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Pundaleek Hirekudi

@pundaleekhirekudi

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Highly competent Cloud Engineer with expertise in Azure and Citrix.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role where I can utilize my cloud expertise and contribute to innovative projects.

I am a highly competent and result-driven Cloud Engineer with 3.8 years of experience specializing in Azure, AVD, and Citrix cloud environments. My expertise lies in infrastructure management, virtualization, and end-to-end cloud support. I have a proven ability to handle complex cloud operations, troubleshoot critical issues, and drive solutions in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed Azure cloud infrastructure, implemented and migrated projects, and provided exceptional support for performance issues in Citrix cloud. My strong background in Windows Azure Cloud Computing and Citrix administration has equipped me with the skills necessary to optimize cloud operations and ensure seamless integration with on-premises infrastructures.

I am passionate about leveraging my technical skills to contribute to organizational goals and am always eager to embrace new challenges. My commitment to continuous learning and improvement drives me to stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices in cloud computing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Azure Virtual Desktop Administrator

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Blue Yonder

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)

As an Azure Virtual Desktop Administrator, I managed and monitored Azure virtual machines, provided support for performance issues, and handled troubleshooting for Citrix cloud environments. My role involved creating host pools, managing SCCM-based WVDs, and ensuring the operational efficiency of Azure IAAS.

Azure Citrix Virtualization SCCM Troubleshooting Performance Monitoring NSG ASG

Senior System Administrator

Antares Capital & 1Rivet

Jun 2022 - Feb 2023 (8 months)

In my role as a Senior System Administrator, I monitored and managed Citrix Cloud environments, migrated on-premises infrastructure to Citrix Cloud, and provided support for performance issues. I also configured Citrix ADC appliances and collaborated with teams to ensure high availability of services.

Citrix Azure Performance Monitoring Troubleshooting Load Balancing Capacity Planning User Support

System Engineer

TATA Consultancy Services

Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 (7 months)

As a System Engineer, I worked on Azure cloud engineering, focusing on monitoring and configuring virtual machines, managing Azure backups, and migrating on-premises applications to Azure. I also administered Citrix environments and collaborated with vendors for problem resolution.

Azure Citrix Virtualization Monitoring Patching Vendor Management Network Security Troubleshooting SLA Management

Senior Consultant

Blue Shield of California

Aug 2017 - Apr 2021 (3 years 8 months)

In my position as a Senior Consultant, I provided cloud support and managed Citrix environments, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction. My responsibilities included troubleshooting application issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Cloud Support Citrix Troubleshooting Performance Monitoring Cross Functional Collaboration System Administration Incident Management User Training

Consultant

Ingersoll Rand

Oct 2015 - Sep 2017 (1 year 11 months)

As a Consultant, I focused on cloud solutions and provided support for various cloud-based resources. My role involved managing Azure resources, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with security protocols.