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sanket avhad

@sanketavhad

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Azure Solutions Architect specializing in IaC, DevOps pipelines, cloud migration and cost-optimized cloud operations.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can architect and automate Azure cloud platforms, lead migrations, enforce governance, and optimize costs while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

I am an Azure Solutions Architect with over 11 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating Microsoft Azure environments. I focus on Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, and PowerShell to deliver repeatable, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure.

My work spans designing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, automating deployments, and implementing governance via Service Connections, Variable Groups and Azure Policies. I have deployed PaaS services such as Function Apps, Logic Apps, Event Hub, Service Bus, Cosmos DB and API Management through IaC and DevOps workflows.

I have led cloud migration engagements using Azure Migrate, Azure Arc and migration appliances, executed network designs including VWAN, ExpressRoute and VPNs, and integrated firewalls (Palo Alto, FortiGate, Check Point) for enterprise security. I also drive DR, backup, monitoring and cost-optimization initiatives using Azure Backup, Recovery Services Vault, Commvault, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Azure Advisor.

I collaborate closely with stakeholders to qualify workloads, automate operational tasks, and deliver reliable production platforms. I bring a pragmatic, automation-first mindset and a track record of implementing cloud-native best practices to reduce risk and operational overhead.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Solutions Architect

Current

BirlaSoft India Pvt. Ltd.

May 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines and IaC (Bicep, Terraform) to provision Azure Landing Zones and platform services, and led server migration and network design initiatives reducing manual effort and improving governance.

Azure Terraform Bicep Azure DevOps CI CD Azure Migrate Azure Firewall

Senior Software Engineer DevOps

Xoriant Solutions India Ltd.

Sep 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 8 months)

Supported DevOps operations by deploying Azure infrastructure using Jenkins and Terraform, configured monitoring and alerting with Grafana and Azure Monitor, and managed AKS incident troubleshooting and release pipelines.

Azure Terraform Jenkins AKS azure monitor Log Analytics Grafana XMatters

Technology Leader

BirlaSoft India Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Planned and implemented greenfield Azure IaaS environments using Terraform, configured DR and hybrid connectivity (VPN/ExpressRoute), and executed backup and security solutions to ensure availability and compliance.

IaaS Terraform Disaster Recovery ExpressRoute VPN Availability Sets

Senior Administrator

TRUglobal Software India Ltd.

Jun 2019 - Dec 2019 (6 months)

Managed and automated Azure IaaS resource deployments using Azure DevOps, PowerShell and JSON, and implemented monitoring and reporting using KQL and Logic Apps to improve operational visibility.

IaaS Azure DevOps PowerShell Logic Apps Monitoring Automation

Senior Engineer

Mindtree Ltd.

Feb 2018 - May 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Provided Azure IaaS support and migrations (Classic to ARM), troubleshot VM and storage issues, and advised clients on availability, backup and storage strategies to improve reliability and cost efficiency.

AZCopy IaaS Arm PowerShell Storage Accounts Backup Strategies AzCopy Support

Windows and VM Administrator

Wipro Ltd.

Nov 2014 - Feb 2018 (3 years 3 months)

Managed and migrated over 2,000 physical and virtual servers, executed OS migrations (2003/2008 to 2012), and maintained VMware and backup environments to ensure high availability and operational continuity.

Windows Server VMware ESXi Backup NLB