SARATH GOPAL
Luxembourg
Summary
A highly skilled Azure Architect & Cloud Engineer with 14 years of IT industry experience, specializing in cloud architecture, infrastructure management, and automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform. Proven expertise in shaping cloud strategies, designing secure, scalable Azure solutions, and optimizing performance. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into efficient cloud architectures, ensuring security compliance and governance. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Azure Architect & Cloud Engineer
TCS
Luxembourg
09.2017 - Current
- Defined architectural principles and standards for Azure cloud infrastructure, shaping the organization's cloud strategy
- Designed scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure-based solutions, aligning with business needs and best practices
- Collaborated with stakeholders to understand requirements, translating them into effective, business-aligned cloud architectures
- Managed cloud subscriptions and profiles, optimizing network and security configurations, reducing operational costs by 20%
- Automated infrastructure management using Terraform, cutting down deployment times by 30% and minimizing human errors
- Embedded security best practices into cloud designs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and mitigating risks
- Proficient in containerization technologies such as Kubernetes (AKS) and Docker, enabling scalable and secure cloud deployments
- Led resource optimization initiatives, saving the company over €50,000 annually through efficient resource allocation and monitoring
L3 SharePoint Application Support Specialist
E&Y
Kochi
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Responsible for providing support and management of the SharePoint platform
- Managed SharePoint infrastructure, improving application performance by 35% and reducing downtime incidents by 20%
- Played a key role in system migrations affecting 1,500+ users, ensuring minimal downtime and a seamless transition with zero critical incidents
- Enhanced service delivery by implementing proactive monitoring, resulting in a 40% reduction in user-reported issue
- Led performance tuning initiatives, increasing application responsiveness by 30% and enhancing user satisfaction
SharePoint Admin & Senior Service Desk Analyst
Capita SIMS
Bangalore
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Set up the SharePoint Farm and configure the application
- Optimized system performance and provided technical support for SharePoint and other enterprise applications
- Managed high-volume ticket queues with an average of 200+ tickets per month, reducing average resolution times by 35%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement automated solutions for recurring support tasks, reducing manual workload by 25%
Education
Bachelor of - Computer Science & Engineering
SBCE
Kerala01.2008
Skills
- Azure Cloud System Design
- Cloud Security and Compliance
- Performance Optimization and Cost Efficiency
- DevOps and CI/CD pipeline integration
- Automation and orchestration
- Network Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Terraform expertise
- Expert in the configuration management tool, Ansible
- Incident management
- Technical Leadership and Stakeholder Collaboration
- Leadership and communication
Websites
Certification
Microsoft Azure Administrator
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer
Microsoft Azure Network Associate
Microsoft Azure Architect
AWS Solution Architect Associate
Microsoft Azure DevOps Expert
ITIL
Timeline
Azure Architect & Cloud Engineer
TCS
09.2017 - Current
L3 SharePoint Application Support Specialist
E&Y
01.2016 - 08.2017
SharePoint Admin & Senior Service Desk Analyst
Capita SIMS
06.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of - Computer Science & Engineering
SBCE
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