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Rajjath Kaneria

Rajjath Kaneria

Brampton,ON

Summary

Experienced and certified Azure Cloud professional with more than 11 years of practical experience in solution development, automation, and system administration. I am excited to utilize my vast technological expertise and innovative problem-solving skills to make a meaningful impact on your organization's growth and achievements.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Business Applications Engineer

BLG LLP
Toronto, Ontario
02.2021 - 03.2024

· Designed, developed, and maintained scalable, secure, and highly available Azure infrastructure.

· Led automation projects, reducing deployment times by 40%

· Integrated emerging AI technology into projects, setting industry benchmarks

· Implemented Azure Cost Management, saving 20% on cloud spend

· Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform, significantly improving deployment speeds and system reliability

· Manage application deployment life cycle, patch management, OS upgrades, and reporting via SCCM and Microsoft Intune.

· Pioneered the use of hybrid cloud environments to optimize operational flexibility.

· Worked as a Microsoft 365 administrator to support Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, Microsoft Graph API management, RBAC, Preview, and other such services.

· Develop advanced automation scripts in Python and PowerShell to streamline environment management and provisioning.

· Worked with VMware infrastructure for provisioning and maintaining virtual environment.

· Provide training to client services and learning team on new changes.

· Maintain internal documentations and knowledgebase for easy knowledge transfer across the team.

Cloud Consultant

York University
North York, Ontario
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Managed daily operations of cloud-based platforms, focusing on environment management and maintenance using Azure and AWS
  • Optimized applications for cloud deployment in collaboration with the development team
  • Reduced resolution time by 30% for complex issues in multi-cloud environments
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives with AWS cost-estimation tools
  • Pioneered the integration of the Microsoft Graph API with existing platforms to elevate operational efficiency
  • Optimized business workflows by implementing robust Teams Chat Bots and Power Automate solutions
  • Supported continuous deployment and release management, increasing operational efficiency and reducing manual errors
  • Monitored cloud deployments to ensure compliance with industry standards

IT Consultant

TCS
Montreal, Quebec
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Improved Azure Stacks integration and deployment processes to minimize downtime
  • Documented technical procedures, aiding in training and knowledge transfer Helped with vendor assessments and technical demos for project needs
  • Implemented innovative cloud solutions, driving cost efficiency and system resilience Boosted deployment efficiency through Terraform and Ansible automation
  • Maintained SCCM software packages, ensuring accurate deployment tracking Pioneered low-code automation solutions to optimize business processes

IT System Administrator

Rootnet Solution
Toronto, Ontario
06.2015 - 12.2018
  • Managed Microsoft Active Directory Forest, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs, enhancing system efficiency
  • Reduced network vulnerabilities by 30% through optimized firewall configurations
  • Administered virtual desktops and applications in Citrix Zen and VMware Horizon, increasing user accessibility
  • Pioneered the integration of Azure solutions, boosting system scalability and reliability
  • Streamlined patch management using WSUS, RMM Datto, and N-able N-Central reduces system downtime
  • Developed software packages with SCCM, improving deployment compliance by 30%
  • Developed and maintained documentation and system procedures, improving new staff knowledge transfer and operational training

IT Support Analyst

Wipro Limited
Brantford, Ontario
01.2014 - 03.2015
  • Automated Windows and Exchange administration with PowerShell, reducing manual efforts
  • Developed and maintained SCCM software packages, dynamic collections, and custom task sequences
  • Managed patch management operations using WSUS and SCCM, enhancing data security
  • Enhanced data security through rigorous patch management, minimizing vulnerabilities
  • Logged all support interactions, contributing to the knowledge base

Education

Postgraduate Degree - Information Security Management

Fanshawe College
London, ON
06.2012

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Information Technology

Gujarat University
Vasad, India
06.2011

Skills

  • Cloud Hosting Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and Google GCP
  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
  • Identity Management: Azure Active Directory, RBAC, IAM, LDAP, Kerberos
  • Operating System: Windows, Linux, and Mac
  • Database: MySQL, Azure SQL
  • Infrastructure as Code: Microsoft Resource Manager (ARM), Terraform, Ansible, Vagrant, Pulumi
  • Scripting/Programming Language: Azure CLI, Python, Bash, PowerShell, AutoIT, JSON, YMAL
  • CI/CD tools: Jenkins, CircleCI
  • API Management: Microsoft Graph API, MuleSoft
  • Source Code Management: GIT, GitHub, GitLab
  • Incident Management: Azure DevOps Boards, JIRA, ServiceNow
  • Monitoring Tools: Nagios, Datadog, Azure Monitor
  • Application Management: SCCM, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Teams, & SharePoint Administration
  • Virtualization: VMware, VirtualBox, Citrix
  • Automation: Power Automate, Power Apps
  • Reporting: PowerBI, SSRS, and SQL
  • Additional Skills: Cost Estimation, Risk Management, Vendor Management, Effective Communication, Self-Driven, Mentorship

Certification

  • Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305)
  • Azure DevOps Expert (AZ-400)
  • Azure Administrator (AZ-103)
  • Agile Master Certified
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Scrum Fundamentals Certified

Timeline

Senior Business Applications Engineer

BLG LLP
02.2021 - 03.2024

Cloud Consultant

York University
10.2019 - 02.2021

IT Consultant

TCS
01.2019 - 09.2019

IT System Administrator

Rootnet Solution
06.2015 - 12.2018

IT Support Analyst

Wipro Limited
01.2014 - 03.2015

Postgraduate Degree - Information Security Management

Fanshawe College

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Information Technology

Gujarat University
Rajjath Kaneria