Cloud Architect
Cryptic Shell UK
Total years of experience :13 years, 5 Months
Comprehensive and in-depth review of latest cloud technologies and platforms - Azure, AWS and Google Compute
• Developing IT cost models/budgeting for organization seeking to adopt cloud technologies
• Designing PoC “proof of concept” solutions in engaging stakeholders about digitization of business and IT
• Looking at assurance programs and certification compliance of cloud technologies in line with business requirements
• Reviewing cloud licensing requirements for enterprise applications e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Citrix, Cisco and F5 products
• Design, planning and migration of private infrastructure to cloud
• Hybridization and integration of on-premises and cloud technologies e.g. authentication
• Looking at effective and efficient cloud management and monitoring solution for on-premises and hosted infrastructure
• Developing digitization roadmap for Greenfield migration or transformation projects.
• Risk assessing business expectations with IT capability generating As-Is and To-Be scenarios that will help decision makers with
cloud adoption
• Finding/developing the right security solution that meets business data governance and custodian
• Working with IT teams hands-on in making business expectations a reality
Technologies: Amazon AWS, Azure, Google Compute Engine, IBM Bluemix
Audit and architecture program centered around datacenter consolidation and migration to cloud service provider
• Physical site audit and full infrastructure assets discovery i.e. network routers, firewalls, switches, servers, and appliances.
• Gap analyzed the current infrastructure strength and weakness against the current future and business plans
• Profiled all applications i.e. databases, operating systems, web services based on environment e.g. production, QA and
Development
• Established expected service levels, security requirements, licensing and maintenance for IT as a Service procurement
• Submitted a completed audit document that was used for the tender process with potential suppliers
• Designed the future MPLS network architecture with load balancing and security requirements for the entire University sites and
service provider datacenters
• Worked with the architecture board and planning committee in identifying the right sourcing strategy for shortlisting providers
• Provided a future migration plan to support business vision and strategy
• Developed a remediation plan for the current infrastructure in preparation for migration
• Helped resolved network bottleneck at highly profiled sites by reviewing the core routers and aggregate switches configuration
• Choosing the right service provider based on DC location and connectivity to JANET
Technologies: Solarwinds NPM STM VM, NetFlow Traffic Analyser, RedHat 4 & 5, SUSE Enterprise 10 & 11, Solaris 8 & 9, 2
Datacenters, Shibboleth IdP, NetIQ, Cisco 3750 & 6500 switches, Cisco Wireless LAN Controller 5508, Juniper SSG, Brocade
Silkworm, Apple xServer, JaNET. VMware vSphere 3.5, 4.0 and 5.1, vCentre 2.5, Dell Compellent, Netware
JackWills
Global transformation project with SAP ERP platform integration and data center migration
• Approving the network design, application compatibility and database clustering
• Configuring the terminal, application and Web servers for back office tills/ePOs
• Optimizing internet and intranet traffic load across multiple datacenters and MPLS network
• Activity planning and sequencing to migrate live servers and maintain near zero downtime
• Signing off clustering, site replication and fail-over solutions for Database servers
• Reviewed the entire network IP addressing scheme and provided an optimized solution
• Working 3rd parties in designing and providing the best solution for smooth migration
• Collaborating with 3rd parties during troubleshooting and transitioning phase
• Upgraded Active directory site and trust level from
Management of over 250 production servers with over 5000 client systems for high profile clients and internal departments
• Servers, services and traffic monitoring across all sites and datacenters using Bluecoat appliance and Solarwinds
• Creating a functional backup enterprise solution for over 60 sites using Microsoft DFS and Symantec BackExec Enterprise 2010 R2.
• Management of Citrix farms for intranet and Internet facing applications.
• Setting SLAs for backup restore processes using recovery point and time objectives
• Datacenter decommissioning and migration of production servers to new infrastructure
• Creating WMI filters to isolate specific devices and operating systems during AD migration
• Setting the base image for Windows 7 and XP images on SCCM server
• Offsite backup collection and tape unit maintenance management
• Using EMC Infra service desk for change and asset management
• Produced documentation for Backup solution, iPad configuration and SCCM base images
• Optimizing SCCM site deployments using AD Sites and Replication topology in installing client software on slow sites.
Technologies: Datacenters in Acton and Birmingham, MPLS leased lines from BT, SCCM 2007, Symantec BackupExec 2010 R2, Dell
MD1000, VMware Infrastructure, Cisco CUCM Express and CME, Blackberry Enterprise, MSSQL and Oracle, CRM, Dell PowerVault,
3rd line support role to users in 4 different sites in south east region
• Remotely installing, configuring and migrating users from Windows XP to Vista
• Blackberry devices configuration and support
• Creating, deleting, linking and unlinking of accounts on both McAfee/Safebook encryption
• Solving profiles issues and application configuration conflicts
• Keeping track of assets to be deployed and temporary loaned devices
• Using SAP CRM in creating and resolving escalated issues from helpdesk team
• Configuring outlook 2007 and office communicator linked coupled with Cisco IP communicator
• Making software requests to SCCM server team and windows update issues
• Building systems, migrating profiles and securing personal information for deployed users
• Resolving corporate intranet access rights and troubleshooting connectivity issues
Technologies: Windows 2008 R2 Server, SCCM, McAfee Endpoint Encryption, SAP, Exchange 2010 and Office Communicator
Server, Cisco CUCM, DELL Servers, SharePoint 2007, Blackberry
Senior Chartis Executives desktop and workstation migration overseeing within London offices
• Migrating and creating user profiles from old workstation to new ones
• Creating shares and connecting network drives on local sites and geographical file servers
• Securing laptops for mobile/remote users using encryption and data loss prevention software
• Configuring onsite local and remote printers for users
• Updating user details in active directory and patching systems through windows update server
• Inventory management of built, deployed and retrieved systems
• Ensuring compliance with company policies regarding security and confidentiality
• Outlook setup and PST migration from SAN servers to newly configured machines
• Updating project manager on developments and progress
Technologies: Windows 2008 R2 Server
Deploying Windows Vista Enterprise workstations in multiple sites
• Backing up old user profiles on wide area network SAN using IBM backup tool with outlook vault
• Creating remote connections with SSL certificates with Checkpoint software
• Securing laptops BIOS, hard-drives and OS using Bio-Security login features
• Configuring centralized printing services on deployed devices
• Publishing and deploying software applications through SMS/SCCM servers
• Onsite technical support, telephone and remote access assistance to clients
• Keeping track of office equipment lists and software licenses
• Quick user training on newly deployed devices and upgraded applications
• Escalating issues to project support team and ensuring active follow up for prompt resolution
Technologies: IBM Systems, Checkpoint Firewall & VPNs, Windows Exchange, SMS/SCCM, Citrix Xenapp & Desktop and Active
Directory, Veritas Enterprise Vault
User acceptance, upgradability and compatibility testing of Windows 7
• DNS, DHCP and Active directory configurations validations with new operating system
• Ensuring disk encryption worked correctly when on and off the corporate network
• Monitoring performance and generating systems report during and after Windows 7 upgrade
• Verify the version control software can monitor application deployment changes
• Keeping inventory of servers and workstations during testing
• Collating installation logs and isolating data for assessments and final report
• Maintained a knowledge base of known errors during installation and configuration
Technologies: Microsoft 2003 Server, HP Proliant Servers, Windows 7, PGP, Citrix Metaframe, VMware Enterprise Server
These include emerging areas such as Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Vision, Cyber Security, Internet of Things and Cloud Computing.