Felix Stephen, Cloud Architect / Infrastructure Architect

Felix Stephen

Cloud Architect / Infrastructure Architect

EPIC RECRUITMENT

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Administration And Information Systems
Experience
23 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :23 years, 10 Months

Cloud Architect / Infrastructure Architect at EPIC RECRUITMENT
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since June 2015

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Cloud Architecture Design: Developed scalable and highly available Azure systems for optimized performance.
• Azure Services Management: Installed and configured Azure services to meet complex technical requirements.
• Azure Solution Design: Engineered secure and scalable Azure solutions, selecting optimal services for projects.
• Azure Security and Compliance: Ensured security and compliance in Azure deployments through effective tool utilization.
• Azure Networking and Connectivity: Designed and managed complex Azure networking solutions for enhanced connectivity.
• Azure IaaS and PaaS Deployment: Managed the design, development, and deployment of solutions using Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Technical Guidance to Managers: Advised managers on leveraging cloud technologies to meet business objectives.
• Enterprise Cloud Design: Implemented enterprise-level designs on cloud platforms, focusing on security and cost-efficiency.
• Landing Zone Architecture: Deployed Landing Zone architecture in cloud systems for better management and scalability.
• Hub and Spoke Networking: Utilized Hub and Spoke architecture for improved networking and security across cloud resources.
• Disaster Recovery Planning: Implemented disaster recovery sites with high availability to ensure continuous business operations.
• Azure Enterprise Services: Deployed enterprise-level services within Azure Cloud Services for enhanced functionality.
• Azure Application Gateway: Configured Azure application gateway WAFv2, including custom rule creation.
• Azure API Management: Implemented and configured Azure API Management Service for better API governance.
• Azure App Services: Set up and managed application hosting services to support business applications efficiently.
• Azure SQL Database: Configured SQL databases with high availability, minimizing business disruption.
• Azure Kubernetes Service: Connected and configured AKS clusters for container orchestration.

Team Leader – System at Ministry of Labour
  • United Arab Emirates
  • April 2012 to December 2015

RESPONSIBILITIES
• ISO/IEC 27001 Implementation: Spearheaded Information Security Management Systems to align with ISO/IEC27001:2005.
• Organizational Skills: Managed multiple priorities efficiently.
• Relationship Management: Fostered strong collaborative relationships.
• Team Development: Coached and mentored for enhanced team performance.
• Business Strategy Insight: Contributed to strategic planning and improvement.
• Project Management Proficiency: Implemented effective project management techniques.
• Communication and Diplomacy: Communicated complex topics clearly and managed conflicts.

Senior System Engineer at Ministry of Labour
  • United Arab Emirates
  • June 2003 to March 2012

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Information Security Management: Led security planning and risk assessments for new initiatives.
• Data Center Management: Oversaw operations of a Tier III Data Center.
• Virtualization Solutions: Managed Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization for efficiency.
• Email System Upgrade: Upgraded from Exchange 2003 to 2010, improving email services.
• Network Security: Secured email with Forefront TMG 2010.
• Storage Management: Handled NetApp storage solutions for data management.
• Internet Security Policies: Formulated and applied web access policies via Bluecoat Proxy.

Systems Engineer at Hindustan Lever Ltd
  • India
  • June 1999 to April 2002

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintained existing Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, Novell Netware Server and 100 Clients of Windows 95, 98 and Windows NT 4.0 WS and Windows 2000 Pro.
• Creating Mailboxes for all users using Microsoft Exchange client, Outlook 2000 and maintaining them. Outlook2000, 98, client software configuration and troubleshooting.
• Maintenance & Administration of the Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5. Exchange Database Backup/Recovery.
• Network installation and maintenance. (Ethernet UTP). Track System performance and troubleshooting problems on failed jobs.

Education

Master's degree, Administration And Information Systems
  • at Alagappa University
  • May 2010

Specialties & Skills

Email Solutions
Windows Azure
VMware Infrastructure
Cloud Architect
MANAGEMENT
SECURITY POLICIES
OPERATIONS
PLANNING
NETWORK SECURITY
SCALABILITY
INTERNET SECURITY
FIREWALL
CAPACITY PLANNING
Cloud Architect
VMware Infrastructure
O365 Administration
Vendor Negotiation

Languages

English
Expert
Tamil
Expert
Malayalam
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

VMware vRealize Operations: Install, Configure, Manage [V8] (Training)
Training Institute:
VMware
Date Attended:
May 2022
VMware Cloud Foundation: Man agement and Operations [V4.0] (Training)
Training Institute:
VMware
Date Attended:
April 2022
Duration:
48 hours
ITIL V3.0 Foundation Certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2014
Certified NetApp Data Administration ONTAP Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2023
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) V7.0 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2022
Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2023
Certified Azure Administration Associate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2023

Hobbies

  • cricket