Umair Ejaz

• Led strategic cloud advisory program for NSW Government, providing C-level guidance on $10M+ cloud infrastructure investments supporting healthcare
operations for 8M+ residents.
• Directed enterprise risk management initiatives, developing compliance frameworks aligned with NSW Government cyber security standards and health sector
regulatory requirements.
• Led end-to-end cloud migration projects, including SAP/ERP system migrations using Azure Migrate and Site Recovery, achieving zero-downtime transitions for
critical healthcare applications.
• Engineered Infrastructure as Code strategies using Terraform, ARM templates, and Bicep, enabling automated deployment and reducing provisioning time by 80%.
• Managed executive stakeholder relationships across government leadership, providing regular program status reports and strategic recommendations for mission
critical healthcare system migrations
• Configured ExpressRoute circuits and VPN gateways for secure hybrid connectivity between on-premises health systems and Azure
• Produced and maintained comprehensive documentation for cloud solutions, including architecture diagrams, deployment processes, and operational procedures,
to support knowledge sharing and project management.
• Implemented comprehensive security frameworks for Azure environments with Azure Security Center, Azure Key Vault, and Azure AD Conditional Access, SSO
ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance.
• Supported integration planning for health management systems and ERP platforms, working with vendors to ensure compatibility with existing SAP modules
• Developed and managed deployment pipelines for Azure OpenAI and other Azure PaaS services, incorporating Terraform Cloud, Octopus Deploy, and Docker to
manage and deploy advanced AI models and containerized applications.
• Managed relationships with Microsoft, network providers, and security vendors to ensure project delivery aligned with government timelines
• Implemented a comprehensive monitoring and logging solution using Prometheus and Grafana to proactively identify and resolve performance issues.
• Led troubleshooting and incident resolution efforts, using tools like Azure Service Health and Azure Diagnostics to perform root cause analysis (RCA) and
implement long-term solutions.
• Ensured security implementations aligned with NSW Government cyber security standards and health sector compliance requirements
• Automated CI/CD pipelines and workflows with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins, integrating third-party tools like GitLab CI and CircleCI to support
continuous integration and deployment processes.
• Evaluated and integrated new technologies and third-party tools to enhance DevOps practices, including exploring advancements in Azure OpenAI and other
cutting-edge solutions to continuously improve cloud infrastructure.
Achievements:
◦ Led enterprise cloud migrations with 100% success rate and zero data loss
◦ Achieved 99.99% infrastructure availability across mission-critical healthcare systems
◦ Reduced cloud provisioning time by 80% through Infrastructure as Code automation
◦ Managed vendor relationships for $10M+ in cloud infrastructure investments
◦ Mentored 15+ engineers on cloud architecture and DevOps best practices

• Designed and implemented scalable cloud architectures using Azure VM, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and ExpressRoute setup, VNet peering,
NSGs, Load Balancers, and hybrid network design, transitioning from monolithic architectures to microservices and serverless environments to support enterprise
applications.
• Provided strategic cloud advisory services to global enterprise clients, translating complex business requirements into multi-cloud architecture roadmaps across
Azure and hybrid environments.
• Led end-to-end cloud migration projects from on-premises to Azure, utilizing tools like Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery (ASR), and Azure Database Migration
Service for seamless and efficient transitions.
• Assisted with large-scale ERP system migrations to Azure, including SAP landscape planning and high availability configurations
• Directed cross-functional DevOps transformation initiatives, mentoring and coaching engineering teams while driving adoption of cloud-native best practices
across global MNC environment
• Translated complex business requirements into technical solutions, working directly with stakeholders to define cloud architecture roadmaps
• Led the adoption of DevOps practices, developing and managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins to ensure continuous integration
and deployment.
• Coordinated with outsourced development teams and cloud service providers, managing delivery schedules and technical requirements
• Automated infrastructure deployment and management through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep, and Ansible, reducing manual
intervention and improving consistency.
• Monitored and optimized Azure environments for performance and cost-effectiveness using tools like Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Azure Log Analytics, and
Azure Cost Management + Billing.
• Ensured security and compliance across cloud infrastructures by implementing Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, Azure Key Vault, and Azure AD Conditional
Access, adhering to industry standards.
• Led troubleshooting and incident resolution efforts, using tools like Azure Service Health and Azure Diagnostics to perform root cause analysis (RCA) and
implement long-term solutions.
• Evaluated and integrated third-party solutions to enhance both monolithic and serverless environments, managing vendor relationships to ensure seamless cloud
operations.
• Mentored and coached engineering teams, driving the adoption of cloud-native and DevOps best practices, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous
improvement.

• Designed and architected enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions using Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, Load
Balancers) and Azure service offerings.
• Led the migration of on-premises workloads to Azure, utilizing tools like Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery (ASR), and Azure Database Migration Service.
• Managed and optimized Azure infrastructure and Office 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive for Business.
• Deployed and configured cloud infrastructure using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Monitored and secured cloud environments with Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Security Center, and Office 365 Security & Compliance Center.
• Provided technical leadership in adopting DevOps practices, utilizing Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines.
• Implemented security best practices using Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, Azure Key Vault, and Azure AD Conditional Access.
• Automated infrastructure tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and ARM templates.
• Optimized Azure resource usage and performance with tools like Azure Cost Management + Billing, Azure Advisor, and Reserved Instances.
• Led incident resolution and root cause analysis (RCA) for complex issues in Azure and Office 365 environments, leveraging Azure Automation and Runbooks.
• Conducted training sessions and workshops on Azure and Office 365 technologies, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team and
partners.
• Led and assisted partners in cloud migration projects, ensuring successful transition from legacy systems to Azure and onboarding new services in Office 365.

• Designed and architected enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions using Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, Load
Balancers), and Azure Functions.
• Collaborated with Project Managers, establishing relationships with key stakeholders and vendors to
ensure effective workflows, successful project delivery, and alignment with governance requirements while minimizing downtime.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate Azure Iaas, PaaS and SaaS services such as Azure App Service, Azure AVD, APIM, , AppGateway, Azure SQL
Database, and Azure Functions
• Managed and optimized Azure infrastructure and Office 365 services, including Exchange Online,
• SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive for Business.
• Led troubleshooting and incident response for complex Azure and Office 365 issues, performing root
cause analysis (RCA) and implementing preventive measures.
• Documented and standardized cloud operations through detailed documentation, runbooks, and SOPs
using platforms like Confluence and SharePoint.
• Managed Citrix servers, XenDesktop, XenServer, XenApp, Citrix Provisioning, Symantec Endpoint
Protection (SEP).
• Automated infrastructure tasks using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and ARM templates.
• Architected and implemented group policies, print solutions, Hyper-V, VMware hosts, Azure, AWS
services, Citrix, WSUS, SQL Server, workstations, research event log warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components
work together seamlessly Solar
Winds.
• Experience with NAS, SAN and Veeam, manage regular system backups and DR Plan.
• Managed and monitored AirWatch MDM, Intune, exception policies, Symantec endpoint protection, VPN.
• Facilitated knowledge transfer and training, conducting workshops and training sessions on Azure and Office 365 technologies to enhance team capabilities.

• Conducted backups and disaster recovery drills with Azure Backup and AWS Backup; maintained documentation and automated workflows with Azure
Automation, AWS Systems Manager.

• Managed Active Directory and Office 365 using ManageEngine Services, maintaining comprehensive documentation in IT Glue and Confluence.
• Administered VMware vSphere Enterprise, configured Windows Failover Cluster Manager, and managed SQL High Availability Clusters for enhanced system
reliability.
• Managed strategic vendor relationships for $15M+ in cloud infrastructure investments
• Delivered $2M+ in cost optimization through strategic multi-cloud architecture decisions
• Reduced cloud provisioning time by 80% through Infrastructure as Code automation and governance
• Mentored 15+ engineers and technical leaders on cloud architecture and DevOps best practices