Apurva Pathak

About Apurva Pathak

Cloud Engineer specializing in Azure infrastructure, hybrid cloud solutions, and automation with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps practices. At HCLTech, I led initiatives that reduced cloud costs by up to 30%, automated 40% of repetitive operations, and improved incident resolution time by 40%. Developed IaC-driven solutions using Terraform and Ansible, saving over $160K annually through enhanced service reliability and recovery. Passionate about delivering secure, scalable, and efficient cloud environments through continuous improvement and automation.

Experience

1. Analyst

   HCLTech

   Nov 2021 — Present · Lucknow, IN

   Managing end-to-end Azure Cloud infrastructure for clients, including the implementation and maintenance of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of all cloud-hosted applications.Spearheading the design, deployment, and optimization of complex Azure Hybrid solutions, including Azure Networking, Azure DNS, Azure Arc, and Entra Hybrid Identity, resulting in enhanced network performance, reduced latency, and seamless integration across on-premises and cloud environments.Providing 2nd and 3rd level technical support for Azure services, troubleshooting and resolving complex infrastructure issues for both internal teams and external clients.Automating key cloud operations using PowerShell, Ansible, and other automation tools, reducing manual tasks by 40% and increasing operational efficiency.Proactively identified and mitigated infrastructure vulnerabilities and deployment issues, preventing 20% of potential outages and improving overall system reliability.Implementing robust Azure Identity and Security solutions to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices, enhancing the security posture of client environments.Performing system administration for both Windows and Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance, security, and uptime through proactive monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting.Playing a key role in cloud cost optimization, implementing strategies that led to 25- 30% savings in Azure resource costs without compromising performance.Monitoring and managed vendor relationships, facilitating timely resolution of service-related issues and ensuring SLAs were consistently met.Collaborating closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions and alignment with business objectives.

Education

• Amity Online

  Bachelor of Computer Applications

  2022 — 2025