Asad Ahmed

About Asad Ahmed

My journey in the realm of cloud technology has been characterized by continuous learning, hands-on experience, and a commitment to delivering excellence. Proficiently handling a spectrum of Azure IaaS/PaaS services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Web and Worker roles, VNET, Network services, Azure DevOps, Azure Event Hub, Azure Stream Analytics, SQL Databases, Storages, Azure Active Directory, Monitoring, Autoscaling, PowerShell Automation, Azure Search, DNS, VPN, Azure Service Bus, Azure Service Functions, API management, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Blob Storage, App service, App service Plan, Web jobs, Azure service environment, Application gateway, and ACI, I\'ve contributed significantly to the implementation and management of cloud infrastructures. Migration and Resource Management One of my key strengths lies in navigating the complex landscape of cloud migration. With hands-on experience in migrating on-premises applications to Azure, I\'ve orchestrated seamless transitions while optimizing performance and security. I\'ve adeptly utilized Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to ensure efficient deployment, updates, and removal of Azure resources. This approach not only streamlines processes but also enhances the scalability and maintainability of cloud deployments. Cloud Platform Excellence My expertise extends across prominent cloud platforms, including Azure and AWS. I wield infrastructure provisioning tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, and CloudFormation to create robust and adaptable environments. Collaborating with CI/CD tools like Azure Pipelines and GitLab Pipelines has enabled me to orchestrate efficient deployment pipelines. I\'m equally well-versed in containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, empowering me to craft scalable and manageable container-based solutions. Project Highlights Allow me to share some highlights from my project engagements. At HCL, I played an instrumental role in the DHL project as an Associate Consultant, where I designed and implemented Azure solutions across diverse cloud models. My focus on microservices and Azure DevOps pipelines optimized the continuous delivery environment, resulting in efficient application development. I\'ve seamlessly integrated Azure Virtual Appliances (VMs) to fulfill security requirements, highlighting my commitment to safeguarding digital assets. Throughout my journey, I\'ve championed the principles of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Experience

1. Cloud Architect

   HCLTech

   Jul 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   azure cloud solution architect

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science

  2006 — 2012