Gaurav Jadhav

About Gaurav Jadhav

Experienced in Windows Server Administration, VMware vSphere, Active Directory, and Azure…

Experience

1. System Engineer

   Infosys

   Apr 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Managed over Windows Server instances across multiple environments, achieving 99.9% uptime by implementing patching, security configurations, Active Directory integration, and automated backup solutions. • Managed a global virtualization infrastructure spanning 10+ vCenter Servers, 200+ ESXi hosts, and 50+ Hyper-V sites, overseeing centralized VM lifecycle operations, cluster and resource management, vMotion and DRS configurations, and cross-site standardization—resulting in a 99.9% uptime and 35% improvement in workload performance across distributed environments. • Deployed 300+ virtual machines using VMware vSphere and ESXi, optimizing resource utilization by 30% through vMotion, DRS, HA, and storage/network tuning in a high-availability setup. • Administered Active Directory for a user base of 250k accounts, streamlining user provisioning by 40% with automated scripts, managing 200+ GPOs, and ensuring seamless replication across 40 domain controllers. • Managed Azure Entra ID for 250k cloud users, enabling MFA and Conditional Access policies that improved security posture by 60%, and implemented RBAC across 1.5k applications for least privilege access control. • Resolved over technical issues across Windows Server, VMware, and Active Directory platforms, reducing system downtime by 25% and maintaining compliance with internal SLAs and audit standards. • Resolved complex infrastructure issues by coordinating with multiple vendors including Microsoft, Broadcom, Dell, and HPE, leading root cause analysis and expedited resolution for critical incidents—minimizing downtime and maintaining SLA compliance across enterprise systems. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including networking, storage, security, and application teams to deliver seamless infrastructure support to improve incident resolution times by 40% and ensuring consistent policy enforcement across 50+ global sites.