Jatin Kacha

About Jatin Kacha

I combine the strategic vision of an Azure Solutions Architect with the hands-on execution of a DevOps Engineer. I leverage my expertise in Azure cloud technologies (Solutions Architect Expert, Developer Associate, Administrator Associate, DevOps Admin) and.NET/SQL Server development to design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure solutions. My passion lies in collaborating with teams to deliver innovative cloud-based solutions that drive business value.Digital transformation and Automation professional with 15 years of expertise in Agile Project Lifecycle, Agile Process and Intelligent Automation. Skilled in managing large projects running on multiple geographies, strong Project Designing and Architecting skills along with hands-on programming experience. Key Skills:Azure Cloud Services:Compute: VMs, Azure App Service, Functions, Containers (ACRs, AKS)Networking: VNETs, NSGs, Application Gateway, Load BalancersStorage: Blobs, Files, Disks, Cosmos DB, SQL DatabaseManagement & Governance: Azure Resource Manager, RBAC, Azure PolicyMonitoring & Logging: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application InsightsSecurity: Azure Security Center, Key Vault, DDoS ProtectionDevOps Tools:Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelinesInfrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, BicepConfiguration Management: Ansible, PuppetAzure Well-Architected Framework:Design, implement and optimize solutions based on the five pillarsDevelopment:Languages: C#, VB.NET, SQLFrameworks: ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Core, Entity FrameworkAPIs: RESTful APIs, Web APIs, Azure FunctionsWeb Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular)Software Design Patterns: SOLID principles, design patterns for scalability and maintainabilityInfrastructure:Infrastructure Automation: Terraform, Azure Resource Manager templatesCI/CD Pipelines: Building and deploying infrastructure alongside codeVirtualization & Containerization: Hyper-V, Docker, KubernetesInfrastructure Monitoring & Logging: Azure Monitor, Prometheus, GrafanaAgile Project Management & Team Leadership:Project Management Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban), WaterfallPlanning & Estimation: Backlog management, user stories, sprint planningIteration Management: Daily standups, retrospectives, continuous improvementTeam Leadership: Fostering collaboration, conflict resolution, motivating teamsCommunication & Reporting: Effectively communicating project progress to stakeholders

Experience

1. Lead - Architecture (Azure)

   Gateway Group Of Companies

   Jan 2024 — Present · Rajkot, IN

   I am involved in the optimization of the internal ERP system at Gateway Corp. I have been playing a pivotal role in driving digital cloud transformation as an Enterprise Azure Solution Architect. Leveraged my expertise in Microsoft Azure including activities related Digital Cloud Transformation, ERP System Optimization, Lift and Shift Legacy to Azure PaaS, Standardization and Best Practices.I have been helping define and implement best practices, processes, and required tools and technologies to ensure successful cloud adoption and ongoing optimization. Involved in structuring and implementing effective team structures to support successful cloud development, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. I am responsible for establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of cloud migrations and track ongoing performance of cloud solutions.

Education

• Virani High School

  HSC, Commerce

  2005 — 2007

• Punjab Technical University

  B.Sc(IT), IT

  2002 — 2005

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  APGDM, System & IT

  2010 — 2012