Raju Singh

About Raju Singh

IT professional with 17+ years of progressive experience driving enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization, hybrid cloud transformation, and regulatory compliance (IRDAI, ISO 27001, RBI). Known for leading critical migrations and upgrades with precision, ensuring minimal disruption while maximizing performance, security, and cost-efficiency.*Core Competencies:*• Data Center Operations & Modernization • Hybrid Cloud Architecture & Migration • IT Governance & Regulatory Compliance • Infrastructure Resilience & Optimization • Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration *Key Accomplishments:*- Successfully migrated core applications from IBM Power7 to Power9 infrastructure- Modernized backup strategy by transitioning from legacy tape-based solutions to tapeless architecture- Led end-to-end upgrade and migration of MS SQL Server, including OS, DB version, and clustered environments- Upgraded Domain Controllers across 5+ environments from Windows Server 2016 to 2022, implementing FSR to DFSR with minimal downtime- Replaced EOL/EOS IBM storage with modern solutions across DC and DR, seamlessly migrating all associated servers- Spearheaded the migration of over 150+ critical servers from traditional VMware environments to hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) powered by Nutanix.Recognized for building secure, scalable, and future-ready IT ecosystems that enable digital transformation while maintaining operational continuity and compliance. Passionate about leveraging technology to drive business value and innovation.

Experience

1. AVP Infra

   Edelweiss Life Insurance

   Apr 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Core Competencies:• Data Center Operations & Modernization • Hybrid Cloud Architecture & Migration • IT Governance & Regulatory Compliance • Infrastructure Resilience & Optimization • Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Key Accomplishments- Successfully migrated core applications from IBM Power7 to Power9 infrastructure- Modernized backup strategy by transitioning from legacy tape-based solutions to tapeless architecture- Led end-to-end upgrade and migration of MS SQL Server, including OS, DB version, and clustered environments- Upgraded Domain Controllers across 5+ environments from Windows Server 2016 to 2022, implementing FSR to DFSR with minimal downtime- Replaced end-of-life IBM storage with modern solutions across DC and DR, seamlessly migrating all associated servers- Spearheaded the migration of over 150+ critical servers from traditional VMware environments to hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) powered by Nutanix.Recognized for building secure, scalable, and future-ready IT ecosystems that enable digital transformation while maintaining operational continuity and compliance. Passionate about leveraging technology to drive business value and innovation.

Education

• JVM Mehta Collage

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Commerce

  2002 — 2005

• Lovely Professional University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Skills

• Internal Audit
• Storage Area Network (San)
• IT Operations
• Ceh
• Screening
• Inventory Management
• Network Security
• IT Service Management
• Talent Acquisition
• External Audit
• Cloud Computing
• Networking
• Information Technology
• Vmware Esx
• Team Management
• Hp Data Protector
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Service Delivery
• Vmware Infrastructure
• Mis
• Itil
• Data Migration
• Security
• System Administration
• Epo
• Windows Server
• Disaster Recovery
• Technical Recruiting
• Mcafee Antivirus