Rishikesh Zalake

About Rishikesh Zalake

Senior Engineer with a strong background in Cloud solutions, Data Analysis, ETL and Database testing. Leveraging over 4 years of experience and a graduate with a Master\'s in Business Analytics from the University of Liverpool, I have honed my skills to drive data-driven insights and contribute effectively as a data analyst, business analyst, or data/cloud engineer.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my expertise in various areas including Business Analysis, Cloud security and solutions, Application Integration, ETL, database management, Unix shell scripting, and full-stack development. Notable achievements include conducting research on big data management for the telecom industry. I have applied advanced techniques such as K-means clustering and Apriori algorithm to analyse procurement and strategy datasets, contributing valuable insights to organizational decision-making processes.In addition to my practical experience, I hold certifications as a Google Analytics Beginner and AWS Cloud Practitioner, complemented by additional certifications from Coursera. I am known for my quick learning ability, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities, which have been instrumental in driving successful projects and collaborations.My ultimate goal is to transition into a data scientist role, where I can further utilize my skills and expertise to contribute meaningfully to organizations that prioritize data-driven insights and innovation.

Experience

1. Cloud Engineer

   LTIMindtree

   Jul 2024 — Present

   Designed and enforced Conditional Access Policies to enhance security posture across hybrid and cloud applications to implement Zero Trust principles, scaling secure access controls across.Integrated Azure AD with Microsoft Defender and on-premises apps via App Proxy, strengthening compliance alignment and platform reliability. Performed technical health checks and cleanup of AD/AAD platforms, ensuring readiness for cloud adoption and Microsoft 365 migration. Designed and implemented MFA, SSO, and PIM policies, mitigating identity related risks and enhancing compliance. Administered Azure AD (Hybrid Join, B2C, App Proxy) and supported Azure AD B2B and B2C integrations using SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect. Providing high level technical support to Microsoft’s top-tier clients, troubleshooting complex identity issues and ensuring timely resolution. Acted as a point of escalation for junior engineers, providing step-by-step coaching on resolving advanced IAM and authentication issues. Conducted knowledge sharing sessions on Azure AD configurations, hybrid join, and Conditional Access, for continuous improvement raising overall team collaboration and confidence.

Education

• Kalpavruksha Model School

  Secondary Schooling , Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering

• University of Liverpool

  Master's degree, Business Analytics and Big Data

• KLE’s Dr. M. S. Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science

  2016 — 2020

• University of Liverpool

  Master's Degree, Business Analytics

• MGVM PU College

  High School Diploma, PCMB