Pinku Sharma

About Pinku Sharma

TRANSFORMING ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TOMORROW\'S CHALLENGESWith 10+ years of proven expertise in enterprise infrastructure and cloud engineering, I specialize in architecting scalable, high-performance systems that drive business growth. Currently leading digital transformation initiatives at Aptia Group India, where I design mission-critical infrastructure for global pension and investment platforms. CAREER IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS:Enterprise Giants: Engineered robust infrastructures for Indian Oil Corporation, IDBI Bank, PNB, Shipping Corporation of India, delivering 99.9% uptimeCloud Migration Leadership: Led Honda Cars\' datacenter migration to Nxtra Hybrid Cloud, ensuring zero business disruptionScalable Solutions: Built MongoDB/SQL clusters for high-traffic platforms including gambling/bidding systems and government initiativesCost Optimization: Achieved 40% cloud cost reduction through intelligent automation and resource optimization CORE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, Hybrid Cloud Architecture DevOps & Automation: Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible Infrastructure: IIS, Apache Tomcat, JBoss, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL Monitoring: DataDog APM, CloudWatch, Synthetic Monitoring Security: Zero Trust Architecture, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, Vulnerability Management WHAT DRIVES ME:I thrive on solving complex technical challenges and transforming legacy systems into modern, cloud-native architectures. My passion lies in leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI/ML automation, chaos engineering, and SRE practices to create resilient, self-healing infrastructure.🤝 LET\'S CONNECT:Always open to discussing infrastructure innovation, cloud strategies, and how technology can accelerate business objectives. Let\'s build something extraordinary together!

Experience

1. Sr Principal Engineer - IT Systems

   Aptia Group

   May 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Cloud Architecture & DevOps LeadershipSpearheading enterprise-wide cloud transformation across Azure/AWS with 99.9% uptime achievementEngineering Kubernetes clusters, Docker containerization, and microservices architecture with Istio service meshBuilding sophisticated CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitLab, Terraform IaC for zero-downtime deployments High-Performance Infrastructure EngineeringMastering IIS web server farms, Apache Tomcat/JBoss clustering with advanced load balancing and SSL terminationImplementing database optimization for SQL Server Always On, MySQL replication, and PostgreSQL clusteringDesigning network solutions with VPN tunnels, DNS load balancing, and software-defined networking🤖 AI-Powered Automation & MonitoringDeploying comprehensive observability using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack for real-time infrastructure monitoringLeveraging AI/ML tools for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and intelligent alerting systemsCreating PowerShell DSC, Ansible automation for server provisioning and ChatOps integration Security & Compliance ExcellenceImplementing Zero Trust architecture with Azure AD, multi-factor authentication, and RBAC access controlsAchieving PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 compliance through automated vulnerability scanning (Nessus, Qualys)Deploying WAF, DDoS protection, and advanced threat detection using SIEM/SOAR platforms Innovation & Business ImpactLeading chaos engineering practices and SRE methodologies for system resilience testingDelivering 40% cost reduction through cloud optimization and 60% faster deployment cyclesMentoring engineering teams and fostering innovation culture through emerging technology adoption

Education

• Shri Ram Vidya Mandir Public School

  Primary School, Primary School

  1996 — 2000

• Adarsh Bal Bharti Public School

  Std. 3rd to 5th, Primary School

  2000 — 2003

• Suresh Gyan Vihar University

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Computer Science

  2018 — 2020

• MGUniversity

  Bachelor of Scinece in Information Technology, Information Technology

  2013 — 2015

• Lakhi Public School

  Std. 6th to 8th, Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

  2003 — 2006

• Industrial Traning Institute, Jail Road, New Delhi

  Advance Certificate in Information Technology, Information Technology

  2010 — 2012

• Rajkiya Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya

  Senior Secondary, Business/Commerce, General

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• System Administration
• Vmware Workstation
• Lan-Wan
• Group Policy
• Dns
• Cisco Routers
• Dhcp
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• IT Operations
• Hardware
• Ccna
• Antivirus
• Data Center
• Microsoft Office
• Ip Addressing
• IT Service Management
• Management
• Virtual Pc
• Technical Support
• IT Audit
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Switches
• Software Installation
• Troubleshooting
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• Networking
• Team Management
• Routing
• Information Technology
• Network Design
• Servers
• Itil
• Asset Managment