Kshitij Dattani
Azure Architect
Wuppertal
Summary
With 17 years of extensive IT experience, I have expertise in Cloud Infrastructure setup, Project Management, Data Center Operations, and Software Development & Maintenance. I am proficient in deploying Azure Infrastructure services and migrating on-premises workloads to Azure Cloud. Additionally, I specialize in managing integration platforms such as Microsoft BizTalk Server and Informatica PowerCenter. I have a proven track record of working in a collaborative onsite-offshore delivery model with colleagues from diverse cultures. I am currently seeking a suitable opportunity as an Azure Architect or Azure Consultant.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Azure Architect
Cognizant Technology Solutions GmBH
7 2022 - Current
- Design and implement the Azure Foundation Landing Zone
- Discovery, assessment, planning and migration of On-premises
Datacenter workloads (SAP, Non-SAP) to Azure Cloud (IaaS, PaaS) - Deployment of Azure Infra (IaC) using Azure DevOps ARM templates
- Identity and Access Management using RBAC and PIM
- Azure Operational support for Infrastructure services (Compute,
VNets, Azure Firewall, Recovery Service Vaults, Azure Storage, Azure Monitor, Update Manager, Entra ID etc.) - Cost optimization and reservations as part of Cloud Governance
- Lead the cloud migration team and ensure on-time delivery of services
- Deliver new Application Demands with based on customer
requirements - Client and Vendor stakeholder management.
Azure Consultant
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2016 - 06.2022
- Consultant for Azure Infra services viz Server, Backup, Storage, Network, Database and business applications
- Participate in the Azure Foundation Landing Zone setup
- Manage the discovery, assessment, planning and migration of On-premises Datacenter workloads (SAP, Non-SAP) to Azure Cloud
- Track the Azure migrations using Azure DevOps Kanban Boards
- Manage the deployment of Azure Infra Services using Azure DevOps ARM templates, Repos & Pipelines
- Identity and Access Management using RBAC and PIM
- Fix recommendations given by the Azure Security Center.
Integration Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
- Installation and Configuration of Microsoft BizTalk Server and Informatica PowerCenter
- Platform version upgrade (Contractual Obligation) based on EOS/EOL and Integration migration
- Resolve issues of deployed Integrations related to Service Failure, Connectivity, Performance & Data Transfer
- Deploy, test Integration/Platform changes following the Change Management process (using BMC Remedy)
- Renew and Manage Integration Platform License
- Install Product Feature Updates and Bug Fixes on the Integration Servers
- Install Windows Security Patches on the Integration Servers (on monthly basis)
- Remediate Vulnerabilities on the Integration Servers Identified by the Security team
- Risk Management: Log, remediate and update Tower specific Risks
- SPOC for Business Continuity Management (BCM)
Integration Developer/Support
Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Upgrade BizTalk Server from v2006 R2 to v2013 R2 (includes installation & configuration)
- Configure SQL Server Agent jobs for BizTalk Server
- Design, enhance and migrate Integrations on Microsoft BizTalk Server 2013 R2
- Bug fixes, UAT/Production support, and Platform Support.
Integration Developer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2014 - 01.2015
- Design integrations on Microsoft BizTalk Server 2013 based on client requirements
- Unit test the designed integrations.
Developer-Support Eng.
Microsoft GTSC
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Product Support for Microsoft BizTalk Server including application development, deployment and support, version upgrades and Integration migrations, BizTalk Server installation, configuration, CU installation, maintaining BizTalk Server databases, configuring SQL Server Agent jobs, ESSO etc
- Interactions with the Product Group, support for Product Bug Fixes
- Prepared and delivered global webinars on the usage of various components of Microsoft BizTalk Server
- Drafted and published multiple blogs on Microsoft BizTalk Server and MSMQ.
Integration Support Engineer
Infosys Ltd
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2 installation and configuration
- Configuring SQL Server Agent jobs for BizTalk Server
- Application development, deployment, bug fixes/enhancements and Platform Support.
.NET Developer
Infosys Ltd
09.2009 - 09.2010
- Requirements gathering and analysis
- Design User Interfaces
- Draft HLD, DLD
- Unit, Integration, Sanity and Regression testing of the UIs
- Defect analysis and fixing.
Web Logic Integration Engineer
Infosys Ltd
02.2008 - 08.2009
- Requirements gathering and analysis
- Design and test WebLogic Integrations
- Draft HLD, DLD.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
K.C College, Mumbai University
Mumbai, India 05.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
Azure Architecture
Azure Migrations
Azure Administration
Project Management
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Technologies (AZ-303)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Azure Consultant
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2016 - 06.2022
Integration Developer/Support
Cognizant Technology Solutions
02.2015 - 08.2016
Integration Developer
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2014 - 01.2015
Developer-Support Eng.
Microsoft GTSC
10.2012 - 10.2014
Integration Support Engineer
Infosys Ltd
10.2010 - 10.2012
.NET Developer
Infosys Ltd
09.2009 - 09.2010
Web Logic Integration Engineer
Infosys Ltd
02.2008 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
K.C College, Mumbai University
05.2004 - 05.2007
Azure Architect
Cognizant Technology Solutions GmBH
7 2022 - Current
Integration Lead
Cognizant Technology Solutions
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