Enterprising and visionary IT Infrastructure, Cloud, and Security Architect with nearly two decades of international experience in defining and executing transformative IT strategies that drive business growth, operational excellence, and digital innovation.
Proven expertise in Azure Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Modernization, Cybersecurity Governance, and DevSecOps transformation for healthcare enterprise platforms. Adept at designing, deploying, and securing mission-critical systems across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with full alignment to HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 frameworks.
Professional Experience
Cloud Engineer | iSpace Inc. | Los Angeles, California | June 2025 – Present
- Building and optimizing Azure-based enterprise environments for a large-scale Healthcare Product platform, focusing on automation, performance, and compliance with HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 standards.
- Designing secure, multi-region cloud architectures integrating compute, networking, and storage with Application Gateway (WAF v2), Private Endpoints, Azure Firewall, and Key Vaults for complete isolation and controlled access.
- Developing and managing data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, and Databricks to enable real-time ingestion, transformation, and analytics with governance and monitoring.
- Implementing containerized and serverless workloads to support scalability, resilience, and zero-downtime deployments across environments.
- Automating infrastructure provisioning and compliance validation using Azure-native frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
- Integrating AI and machine learning services (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive APIs) for predictive monitoring, anomaly detection, and intelligent operations.
- Enforcing Zero Trust and identity governance through Microsoft Entra ID and Azure AD B2C for adaptive, least-privilege access control.
- Collaborating with security, DevOps, and data teams to enhance observability, backup automation, and DR strategies with Splunk and native telemetry.
- Driving FinOps optimization through usage analytics, cost alerts, and dashboard insights to improve performance, scalability, and efficiency.
Senior Technical Manager – IT Infra, Cloud & InfoSec Operations | iSpace Software Solutions | March 2022 – May 2025
- Directed infrastructure, cloud, and security operations, leading large-scale Azure modernization and hybrid environment optimization.
- Established SOC and NOC frameworks with SentinelOne, CyberArk, and Splunk for real-time monitoring and incident response.
- Implemented Zero Trust, IAM, and PIM models to strengthen identity governance and reduce privilege risk.
- Enabled DevSecOps integration by embedding automated security testing and compliance validation in CI/CD pipelines.
- Deployed Forcepoint DLP, Fortinet Firewalls, and Proofpoint Email Security to safeguard data and meet regulatory standards.
- Delivered a resilient and compliant cloud foundation accelerating iSpace’s shift toward automated and secure operations.
Head – IT Infra, Cloud & Security Operations | GGK Technologies | December 2014 – November 2021
- Led cloud, infrastructure, and security transformation across Azure and GCP environments.
- Oversaw data center modernization and migration to Microsoft 365, driving collaboration and business continuity.
- Achieved ISO 27001, HITRUST, and SOC 2 certifications through governance, audit readiness, and risk management.
- Implemented Fortinet Firewalls, Endpoint Security, and DLP solutions to strengthen perimeter and data protection.
- Developed automation frameworks for monitoring, configuration management, and compliance tracking.
Senior System Administrator – Lead | GensourceRx | March 2014 – November 2014
- Managed enterprise servers, VMware clusters, and Exchange environments across global offices.
- Designed secure VPN connectivity and implemented backup strategies for data protection.
- Improved infrastructure efficiency through proactive monitoring and performance optimization.
Senior System Administrator – Datacenter Operations | Ramky Group | April 2011 – February 2014
- Oversaw complete datacenter operations including Exchange, SAN, network security, and application hosting.
- Led mail migration from Linux to Exchange 2010 and implemented MPLS connectivity for branch offices.
- Ensured 24/7 uptime through redundancy planning, monitoring, and preventive maintenance.
System Administrator | GCET | March 2010 – March 2011
- Administered Windows and Linux systems, Group Policies, and network configurations.
- Enhanced LAN/WAN performance and implemented security access controls.
System Administrator | JB Group of Companies | August 2006 – February 2010
- Managed Windows/Linux infrastructure, Active Directory, and file services.
- Implemented antivirus, backup, and patching to maintain system security and availability.
- Provided user and hardware support across multi-office environments.
SQL Database Administrator | IDenizen Smartware Pvt Ltd | June 2005 – July 2006
- Administered SQL Server databases, overseeing installation, configuration, and performance tuning.
- Managed backup, recovery, and security to ensure data integrity and high availability.
- Collaborated with development teams to optimize database performance and query efficiency.
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