Dhananjay Ghongade

I have 3 year of experience in Azure administration.

Professional Experience

Designation – Associate Consultant Role - Azure Administrator

Yash Technology – [Pune-Hinjewadi]

June 2022 - Present

Contributed to the Azure Active Directory environment by creating and managing users, groups, and setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA).

• Creating and managing different types of Azure storage accounts (Blob Storage, File Storage, etc.).
• Ensuring storage data is backed up and replicated for high availability and redundancy.
• Managed and deployed Azure Virtual Machines, ensuring efficient scaling and availability based on workload requirements.
• Configured and maintained Azure Networking solutions including VNets, NSGs, VPN Gateway, and

Load Balancer to provide secure and reliable network connectivity.

• Administered Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) for user identity and access management, leveraging

RBAC for role-based access control.

• Monitored Azure resources using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, created custom alerts, and resolved critical issues.
• Implemented Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery for Disaster recovery and data protection solutions.
• Managed resource utilization and costs using Azure Cost Management, delivering cost-effective solutions to meet business needs.
• Assisted in the deployment and configuration of Azure Virtual Machines and managed day-to-day operations of cloud resources.
• Supported the setup of Azure Networking including DNS, VNet Peering, and Network Security Groups

(NSG).

• Used ARM Templates to automate resource provisioning and deployment.
• Assisted in the monitoring and troubleshooting of systems through Zabbix Monitoring Tool.
• Snapshot Management Creating and managing storage snapshots to provide a point-in-time backup of data.

Participated in team-based efforts for security and compliance audits to meet regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Provided L1 level support to resolve issues related to Azure resources, connectivity, and performance.

Projects

Project Name - Dormakaba (Roles and Responsibility)

• Create, Modify, and Delete User Accounts: Managing users and their access to resources within the Azure environment.
• Identity federation integrating on-premises Active Directory with Azure AD, using Azure AD Connect to sync identities across hybrid environments.
• Proficiency in user and group management, RBAC, and Conditional Access policies.
• Understanding of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and its integration in a cloud environment.
• Expertise in managing different types of Azure Storage (Blob, File, Queue, Table).
• Understanding access control methods like RBAC, SAS tokens, and Azure AD authentication for secure data access.
• Knowledge of storage replication, backup, and disaster recovery options.
• Password Management: Enforcing password policies, self-service password resets, and conditional access policies.
• Managed Azure Patch Management, ensuring timely updates and compliance of virtual machines and applications.
• Performed regular backup operations for Azure VMs and databases to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Assisted in managing Azure applications by deploying, configuring, and monitoring their performance.
• Implemented and configured Zabbix monitoring for monitoring servers, network devices, and applications, ensuring 24/7 system availability and performance.
• Monitored system performance (e.g., CPU, memory, disk space) and network traffic to identify anomalies, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact users.
• Continuously monitor infrastructure (servers, networks, databases) to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Track system metrics (CPU usage, memory, disk space, and network traffic) and take corrective actions as needed.
• Stay updated on the latest features of monitoring tools and ensure they are optimized for the organization’s needs.
• Created internal and external user accounts by provisioning access and assigning appropriate roles and licenses.
• Managed user termination processes, ensuring smooth deactivation of accounts and revocation of access rights.
• Assigned E1 and E2 licenses to users based on their roles and organizational requirements.
• Created email IDs for external users, ensuring proper configuration for secure communication.
• Performed user ID modifications and changes as per user requests and organizational policies.
• Added users to appropriate VPN groups for secure remote access.
• Generated and maintained monthly audit reports to review user access, compliance, and security measures.

CDAC – PG - DITISS (Post Graduate Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems, and Security)

Bengaluru, India - April 2022

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India - April 2021 CGPA: 8.01