Saran Vengatesan

Results-driven Cloud & IT Infrastructure Engineer with Microsoft AZ-104 certification and 1+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud administration, Linux server management, and enterprise networking. Demonstrated ability to configure, optimize, and maintain complex IT environments — reducing operational overhead by up to 90%. Skilled in Windows Server/AD DS, PowerShell automation, Python scripting, MySQL & Azure databases, and end-to-end network troubleshooting.

Currently expanding expertise through active cloud internship covering real-world Azure deployments, Linux operations, and enterprise network management. Seeking to leverage technical depth and a strong problem-solving mindset in a challenging cloud or infrastructure engineering role.

IT Executive at Sky Commodities India Pvt. Ltd. (2024-10 – Present)

• Configured and standardized 50+ desktops, laptops, and printers across multiple workstations, improving operational efficiency by 90% and significantly reducing IT support ticket volume.
• Diagnosed and resolved network connectivity issues including DNS misconfigurations, VPN access failures, and firewall rule conflicts using Wireshark, ping/traceroute, and network monitoring tools.
• Installed Windows Server and configured Domain Controllers with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) to manage servers, user accounts, and security policies across production environments.
• Deployed Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security baselines and system configurations enterprise-wide, ensuring compliance and access control.
• Automated device configuration tasks using PowerShell scripts, significantly reducing repetitive setup time and ensuring consistent configurations across multiple workstations.
• Implemented data backup and recovery procedures to safeguard critical business data against hardware failure or system corruption.
• Provided technical support through both voice and non-voice channels, resolving service-related concerns with clear professional communication and ensuring high end-user satisfaction.

Linux, Azure & Networking Intern at NUX Software Solutions (2025-09 – 2026-03)

• Managed and monitored Linux server environments, performing routine administration including user management, process monitoring, log analysis, service management, and shell scripting.
• Administered Azure cloud environments covering VM provisioning, storage account management, resource group organization, and Azure Active Directory identity management.
• Configured Virtual Networks (VNets), Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Azure DNS to establish secure and efficient cloud connectivity.
• Applied Azure RBAC policies and MFA controls to enforce least-privilege access and strengthen identity security posture across cloud workloads.
• Assisted in Azure Backup & Recovery operations to ensure business continuity for cloud-hosted workloads.
• Gained practical exposure to enterprise network operations: LAN/WAN management, router/switch configuration, ADDS service administration, DNS, DHCP, and VPN.

Field Technician – Networking & Storage at Entrust Technologies (2024-07 – 2024-10)

• Assembled and configured IT hardware systems including desktops, networking devices, and storage components in a structured training and deployment environment.
• Configured network infrastructure components covering IP addressing, switch port assignments, and basic routing setups.
• Completed Red Hat Linux Fundamentals training with applied case studies covering file system management, user administration, and shell scripting.
• Developed foundational technical support skills through hands-on exposure to system diagnostics, hardware troubleshooting, and IT documentation practices.

B.E. in Biomedical Engineering – Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Technology, Trichy (2020 – 2024)

Higher Secondary in Biology & Mathematics – R.C. Higher Secondary School, Trichy (2018 – 2020)