Kirubakaran V P

IT professional with 17 years of comprehensive experience in Microsoft Windows Server, VMware vSphere, HPE Server technologies, and Architecting AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Expertise in designing, architecting, and deploying large-scale enterprise solutions for cloud infrastructures, virtualization, and high-availability environments. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a focus on driving organizational success through innovative IT solutions Skills Expertise.

AWS & AZURE PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Cloud Migration to AWS and Azure

Project: Led the migration of a global Life science services firm's infrastructure to a hybrid cloud environment using AWS and Microsoft Azure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designed a multi-region cloud architecture in AWS and Azure 
• Automated the migration process using AWS CloudFormation and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Reduced infrastructure costs by leveraging cloud-native services and implementing cost optimization strategies in both AWS and Azure.
• Architected secure site-to-site VPN connections and Direct Connect for seamless hybrid cloud networking.
• Designed a geographically distributed recovery plan with Azure Site Recovery for seamless failover of critical workloads in case of data center outages.
• Deployed AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery to replicate on-premises servers to AWS, ensuring rapid recovery and business continuity.
• Tested disaster recovery plans quarterly and achieved a Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO).
• Conducted a comprehensive cost audit across both platforms and identified underutilized resources, reducing monthly cloud spending.
• Implemented AWS Cost Explorer and Azure Cost Management and Billing to monitor and forecast cloud costs.
• Developed and enforced cloud governance policies using AWS Organizations and Azure Policy to ensure security compliance and cost control.
• Introduced auto-scaling for unused resources to automatically scale down non-critical services during off-peak hours.
• Configured Azure AD to centralize user authentication and enable single sign-on (SSO) for both on-premises and cloud-based applications.
• Integrated AWS IAM with Azure AD to enable federated authentication and user management across both platforms.

EDUCATION DETAILS

• Studied Class X in Bhartiya Vidya Bhavans Gandhi Vidyashram (1999 to 2000) - Kodaikanal Secured 60% in CBSE Exam 
• Studied Class XII in Mahatma Montessori Matriculation Higher Secondary School (2001 to 2002) - Madurai Secured 88% in Tamilnadu State Board Exam.
• Studied B.E (ECE) in Mepco Schlenk Engineering College (2002 – 2006) - Sivakasi secured 78% in Anna University Exam 
• Completed MBA (HR) in Anna University Distance Education (2011 to 2013) - Chennai passed in First Class