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Pradeep Kumar

@pradeepureddy

Senior Windows Azure Infrastructure Engineer

India
English, Telugu
About me
I am a Senior Windows Infrastructure Engineer with over 15 years of experience supporting enterprise IT environments. My expertise includes Windows Server, Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, PowerShell automation, VMware, SCCM, WSUS, Cohesity Backup, Citrix, and Nutanix. I help organizations automate administrative tasks, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, improve backup reliability, and optimize Windows and Azure environments. I focus on delivering reliable, well-documented solutions with clear communication... Read more

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Work experience

Cognizant

Senior Windows & Azure Infrastructure Engineer | PowerShell Automation | VMware | Active Directory

Cognizant • Full-time

Nov 2014 - Dec 2024 • 10 yrs 1 mo

• Managed 500+ Windows servers across on-premises and Azure environments • Administered Azure VMs, storage, backup, and hybrid connectivity • Achieved 95%+ patch compliance using SCCM and WSUS • Performed Azure VM provisioning, monitoring, and cost optimization • Resolved RDP, WinRM, NSG/firewall, and connectivity issues • Supported Hybrid Active Directory integration • Managed VMware & Nutanix environments (VM lifecycle, DR) • Automated operational tasks using PowerShell • Led server hardening and vulnerability remediation initiatives