Bhavuk A.

Operations Associate

Delhi, India12 yrs 6 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Reduced incident volumes by 50% through automation.
  • Led support evolution from Level 2 to Level 4 engineering.
  • Achieved top ratings and client honors for effective transitions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Transformation Leader specializing in M365 and Identity Management.

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Skills

Core Skills

M365 ArchitectureIdentity & Access Management (iam)Cloud TransformationAutomationExchange OnlineSecurity And ComplianceExchange AdministrationAzure Ad

Other Skills

Azure AI & AutomationDigital Workplace StrategyCyber SecurityMessaging SystemsHybrid SetupMicrosoft O365PowerShell ScriptingDeploy and manage Microsoft 365 tenantsConfigure organizational profilesMonitor service healthDesign and implement hybrid identity solutionsImplement Conditional AccessManage Microsoft Defender XDRImplement identity protectionConfigure audit logs

About

As an M365 Solution Architect and Cloud Transformation Leader with over 12.6 years of experience, I specialize in bridging the gap between complex infrastructure and business value. My expertise lies in architecting secure and scalable Identity and Collaboration ecosystems using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Exchange Online, and Zero-Trust principles. Currently, at Cognizant, I lead cloud transformations by designing robust messaging systems and driving automation strategies. I am passionate about shifting IT operations from reactive support to proactive architecture. Key Impact: Automation Evangelist: Successfully identified and implemented automations that reduced incident and request volumes by 50%, significantly lowering operational overhead. Service Transformation: Led the evolution of support operations from Level 2 to Level 4 engineering, empowering teams to handle complex architectural challenges. Leadership: I bring a people-first mindset, mentoring cross-functional teams to achieve excellence in IT governance and delivery. Core Competencies: M365 Architecture | Identity & Access Management (IAM) | Azure AI & Automation | Digital Workplace Strategy | Cyber Security. - Reduced licensing costs by 30% through optimisation and automation strategies - M365, Azure AD, Zero Trust, IAM, RBAC, Security, Compliance, Governance. - Identified Problems through Incident analysis, Adapted for Changes and Implemented to reduce Cost. - Continuous Improvement & Innovation: By preventing 156 major incidents, the estimated hard-dollar savings range is: IT Cost Avoidance Approx. Savings: $234K–$312K Business Continuity Approx. Savings: $780K–$1.56M Potential Revenue Approx. Savings: $1

Experience

12 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 8 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 11 mos
Current Experience

Cognizant

Manager-Infrastructure Architect M365

Jun 2023Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · India · Hybrid

  • Responsible for entire M365 Infra-Architect administration at Level 3/4, O365 Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, One Drive, MS Teams, Azure Active Directory, MS Intune, Active Directory, Exchange on-premise, Security And Compliance, AD. User RBAC, AIM/PIM roles, Conditional access policies, Transition and Deployment of new apps and policies, Leading a Team for L2/L3 End User support for M365 Apps and services, maintaining SLA and SLO, responsible for Priority 1 and 2 cases, New Outlook & Teams web and desktop app, Calendars & Rooms, M365 Groups, DLs and DDLs, SMTP Relay, eDiscovery/content search, Shared Mailbox, ECP, SharePoint/OneDrive admin, Teams, MDM access, All types of Migrations, Mail flow, Proofpoint, ODT, Security and Compliance, Azure App integration, Conditional Access, Resource rooms, Distribution Groups. Proposing and planning new Technology configuration and License management best suited for client for optimizing finances, Conducting and implementing automation and Changes. Performing proactive activities to avoid downtime using monitoring tools, like CQD, M365 Policies, and automated alerts. Suggesting Power BI reports and Power Automate flows for governance and Organizational level comms purposes setting automated alerts flow and automated Access provisioning etc. Training FLAs on new technical changes inside the Tenant and Microsoft on M365 infra-administrations, and SOP and knowledge base creation. Have achieved the top rating and was Honored by Client leadership for effectively changing clients' perspectives, transitioning different grey areas of technical support from Client engineering to the Cognizant side, and updating from the L2 team to L3/L4 level support. Brought in new business. Suggested, proposed, and implemented multiple automation on M365, SharePoint, Shared Mailbox, DL, Azure AD, etc to reduce human efforts while performing critical tasks, optimizing the overall effective support. Winner of M365 exchange and Azure AD hackathon
M365 ArchitectureIdentity & Access Management (IAM)Azure AI & AutomationDigital Workplace StrategyCyber Security

Accenture

Lead Exchange Online M365

Dec 2022Jun 2023 · 6 mos · India · On-site

  • L3 Exchange o365 admin, working on Hybrid setup as a global admin managing o365 Tenants, Migration, administration on exchange sharepoint teams and mdm. Security and compliance with proof point, mailflow rules, EOP, policies, Content search and Retion policies with all types of holds.
  • Azure AD, Azure app integration, Condition policies on both Azure and AD on premise. Exchange server patching. Working on priority 1/2 cases, Change activities and project management for o365 with a team size of 12 team members
Exchange OnlineHybrid SetupSecurity and ComplianceAzure AD

Concentrix

Microst Exchange online o365 Senior Technical Advisor

May 2021Dec 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

  • Microsoft O365 admin support, Office 365
  • exchange admin support, Microsoft Exchange online, Security and compliance centre admin support, Azure AD, Specialised in all
  • types of Retention and Litigation holds and Policies, Mail flow, Exchange administration, EDiscovery and
  • compliance management. Managing mail flow related issues, Email Sync, mail flow rules, Mail box
  • spacing issues, Retention policies and tags, Conditional access on Azure admin centre, Overview in
  • understanding and performing Migrations, Advising on hybrid setup with on-premise AD to office 365
  • and related issues. Powershell scripting, Handling Escalation cases. Driving cases towards resolution.
Microsoft O365Exchange AdministrationAzure ADPowerShell Scripting

Patanjali ayurved limited (fit-india organic)

Quality and Training Analyst

Nov 2020Mar 2021 · 4 mos

Confidential

Senior Consultant Training and Placements

Mar 2020Oct 2020 · 7 mos · Meerut

Amity education group

Corporate Relations Manager

Apr 2019Mar 2020 · 11 mos · India

Amity university online

Corporate Relations Manager

Apr 2019Feb 2020 · 10 mos · Noida Area, India

Jetking infotrain limited

Cluster Manager - Students Relation

Dec 2017Dec 2018 · 1 yr · New Delhi Area, India

Ibm

4 roles

Senior Delivery Project Executive

Nov 2016Dec 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo · Gurgaon, India

Lead Delivery Analyst

Dec 2015Oct 2016 · 10 mos · Gurgaon, India

Senior Associate

Dec 2013Nov 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

Practitioner

Jul 2012Dec 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos · Gurgaon, India

Education

Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU), Meerut

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jan 2015Jan 2017

Baba Farid College of Education

Bachelor of Education - BEd — Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Jan 2010Jan 2012

01 Maharashtra Air Sqn, NCC

"B" and "C" Certificat

Jan 2007Jan 2010

SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce SION(W)

Bachelor of Science - BS — Statistics

Jan 2007Jan 2010

Jetking Sewree

Jetking Computer hardware and networking premium diploma

Jan 2006Jan 2007

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navy Nagar, Colaba

Higher Secondary — Computer Science

Jan 2004Jan 2006

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Koliwada

Secondary

Jan 2002Jan 2004

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kumbhirgram, Assam

Upper Primary

Jan 2000Jan 2002

Air Force School Udhampur

Upper Primary

Jan 1997Jan 2000

Army Public School Udhampur

Primary

Jan 1995Jan 1997

The Air Force School (TAFS), Subroto Park

Primary

Jan 1992Jan 1995

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