Bhavuk A. — Operations Associate
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
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Transformation Leader specializing in M365 and Identity Management.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 12 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- M365 Architecture
- Identity & Access Management (iam)
- Cloud Transformation
- Automation
- Exchange Online
- Security And Compliance
- Exchange Administration
- Azure Ad
Career 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.
Work Experience
Cognizant
Manager-Infrastructure Architect M365 (2 yrs 11 mos)
Accenture
Lead Exchange Online M365 (6 mos)
Concentrix
Microst Exchange online o365 Senior Technical Advisor (1 yr 7 mos)
Patanjali Ayurved Limited (Fit-India Organic)
Quality and Training Analyst (4 mos)
Confidential
Senior Consultant Training and Placements (7 mos)
Amity Education Group
Corporate Relations Manager (11 mos)
Amity University online
Corporate Relations Manager (10 mos)
Jetking Infotrain Limited
Cluster Manager - Students Relation (1 yr)
IBM
Senior Delivery Project Executive (1 yr 1 mo)
Lead Delivery Analyst (10 mos)
Senior Associate (1 yr 11 mos)
Practitioner (1 yr 5 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU), Meerut
Bachelor of Education - BEd at Baba Farid College of Education
"B" and "C" Certificat at 01 Maharashtra Air Sqn, NCC
Bachelor of Science - BS at SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce SION(W)
Jetking Computer hardware and networking premium diploma at Jetking Sewree
Higher Secondary at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navy Nagar, Colaba
Secondary at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Koliwada
Upper Primary at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kumbhirgram, Assam
Upper Primary at Air Force School Udhampur
Primary at Army Public School Udhampur
Primary at The Air Force School (TAFS), Subroto Park