Available for New Roles
SHRIKANT PAWAR
Senior Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Administrator | Azure, VMware & Windows Server
10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure modernization, Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, and hybrid cloud operations.
SP
ABOUT
Senior Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Administrator with over 10 years of experience across enterprise infrastructure, Windows Server administration, Active Directory, virtualization, and hybrid cloud operations.
Experienced in large-scale modernization and migration initiatives across Microsoft Azure, Azure VMware Solution (AVS), VMware, and on-premises environments.
Skilled in PowerShell automation, infrastructure reporting, change governance, outage coordination, disaster recovery operations, and production support.
10+Years ExperienceEnterprise infrastructure, modernization, migration and production support experience.
3CertificationsAZ-104, AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02), and Microsoft Exam 70-742.
3Core DomainsHybrid cloud, Windows Server modernization and Active Directory governance.
Azure Administrator Associate
Valid till Dec 2026
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Valid till Aug 2028
MS Exam 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Certified
Thane, Maharashtra, India
Open to Remote & Hybrid
CORE CAPABILITIES
Virtualization
Windows Server
Identity & Directory Services
Monitoring & ITSM
Automation & Transformation
EXPERIENCE
- Executed operating system modernization activities for 500+ production servers across VMware, Azure, AVS, and on-premises environments
- Contributed to enterprise-wide modernization initiatives involving 5,000+ servers upgraded from end-of-life operating systems to Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025
- Supported delivery of 200+ infrastructure changes per month through structured change-management processes
- Executed migration activities averaging 50+ server upgrades per week while maintaining operational stability
- Created migration plans, validation checklists, rollback strategies, and PowerShell-based inventory/readiness reports
- Coordinated outage windows, CAB reviews, post-migration validation, stabilization, and production support activities
- Administered enterprise Active Directory environments supporting identity and access management operations
- Managed domain controller promotion, demotion, recovery, replication monitoring, and operational maintenance
- Administered Group Policy Objects, FSMO roles, and directory governance processes
- Utilised Quest Active Roles Server, GPOAdmin, and Recovery Manager for Active Directory (RMAD)
- Supported ServiceNow-based incident, change, and request management as a technical escalation resource
- Supported enterprise Active Directory and Windows Server operations within a 24x7 environment
- Managed administrative accounts, directory services, and operational support activities
- Investigated infrastructure incidents, performed root-cause analysis, and maintained technical documentation
- Executed migration, maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting across multi-domain Active Directory environments
- Managed DNS, DHCP, DFS, Group Policy, Active Directory replication, Sites, Subnets, and Site Links
- Configured Microsoft Hyper-V server environments, virtual machine builds, and cluster monitoring
- Performed file server, print server, and DHCP migration activities
- Automated administrative tasks using PowerShell and VBScript while decommissioning legacy servers
- Supported disaster recovery data center operations and infrastructure readiness
- Coordinated hardware maintenance, vendor management, backup, recovery, and operational compliance activities
- Maintained rack infrastructure, cabling standards, and data center availability requirements
- Delivered enterprise infrastructure and desktop support services across OS, email, application, and connectivity issues
- Managed Active Directory account administration, password management, and access support
- Maintained SLA compliance, customer satisfaction standards, and critical incident escalation workflows
PROJECTS
AzureAVSVMwareWindows ServerHybrid Infrastructure
- Executed OS modernization activities for 500+ production servers across VMware, Azure, AVS, and on-premises environments
- Contributed to a 5,000+ server transformation from end-of-life operating systems to Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025
- Supported 200+ infrastructure changes per month and 50+ server upgrades per week through structured change governance
- Created migration plans, validation checklists, rollback strategies, and PowerShell-based readiness reports
Active DirectoryGPOFSMOQuest ToolsServiceNow
- Administered enterprise Active Directory environments supporting identity and access management operations
- Managed domain controller promotion, demotion, recovery, replication monitoring, GPO, and FSMO operations
- Used Quest Active Roles Server, GPOAdmin, and Recovery Manager for Active Directory for controlled administration and recovery
- Supported ServiceNow-based incident, change, and request management as a technical escalation resource
AD MigrationDNS / DHCP / DFSHyper-VFile & PrintPowerShell
- Executed migration, maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting across multi-domain Active Directory environments
- Managed DNS, DHCP, DFS, Group Policy, AD replication, Sites, Subnets, and Site Links
- Performed file server, print server, and DHCP migration activities with post-implementation stabilization
- Configured Hyper-V server environments, virtual machine builds, cluster monitoring, and legacy server decommissioning
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Academic Background
Bachelor of Arts
History & Political Science
Birla College of Arts, Science & Commerce
University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
A rigorous humanities education cultivating analytical thinking, structured communication, and the ability to synthesise complex information — skills that translate directly into enterprise infrastructure problem-solving and stakeholder management.
Professional Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft · Exam AZ-104
● ActiveValid until December 2026
Validates expertise in implementing, managing, and monitoring Azure environments — virtual networks, storage, compute, identity, security, and governance.
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
● ActiveValid until August 2028
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of AWS cloud architecture, core services, security best practices, pricing models, and cloud economics.
Microsoft Exam 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016
Microsoft
◉ LegacyMicrosoft Certified
Covers AD DS installation, Group Policy, AD Federation Services, and identity management in Windows Server 2016 enterprise environments.
CONTACT
Get In Touch
Whether it's a job opportunity, a project, or just a conversation — I'd love to hear from you.
Based in Thane, Maharashtra, India, part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.