Swapnil Kunjir

[email protected] +47 40587305 Lørenskog, Viken, Norway
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/swapnilkunjir

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer with extensive expertise in designing and implementing multi-cloud solutions leveraging PaaS, IaaS, and Hybrid Cloud architectures. Proven track record of optimizing cloud environments to significantly reduce operational costs and enhance system performance while adhering to the Azure Well-Architected Framework. Skilled in cloud automation, DevOps practices, and cybersecurity frameworks, driving scalable and secure infrastructure deployments. Committed to delivering innovative cloud strategies that align with business goals and improve overall IT efficiency.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer
09/2022 - Present
Nordic Semiconductor
Led the design and implementation of scalable Azure cloud and hybrid architectures aligned with business needs, significantly improving system availability and reducing downtime across multiple critical semiconductor industry environments
Implemented SD-WAN integration between on-premise data centers and Azure regions, enhancing network reliability and reducing latency to improve application performance and user experience
Developed and maintained Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Biceps, and PowerShell, accelerating deployment times and ensuring full compliance with Azure Well-Architected Framework standards
Established and managed Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, increasing deployment frequency and reducing release errors, enabling faster time-to-market for SaaS portfolio integrated with on-prem solutions
Initiated multi-cloud strategy expansion across AWS and Google Cloud, broadening service offerings and supporting business growth through collaborative project management
Monitored and optimized cloud environments for cost efficiency, achieving significant reduction in monthly cloud spend via proactive resource governance and capacity planning
Provided technical leadership and mentorship to a team of five junior engineers, improving team productivity and enhancing project delivery quality
Oversaw cloud governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, ensuring full adherence to industry standards and internal policies, facilitating successful audits and certifications
Assisted AI development teams in architecting and deploying infrastructure for AI tools including OpenAI, AWS SageMaker, and Google Gemini, reducing setup time by 30% and enabling scalable, secure AI model training environments
Collaborated cross-functionally to integrate AI infrastructure with existing cloud platforms, enhancing AI project delivery speed and operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with data security standards
Assisted data analysts by providing robust Azure cloud infrastructure support, enabling efficient data processing and analysis that improved reporting accuracy and decision-making.
Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer
02/2021 - 08/2022
PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA)
Assisted in the migration of on-premises workloads to Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal resource utilization
Designed and implemented network architectures, including Azure Virtual Networks and VPN gateways
Implemented Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and integrated with on-premises Active Directory for seamless authentication
Deployed and managed containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Performed troubleshooting, disaster recovery planning, and security assessments for Azure environments
Administered and optimized technology infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance
Cloud and Infrastructure Solutions Consultant
07/2009 - 01/2021
Tata Consultancy Services
Played a pivotal role in designing and implementing cloud solutions for diverse clients
Led migration projects to Azure, ensuring a smooth transition from on-premise applications
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud services and improve monitoring performance
Provided expertise in identity and access management solutions, enhancing security for clients
Managed on-premises infrastructure environments, including servers, networking, and storage systems
Designed and maintained virtualized environments using VMware and Hyper-V
Administered Windows and Linux servers, ensuring security, availability, and optimal performance
Conducted system upgrades, patch management, and disaster recovery planning
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues and optimize infrastructure for efficiency and security
Contributed to ITIL service management practices, improving service delivery and customer satisfaction
Provided cybersecurity insights and implemented access control measures
Managed Windows and Unix operating systems, ensuring reliability and security

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree
01/2012 - 01/2016
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Diploma
01/2005 - 01/2008
Savitribai Phule Pune University

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
12/2023
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
11/2022
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
07/2022
Microsoft
Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
03/2018
Microsoft
VMware Certified Advanced Professional 7 - Cloud Management and Automation Design
03/2018
VMware
VMware Certified Professional 6.5 - Data Center Virtualization
02/2018
VMware
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
10/2017
Microsoft