Toronto, Ontario, CA
Vivek Jouhari
Sr. Cloud Systems Engineer
Cloud infrastructure engineer with 15+ years across Azure administration, DevOps automation, and enterprise backup/storage systems. I design CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code, manage cloud identity and networking at scale, and keep a close eye on security, cost, and recovery posture.
Technical Skills
Cloud & Virtualization
Operating Systems & Database
Backup & Storage
Core Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Automation
Develop and deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
Automate cloud operations and routine tasks
Maintain clear, up-to-date technical documentation
Cloud Management
Provision, migrate, and manage Azure resources efficiently
Hands-on with Entra ID, Application Gateway, API Management, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, and more
Security & Compliance
Implement security best practices: least privilege, encryption, vulnerability management, IAM
Oversee backup, recovery, and regular compliance audits
Professional Experience
Doane Grant Thornton
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer / DevOps Engineer
May 2022 – Present
Administered and supported Azure Cloud Infrastructure, optimizing resource usage and cost.
Designed and deployed scalable cloud architecture and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
Implemented Infrastructure as Code (IaC), security best practices, and automation for efficiency.
Managed Azure services including Entra ID, Application Gateway, Azure Functions, and more.
Oversaw backup and recovery using Azure Backup, ensuring compliance with RPO/RTO audits.
DELL Technologies Pvt Ltd.
Senior Advisor, Delivery Specialist
May 2012 – Dec 2021
Provided recommendations to improve design and reduce cost for Backup and Storage infrastructure.
Organized regular audits of backup and cyber recovery configurations.
Implemented, configured, and tested Dell backup and storage solutions for new systems.
Troubleshot backup and restore failures on multiple platforms with varied configurations.
Handled data restorations for servers, file systems, and databases, maintaining clear customer communication.
Provided training, troubleshooting, and technical direction to team members.
Maintained Windows and Linux server OS, inventory, and incident management.
Worked with networking topologies, IP/FC, Google VPC, Dell Connectrix, Kemp Load Balancers.
Log and analysis experience: Google Cloud Logging, Data Protection Advisor, vCenter, ESX, Windows, Linux.
Expert in Windows AD, DNS, DHCP, Exchange Servers.
Conceptual understanding of SQL, Cloud SQL, Oracle (RAC), SAP.
Participated in IT infrastructure initiatives and provided day-to-day admin, monitoring, and support.
Defined architectural roadmaps for DR/BC using cloud solutions.
Advocated for new product technologies, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
Expertise in Networker, Avamar, Commvault, Veeam, Symantec NetBackup, Tape Libraries, Cyber Recovery, Cyber Sense.
Symantec Software
Backup Engineer
Aug 2010 – May 2012
Troubleshot backup/restore issues for NetBackup and Backup Exec.
SITEL India
Support Engineer
Sep 2008 – Jul 2010
Provided OS and application support for Dell systems.
Projects
Resume Project
A modern portfolio and resume site built with Next.js, Azure Functions, and serverless architecture. Features a live visitor counter and responsive design.
Certifications
VMware
- VMware vCloud Director 5.5: Install, Configure, Manage
- VMware vSphere 6.0: Install, Config & Manage
- VMware Certified Professional
Dell
- ISM – Information Storage and Management
- EMC Networker
- EMC Avamar
- EMC Data Domain
- EMC VNX/VNXe/Unity
Symantec
- Symantec Technical Specialist – Backup Exec System Recovery
- Symantec Technical Specialist – Backup Exec
Microsoft & Other
- MCTS – 70-642 Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
- MCTS – 70-659 Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Virtualization Configuration
- ITIL v4
- IELTS Band 7
Education
BCA
Bachelors in Computer Applications
Diploma
Computer Engineering
Let's work together
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