Description

Highly skilled IT infrastructure and operations specialist with over 18 years of global experience spanning system administration, cloud architecture, service delivery, and disaster recovery. Proven expertise in designing and deploying secure, scalable cloud networks across AWS, Azure, and GCP, with strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipeline automation using Jenkins, GitLab, and GitHub Actions with Python.

Recent experience at AXA Group Operations, leading cloud transformation projects, optimizing performance, and ensuring robust cloud network security and scalability. Deep hands-on background in HP-UX and IBM AIX systems, DevOps K8s cloud infra troubleshooting, and enterprise IT project management.

✅ Certified in AWS & Azure Architecture, Terraform cloud, CCNA, and HP-UX System Administration.

✅ Certified in Azure AI Engineer Associate (AZ-102), Build AI Foundry App (Single Message, conversation and stream)

✅ Strong communicator, effective problem-solver, and passionate about modernizing IT environments.

🌍 Based in France with full work authorization (permanent resident). Freelancer

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Conversational
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km)

AXA Group Operations
Cloud Network, Security & DevOps Engineer
BANKING AND INSURANCE
January 2023 - Today (3 years and 5 months)
Paris, France
• Deployed AWS and Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) using Terraform.
• Configured Azure security compliance alerts and load balancers using Terraform.
• Documented project workflows using Confluence and Jira, including change and risk management procedures.
• Developed and formalized Azure Security Hardening Guides for multiple cloud services.
• Conducted security architecture reviews and recommended and aligned with best practices.
• Reinforced security posture across Azure environments, ensuring compliance and resilience.
• Delivered documentation to support operational teams and IT governance.
• Expertise in information security, cloud hardening, and architecture design.
• Identified and analyzed security-related risks, proposing relevant and scalable solutions.
Kubernetes Amazon Web Services (AWS) Microsoft Azure Networking
Allianz Global Investors
Azure and AWS Cloud Architect
January 2022 - December 2022 (11 months)
France
• Deployed Azure cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) using Terraform.
• Migrated approximately 250 repositories from Azure DevOps to GitHub.
• Deployed and troubleshot AKS environments (Prod, Dev, Test) via Terraform.
• Configured security compliance alerts and load balancers in Azure using Terraform.
• Implemented Azure services including Storage Accounts, Blob Storage, Azure Functions, Event Grid
• Migrated on-premises workloads to Microsoft Azure, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Automated provisioning of infrastructure through IaC (Terraform, ARM).
• Developed CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Jenkins to streamline software delivery.
• Integrated cloud security controls into CI/CD workflows.
• Managed Azure networking and security components, including VNets, NSGs, and firewalls.
• Supported developers by building secure, reusable infrastructure modules.
SAS
Azure and AWS Cloud Architect – System Engineer
May 2020 - December 2021 (1 year and 7 months)
Paris, France
• Led cloud migration projects with hands-on experience in IaaS, Windows Server migration, Microsoft Autopilot, and Intune implementation.