Birendra S.
Azure Architect & M365 Specialist for SMBs | Intune | EntraID | AZ-305
(AZ-900) (AZ-104) (AZ-305) Azure Cloud Engineer | Windows Workloads & Hybrid Infrastructure | DevOps I am a certified Azure Engineer and Azure Solutions Architect with 8+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud and infrastructure environments. My expertise spans Microsoft Azure, Windows Server administration, Hybrid Cloud, DevOps practices, virtualization, and enterprise infrastructure management. I have hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, VPN Gateways, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, IIS, SQL Server, storage solutions, identity management, security hardening, and cloud migrations. I have successfully delivered projects involving on-premises to Azure migrations, hybrid infrastructure deployments, disaster recovery planning, and production environment support. My DevOps experience includes CI/CD pipeline implementation, Azure DevOps, Git, PowerShell automation, Infrastructure as Code, and deployment automation. I also have strong experience managing VMware, Hyper-V, networking, backup solutions, and monitoring platforms. Having worked with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and enterprise environments, I am comfortable handling infrastructure troubleshooting, performance optimization, system administration, and client-facing technical engagements. Core Skills: • Microsoft Azure • Windows Server Administration • Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure • Azure DevOps & CI/CD • PowerShell Automation • Active Directory & Entra ID • Microsoft 365 Administration • VMware & Hyper-V • IIS & SQL Server • Networking & VPN Solutions • Cloud Migrations • Infrastructure Monitoring & Security I focus on delivering reliable, scalable, and secure solutions while ensuring smooth business operations and excellent customer service. 🤝 Who I work with: I partner with SMBs and MSPs that need a reliable Azure engineer without the overhead of a full-time hire. My engagements are structured around clear outcomes — not open-ended hours. ✅ Ready to move forward? Whether you need a full Azure migration scoped and delivered, an ongoing managed environment, or a targeted fix I'll tell you honestly if I can help and exactly what it will take. Let's talk. 🎯 Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Message me with a brief description of your environment and what you're trying to achieve. I respond within a few hours
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.1k
Billed in all: $3,942$3.9k
$178 in the last 6 months
Across 23 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 22% in Cloud Computing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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