Dubai, UAE • Available in 30 Days • Open to IT Infrastructure & Cloud Roles

Hi, I'm Akhil Dev

Systems Engineer at Al-Futtaim Group | Azure Cloud | Microsoft 365 | Infrastructure Specialist

Microsoft-certified IT professional with 6+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Azure cloud, Windows Server, virtualization, monitoring, endpoint security, data center operations, and IT service delivery.

🏅 Azure Administrator Associate • Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty • MCSE • CCNA • Microsoft 365

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6+

Years Experience

10K+

Users Supported

4.5K+

Servers & VMs

130+

Automations Built

Career Snapshot

🌍 Enterprise Scale

Supporting IT operations across 20+ countries, 10,000+ users, and 4,500+ servers and virtual machines.

☁️ Cloud & Microsoft 365

Hands-on experience with Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and hybrid infrastructure.

⚡ Automation Focus

Built 130+ automation workflows using Power Automate, PowerShell, and scripting to reduce manual effort.

About Me

I specialize in managing hybrid IT infrastructure, Microsoft enterprise platforms, cloud operations, monitoring, incident response, endpoint security, automation, and enterprise IT support.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure administration, hybrid cloud, Windows Server, VMware, Hyper-V, backup, disaster recovery, and high availability.

Microsoft 365

Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, endpoint compliance, identity, access control, MFA, and Conditional Access.

Operations & Monitoring

SolarWinds NPM, SCOM, Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, DCIM, incident management, SLA support, and RCA follow-up.

✔ 6+ Years Enterprise IT Experience
✔ 10,000+ Users Supported
✔ 4,500+ Servers & VMs Managed
✔ Operations Across 20+ Countries
✔ 130+ Automations Developed
✔ Microsoft Certified Professional

Technical Skills

Core technologies and tools I work with.

Microsoft Azure Azure IaaS Azure Virtual Desktop Azure Site Recovery Azure Monitor Microsoft 365 Exchange Online SharePoint Online Microsoft Teams OneDrive Microsoft Intune Microsoft Defender Windows Server 2012-2022 Active Directory Microsoft Entra ID Azure AD Connect Group Policy DNS DHCP Conditional Access MFA VMware vSphere Hyper-V SCCM WSUS Ivanti Veeam Acronis SolarWinds NPM SCOM Dynatrace DCIM PowerShell Batch Scripting Power Automate ITIL Incident Management Patch Management Backup & Disaster Recovery

Certifications

Professional certifications and technical achievements.

AZ104

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Microsoft Certification

AZ140

Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)

Microsoft Certification

AZ305

Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305)

Microsoft Learning

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 Administration

LinkedIn Learning

AWS IAM

Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

AWS Training and Certification

CCNA

Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)

Cisco Certification

CNSS

ICSI Certified Network Security Specialist (CNSS)

International CyberSecurity Institute

Professional Experience

Enterprise infrastructure, cloud, monitoring, and IT operations background.

1

Systems Engineer

Al-Futtaim Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
May 2022 - Present
  • Manage data center, server, storage, network, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure operations across enterprise environments.
  • Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Intune.
  • Support Azure cloud infrastructure, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and enterprise monitoring platforms.
  • Provide Tier 2/3 support for critical business systems, high-priority incidents, RCA, patching, and compliance activities.
  • Built automation solutions using PowerShell, Batch scripting, and Power Automate to reduce manual effort.
Azure Microsoft 365 Windows Server Active Directory VMware SCOM SolarWinds Dynatrace PowerShell
2

Systems Engineer

Smart Vision for Information Systems
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
August 2021 - May 2022
  • Managed Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, and infrastructure availability.
  • Provided 2nd and 3rd level support for systems, applications, infrastructure, and end users.
  • Implemented backup, redundancy, security maintenance, patching, and performance monitoring activities.
  • Monitored application and system performance, identified bottlenecks, and supported troubleshooting activities.
Windows Server Active Directory Exchange SharePoint Backup Patching Dameware
3

IT Support Engineer

Tecacs IT Group Pvt. Ltd
Ernakulam, Kerala, India
June 2019 - December 2020
  • Provided first-line IT support for hardware, software, network, and server-related issues.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained computer systems, software applications, peripherals, and network components.
  • Supported Windows Server administration, Active Directory, server maintenance, updates, patches, backups, and troubleshooting.
  • Performed system audits and communicated issue resolution updates to end users.
IT Support Windows Server Active Directory Networking Hardware Backups Troubleshooting

Projects & Automation

Selected operational improvements and technical initiatives.

DCOPS Automation Suite

Created 130+ automation workflows using Power Automate, PowerShell, and Batch scripting to reduce repetitive operational tasks.

Infrastructure Monitoring

Worked with SolarWinds NPM, SCOM, Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, Uptime Robot, and DCIM for proactive monitoring and incident response.

Daily Operations Reports

Built automated reporting solutions for monitoring alerts, email counts, infrastructure status, file movement checks, and shift handover support.

Azure & Microsoft 365 Support

Supported hybrid cloud operations, Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint compliance, and enterprise user access management.

Windows Server Upgrades

Participated in Windows Server upgrades, patch management, hardware refresh, and migration activities while supporting business continuity.

Data Center Operations

Supported 24x7 enterprise operations across servers, storage, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and critical incidents.

Contact

Available for Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Administrator, Microsoft 365 Administrator, and IT Operations roles.

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Availability

Available in 30 days