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

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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 learning.

Microsoft Certified

Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified

Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert - MCSE

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 Administration

Cisco

CCNA Routing and Switching

AWS

Identity and Access Management - IAM

ICSI UK

Certified Network Security Specialist

Professional Experience

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

Systems Engineer - Al-Futtaim Group

May 2022 - Present | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Manage and monitor data center, server, storage, networking, cloud, and hybrid infrastructure operations.
  • Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Intune.
  • Support Azure cloud infrastructure, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and enterprise monitoring platforms.
  • Provide Tier 2/3 technical support for business-critical systems and handle high-priority incidents.
  • Perform patch management, vulnerability remediation, security compliance checks, and RCA activities.
  • Use enterprise monitoring tools including SolarWinds NPM, SCOM, Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, Uptime Robot, and DCIM.
  • Built automation solutions using PowerShell, Batch scripting, and Power Automate to reduce manual effort.

Systems Engineer - Smart Vision for Information Systems

August 2021 - May 2022 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • 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, patching, and security maintenance activities.
  • Monitored application and system performance and supported troubleshooting activities.

IT Support Engineer - Tecacs IT Group Pvt. Ltd

June 2019 - December 2020 | Kerala, India
  • Provided first-line IT support for hardware, software, network, and server-related issues.
  • Supported Windows Server administration, Active Directory, updates, backups, and troubleshooting.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained systems, software applications, peripherals, and network components.

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