Senior Cloud Solution Architect
NANDA
KISHORE

Designing the digital backbone of the modern enterprise.

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NANDA KISHORE

The Architect

Experienced Azure Administrator | Infrastructure & Networking Specialist | Cloud Security Expert

Nanda Kishore
Open to Work

Designing the digital backbone of the modern enterprise.

Dynamic Cloud & Security Architect with over 9 years of experience transforming IT infrastructure through secure and scalable cloud solutions!

Specializing in Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender, I enhance threat detection and strengthen security protocols. I excel in designing compliant Azure infrastructures and executing cost-effective cloud migrations that boost operational efficiency.

As an inspiring leader, I empower teams to innovate while aligning technology strategies with business goals for exceptional performance and security!

Azure ArchitectureZero Trust SecurityDevOpsCloud MigrationHybrid CloudIdentity Management

Core Competencies

Excellence & Innovation

Recognized for delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions that drive business transformation.

End-to-End Leadership

From architectural design to team management and project delivery.

Security & Governance

Deep expertise in Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust, and Cloud Security.

Azure Sentinel
Terraform
Microsoft Defender
Azure AD
FortiGate
Intune
DevSecOps
Kubernetes
Azure Sentinel
Terraform
Microsoft Defender
Azure AD
FortiGate
Intune
DevSecOps
Kubernetes
Azure Sentinel
Terraform
Microsoft Defender
Azure AD
FortiGate
Intune
DevSecOps
Kubernetes
Azure Sentinel
Terraform
Microsoft Defender
Azure AD
FortiGate
Intune
DevSecOps
Kubernetes
Splunk
CrowdStrike
Tanium
Sophos Central
PowerShell
CI/CD
Zero Trust
Cloud Migration
Splunk
CrowdStrike
Tanium
Sophos Central
PowerShell
CI/CD
Zero Trust
Cloud Migration
Splunk
CrowdStrike
Tanium
Sophos Central
PowerShell
CI/CD
Zero Trust
Cloud Migration
Splunk
CrowdStrike
Tanium
Sophos Central
PowerShell
CI/CD
Zero Trust
Cloud Migration

EXPERIENCE

Professional Journey

A track record of delivering secure, scalable enterprise solutions.

Cloud Solution Architect & IT Manager

TSS India Services Pvt Ltd Hyderabad
Jan 2025 — Present
  • Spearheaded enterprise cloud transformation on Azure, delivering secure, scalable infrastructure.
  • Engineered centralized SIEM operations using Azure Sentinel with custom KQL detection rules.
  • Automated incident response via SOAR playbooks, slashing mean time to resolution (MTTR) by 40%.
  • Fortified network perimeter with FortiGate firewalls, IPS, and SSL inspection.
  • Orchestrated seamless cloud migrations, achieving 99.9% uptime and 30% cost reduction.
Azure SentinelSOARTerraformDevSecOpsCloud Architecture

Technical Architect (Asst. Consultant)

TCS Pvt Ltd Hyderabad
Aug 2024 — Jan 2025
  • Designed NIST-compliant Azure solutions, translating business needs into high-performance architectures.
  • Deployed cloud-native microservices using Azure App Services and Functions.
  • Hardened identity security with Azure AD RBAC and Conditional Access policies.
  • Established continuous security monitoring using Azure Security Center and Sentinel.
  • Implemented secure CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps for automated, zero-downtime deployments.
Azure ADMicroservicesAzure DevOpsCrowdStrikeZero Trust

Azure Cloud Engineer

Coretek Services India Pvt Ltd Hyderabad
May 2024 — July 2024
  • Deployed production-grade Azure infrastructure adhering to ISO 27001 standards.
  • Automated resource provisioning using Terraform and ARM templates (IaC).
  • Secured sensitive data using Azure Key Vault and enforced network isolation via NSGs/VPNs.
  • Architected robust Business Continuity plans with Azure Site Recovery and Backup.
TerraformIaCMicrosoft DefenderAzure Key VaultCompliance

Sr. Network & Systems Administrator

GBG Services India Pvt Ltd Hyderabad
Nov 2021 — Apr 2024
  • Implemented comprehensive Microsoft security stack: Sentinel, Defender 365, and Intune MDM.
  • Enforced strict DLP and MFA policies across hybrid Azure/M365 environments.
  • Automated threat hunting and system management using advanced PowerShell scripting.
  • Led complex tenant migrations and implemented retention policies for regulatory compliance.
Azure SentinelIntunePowerShellHybrid CloudIdentity Mgmt

Systems Engineer

Gavs Technologies Pvt Ltd Hyderabad
May 2021 — Oct 2021
  • Monitored mission-critical infrastructure ensuring optimal availability and security posture.
  • Developed SIEM detection logic in Azure Sentinel to identify emerging threats.
  • Executed detailed root cause analysis (RCA) for complex system incidents.
  • Managed enterprise patch deployment cycles and change management processes.
SIEMIncident ResponseITSMSystem HardeningDisaster Recovery

Network Operations Specialist

GA Digital Web World Hyderabad
Dec 2020 — May 2021
  • Administered secure LAN/WAN networks and VPN solutions for remote workforce.
  • Managed Office 365 environments and Windows Server deployments.
  • Provided Tier-2 technical support resolving escalated infrastructure issues.
Network SecurityOffice 365Windows ServerInfrastructure Ops

Technical Arsenal

Validated expertise across cloud architecture, security, and operations.

Cloud Architecture

Azure Solutions ArchitectCost ManagementVirtual DesktopCloud Migrations

Security & SIEM

Azure SentinelMicrosoft DefenderFortiGateSophos CentralZero Trust

DevOps & Automation

TerraformARM TemplatesAzure DevOpsCI/CD PipelinesPowerShell

Network & Identity

Azure ADVPN InfrastructureIntuneFirewall ManagementCISM Principles

Certified Authority

Microsoft accredited milestones.

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft
AZ-305

Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft
AZ-104

Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty

Microsoft
AZ-140

CCNA Certification

Cisco
NETWORK

Honors & Recognition

Detailed validation of performance and partnership.

GBG Annual Award | Best Employee - 2023

Global Benefits Group2023

GBG Annual Award | Best Partner Support

Global Benefits Group2022
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Let's build the future together.

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Direct Communication

nanda.pandu5@gmail.com

Professional Network

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Base of Operations

Hyderabad, India

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