Gaurav Kumar

Gaurav Kumar

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    DevOps Consultant | RedHat Certified | Java Developer

  • Education

    • RedHat

      2024 - 2024
      RHCE -Ansible Automation Training Automation Engineer Technology/Technician

      Activities and Societies: Completed 3 months of hands-on training in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible

    • Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar

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      Bachelor of Technology - BTech Chemical Engineering (minor in Computer Science)
    • University of Calgary

      2017 - 2019
      MSc-Research based degree Chemical Engineering (Computational Fluid Dynamics)

      Masters Thesis: https://prism.ucalgary.ca/server/api/core/bitstreams/4b65f637-7dc2-44fc-b739-7e04c2bd4535/content

  • Experience

    • University of Calgary

      May 2018 - Aug 2019
      Research Associate

      •Worked in Computational Modeling•Developed Mathematical Model using Python, Mathematica

    • Long View Systems

      Apr 2021 - now

      - Windows Server and Cloud (Azure) resource for 16+ clients across USA and Canada, providing essential IT infrastructure support.- Responsible for executing monthly patching procedures on Windows servers for multiple clients to ensure system security and performance optimization.- Effectively manage Virtual Machines (VMs) by utilizing VMware Cloud Director and On-Demand Infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation and resource allocation.- Create and Configure Windows Server Virtual Machines as required.- Perform back up and storage checks, using technologies: Microsoft Azure, Asigra, Backup Exec and do monthly test restores.- Manage On-call rotation pager duty, responding promptly to critical IT issues and providing timely solutions to maintain uninterrupted business operations.- Address various Windows server issues, including certificate expirations, by diagnosing and resolving them promptly to minimize downtime and enhance system reliability.- Show less - Worked as a dedicated consultant for Altalink, showcasing expertise in Azure AD Connect (Entra ID), Azure Active Directory, and managing Cloud accounts through VPN/Citrix- Regularly documented encountered technical challenges on a weekly basis, logging them into Long View’s Technical Issues database for future reference and analysis.- Proficiently managed network security practices and anti-virus programs- Successfully adapted to varying customer needs, efficiently managing high-stress situations by responding promptly and professionally Show less

      • DevOps Consultant (Automation Developer)

        Mar 2024 - now
      • Windows Server/Azure Cloud Consultant

        Dec 2022 - now
      • System Analyst

        Apr 2021 - Dec 2022
    • NCodeIT

      Sept 2021 - Nov 2022
      Java Developer

      Core Java, Spring Core, Servlets, JSP, Collections Framework, Stream API (Application Programming Interface) for functional Programming, Lambda Expressions, Packages java.io, java.nio, java.util , Exception Handling, JSP

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System

      Coursera
      Jul 2021
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    • AI Infrastructure and Operations Fundamentals

      NVIDIA
      Jul 2024
    • NVIDIA-Certified Associate: AI Infrastructure and Operations

      NVIDIA
      Jul 2024
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    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

      Amazon Web Services (AWS)
      Apr 2025
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    • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation

      Pluralsight
      Mar 2024
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    • Introduction to Git and GitHub

      Coursera
      Aug 2021
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    • Verified International Academic Qualifications

      World Education Services
      Oct 2024
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    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

      Microsoft
      Sept 2022
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    • Engineer In Training

      The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
      Apr 2020
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    • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

      Red Hat
      Nov 2024
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gaurav Kumar
      NSERC Graduate Scholarship Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canada May 2017
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Taralake Place Condo Corporation on Feb 2025
      Taralake Place Condo CorporationAssociated with Gaurav Kumar