Aleksandr Ilves

Successfully contributed to numerous customer projects leveraging AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Linux and more. Designed and maintained cloud infrastructures, ensuring optimal security, scalability, and availability. Notable achievements include executing projects involving designing AWS reliable infrastructure, Gitlab CI pipelines with Terraform, and implementing Disaster Recovery solutions with Azure cloud.

Prepared and guided the company through ISO-27001 certification, achieving compliance within a stringent timeline. Spearheaded a team of engineers to implement robust security measures and processes, resulting in a 100% pass rate during the certification audit. Implemented comprehensive security protocols, resulting in a 30% reduction in cybersecurity incidents.

Led the development and management of diverse IT infrastructure components, overseeing network architecture, VMware platform, and various systems such as Cisco UCS, Fujitsu, EMC ScaleIO, Dell FX, HP, SAP, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. Orchestrated multifaceted projects resulting in significant improvements, including a successful transition from MS Exchange to Office365, implementation of MS SQL AlwaysOn, migration from Skype for Business to MS Teams, and deployment of VMware vSAN and Citrix XenDesktop

Coordinated activities among VMware specialists, integrators, clients, and other vendors during pilot projects, resulting in seamless collaboration and efficient project execution. Organized and executed pilot projects with precision, meeting all project milestones and objectives. Provided expert consultations on product selection, leading to tailored solutions that addressed client needs effectively. Offered valuable advice on hardware component selection, optimizing system performance and reliability.