kumam.manish@gmail.com

Hi, my name is

Manish Kumar.

I build scalable cloud solutions.

I'm an Azure Cloud Engineer with 12+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure management, DevOps automation, and enterprise cloud consulting. Specialized in achieving 20-30% cost optimization through FinOps strategies and improving system reliability by 25% via AI-powered automation. Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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01. About Me

Hello! I'm Manish Kumar, an Azure Cloud Engineer and FinOps Consultant with over 12 years of experience building and optimizing enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure. Currently based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, I specialize in Azure IaaS/PaaS services, DevOps automation, and cloud financial management.

My expertise spans the entire cloud lifecycle - from initial architecture design and migration planning to ongoing optimization and governance. I've successfully delivered 20-30% cost savings through FinOps strategies while improving system reliability by 25% using AI-powered automation solutions.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer and FinOps Consultant, I design cloud infrastructure solutions, implement security frameworks, and provide technical consultation on Azure best practices. I'm passionate about Infrastructure as Code, cloud security, and building intelligent automation systems that drive cost efficiency.

Here are some technologies I work with daily:

  • Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS)
  • Terraform & ARM Templates
  • Azure FinOps & Cost Management
  • Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions
  • PowerShell & Python
  • Azure Monitor & Log Analytics
Manish Kumar

02. Experience

Senior DevOps Engineer

March 2024 - Present | Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Design and implement Azure cloud infrastructure solutions including IaaS and PaaS services for enterprise-scale applications
  • Automate infrastructure deployments using Terraform, ARM Templates, and PowerShell with CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
  • Execute FinOps strategies achieving 20-30% cost savings through resource optimization and cloud cost management
  • Implement cloud security frameworks using Azure Active Directory, Key Vault, MFA, Azure Security Center, and Policy enforcement
  • Built AI-powered incident management system using Azure Functions and Service Bus, reducing MTTR by 25%
  • Provide technical consultation and SME guidance on Azure best practices, cloud adoption strategies, and architectural decisions

FinOps Consultant & Azure Architect

May 2020 - February 2024 | Mumbai, India

  • Led Azure Cloud environment optimization focusing on cloud cost management (FinOps) and DevOps automation for enterprise applications
  • Architected FinOps strategies using Azure Cost Management tools, analyzing spend patterns and implementing cost optimization measures
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning including Kubernetes clusters with Azure AKS, integrated with CI/CD pipelines
  • Implemented DevOps security best practices using Azure Policy, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and secure toolchain management
  • Provided SME consultation on cloud cost optimization and DevOps transformation initiatives

Cloud Governance Engineer & Automation Specialist

November 2016 - April 2020 | Kolkata, India

  • Established compliance frameworks, security standards, and cost optimization policies for Azure cloud infrastructure
  • Implemented Azure policies for compliance including regional restrictions, tagging enforcement, and resource governance
  • Managed Windows server infrastructure including deployment, migrations, upgrades, and patch management
  • Deployed Azure networking services including Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, Network Security Groups, and Load Balancers
  • Created PowerShell automation scripts and reusable frameworks for operational tasks

03. Featured Projects

AI-Powered Incident Management System

Built intelligent incident management solution using Azure Functions and Service Bus that analyzes incident patterns and automates response workflows. Achieved 25% reduction in Mean Time To Resolution (MTTR) through intelligent routing and automated remediation.

Azure Functions Service Bus Python Logic Apps

FinOps Cost Optimization Framework

Developed comprehensive FinOps framework using Azure Cost Management and custom PowerShell automation to analyze spending patterns, identify optimization opportunities, and implement automated cost controls. Delivered 20-30% cost reduction across multiple enterprise environments.

Azure Cost Management PowerShell Azure Policy Terraform

Enterprise Azure Infrastructure Automation

Created reusable Infrastructure as Code templates using Terraform and ARM for enterprise-scale Azure deployments. Includes networking, compute, storage, and security configurations with integrated CI/CD pipelines for automated provisioning and compliance validation.

Terraform ARM Templates Azure DevOps GitHub Actions

04. Skills & Technologies

Cloud Platforms
Microsoft Azure Azure IaaS Azure PaaS
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform ARM Templates Azure Automation
Containers & Orchestration
Azure AKS Azure Container Instances (ACI) Azure Container Registry (ACR)
DevOps & CI/CD
Azure DevOps GitHub Actions Azure Pipelines
Scripting & Automation
PowerShell Python Bash
Security & Governance
Defender for Cloud Key Vault Azure Policy RBAC
Networking
VNet VPN Gateway Load Balancer NSG
Monitoring & Operations
Azure Monitor Log Analytics App Insights
FinOps & Cost Management
Azure Cost Mgmt FinOps Optimization

05. Get In Touch

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, challenging projects, or collaborations in cloud infrastructure and DevOps. Whether you're looking for Azure expertise, FinOps consulting, or just want to discuss cloud architecture, feel free to reach out!

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