Hello! I’m Omkar Pasalkar, a passionate Azure Cloud Architect with over 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and optimising cloud solutions that drive business success. Based in Pune, India, I specialize in Azure architecture, cloud migrations, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps practices. My journey in the tech world has been all about turning complex challenges into scalable, secure, and cost-effective systems—whether it’s deploying enterprise-scale Azure landing zones or automating CI/CD pipelines.

My Professional Journey

I currently serve as a Cloud Architect. Where I lead the delivery of cloud solutions for enterprise clients. I’ve had the opportunity to own large-scale projects, design secure network topologies, and implement governance mechanisms that ensure robust cloud environments. My experience spans across cloud migrations, automation with Terraform, and designing hybrid architectures.

Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-functional teams, conducted cost optimization assessments, and implemented governance with policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and cloud-native security features. I hold certifications in cloud platforms and DevOps, including the Microsoft Azure certifications, HashiCorp Terraform, and have experience with AWS and GCP solutions as well.

Expertise in Cloud & Beyond

My core strengths lie in:

• Cloud Architecture & Governance: Designing scalable, secure solutions across cloud platforms with best practices in networking, security, and compliance.
• DevOps & Automation: Building automated CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, Git, and Jenkins, alongside scripting with PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
• Monitoring & Insights: Leveraging cloud-native monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, and Prometheus for proactive performance management and optimization.
• Containers & Microservices: Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and orchestrating containerized applications across multi-cloud environments.

In addition to cloud infrastructure, I am passionate about emerging technologies like AI and Machine Learning. I enjoy exploring how cloud platforms integrate with AI services to build smarter applications, helping businesses unlock the potential of intelligent, data-driven solutions.

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