Mahesh Simha - Azure Solution Architect

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

May 2022 - Present

3 years 3 months

Azure Solution Architect

Automotive

Implemented complex Azure resources with Terraform IaC and Azure DevSecOps pipelines with network security and Zero Trust governance policies.
I handle full infrastructure development using Terraform IaC & Checkov in Azure DevSecOps pipelines. This includes optimizing the existing network plan, firewall and database migration. I’m responsible for implementing governance and network policies - Policy as Code (PaC).
I’m solely responsible for company-wide Azure connectivity using Azure VPN as IPSec tunnel. I also manage hybrid (on-prem) multi-cloud (GCP and Azure) connectivity with Terraform.
I create Azure Functions for scheduled CRON jobs, service bus message queuing with topics and optimize messaging with the premium features of Service Bus. This includes network security and IP whitelisting.
My role involves stakeholder management, client communication and persuasion, creating Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) and delivering cost-efficient quick wins with Azure and on-prem systems.
Clients and stakeholders are always pleased with my work and the speed at which I deliver.
Software Architecture, ADOit, Archimate, Terraform, Checkov, C#, Project Management.

May 2021 - May 2022

1 year 1 month

Azure Consulting

Automotive

Led a migration project from on-prem to Azure Stack, including DevOps and development.
Implemented and optimized the existing DevOps pipeline, planned the move of existing Hyper-Vs to Azure Stack.
Optimized the existing network plan, firewall and database migration.
Deployed legacy .NET applications, optimized for multi-threading.
Responsible for the application for various EU markets focusing on clean code and solution architecture. Customer-facing, primary technical contact.
The project hit its release date successfully and stayed within budget.
Software Architecture, Project Management.

Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 3 months

Cloud Developer

Transport & Logistics

Designed and implemented a migration project and developed a sync component in .NET Core, Docker, OpenShift.
Created the technical concept for migrating a 2013 SharePoint project to SharePoint Online, using Azure Functions as an example.
Developed the sync component as a .NET Core app with Docker in OpenShift.
Set up the connection and implemented file upload transfer to AWS S3 Bucket and AWS EFS (Elastic File System). Consumed BCM SOAP web services and converted XSD into proxy classes.
Built the REST interface for various CDEs (Common Data Environments) and the business logic for document validation (MD5 hash), metadata transfer, and FIPS XML file creation.
The project met its release date and stayed within budget.
Agile software development including testing and deployment.

Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

4 months

Solution Architect

Transport & Logistics

Designed and implemented a web service connector as a service consumer component for BCM in a SharePoint PHA project.
Created the technical concept for document transfer in BCM.
Designed the technical architecture for the BCM web service platform.
Accessed the BCM SOAP service – handled authentication, MTOM optimization for CRUD processes, transferred documents from SharePoint document sets with content type metadata to the BCM interface, and built a frontend ribbon bar to display archived documents.
Created new content types via PnP provisioning.
Enhanced the frontend with TypeScript and regex for data type validation in SharePoint.
Successfully delivered the project on time and cost-effectively.
Agile software development including testing and deployment.

Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

4 months

SharePoint Architect

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Ran Office 365 training, implemented Azure artifacts, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, PowerApps, SharePoint apps and Teams apps.
Organized and prepared Office 365 training.
Set up an Office 365 tenant with multiple users to demo features in Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, MS Flow and PowerApps. Built a PowerApps app (canvas and model-driven) based on an MS Flow workflow to showcase a use case.
Created application diagrams and PowerPoint presentations on using Azure Functions, Azure Runbooks and Azure WebJobs for SharePoint Online provisioning. Built an app with Azure Functions to deploy artifacts for SharePoint Online.
Successful training and demo.
Training & Learning.

Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

4 months

Solution Architect, Product Owner

Aviation

Developed a project overview with dynamic content – Project Portfolio & Collaboration.
Wrote the functional concept and acted as Product Owner.
Built a provider-hosted app with Azure Active Directory authentication and user consent-based authorization via Microsoft Graph.
Developed the solution as a SharePoint app, Teams app and web app. Implemented SharePoint Online branding extension with SPFx. Used Azure Storage as a database. Applied modern UX/UI with Material UI, Angular and PWA.
Had a time-boxed plan to explore Cognitive Services and Azure Machine Learning Studio for possible integration.
Completed – client was happy with the state-of-the-art UX.
Agile development, requirements analysis and development.

Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

10 months

Solution Architect

Aviation

Built a tool similar to Office 365 Delve for SharePoint on-premise 2013.
Wrote the functional concept and served as Product Owner.
Implemented the tool to link current documents, lists and pages using display templates, SharePoint Search, Client Object Model and Server Object Model, and custom master pages.
Successfully completed – client satisfied.
Agile development, requirements analysis and development.

Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

6 months

Solution Architect

Aviation

Company-wide accounting system for the aviation industry.
Implemented business logic in MVC Web API with .NET Core. Built the database in MSSQL and the Web API interface. Developed the frontend with Knockout, Kendo UI, Bootstrap and Material UI. Trained junior developers and led modular development in the team.
Successfully led the development team with training and team spirit.
Agile development, requirements analysis and development.

Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

7 months

Solution Architect

Aviation

Company-wide learning platform with documents, videos, books and lectures in SharePoint 2016.
Wrote the functional concept and acted as Product Owner.
Created custom content types, lists, tasks and OData services. Implemented immersive interactions like comments, likes and ratings. Built custom pages for different content types. Developed the frontend with Knockout, jQuery, CSOM and Bootstrap.
Successfully implemented the tool and went live.
Agile development, requirements analysis and development.

Nov 2016 - Mar 2017

5 months

Solution Architect

Aviation

Company-wide tool for ordering items from external service catalogs – order management.
Wrote the functional concept and served as Product Owner.
Built a SharePoint timer job to send emails to customers with custom email templates and PDF attachments.
Developed a frontend with CSOM, jQuery and Bootstrap for ordering products with a shopping cart.
The project met its release date and stayed within budget.
Agile development, requirements analysis and development.

Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

1 year 4 months

Executive SharePoint Developer

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Company-wide document collaboration tool across multiple teams with workflows.
Implemented a SharePoint solution for lists, document libraries, document sets, property bags and sites.
Built multiple SharePoint timer jobs for approvals and task creation. Developed a frontend with CSOM, jQuery, Kendo UI and Bootstrap. Upgraded the SharePoint solution to extend content types, site columns, etc. Created a REST API interface for service calls.
Designed and implemented K2 SmartObjects, SmartForms and workflows using the K2 BlackPearl workflow engine. Maintained the app, deployment and release management, application management.
Successfully delivered.
Agile development, requirements analysis and development.

Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

6 months

Executive SharePoint Developer

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Migrated multiple custom solutions – SharePoint 2010 to 2013 migration.
Rewrote older workflows with the SP2013 workflow engine.
Replaced many ASMX web services from 2010 with new REST interfaces.
Developed and rolled out branding for several team sites.
Successfully delivered.
Agile development, requirements analysis and development.

Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

1 year 2 months

Executive SharePoint Developer

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Accounting tool.
InfoPath-based application with complex rules and custom forms. SharePoint 2013 workflows for automated notifications and emails. Maintained the app, deployment and release management, application management. Used external content types via BCS-based processes.
Successfully delivered.
Agile development, requirements analysis and development.

Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

7 months

SharePoint Developer

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Collaboration tool.
Implemented multiple SmartObjects for MSSQL and Oracle DB.
Created SmartForms for different views within the app.
Built K2 workflows with complex rules for specific business processes.
Successfully delivered.
Agile development, requirements analysis and development.

Apr 2013 - Dec 2013

9 months

SharePoint Developer

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Built web parts for specific use cases.
Custom navigation. Displayed latest content in a wrapped view.
Optimized views of SharePoint lists, libraries, content types, etc.
Implemented multiple SharePoint 2010 workflows.
Successfully delivered.
Agile development, requirements analysis and development.

Summary

Mahesh Simha is an expert in development and solution design with Azure, Terraform IaC, ARM, Bicep, network security, Azure VPNs, SharePoint, .NET, Angular, React, Docker, container orchestration and Azure technologies. He works in development as a Cloud Solutions Architect, Senior Consultant & Application Solution Architect. With his extensive experience, he has a broad knowledge base and is an expert in creating custom solutions. He works very well in a team or independently. His strong interest in agile development has led him to serve as SCRUM Master and Product Owner on multiple projects. Mr. Simha has designed and developed several hybrid solutions covering on-premises and cloud environments - Azure, AWS, Kubernetes. He builds prototypes, concept ideas and is a good team player. With his broad experience, he supports clients in planning and implementing technical and functional quality assurance measures, deployment and go-live. With over 40 blog posts, Mr. Simha helps the community with expert blogging.

Languages

English

Native

German

Advanced

Education

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