Mahesh Simha
Azure Solution Architect
Experience
Azure Solution Architect
Automotive industry
Implementation of complex Azure resources using Terraform IaC and Azure DevSecOps pipelines with network security and zero-trust governance policies
Optimization of the existing network design, firewall and database migration
Implementation of governance and network policies as Policy as Code (PaC)
Establishment of company-wide Azure connectivity using Azure VPN as an IPSec tunnel
Implementation of hybrid on-premises multi-cloud connectivity (GCP, Azure) using Terraform
Development of Azure Functions for scheduled cron jobs and Service Bus message queuing with topics
Optimization of messaging with Service Bus premium features and IP whitelisting
Stakeholder management, customer communication and creation of Architectural Decision Records (ADR)
Responsible for cost-efficient quick wins in Azure and on-premises systems
Azure Consultant
Automotive industry
Migration from on-premises to Azure Stack, including DevOps and development
Implementation and optimization of the existing DevOps pipeline
Planning and execution of migrating Hyper-V instances to Azure Stack
Optimization of network design, firewall and database migration
Deployment and optimization of legacy .NET applications for multi-threading
Clean code development and solution architecture for various EU markets
Main point of contact for technical contracting and customer facing
Cloud Developer
Transport & Logistics
Technical design and implementation of migrating a SharePoint 2013 project to SharePoint Online
Development of a sync component as a .NET Core application with Docker in OpenShift
Implementation of file upload transfers to AWS S3 bucket and AWS EFS
Consuming BCM SOAP web services and converting XSD to proxy classes
Implementation of REST APIs for various common data environments
Business logic for document validation (MD5 hash), metadata transfer and creation of FIPS XML files
Solution Architect
Transport & Logistics
Technical design and implementation of a web service connector as a service consumer component (BCM)
Creation of the functional specification for document transfer to BCM
Architecture design of the BCM web service platform
Access to BCM SOAP service with authentication and MTOM optimization for CRUD processes
Transfer of documents from SharePoint to BCM, including content type metadata
Implementation of a ribbon bar in the frontend to display archived documents
Creation of new content types via PnP provisioning
Frontend development with TypeScript and regex validation in SharePoint
SharePoint Architect
Advertising
Organization and delivery of an Office 365 training
Setup of an Office 365 tenant with multiple users to demonstrate Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, MS Flow and PowerApps
Development of a canvas and model-driven PowerApps app based on an MS Flow workflow
Creation of application diagrams and PowerPoint presentations about Azure Functions, runbooks and web jobs for SharePoint Online
Implementation of an Azure Function to provision artifacts for SharePoint Online
Solution Architect, Product Owner
Aviation
Creating the requirements specification and handling Product Owner tasks
Developing a provider-hosted app with Azure AD authentication and consent via Microsoft Graph
Implemented as a SharePoint app, Teams app, and web app, integrating SPFx branding extensions
Using Azure Storage as a database
Using Material UI, Angular, and PWA for a modern UX/UI
Preparing Cognitive Services and Azure ML Studio for potential integration
Solution Architect
Aviation
Implemented a tool similar to Office 365 Delve for SharePoint On-Premises 2013
Creating the requirements specification and handling Product Owner tasks
Implemented using display templates, SharePoint Search, and the client and server object model
Custom design using master pages
Solution Architect
Aviation
Implemented business logic in MVC Web API with .NET Core
Designed and implemented the database in MSSQL
Frontend development with Knockout, Kendo UI, Bootstrap, and Material UI
Trained junior developers and led modular team development
Solution Architect
Aviation
Developed an enterprise-wide learning platform on SharePoint 2016
Creating the requirements specification and handling Product Owner tasks
Implemented content types, lists, OData services, and immersive interactions (comments, likes, ratings)
Frontend implementation with Knockout, jQuery, CSOM, and Bootstrap
Solution Architect
Aviation
Developed an order management tool for ordering items from external service catalogs
Creating the requirements specification and handling Product Owner tasks
Implemented a SharePoint timer job for email delivery with custom templates and PDF attachments
Frontend with CSOM, jQuery, and Bootstrap for shopping cart functionality
Executive SharePoint Developer
Advertising
Implementation of a SharePoint solution for lists, document libraries, document sets, property bags and sites
Development of SharePoint timer jobs for approvals and tasks
Frontend with CSOM, jQuery, Kendo UI and Bootstrap
Feature upgrades to extend content types and site columns
REST API interface for service calls
Design and implementation of K2 SmartObjects, SmartForms and workflows with K2 Blackpearl
Application management, release management and maintenance
Executive SharePoint Developer
Advertising
Migration of custom solutions from SharePoint 2010 to 2013
New implementation of workflows with the SP2013 workflow engine
Replacement of ASMX web services with REST interfaces
Branding and rollout of multiple team sites
Executive SharePoint Developer
Advertising
Development of an accounting tool with InfoPath-based forms and complex rules
SharePoint 2013 workflows for automated notifications and email delivery
Maintenance, release management and application management
Use of external content types via BCS-based processes
SharePoint Developer
Advertising
Development of a collaboration tool with SmartObjects for MSSQL and Oracle
Creation of SmartForms for different views
Implementation of K2 workflows and complex business rules
SharePoint Developer
Advertising
Development of web parts for specific use cases
Custom navigation and display of the latest content in an encapsulated form
Optimization of views of SharePoint lists, libraries and content types
Implementation of multiple SharePoint 2010 workflows
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 has been working in development for over 14 years as a Cloud Solutions Architect, Senior Consultant & Application Solution Architect. With his extensive experience in scientific research, advertising agencies, the aviation industry and the public sector, 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 work as a Scrum Master and Product Owner on several projects. Mr. Simha has designed and developed several hybrid solutions that cover on-premises and cloud environments - Azure, AWS, Kubernetes. He develops prototypes, conceptual ideas and is a good team player. Based on his extensive experience, he supports clients in planning and implementing technical and functional domains, quality assurance measures, deployment and go-live. With over 40 blog posts, Mr. Simha helps the community through expert blogging.
Skills
Azure, Terraform Iac, Arm, Bicep
Network Security, Azure Vpns
Sharepoint, .Net, Angular, React
Docker, Container Orchestration, Kubernetes
Azure Technologies
Development, C#, Js, Typescript
Solution Architecture, Archimate
Devsecops
Container Orchestration
Scrum Master, Product Owner
.Net Core, .Net Standard
Microsoft 365, Sharepoint
Angular, React, Spfx
Docker, Aks, Kubernetes
Agile Software Development
Azure Paas Architect
Devops
Transport (Industry)
Aviation (Industry)
Advertising (Industry)
Scientific Research (Industry)
Statistical Analysis
Terraform, Checkov, Tfsec, Packer
Agile Software Development, Alm, Azure Devops
Business Consulting (Azure & Microsoft 365)
Cloud Architecture, Enterprise Architecture
Sharepoint 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, Online, Spfx, Pnp
Asp.net, .Net Core, Web Development, Web Api
React, Angular, Javascript, Typescript, Html, Css
C++, C#, Powershell
K2 Smartforms, Smartobjects, Blackpearl Workflow Engine
Azure Webapps, Servicebus, Networking, Storage, Functions, Service Fabric
Docker, Container Orchestration, Kubernetes, Openshift, Aks
Azure Sql, Ms Sql, Postgresql, Azure Storage & Tables, Non-sql Db
Languages
Education
M.Sc. in Computer Science · Computer Science
Certifications & licenses
Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies
Microsoft Azure Developer Associate
Microsoft Azure Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft Azure Solution Architect Expert
Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert
Microsoft Solutions Developer (MCSD)
Professional SCRUM Master
Professional SCRUM Product Owner
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