Saurabh Srivastava
Languages spoken: English  [Excellent]
Hindi  [Excellent]

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14+ years of experience in the field of information technology, design, and implementation, corporate consulting, technical support, corporate training & helping customers in their IT infrastructure design. More focused on products technologies like Cloud computing that includes Microsoft Azure as IaaS & PaaS, Microsoft 365, Office 365 as SaaS, Microsoft Skype for business servers, Microsoft Teams, Exchange servers, Automation, Microsoft windows server systems, server virtualization with System Center and Hyper-V.

Associated with Koenig since July-2017.

Experience

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1. KOENIG SOLUTIONS LTD. NEW DELHI                                              

Tech Lead – Cloud, Communication and Messaging                         Since Oct 2021 – At Present

Subject Matter Expert – Cloud, Communication and Messaging.     Since July 2017 – Sep 2021

Job Responsibilities

  • Handling local & on-site corporate assignment to overseas and  corporate clients on Microsoft technologies like Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Office 365, Security and Complaince, Exchange server on-prem / online, MS Teams, Skype for Business server, automation with windows PowerShell, Windows server systems & other Microsoft products. Also providing in-house training (Train the Trainer) for technical upgradations.
  • Travel frequently to various places in India and around the world for technical training / consultancy requirements.

Delivered Assignments

  • Microsoft Skype for business server 2015/2019, Microsoft Teams assignment to corporate client to Avaya, Polycom, Infosys, InnoventSys (Sri Lanka), GreatWest, SifyCorp, HCL etc.
  • Microsoft Lync server 2010 and 2013 to corporate clients from HPCognizant, Capgemini, Teleapps (Australia), IT Consultants from British Petroleum (UK), De Nederland Bank (DNB) & Saudi Arabia.
  • Microsoft Azure (IaaS & PaaS) assignment to corporate clients from SAP, Walmart, Dell, BlackRock, Accenture and many more.
  • Microsoft 365 assignment to corporate clients from Sabic, Dell, BCG, Fidelity, Qatar Gas and more.
  • Microsoft exchange server 2016 and 2019 assignment to corporate client from Deutsche Bank, Busch India, 3DS etc.
  • Microsoft Exchange server 2010, 2013 to corporate IT Consultants from Nederland’s Deutsche BankWorld Bank Chennai branch and many more.
  • Implementing and configuring Windows server systems to corporate IT Consultants from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).
  • Also involved in various technology assignment and consultancy in Dubai (Koenig Center) for Windows server 2008, Microsoft Exchange server (2010, 2013) and Lync server (2010 and 2013) to corporate clients from India, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Angola, Ghana, United States, Japan, Israel, Finland, Belgium, Oman, Qatar, United Kingdom etc.

 

3. SoftwareONE, Gurgaon, India                                                 Nov 2015 – June 2017 (1 Year 8 Months)                                        

Tech Lead – Messaging and Communication

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for implementation of internal infrastructure of Microsoft Exchange server, Skype for business, Lync server, and Windows server based infrastructure.
  • To work with Plan and Build team to provide recommendations for infrastructure implementation and configuration.
  • Accountable for monitoring and optimize the entire messaging and communication infrastructure and provide suggestions for any change and project to keep the entire infrastructure running for the business.
  • Responsible for preparing technical documents for design and implementation related to Microsoft Exchange server, Lync server and Windows server based infrastructure and implementing any changes required.
  • Lead internal and external technical consultants on operation and optimization of systems, applications, data cleansing, data archiving, and environment build for global single instance of SoftwareONE. 
  • Lead the technical planning, designing, and testing of SoftwareONE. 
  • Provide leadership and technical guidance to all levels of personnel regarding messaging and communication related issues.
  • Responsible for handling P1 / P2 tickets as technical crisis lead and escalate critical issues. 
  • Provide guidance on change control and implementation for a communication and collaboration environment. 
  • Liaison closely implementation and operations team to ensure a global plan is in place for an effective service and support delivery. 
  • Develop a strategic plan for staffing and skills development of technical support staff.
  • Lead the creation of design plan for new technology implementation and complete transition of services and operations to support and operations team.
  • Lead to create plan and perform DR test activity with real production environment to ensure the business continuity. 

PROJECTS

1.       Lync 2010 to Skype for Business Migration Project                                                                                      

  • Played an active role in “Lync 2010 to Skype for business” migration project. In this, we have planned and migrated for approx. 20 Lync 2010 servers, 30 SBAs and SIP trunk migration from PSTN connectivity for enterprise voice. All Lync 2010 servers were distributed in four sites (Switzerland - EMEA, US – LATAM and NORAM and Singapore - APAC) across the globe. We migrated all Lync servers to Skype for Business servers in all four sites in multiple phases. Followings were main highlights of this project:
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  • Involved in the migration of around 3000 Lync 2010 users to Skype for Business.
  • Lync 2010 client changed to Skype for business client.
  • Provided design and implementation inputs to plan and build team for the different phase of projects.
  • Involved in assigned project and change tasks related to the Skype for migration project.
  • Involved in preparation of design, Implementation and operation related documentation.
  • Prepared Knowledge-based article and SOPs for the Lync and Skype infrastructure.
  • Provided level 3 support for server and Client related issues.
  • Conducted internal knowledge transfer for this migration to the Support and Run and Optimize (Operations) team.

 

2.       Exchange 2010 to Exchange 2016 Migration Project

Participated in migration project Exchange 2010 to Exchange 2016. We are in planning to migrate approx. 3500 Mailboxes, 8 internal servers and Update in email security gateways. All exchange 2010 servers are located in four sites (Switzerland – EMEA) and serving the exchange services across the globe in SoftwareONE.

 

3.       Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 replacement project with Trend Micro Scan Mail for Exchange

In SoftwareONE, I played the lead role in FEP replacement project. We replaced FEP 2010 for exchange in SoftwareONE exchange infrastructure with “Trend Micro Scan Mail” for internal mail scanning. In this project, we prepared project proposal by following ITIL process in Service-Now. We documented each and everything related to uninstallation of FEP 2010 for exchange and Installation of “Trend Micro Scan Mail”. Followings were main highlights of this project:

  • I managed and documented everything in Service-Now using ITIL process in this project.
  • After considering and comparing multiple Mail protection solution based on different criteria, we decided to implement “Trend Micro Scan Mail”.
  • Implementation of this product was performed in an ITIL change window by notifying to all users in the company in advance.
  • Trend Micro Scan mail was implemented to all HUB transport server in Exchange Infrastructure.

 

4. KOENIG SOLUTIONS LTD. NEW DELHI                          Mar 2012 – July 2015 (3 Year 4 months)

Senior Corporate Trainer / Technical Consultant

Job Responsibilities

  • Handling local & on-site corporate assignment to overseas / corporate clients on Microsoft technologies like Microsoft Azure, Office 365Exchange server, Skype for Business server and Lync server, automation with windows PowerShell, Windows server systems & other Microsoft products. Also providing in-house training (Train the Trainer) for technical upgradations.
  • Travel frequently to various places in India and overseas for technical training / consultancy requirements.

Delivered Assignments

  • Microsoft Skype for business server 2015/2019, Microsoft Teams assignment to corporate client to Avaya, Polycom, Infosys, InnoventSys (Sri Lanka), GreatWest, SifyCorp, HCL etc.
  • Microsoft Lync server 2010 and 2013 to corporate clients from HPCognizant, Capgemini, Teleapps (Australia), IT Consultants from British Petroleum (UK), De Nederland Bank (DNB) & Saudi Arabia.
  • Microsoft Azure (IaaS & PaaS) assignment to corporate clients from SAP, Walmart, Dell, BlackRock, Accenture and many more.
  • Microsoft 365 assignment to corporate clients from Sabic, Dell, BCG, Fidelity, Qatar Gas and more.
  • Microsoft exchange server 2016 and 2019 assignment to corporate client from Deutsche Bank, Busch India, 3DS etc.
  • Microsoft Exchange server 2010, 2013 to corporate IT Consultants from Nederland’s Deutsche BankWorld Bank Chennai branch and many more.
  • Implementing and configuring Windows server systems to corporate IT Consultants from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB).
  • Also involved in various technology assignment and consultancy in Dubai (Koenig Center) for Windows server 2008, Microsoft Exchange server (2010, 2013) and Lync server (2010 and 2013) to corporate clients from India, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Angola, Ghana, United States, Japan, Israel, Finland, Belgium, Oman, Qatar, United Kingdom etc.

 

5. JETKING INFOTRAIN LTD, KANPUR                                           Dec 2009 – Dec 2011 (2 Year)

System Administrator / Senior Technical Trainer

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources and reviewing system.
  • Managing the overall administration of computer systems involving configuration and maintenance of servers, Desktop and Laptop systems.
  • Management of Microsoft 2008 server-based Computer network for implementation of DNS, DHCP, Print server, Active directory etc.
  • Configuring, administrating and troubleshooting WAN technology checks the complete LAN set up and maintaining connectivity between LAN & WAN.
  • To maintain internal wireless infrastructure based on Wireless access points and Cisco switches.
  • Also worked as a Senior Technical trainer to provide guidance to trainees for network strategies, implementation, and troubleshooting related to Windows server, client, and computer network.
  • To introduce trainees with advanced knowledge of computer network, Microsoft client OS (Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7) & server end OS (2003, 2008) and Cisco internetworking devices (Routers, Switches) configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Preparing students for global certifications related to various Microsoft and Cisco courses

Skills

 
Microsoft:20345-1B: Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019Microsoft:55485 - Microsoft 365 Copilot Super User
Microsoft:Administering Microsoft Exchange Server 2016Microsoft:Administering Office 365
Microsoft:DW-101 (Copilot for Microsoft 365 Deployment Workshop)Microsoft:DW-103 - Securing and Governing Copilot for Microsoft 365 with Microsoft Purview
Microsoft:DW-300: Fortify your data security with Microsoft Purview Deployment WorkshopMicrosoft:Implement Data Security in Microsoft Purview
Microsoft:Introduction to SharePoint 2019 (55298)Microsoft:JS-100 (Copilot for Microsoft 365 Pre-Sales, Deployment, and Adoption Bootcamp)
Microsoft:M365 Security & Compliance Deep Dive: Fundamental to Advanced StrategiesMicrosoft:M365 Security & Compliance Mastery: Fundamental to Advanced Strategies with Power BI
Microsoft:M55618A - Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 for End UsersMicrosoft:Microsoft 365 Administrator Fundamentals
Microsoft:Microsoft 365 Copilot: Administration and Security EssentialsMicrosoft:Microsoft 365 Copilot: Executive and Enablement Experience

Trainings delivered for:

   
AdobeAMDOCS
AOS (IT, Rwanda) ASIC
AT&TAustralia Post
AustralianSuperBank of Ghana (BFSI, Ghana)
Bank of Tanzania (BFSI, Tanzania) BAUER (Construction, India)
BFIM Blackbox
Blue Federal Credit Unionbnymellon
Boston Consulting GroupBot (BFSI, Tanzania)
Bristol Myers Squibb: Global Biopharmaceutical CompanyCanadian Natural Resource
CapgeminiCity of Port Coquitlam (Government, Canada)
City of VancouverCommonwealth Bank
County of MontereyDANA GAS
DELL (IT, India) Department of Customer Service
diversifiedECOBANK Nigeria
Egon Zehnder (consulting, India) Energy Australia
EngieFranklin Templeton
FujitsuGAVS
General ElectricGlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
Government Technology Agency (Government, Singapore) HCL
HellaHoney well
Hong Lam Marine (Government, Singapore) HPE
HSBCIBM
Informatica (IT, India) Infosys
Innovative (IT, Jamaica) Intel
KPMG USlandesa.org (NGO, India)
LaoLENOVO (IT, Australia)
Linde (Oil & Gas, India) Lowe's Companies, Inc. (Others, United States)
Maldives Police ServiceMerck Ltd. (Pharmaceuticals, Japan)
MicrolandMicrosoft Corporation
Ministry of Defense Mount Isa Water Board (Government, Australia)
NSW Health (Healthcare, Australia) nupco (Government, Saudi Arabia)
OerlikonOrange Business Services
QGTCSABIC
SASREF (Oil & Gas, Saudi Arabia) Springer Nature
synchronossTata Consultancy Services
Tatweer Petroleum (Oil & Gas, Bahrain) Tech Mahindra
Tietoevry (IT, Sweden) Trainocate (IT, India)
TVS SCSU.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) (Government, United States)
Uganda Revenue Authority (BFSI, Uganda) UN
Unisys corporationUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs
VodafoneVolta River Authority (Government, Ghana)
WestpacWipro
ZEOMEGAZimmer Biomet

Preview Past Training of Saurabh :

CourseRecording Link

Webinars Delivered

WebinarView Recording
Data Protection Fundamentals - Managing Sensitive Information Types and Sensitivity Labels with Microsoft Purviewhttps://youtu.be/2hpyj2Ynu_M
Data Security Mastery- Managing Risks with Copilot in Microsoft 365https://youtu.be/1bjReX5Sduk
Empower Your Workforce with AI - Exploring Copilot for Microsoft 365https://youtu.be/V3i5ClLOhAY
Executive AI Essentials - Maximizing Microsoft Copilot for Leadershiphttps://youtu.be/Z6X07jEWlho
Harnessing Microsoft 365 Copilot for Business Success - Practical Exercises for Market Research and Presentationshttps://youtu.be/hsYtBy2FrAA
Mastering Microsoft 365 Security: Protecting Your Cloud Datahttps://youtu.be/r0bRj6Fsa6g
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Everyone - Empowering Your Workforce with AIhttps://youtu.be/bISeY5o5Nkw
Microsoft 365 for Businesshttps://youtu.be/RhB5rg1ZgpY
MS teams – New Features and End User Requirementshttps://youtu.be/_296NsNp3oc
Preventing Data Loss with Microsoft Purview - A Practical Guidehttps://youtu.be/1f34JMjht2w
Streamlining HR Processes with Microsoft 365 Copilot - Practical Exercises for Recruitmenthttps://youtu.be/ztNMhrmVArA
Training and Development - Empowering Learning with Microsoft Copilothttps://youtu.be/jVKx2jtaQyk
Transforming Legal Workflows - How to Use Microsoft Copilot for Seamless Documentationhttps://youtu.be/e9cuy9Hn6uA
Unlocking IT Efficiency- Enhancing Copilot Skills for Microsoft 365https://youtu.be/O9rVnxZyVG0

Recent Feedback for Saurabh :

Student NameFeedback
AndreSaurabh was kind, clear and concise; he took the time to assist me when I had trouble with the PowerShell component of the lab. I would recommend him to others
arav mehtaHe is highly knowledgeable, and his teaching method makes complex topics easily comprehensible.
arif rahmanOne of the best training that I have ever attended to date. The trainer explained everything related to the technology in a way that by attending the training itself you could become an expert on the subject. Minute details are explained which really helps add value to my skills and knowledge. The dedication the trainer puts in sharing the knowledge is greatly appreciated.
ArunWay of training by Saurabh is very good. Provides examples while explaning concepts, adds more value and easy to understand for students. He sas patience while answering queries. Many Thanks for providing valuable training.
BenjaminSaurabh was receptive to open discussion about topics as they occurred which can be challenging within a virtual training environment but handled that well.
emily taylorSaurabh is a great, patient, flexible and interactive trainer - really enjoyed the two sessions I attended led by Saurabh
harry thompsonSaurabh was an excellent trainer, highly organised, clear and concise in his explanations, always willing to explain further and in depth to help you understand a topic. A mountain of knowledge and all round great guy to learn from. Saurabh was also very supportive and engaging giving 100%. Thanks again Saurabh!
HashemiSaurabh is an excellent trainer, very knowledgeable and thorough with all the topics. He has gone above and beyond the topics that needed to be covered in the course with live demos and supported guides. It was a pleasure working with Saurabh.
ShareenSaurabh presented well. He was clear and could answer our questions. He was very knowledgeable and gave good examples for usage.
TanjilSaurav was very patience and was very precise in all the details with sound within the M365 space. highly recommended

Interests of Saurabh :

I have a keen interest in learning, teaching and keeping my self updated around information technology.