Aayush Patel

Background

About Aayush Patel

I am a Systems Engineer with extensive experience in Windows Server administration, enterprise Active Directory management, and virtualization technologies. Over the past 6+ years, I have designed, implemented, and supported large-scale IT infrastructures across diverse industries, ensuring reliability, security, and performance. My expertise spans Windows Server (2003–2019), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, ADFS, WSUS, and Microsoft Exchange, with a proven track record in domain migrations, forest consolidations, and policy design. I specialize in optimizing Windows-based environments through automation, patch management (SCCM), and robust disaster recovery planning. In addition to my Windows background, I bring deep skills in VMware vSphere, vCenter, NSX-T, Horizon View, and Aria Operations (vROps), along with strong experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, VMware Cloud, Oracle Cloud, OpenStack). I have successfully led P2V/V2V migrations, NSX-V to NSX-T transitions, and hybrid cloud architecture designs that improved system performance and business continuity. Key strengths include: Windows & Active Directory: Domain/forest design, GPOs, authentication, replication, ADFS, and enterprise security hardening. System Engineering: File/Print servers, IIS, clustering, WSUS, Certificate Services, monitoring, and automation with PowerShell & VBScript. Virtualization & Cloud: VMware ESXi, vRA, vROps, Horizon, SRM, and integration with AWS/Azure for hybrid workloads. Networking & Security: Meraki firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, IDS/IPS, micro-segmentation, and endpoint analytics (Nexthink). ITSM & Governance: Strong understanding of ITIL, ITSM, and ServiceNow for structured service delivery. I am passionate about building resilient, secure, and high-performing infrastructures, continuously adopting new technologies to strengthen system efficiency. I thrive in roles where I can architect solutions, optimize operations, and mentor teams to deliver excellence in IT services.