Arshad Shaikh

Background

About Arshad Shaikh

I am an Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer with strong expertise in deploying, automating, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise-scale AVD environments.I specialize in designing and supporting Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructures including Session Hosts, Host Pools, Workspaces, and Application Groups. I provide post-deployment troubleshooting support, resolve complex remote session issues, and analyze deep technical logs to identify root causes.My technical expertise includes:• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) architecture & troubleshooting• MSIX App Attach & FSLogix profile management• Azure Storage (GRS, LRS, ZRS | Hot, Cool, Premium, Archive tiers)• Azure AD (RBAC, MFA, Conditional Access)• Azure Virtual Networks, VNet Peering, VPN & Hybrid deployments• Autoscaling & Start VM on Connect for cost optimization• Azure Monitoring & log analysis (MSRDC Collect, RDS traces, ETLs, MSDT, Event Logs)• Windows Servers & Windows Clients• Identity & Authentication (NTLM, Kerberos)• Active Directory (GPOs, FSMO roles, Domain Controllers)• Hyper-V virtualizationI collaborate closely with Azure AD, Networking, and VPN teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient virtual desktop solutions. I follow Microsoft best practices and documentation to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction.I am passionate about automation, cost optimization, and building secure enterprise virtual desktop environments in Azure.