Prashant Kharade

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About Prashant Kharade

Experienced IT Professional | Microsoft Azure & M365 | Active Directory & Cloud Security With 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management and 3+ years specializing in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, I deeply understand cloud solutions, system administration, and M365 best practices. I have worked extensively with Active Directory (AD), Group Policies (GPO), Azure AD Connect, Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Microsoft 365 Administration, and Hybrid Identity Management. My expertise lies in deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud-based environments, ensuring security, scalability, and high availability. Core Skills & Expertise: Active Directory & Hybrid Identity – AD DS, Azure AD, Group Policies, AD Replication Microsoft 365 Administration – Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Security & Compliance Azure Cloud Services – Virtual Machines, Networking (NSG, VNet, VPN), Backup & Security PowerShell Automation – Scripting for AD, M365, Azure, and infrastructure automation IT Security & Compliance – MFA, Conditional Access, Defender for M365, Zero Trust Networking & Firewalls – CCNA concepts, VPN, Routing, NSG, Fortinet, Cisco ASA Troubleshooting & Incident Management – System, Network, and Cloud issue resolution I am passionate about optimizing IT infrastructure, automating workflows with PowerShell, and implementing security best practices. I believe in continuous learning and always stay updated with the latest advancements in Microsoft cloud technologies.