Charles G. E. KALAYDJIAN

Summary

Results-driven IT professional with 16+ years in IT consulting, infrastructure management, and technical leadership. Formerly overseeing global IT infrastructure at Crane Payment Innovations, I deliver secure, high-performance solutions that optimize costs and drive digital transformation. Proven expertise in automation—achieving 75% time savings on key tasks—and skilled in tools like Ansible, PowerShell, and Microsoft Configuration Manager to enhance system efficiency and deployment speed. Strong background in virtualization (ESXi, vCenter), Active Directory security, and cloud integration (Azure, Entra, Office 365) supporting secure, scalable global operations. Known for proactive problem-solving and aligning IT strategy with business goals.

Core Competencies

Work History

IT Systems Engineer | 07/2023 - 12/2024
Crane Payment Innovation - Shanghai, China

• Contributed to global infrastructure management for a leading payment solutions provider, ensuring performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Achieved 75% reduction in operational time by deploying automation strategies.
• Supported virtualization initiatives using ESXi and vCenter, with expertise in CLI and GUI.
• Enhanced system deployment and consistency through Microsoft Configuration Manager and Ansible automation.
• Strengthened IT security by managing accounts and policies within Active Directory.
• Integrated Azure, Entra, and Office 365 to improve global collaboration and scalability.

IT Consultant | 01/2023 - 06/2023
CK Technology Services - Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

• Designed, implemented, and secured cloud infrastructure for a travel retail company specializing in duty-free, optimizing performance and compliance.
• Developed scalable and resilient cloud architecture for an AI startup, enhancing model deployment and security.
• Ensured best practices in cloud security, IAM, and automation across both projects, reducing operational risks and costs.

IT Team Leader | 02/2021 - 12/2022
Euthenia Asset Management - London, UK

• Led the IT Team to maximum efficiency.
• Pioneered Zero Trust architecture, significantly improving organizational security.
• Transitioned from on-premises to hybrid cloud, cutting IT costs by 50%.
• Spearheaded automation initiatives with PowerShell, streamlining operations.
• Ensured 99.9% uptime for critical services and optimized incident response.

Hedge Fund IT Consultant | 01/2020 - 02/2021
CK Technology Services - London, UK

• Delivered multi-layered network solutions and secure external access for hedge funds.
• Built redundant storage with ZFS RAID and deployed two-factor authentication for data security.
• Developed technical documentation and training to empower client teams for autonomous operations.

IT Consultant | 10/2008 - 01/2020
Charles Informatique - Paris, France & London, UK

• Consulted for over 300+ clients, designing tailored IT solutions and leading medium and large-scale deployments.
• Spearheaded multi-site projects with complex networking and server requirements.
• Successfully negotiated vendor contracts, optimising client procurement.

Selected Technical Skills

Automation: Ansible, PowerShell, Terraform
Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP
Networking: DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, VOIP
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Unix, BSD
Security: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust, 2FA / MFA
Storage & Backup: Cohesity, Delta Backup, NAS, VEEAM, ZFS
Version Control System: Git
Virtualisation & Containerisation: Docker, Kubernetes, KVM, Proxmox, XCP-NG, VMware

Education

Harris Univeristy | Master of Science
Information Technology

Charter Univeristy | Bachelor of Science
Information Technology

Chambre des Métiers du Val de Marne | Traineeship
Accountancy

School 42 | Piscine
Intensive Coding Program (465h)