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Cloud career professional with over 20 years of experience. I am passionate about cloud technology and solutions that help educate, adopt, and transform businesses for the cloud. I love discovering and architecting new use cases for cloud technology that promote innovation and digital transformation. My background includes vast experience in project pre-sales and delivery of the Microsoft Cloud stack for the financial, construction, healthcare, and public technology sectors.SKILLSCloud AdoptionCloud MigrationInfrastructure VirtualizationIdentity Access ManagementDatacenter MigrationSecurity & NetworkingSolutions ArchitectureChange ManagementServer ModernizationStorage & ComputeEndpoint ProtectionStrategic Business PlanningEnterprise MessagingServer AdministrationBackup & Disaster RecoveryEXPERTISEArchitecture, Design, and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Stack:Microsoft 365, Azure (IaaS, PaaS), EntraID, Microsoft Endpoint Management (Intune)Security/Compliance, Identity & access management, Migration, ModernizationActive Directory, SharePoint, ADFS, SQL Server 2019/2022, Windows Server 2016-2022, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)TECHNOLOGY STACKMicrosoftAzureVeeamEMCZertoCiscoOffice 365AppAssureCompellentRecoverPointHPExchangeDattoNetAppRapidFireSonicWallMimecastDUONimbleVMWareMerakiBarracudaFortinetEqualLogicHyper-VTRAINING & CERTIFICATIONSMicrosoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Messaging 2010Microsoft Certified: Azure FundamentalsMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified Solution Associate (MCSA) - Office 365Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator AssociateMicrosoft 365 Enterprise AdministratorMicrosoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop SpecialtyPS Principles - Project Sherpa Consultant TrainingNerdio MSP Manager FundamentalsCisco CCNA 2019WORK EXPERIENCESparkhound, LLC Birmingham, ALNov 2021 - April 2024Principal Consultant Microsoft CloudSpearheaded cloud technology initiatives, providing expert guidance and leadership to a diverse client base.Specialized in the architecture, design, and seamless implementation of Microsoft Cloud stack solutions, including Microsoft/Office 365 and Azure (IaaS, PaaS).Championed security and compliance measures, ensuring robust identity management and safeguarding against cyber threats.Directed Azure cloud infrastructure projects, leading modernization efforts that resulted in enhanced performance and scalability.Served as the subject matter expert (SME) for cloud technologies during discovery calls, effectively translating technical requirements into actionable strategies.Conducted comprehensive pre-sales activities, including requirement analysis, solution design, and the creation of Statements of Work (SOW) & Levels of Effort (LOE).Successfully delivered multiple high-impact projects, consistently meeting and exceeding client expectations.Notable projects: Microsoft RDS Farm Upgrade, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows Server Upgrade &Migration, Microsoft 365 M&A Migration, File Share Migration, Azure AD SSO, Hybrid Exchange Migration, Azure Cloud Migration, Windows Server Upgrade, Azure Synapse Security, Azure Cloud Assessment, VMware Upgrade, Nerdio Deployment & AVD ManagementSoftchoice - Norcross, GANov 2019 - Nov 2021Systems Engineer Microsoft CloudTechnical Project SolutionsDelivered comprehensive technical solutions across various domains, including Identity, End-user Productivity, and Cloud Adoption workloads.Product Focus and Growth-to-Market (GTM) Strategies:Contributed to the development of Professional Services product focus initiatives, particularly in areas like Modern Workplace, Identity, and Security to help drive strategies for growth and innovation.Client RelationshipsBuilt and maintained strong relationships with clients, sales teams, and technical peers ensures effective collaboration and customer satisfaction.Pre-sales SupportParticipated in pre-sales activities, such as gathering requirements, designing technical solutions, and reviewing Statements of Work (SOWs) to ensure alignment with client needs.Project Scoping and PlanningPerformed scoping calls and planning for complex professional services projects ensures successful execution and delivery.Facilitated recommendations to improve system performance and operational efficiency including automation, where possibleNotable projects: Active Directory Assessment, Secure Work Anywhere Workshop, Office 365 Security Audit, Intune Workshop, Domain Name Workshop, Office 365 Tenant Migration, DUO MFA Deployment, SharePoint & OneDrive Migration, Hybrid Exchange Migration, Nerdio AVD WorkloadUnited Technology Group / Coretelligent - Duluth, GAMay 2012 - Nov 2019Sr. Project EngineerCloud Adoption ConsultingCollaborated with clients to drive successful adoption of Microsoft cloud solutions, including Office 365, SharePoint, and Azure.Solution Architecture & Cloud MigrationLed solution architecture engineering efforts, ensuring seamless email and cloud migrations.Technical Oversight and Strategic GuidanceProvided critical oversight to project delivery engineers, to ensure scope and delivery alignment to optimize project outcomes.Hybrid Cloud Identity Access ManagementImplemented secure identity and access management (IAM) solutions, bridging on-premises and cloud environments, strengthened security posture while enabling seamless user experiences.Disaster Recovery and Security Protection:Designed and implemented backup disaster recovery strategies with Azure to safeguard critical systems and data for business continuityStrategic Technology RoadmapsDeveloped forward-thinking technology roadmaps for client base, aligning technology investments with business objectives.Notable projects: Domain Migration, Exchange Online Migration, Network Upgrades, VMware ESX Upgrades, Cloud Infrastructure, Sharepoint Online Migration, Firewall Upgrade, Wireless AssessmentADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCEGeorgia Credit Union Affiliates - Duluth, GAMay 2008 - Feb 2012Network AdministratorL-3 Communications - Enterprise IT Solutions - Reston, VA Sept 2007 - April 2008Sr. Helpdesk Support Specialist / Desktop Support / Jr. LAN AdminL-3 Communications - Display Systems - Alpharetta, GA Sept 2001 Sept 2007Sr. PC SpecialistEDUCATIONGwinnett Technical CollegeComputer Information Systems - Networking Specialist CertificateGeorgia State UniversityStudied Computer Information SystemsDeVry Institute of TechnologyStudied Technical Management