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With a wealth of technical experience and a strong background in Office 365, Mac, and Apple technologies, I am an expert in utilizing and optimizing these systems to their fullest potential. My hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange online, Security & Compliance, Microsoft Teams, Active Directory, and AD Connect, among other systems, have prepared me to effectively manage and maintain these platforms. I am proud to be a Certified Microsoft Enterprise Administrator Expert, Security Administrator, Azure Administrator, Security Analyst, ISO certified and Microsoft Certified Trainer, and my experience in training over 60 individuals on Office 365, leading a team of 19 technical support engineers, and maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction all make me the ideal candidate for helping you save cost, ensure efficiency and provide top-notch customer service. I am always eager to tackle new challenges and provide solutions that exceed your expectations. By choosing me as your Cloud Infrastructure Security Expert, you can trust that your technology will be in capable hands, and your business will be running at peak performance.

🗽 U.S. and 🍁 Canada -only clients ☑️ Upwork Expert-Vetted 🌟 | 100% Job Success ✅ | 10,000+ hours 💻 on 200+ projects Hi there! 👋 I’m an Upwork veteran with over 10,000 hours delivered, 200+ successful projects, and $1M+ earned helping U.S. companies secure and scale their cloud and hybrid environments. ☁️ I specialize in Azure, Microsoft 365, and security-focused systems — delivering: • Secure infrastructure using Zero Trust, IaC (Terraform/Bicep), and DevSecOps pipelines • Incident response, forensics, and breach containment across regulated industries • Compliance-ready solutions aligned to SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53 As a certified consultant, I work directly with technical teams to deliver secure cloud transformation, implement controls, and respond to threats — fast. I also collaborate with Microsoft’s internal dev teams, giving me early-access insights and practical fixes 3–4 release cycles ahead of public rollout. Why Choose Me? ✅ $1M+ in security projects delivered across healthcare, fintech, crypto, and gov sectors 🔐 Architected Azure landing zones, GitOps pipelines, and zero trust cloud environments 🚨 Led incident response and forensic investigations for Fortune 500 and defense clients 📊 Built compliance workflows and policy-as-code enforcement for audit success 🪙 Secured crypto CI/CD pipelines and smart contract environments with GitHub, Checkov, GHAS 🧠 Career Highlights: ▪ Delivered security modernization and audit readiness for global government contractors and Fortune 500 companies ▪ Led compliance remediation and data protection initiatives across healthcare, fintech, and public sector clients ▪ Migrated global users to Microsoft 365 with security-first design — Exchange, Purview, Intune, Defender ▪ Built hybrid identity strategies (Entra ID, ADFS, GoDaddy 365, Azure AD B2C, custom policy support) ▪ Managed VMware-to-Azure hardening with conditional access, audit enforcement, and security baselines 🔧 Solutions I Deliver: • Azure Infra Security: Terraform, Bicep, Azure Policy, RBAC, Defender for Cloud • DevSecOps: GitHub Actions, tfsec, Checkov, Trivy, GHAS, pipeline reviews • Microsoft 365 Hardening: Defender, Purview, Compliance Center, Intune, Exchange • Compliance & Audits: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, CIS Benchmarks • Incident Response & Forensics: Malware analysis, reverse engineering, breach recovery • Crypto Security: CI/CD for smart contracts, wallet infra hardening, Web3 audits • Reverse-engineered malware to identify attack vectors and harden systems post-breach • Hardened Microsoft Exchange Online and Defender for Email in phishing-prone orgs • Integrated Azure Sentinel analytics with dashboards for cross-cloud visibility 🤝 Retainer & Advisory Support: • Ongoing guidance for CISOs, security architects, and compliance teams • Monthly retainers for SOC 2 evidence collection, security tool reviews, and policy automation • Rapid-response engagements for forensics, malware recovery, and breach root cause analysis 🧰 Platforms & Tools: • Azure, Microsoft 365, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender (all modules), Intune • Terraform, Bicep, GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitOps, GHAS • Splunk, FTK, EnCase, Wireshark, Autopsy, Cisco ASA/Firepower • Checkov, Trivy, Aqua Security, smart contract security tooling • Compliance: SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, CIS, NIST, GDPR 📅 Let’s set up a free 30-minute consultation to explore how I can help you with security transformation, compliance readiness, or urgent recovery — no fluff, just fast, proven results. I bring the calm in chaos — whether you're planning secure growth or cleaning up after a breach, I’ll steady the course and deliver results. 📌 Helped a fintech client pass SOC 2 in under 60 days 📌 Responded to ransomware, restored 95% of systems in 48 hours 📌 Hardened crypto wallet infra securing $100M+ in assets Thanks again for stopping by. You can invite me to your job post or simply send a message to arrange a quick discovery call — I respond fast, and we’ll keep everything inside Upwork. — Nandy Bo 🗣️❝ 𝙄𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢. 𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 𝙃𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣-𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙝 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙏 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢-𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡. ❞ — 𝙅𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡 - 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 - 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡

Top Rated Plus Contractor since 2020 🥇 30 years of professional IT experience 🥇 100% Client Satisfaction Rate 🥇 Microsoft Certified Azure Architect I've had the pleasure of working in IT for almost 30 years now and have worked with a number of clients both inside and outside of Upwork in various capacities. I've specialized in Azure infrastructure, full and hybrid migrations, Virtual desktop, security posture, and administration for the last 10 years. Qualifying as a top rated Azure expert, my track record and portfolio of clients thankfully and rightfully speaks for itself. I pride myself in going above and beyond as that's exactly what I expect when hiring for a job. So yes, I'm more than likely your guy. Shoot me a message and let's discuss how I best can help. 🥇These client reviews, which can be found in my completed jobs section, represents the level of 100% success and satisfaction, professionalism, dedication, and value I bring to the table and outlines what you can expect from working with me: "Richard has been one of the best Upwork freelancer's that I have worked with to date. He is quite thorough, communicates very well, and is quite versed....." "Richard did a fantastic job setting up remote desktops on the Azure environment and he also provided invaluable advice on other IT projects. He has been a great IT asset for our company!" "It was great working with Richard! Overall great communication and Richard turned around deliverables quickly. Hope to work with you again in the future!" Certifications: ◾ Microsoft Certified: Solutions Architect Expert ◾ Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty ◾ Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer ◾ Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator ◾ Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 4, Web Applications ◾ CSA: Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) ◾ CompTIA Security+ ◾ Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Cloud Platform ◾ Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals ◾ Microsoft Specialist: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions ◾ Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Example Azure services I will help you with: ◽ On-Premise to Azure Migration ◽ P2S/S2S VPN gateway configuration ◽ Windows server, IIS, Active Directory, AD Connect administration ◽ Azure Virtual Desktop implementation ◽ Highly available multi-region architecture ◽ Windows Active directory to Azure Active Directory hybrid identity solutions ◽ Web Application to Azure App Service migration ◽ Sys admin and Web application deployment Looking forward to working with you.

✅ Microsoft 365 Certified Professional with over 5 years of experience in helping business and clients build their Microsoft 365 organization, optimize Microsoft 365 technologies, and maximize its usage for collaboration, enhancing security and compliance policies, and automation. Are you looking for a Microsoft Expert that can provide an efficient and effective solution to any Microsoft365 related issues? Do you need help migrating to Microsoft365 with minimum downtime? Do you want to build your brand with Microsoft 365 and maximize your services for your business needs? Then you have come to the right place, I am here to help! 🚀 Core Expertise ⚡Setup: Bulk or single setup for user creation, groups, license assignment, M365 Office installation via M365 Portal, Network, or ODT, customization of M365 Apps installation and licensing options. ⚡ DNS or Domain Management Skilled in setting up and managing DNS hosted either on-premises and on cloud. ⚡ SharePoint and OneDrive Management: Site Creation, building SharePoint document lists and libraries, SharePoint pages, intranet Sites, configuring unique or restricted permissions, external sharing. File Synchronization for Windows and Mac, Resolve sync errors on any device. ⚡MS Outlook and Exchange Online Management: Data migration, PST File Import and Export, Outlook email encryption with S/MIME, resolve sync and send/receive errors. ⚡ Security and Compliance: Enforced security features, enabling advance threat protection system (ATP), enhanced security for mail delivery using DKIM and DMARC, SPF. Configure retention policies, compliance policies, audit logs, safeguarding business asset. 🌟 Additional Skills and Experience: ⚡Microsoft Teams Administration: Teams Channel creation, Manage guest user access, Teams custom policies, Setup Teams Phone Systems and Call Queues ⚡PowerApps and PowerAutomate: Creating Model-driven and canvass apps, building workflows with PowerAutomate optimizing reports, alerts, updates, and IT related tasks. ⚡ PowerShell Scripting: Automation of user and license provisioning. Bulk operation for Teams, Exchange Online, and SharePoint management. ⚡New Microsoft 365 Technologies: Copilot AI, Viva Insights and Viva Learning, and Clipchamp 🏅 Certifications ✅MCSE: Productivity Solutions Expert ✅MCSA: Office 365 📋 Notable Achievements 1. Solely handled a successful small business migration from GoDaddy mail service to Microsoft 365 with zero downtime. 2. Mentorship Influence: Guided newly onboard agents to boost productivity and achieve targeted goals. 3. Successful Automation: Created Leave Request App which made approval process seamless and enhanced monitoring capabilities of Human resource and operations. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Testimonials: "Jessa was wonderful to deal with, she was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The best support I've had from Microsoft so far." "This was one of the best support engineers I have ever experienced. Friendly, patient, knowledgeable and Filipino. You cannot do better than that!" "Jessa was very polite and professional. She was patient to understand the issue and was quick to resolve the issue. She followed up to ensure that the customer was satisfied with the resolution. Very excellent support received." “Jessa’s ability to lead and guide her team has significantly contributed to our project’s success. Her strategic thinking and decision-making skills have been instrumental in achieving our goals. She actively collaborates with colleagues, fostering a positive work environment. Her teamwork and communication skills have strengthened our team dynamics. When faced with challenges, Jessa approaches them with creativity and resourcefulness. Her solutions-oriented mindset has been pivotal in overcoming obstacles.” “I am honored and happy to have the opportunity working with Jessa. She is an excellent person and professional. She is very talented, and I thank her for everything.” ✨ Why Choose Me? 1. Strategic Problem Solver: I understand that different business has different needs and I am 100% committed in deeply understanding any challenges and business requirements with you to develop technical solutions that is valuable for your business. 2. Extensive Expertise: I have developed advanced skills in Microsoft 365 administration, and I use this experience to deliver best solutions which not only works today but is sustainable for a long time. I prioritize keeping open and frequent communication with my clients to ensure everyone is always aligned. I look forward to hearing from you and can't wait to collaborate!

🏆 𝘛𝘰𝘱-𝘙𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 | 🏆 97% Job Success |💰 $100𝗞+ 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 | 🏆 10 Active support contracts | ⏱ 𝟲,700+ 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘓𝘰𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘥 | 📦 35+ 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴/Jobs 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 🔐 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘐𝘛 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵 365, 𝘈𝘻𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢 𝘐𝘋. Active Directory Integrations I am a Cloud Systems Engineer and IT Manager with 10+ years of enterprise-level experience delivering and managing Microsoft 365, Azure, identity management, networking, and endpoint solutions across global organizations. Currently serving as Manager of Cloud Systems Engineering at Personify Health, I lead a team of engineers responsible for cloud infrastructure, security, Microsoft 365 services, and corporate IT systems. I bring both hands-on technical depth and leadership experience to every engagement. Here is what I can deliver for you: Microsoft 365 & Exchange Online Full tenant setup, administration, migrations, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and licensing management. I hold the Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert and Security Administrator Associate certifications. Identity & Access Management Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO, SAML/OpenID integrations, Conditional Access policies, MFA, Active Directory (on-premises and hybrid), LDAP, Kerberos, RADIUS, and domain trusts. I have designed and deployed 5 Multi-Tenant Organization (MTO) setups and managed multiple B2B configurations in Entra ID. Endpoint & Device Management Microsoft Intune MDM for Windows, iOS, and Android — including device enrollment, compliance policies, application deployment, Company Portal setup, and PowerShell automation scripts. Security & Compliance Microsoft Defender configuration, Azure security baselines, Conditional Access, threat management, and security audits. Fortinet NSE certified with hands-on experience in FortiGate, FortiMail, and FortiAnalyzer. Networking & Firewalls LAN/WAN/WLAN design, VPN (site-to-site and client), firewall configuration (Fortinet, SOPHOS), network segmentation, ISP connectivity, and inter-office networking. Cloud Infrastructure (Azure & AWS) Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD certified), compute, storage, backup, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and cloud cost optimization. Scripting & Automation PowerShell and Python scripting for automation, reporting, and cloud/on-premises workflows. Background in API integrations and DevOps practices. I have previously worked as a Microsoft 365 Technical Support Engineer for Microsoft's EMEA region, supporting enterprise clients in the German market to the highest service standards. I am fluent in English and German. Whether you need a full environment built from scratch, a specific system configured, ongoing IT support, or an experienced engineer to troubleshoot and optimize your existing setup — I am ready to help. Let's talk about your project.

My extensive experience includes Microsoft 365 migration, Technical Support, Infrastructure Management, Cloud Computing, and Network/System Engineering. I am proficient in a wide range of products and technologies, including ✅ Microsoft Exchange Server [All Versions] Exchange SE and Exchange Online ✅ Migrate Microsoft 365 workloads such as Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive using Bittitan MigrationWiz. ✅ Microsoft 365 (Office 365) Tenant to Tenant migration (Email, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint) ✅ Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration ✅ Deploy and optimize Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) ✅ Remote Desktop Services (RDS) ✅ Microsoft Windows Active Directory [All Versions] ✅ Microsoft Windows Server [All Versions], DNS, IIS ✅ Windows Server Remote Access VPN (SSTP, PPTP) and DirectAccess ✅ Hyper-V [All Versions] ✅ Microsoft Azure Backup Server (MABS) & Microsoft Azure Recovery Services (MARS) ✅ SharePoint [All Versions] ✅ Microsoft SQL [All Versions] ✅ Windows 7/8.1/10/11 . I hold several industry certificates, including Microsoft Microsoft Certified for the following titles. ⚡️Microsoft® Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty ⚡️Microsoft® Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert ⚡️Microsoft® Certified Azure Administrator Associate ⚡️Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Productivity ⚡️Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2016 ⚡️Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Exchange Server ⚡️Microsoft® 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate ⚡️Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Office 365 ⚡️Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: SharePoint 2013 ⚡️Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate, Windows Server 2012 ⚡️Microsoft® Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Enterprise Administrator: Windows Server 2008 If you're looking for a reliable and experienced Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions Architect who can deliver results, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you. Key Points Over 20 years of experience as an Infrastructure and Cloud Solutions Architect with Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) credentials. Deliver high-quality technical solutions and support with a strong focus on long-term client relationships and continuous value. Full-time independent consultant passionate about helping businesses navigate the digital landscape. Open to short-term, long-term, and ad-hoc projects, offering tailored solutions based on individual client needs.