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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
๐ฝ U.S. and ๐ Canada -only clients โ๏ธ Upwork Expert-Vetted ๐ | 100% Job Success โ | 10,000+ hours ๐ป on 200+ projects Hi there! ๐ Iโm 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. โ๏ธ I specialize in Azure, Microsoft 365, and security-focused systems โ delivering: โข Secure infrastructure using Zero Trust, IaC (Terraform/Bicep), and DevSecOps pipelines โข Incident response, forensics, and breach containment across regulated industries โข 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 โ fast. I also collaborate with Microsoftโs internal dev teams, giving me early-access insights and practical fixes 3โ4 release cycles ahead of public rollout. Why Choose Me? โ $1M+ in security projects delivered across healthcare, fintech, crypto, and gov sectors ๐ Architected Azure landing zones, GitOps pipelines, and zero trust cloud environments ๐จ Led incident response and forensic investigations for Fortune 500 and defense clients ๐ Built compliance workflows and policy-as-code enforcement for audit success ๐ช Secured crypto CI/CD pipelines and smart contract environments with GitHub, Checkov, GHAS ๐ง Career Highlights: โช Delivered security modernization and audit readiness for global government contractors and Fortune 500 companies โช Led compliance remediation and data protection initiatives across healthcare, fintech, and public sector clients โช Migrated global users to Microsoft 365 with security-first design โ Exchange, Purview, Intune, Defender โช Built hybrid identity strategies (Entra ID, ADFS, GoDaddy 365, Azure AD B2C, custom policy support) โช Managed VMware-to-Azure hardening with conditional access, audit enforcement, and security baselines ๐ง Solutions I Deliver: โข Azure Infra Security: Terraform, Bicep, Azure Policy, RBAC, Defender for Cloud โข DevSecOps: GitHub Actions, tfsec, Checkov, Trivy, GHAS, pipeline reviews โข Microsoft 365 Hardening: Defender, Purview, Compliance Center, Intune, Exchange โข Compliance & Audits: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, CIS Benchmarks โข Incident Response & Forensics: Malware analysis, reverse engineering, breach recovery โข Crypto Security: CI/CD for smart contracts, wallet infra hardening, Web3 audits โข Reverse-engineered malware to identify attack vectors and harden systems post-breach โข Hardened Microsoft Exchange Online and Defender for Email in phishing-prone orgs โข Integrated Azure Sentinel analytics with dashboards for cross-cloud visibility ๐ค Retainer & Advisory Support: โข Ongoing guidance for CISOs, security architects, and compliance teams โข Monthly retainers for SOC 2 evidence collection, security tool reviews, and policy automation โข Rapid-response engagements for forensics, malware recovery, and breach root cause analysis ๐งฐ Platforms & Tools: โข Azure, Microsoft 365, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender (all modules), Intune โข Terraform, Bicep, GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitOps, GHAS โข Splunk, FTK, EnCase, Wireshark, Autopsy, Cisco ASA/Firepower โข Checkov, Trivy, Aqua Security, smart contract security tooling โข Compliance: SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, CIS, NIST, GDPR ๐ Letโs set up a free 30-minute consultation to explore how I can help you with security transformation, compliance readiness, or urgent recovery โ no fluff, just fast, proven results. I bring the calm in chaos โ whether you're planning secure growth or cleaning up after a breach, Iโll steady the course and deliver results. ๐ Helped a fintech client pass SOC 2 in under 60 days ๐ Responded to ransomware, restored 95% of systems in 48 hours ๐ 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 โ I respond fast, and weโll keep everything inside Upwork. โ Nandy Bo ๐ฃ๏ธโ ๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐จ ๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐๐จ๐ช๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฌ๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ช๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐จ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ค๐ ๐พ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ค๐ข. ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ฎ ๐๐จ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ช๐๐ฃ๐, ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ฅ๐๐ช๐ก ๐๐ฃ ๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐. ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ค ๐๐๐จ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐ฃ-๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐ ๐ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐ ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ข๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐ง๐ค๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ง๐ค๐๐ก๐๐ข-๐จ๐ค๐ก๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ฉ๐ก๐ค๐ค๐ . ๐๐๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐จ ๐ข๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ข ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐ค๐ฃ๐ก๐ฎ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐๐จ๐ช๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฌ๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ช๐ฉ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ค ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก. โ โ ๐ ๐ค๐ง๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ฝ๐๐ก๐ก - ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฟ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง - ๐พ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ค๐ข ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก
- Solution Architecture Consultation
- Cloud Implementation
- Information Security
- Cloud Security
- Microsoft Endpoint Manager
- Risk Assessment
- Cloud Engineering Consultation
- Microsoft Azure
- Office 365
- Email Security
- Microsoft Exchange Online
- Digital Forensics
- Incident Response Readiness Assessment
- Information Security Audit
Lucknow, India
As a dedicated and customerโfocused IT Specialist, I deliver endโtoโend cloud, infrastructure, and security solutions that help businesses stay productive, secure, and futureโready. With 14+ years of handsโon experience across Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Windows Server, and enterprise security, I ensure every client receives reliable, efficient, and scalable IT outcomes. My approach is simple: ๐ Maximize uptime ๐ Strengthen security ๐ Enhance user experience ๐ Deliver consistent, proactive IT support ๐น Core Areas of Expertise โ๏ธ Cloud & Modern Workplace Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Administration Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, license management, and tenant optimization. Exchange Online Migration Cutover, Staged, and Hybrid migrations โ seamless mailbox transfers with zero downtime. Azure Cloud Services Virtual Machines, Web Apps, Storage, Recovery Services Vault, Service Bus, and cost optimization. Azure Active Directory (AAD) Secure identity management with Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and role-based access. Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager Device compliance, security baselines, configuration profiles, app deployment, and mobile device management. Windows Autopilot Zeroโtouch provisioning, standardized device rollout, automation, and endpoint readiness. Email Security Antiโspam/antiโphishing configuration, Defender for Office 365, DKIM, DMARC, SPF hardening, and secure mail flow. G Suite / Google Workspace Setup, migration, administration, and workflow improvements. ๐ข On-Premises Infrastructure Windows Server (2003โ2025) โ Installation, configuration, patching & optimization Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) โ Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, domain hardening RDS (Remote Desktop Services) โ Secure remote access setup WDS (Windows Deployment Services) โ Automated OS deployment File, Print & Application Servers โ Centralized, secure, and optimized configurations Desktop Support (L1โL3) โ Fast & proactive issue resolution for all end-user environments ๐ Network & Security Solutions Firewall Configuration & Management Expertise in WatchGuard, Fortinet, security policies, VPN, traffic rules, and threat prevention. Azure Security Center & Microsoft Defender Threat analytics, vulnerability management, secure score improvements, and compliance enforcement. Backup & Recovery Solutions DPM, Symantec Backup Exec, Windows Server Backup, Datto, MSP360 โ complete continuity planning. Access Control & System Hardening BitLocker, GPO security, RBAC, and best-practice-driven security design. โ๏ธ Additional Skills Server & Network Performance Optimization Virtualization & Hybrid Cloud Integrations (Onโprem + Azure) Incident, Problem & Change Management (L1/L2/L3) Root Cause Analysis & Long-term Fix Implementation ๐ Why Work With Me? โ๏ธ 12+ years of real-world IT experience โ๏ธ Strong Microsoft 365 & Azure technical background โ๏ธ Proven ability to design secure, stable & high-performing infrastructures โ๏ธ Excellent communication, documentation, and client service โ๏ธ Commitment to reliability, transparency & continuous improvement ๐ค Letโs Work Together Whether you need Exchange Online migration, Autopilot deployment, Microsoft 365 management, Azure setup, firewall configuration, Windows Server optimization, or ongoing tech support, I can help you build a secure, efficient, and future-ready IT environment. ๐ฉ Letโs connect and elevate your IT infrastructure to the next level.
- System Administration
- Microsoft Exchange Server
- Microsoft Exchange Online
- Windows Server
- Microsoft Server
- Office 365
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Windows
- SSL Certificate
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft IIS
- Network Administration
- DNS
- Troubleshooting
Sawai Madhopur, India
#Microsoft365 #Office365 #Intune #EntraID #AzureAD #ExchangeOnline #Helpdesk #ITSupport #MSP #DeviceManagement #ActiveDirectory #AWS #Azure #VMware #WindowsServer #RMM #ConnectWise #NinjaRMM #Kaseya #Atera #ServiceNow #GoogleWorkspace #IPCamera #CCTV #VideoSurveillance #NVR #RTSP #ONVIF #Hikvision #Dahua Microsoft Certified IT Professional with 7+ years of experience in IT Support, Microsoft 365, Cloud Administration, MSP Operations, and Infrastructure Management. Key Expertise: โข IT Helpdesk Support (L1 / L2) โข User Onboarding & Offboarding โข Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Administration โข Exchange Online & Email Migration โข Azure AD / Entra ID / Intune Device Management โข Active Directory & Group Policy Administration โข AWS / Azure Cloud Administration โข Windows Server Administration (2012โ2022) โข VMware, Hyper-V & Virtualization โข Endpoint & Device Management โข Backup Solutions (Veeam, Acronis, Unitrends) โข Security Management (SonicWall, Sophos, Meraki) โข VPN Configuration & Network Troubleshooting โข Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) โข ConnectWise, SolarWinds, ManageEngine, NinjaRMM, Kaseya, Atera โข ServiceNow, Jira Service Desk, Zendesk, Freshservice โข Google Workspace Administration & Migration โข Zoom, Slack, Jira & Confluence Support โข IP Camera Installation, Configuration & Troubleshooting โข CCTV, NVR, DVR & Video Surveillance Support โข RTSP Stream & ONVIF Configuration โข Camera Connectivity, Remote Access & Playback Troubleshooting โข VMS Monitoring & Security Camera Management โข Hikvision, Dahua, Axis & UniFi Protect Support Why Hire Me? โ 7+ Years of IT & MSP Experience โ Fast Response & Reliable Support โ Microsoft 365, Cloud & Infrastructure Expert โ Strong Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Skills โ Security-Focused & SLA-Driven Support โ Clear Communication & Detailed Documentation โ 24/7 Camera Monitoring, CCTV/NVR Management & Home Automation Support โ Microsoft 365 Technical Writer | SOPs, Knowledge Base Articles, User Guides & SEO Content โ Available for Long-Term and Ongoing Support I help businesses reduce downtime, improve productivity, secure their IT infrastructure, and maintain reliable surveillance systems.
- Microsoft Azure
- Windows Server
- AWS Cloud9
- Microsoft Office
- Server
- Backup Administration
- Firewall
- Acronis
- Microsoft Hyper-V Server
- Windows 11 Administration
- Windows 10 Administration
Gujranwala, Pakistan
Expert-Vetted on Upwork (Top 1% of security professionals). If you're building on the cloud and want to find the security gaps attackers would exploit โ before they do โ I can help. Iโm a cybersecurity consultant and founder of Exfiltra, helping startups and enterprises secure their applications, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps pipelines. I have worked with organizations generating $6B+ in annual revenue and helped companies strengthen security across cloud environments, applications, and compliance programs. I personally lead security engagements and, when needed, bring in specialists from my team at Exfiltra to support larger or complex projects. Most clients hire me when they want to: โ Secure Azure / AWS / GCP environments โ Perform professional penetration testing โ Implement DevSecOps and secure CI/CD pipelines โ Prepare for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, or CMMC โ Improve security posture using industry frameworks CORE EXPERTISE AZURE & CLOUD SECURITY โข Azure security architecture reviews โข Microsoft Defender for Cloud & Sentinel โข Identity security (Entra ID / Conditional Access) โข Cloud configuration reviews and CIS Benchmark hardening APPLICATION SECURITY & PENETRATION TESTING โข Web application penetration testing โข API security testing โข Mobile application security testing โข Network and cloud penetration testing โข Assessments aligned with OWASP Top 10 and OWASP ASVS DEVSECOPS & SECURITY AUTOMATION โข Secure CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions) โข Infrastructure as Code security (Terraform / Bicep) โข SAST and DAST integration in pipelines SECURITY TOOLS โข Snyk โข Semgrep โข OWASP ZAP โข Burp Suite โข Wazuh โข CrowdStrike โข Microsoft Sentinel AI & LLM SECURITY โข AI application threat modeling โข Prompt injection and model abuse testing โข Secure architecture for AI-powered applications WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME โข Upwork Expert-Vetted (Top 1% of freelancers) โข Founder of Exfiltra โ a cybersecurity services company โข Supported by a team of security specialists for larger engagements โข Contributor to OWASP ZAP โข Experience securing environments for organizations generating $6B+ in revenue โข Background in both software engineering and cybersecurity โข Security research involving organizations like the U.S. Department of Defense NOT A GOOD FIT IF โข You want to hack or recover social media accounts โข You want enterprise-grade security but are not willing to invest in it If your goal is to build secure systems instead of reacting to breaches later, feel free to invite me to your job or send a message describing your project.
- Network Security
- Kali Linux
- Security Assessment & Testing
- Penetration Testing
- Information Security Consultation
- Application Security
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Information Security
- Web Application Security
- Ethical Hacking
- Cloud Security
- Web App Penetration Testing
- Security Management
- System Security
- AI Security
- Secure SDLC
- Security Testing
- Website Security
- Database Security
- Cybersecurity Management
Dhaka, Bangladesh
I help Managed Service Providers (MSPs), enterprise organizations, and growing businesses design, secure, migrate, and manage Microsoft cloud environments using Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, and Zero Trust security principles. ๐ช๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ญ๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ delivering Microsoft infrastructure projects, I specialize in transforming legacy environments into secure, modern workplaces that minimize downtime, reduce administrative overhead, and strengthen compliance. ๐ฆ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐: โช๏ธ๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐ & ๐๐น๐ผ๐๐ฑ ๐ ๐ถ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐: Leading seamless transitions from on-premises Active Directory or legacy systems to Entra ID (Azure AD) and Office 365 with zero user downtime. โช๏ธ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Overhauling device management by replacing bloated Group Policies (GPOs) with clean, cloud-native Intune policies and automated Windows Autopilot deployments. โช๏ธ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ผ-๐ง๐ฟ๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ: Enforcing Conditional Access policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to secure multi-tenant environments. โช๏ธ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ ๐ง๐ผ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด & ๐๐๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Optimizing and integrating your core ecosystemโincluding ๐ก๐ถ๐ป๐ท๐ฎ๐ข๐ป๐ฒ, ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ช๐ถ๐๐ฒ, ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฎ, ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐, ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ผ, ๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ธ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟโto drive operational efficiency and automate cross-tenant security baselines. โช๏ธ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ-๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Delivering exhaustive, client-facing technical documentation, runbooks, and SOPs in ๐๐ง๐๐น๐๐ฒ or your internal wiki so your Tier 1 and Tier 2 techs can easily support the new architecture. ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น๐ฒ & ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ โช๏ธ๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: 185,000+ identities migrated to Microsoft Entra ID. โช๏ธ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ฏ๐ผ๐ ๐ ๐ถ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐: 173,000+ mailboxes moved with zero user downtime. โช๏ธ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด: 67,000+ endpoints secured under cloud-native Zero Trust. โช๏ธ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ: SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, CMMC 2.0 readiness deployed in under 70 days. โช๏ธ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ: 100% Job Success Score (Top Rated Plus) with $5.7M+ portfolio. โ๏ธ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ธ๐ถ๐น๐น๐: โช๏ธ ๐๐น๐ผ๐๐ฑ ๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐: Microsoft Azure, Entra ID (Azure AD), Hybrid Identity, Single Sign-On (SSO). โช๏ธ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐: Office 365 Tenant-to-Tenant migrations, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams. โช๏ธ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐: Microsoft Intune (MDM/MAM), Windows Autopilot, Endpoint Configuration Manager. โช๏ธ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐: Conditional Access, Defender for Endpoint, Information Protection, CIS/NIST benchmarking. โช๏ธ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ: Zero Audit Findings across SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, and CMMC 2.0 engagements. ๐ค ๐ช๐ต๐ ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ช๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ ๐ฒ: โช๏ธ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐: I engineer every enterprise migration with a strict zero-downtime philosophy to eliminate operational disruptions and maintain client trust. โช๏ธ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐: I translate complex cloud architecture into clean, standardized environments your Tier 1 and Tier 2 techs can confidently manage on day one. โช๏ธ ๐๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ: I back every deployment with flawless, step-by-step documentation, turning advanced engineering into a repeatable, easily maintainable asset. ๐ฉ Letโs secure and streamline your clientsโ infrastructure. ๐๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ฒ '๐๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐ฏ' ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ป, and let's schedule a brief call to discuss your project, objectives, and how I can help deliver a secure, scalable Microsoft 365 and Azure solution.
- Microsoft Azure
- Office 365
- Microsoft Intune
- Autopilot
- Cloud Architecture
- Solution Architecture
- Microsoft Endpoint Manager
- Cloud Migration
- Technical Documentation
- Group Policy
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Managed Services
- IT Infrastructure
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Helpdesk
- Technical Support
- System Administration
- Virtualization
- Cloud Security
- Compliance
Birmingham, Alabama
I am a senior Microsoft Cloud Architect with more than 16 years of experience designing, securing, and automating environments built on Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Intune. I help organizations modernize their stack with Zero Trust principles, Windows 11 and Cloud PCs, Intune Suite capabilities, and Microsoft 365 Copilot so they get secure, automated, and measurable outcomes, not just configurations. Top Rated Plus, 100 percent Job Success, Over $100k earned on Upwork. Clients bring me in when they need someone who can own complex architecture, clean up half finished projects, or provide ongoing expert support across the Microsoft ecosystem. Current Focus Areas: 1. Identity, Zero Trust, and Secure Access Microsoft Entra ID design, Conditional Access, MFA, identity lifecycle, role based access, and Just in Time access. Entra P1 and P2 based identity security, Entra Suite integrations, and alignment to Zero Trust access patterns. Secure access to Microsoft 365, line of business apps, and SaaS using modern authentication, device trust, and least privilege. 2. Endpoint Management with Microsoft Intune and Intune Suite Full Intune tenant build out, Windows 11 enrollment, Autopilot, configuration profiles, compliance, and update rings. Intune Suite add ons, including Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) and advanced endpoint security capabilities to reduce local admin rights and enforce least privilege at scale. Co management and migration paths from Configuration Manager to cloud attach or full Intune. 3. Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Collaboration Microsoft 365 tenant design and cleanup, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint Online. Information architecture, permissions, and automation for SharePoint and OneDrive migrations from on premises file servers and legacy systems. Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption, governance, and integration into daily work in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Power BI, including new Microsoft 365 Copilot app and Microsoft 365 Premium subscription offerings. 4. Security, Defender, and Compliance Hardening Microsoft 365 and Azure using Defender for Office, Defender for Endpoint, and identity based protections. Planning and implementing controls that align with the newer Microsoft Defender Suite and Microsoft Purview Suite naming for E5 customers. Practical security baselines, security score improvements, and realistic monitoring that IT teams can maintain. 5. Azure Infrastructure, Apps, and AI Integrations Azure landing zones, networking, virtual machines, storage, and PaaS services for line of business applications. Tenant to tenant or subscription to subscription resource migrations, including App Service, databases, and identities. Working with Azure AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot scenarios, including AI agents, Copilot Studio Lite, and Graph API integrations into portals, dashboards, and workflows. Clients typically hire me for: Greenfield Microsoft 365 and Azure builds for growing companies that want best practices from day one. Intune plus Intune Suite implementation to standardize and secure Windows 11 devices, with Autopilot and Zero Trust enrollment flows. On premises file server and legacy SharePoint migrations to modern SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams with clean permissions and automation. Hybrid identity projects that connect on premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID, including secure Conditional Access and device trust. Microsoft 365 Copilot enablement, policy and governance setup, and real use case design for leaders, finance, operations, and IT. Azure resource consolidation and tenant to tenant migrations when companies merge, split, or need cost and security optimization. Creation of automation using PowerShell, Power Automate, and the Microsoft Graph API to eliminate repetitive administrative work. How I Work: Consultative approach: I help clarify requirements, identify risks, and design a realistic roadmap before touching production. Transparent communication: Clear documentation, status updates, and straightforward explanations of tradeoffs. Operational focus: I design solutions that your internal IT team can support long term, with runbooks, handover sessions, and sensible guardrails. If you need a trusted Microsoft cloud expert to design, stabilize, or modernize your environment, I am available for both project based work and ongoing advisory support. Share a brief summary of your environment and goals, and I can propose a concrete approach and starting scope.
- Microsoft Azure
- Windows Server
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Office 365
- Technical Writing
- Project Management
- Microsoft Azure Administration
- IT Support
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft SCCM
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