• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
• Microsoft® Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure.
• Microsoft® Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2012.
• AZ-400Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions “Not Certificated”
• VMware Certified Professional 6.7 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV).
• ITIL foundation V3.
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2013
• Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate.
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Exchange Server
Office 365
Azure App Service
Microsoft Azure SQL Database
Kubernetes
Azure DevOps
Cloud Migration
Cloud Architecture
Microsoft Azure Administration
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Muhammad O.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$60/hr
4.9
164 jobs
Outsourcing your IT projects can be daunting. My job is to translate your business needs into a seamless software application and ensure great user experience – while removing all the fears and frustrations of hiring a freelancer. Your satisfaction is my priority.
I am a Microsoft certified professional known to successfully deliver complex SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Power Apps and Microsoft Office 365 projects on time and always within budget.
When it comes to Microsoft technologies, especially Office365, Dynamics 365, Power Apps, Power Pages and SharePoint, there is nothing that I cannot do. From designing, to developing, to testing, to implementing and optimizing your software – I can handle a challenge of any size.
If you want to deal with a professional who’s about getting the job done right the first time, let’s talk about your project…
React
Node.js
React Native
AngularJS
Mobile App Development
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
ASP.NET MVC
Microsoft PowerApps
Microsoft SharePoint Development
Microsoft Azure
Office 365
Microsoft Power Automate Administration
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Juan Paolo L.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$15/hr
4.6
5 jobs
I help businesses set up, secure, and optimize their Microsoft 365 environment — delivering clean, reliable, and standards‑aligned results.
I specialize in:
✅ Microsoft 365 Setup & Security
✅ SharePoint Sites & Intranets
✅ Power Automate Workflows
✅ Copilot Readiness
✅ Email Migrations
I also bring enterprise‑grade structure through:
✅ ISO 27001, 27701, & 42001
✅ Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
✅ AI governance
✅ SOPs, policies, risk registers
✅ Audit‑ready documentation
This ensures every solution is secure, scalable, and aligned with best practices.
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Exchange Online
Technical Support
Task Automation
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Power Automate
ISO 27001
AI Governance
Automated Workflow
Process Improvement
AI Chatbot
AI Implementation
IT Compliance Audit
Gap Analysis
Information Security Audit
Harpreet Singh W.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$45/hr
4.2
141 jobs
I specialize in migrating, securing, and managing Microsoft 365 environments for organizations, ensuring accurate implementation from the outset — serving clients ranging from startups with 10 users to enterprises with 10,000 employees.
My Track Record
• Over 24,500 hours accrued on Upwork across more than 120 clients.
• Achieved Top Rated Plus status with a 100% Job Success Score.
• Possess over 11 years of practical experience in Microsoft cloud services.
• Successfully completed over 200 Microsoft 365 migration projects.
• Enterprise-sector experience includes Tier 3 Microsoft Premier Support for Fortune 500 clients, with recognition as Best Employee on two occasions.
• Made significant contributions to a Microsoft Partner of the Year organization.
MY CERTIFICATIONS (Active, Microsoft-verified)
• MS-102 Microsoft 365 Administrator
• SC-200 Security Operations Analyst
• SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator
• SC-400 Information Protection Administrator
• MD-102 Endpoint Administrator
• AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
• MS-900
• SC-900
WHAT I DELIVER
• Cloud Migrations and Tenant Management
I facilitate seamless migrations from platforms such as Google Workspace, on-premises Exchange, GoDaddy, Zoho, IMAP, or tenant-to-tenant configurations. This includes cutover, staged, hybrid, and IMAP methods, covering email, files, SharePoint, and other data types. My services encompass tenant setup, DNS configuration, licensing management, and post-migration optimization for organizations of all sizes.
• Security and Compliance Implementation
I implement security and compliance measures, including Conditional Access policies, Zero Trust frameworks, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP), sensitivity labels, and compliance configurations aligned with standards such as SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and GDPR. Additionally, I provide full Security E5 implementations tailored for distributed and international teams.
• Identity and Access Management
My expertise extends to Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), hybrid identity solutions utilizing Azure AD Connect, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Identity Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), user lifecycle automation, and periodic access reviews.
• Endpoint Management
I offer comprehensive endpoint management through Microsoft Intune MDM/MAM, Windows Autopilot, and security baselines for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices. My services include BitLocker encryption, Defender policies, application deployment, and device compliance enforcement.
• PowerShell Automation and Scripting
I develop automation scripts for bulk provisioning, licensing, compliance reporting, mailbox configuration, migration tasks, and integrations utilizing Microsoft Graph API and Power Automate.
• Email Security and Exchange Online
My services encompass configuring mail flow rules, implementing anti-spam and anti-phishing measures, DKIM, DMARC, SPF settings, shared mailboxes, distribution groups, archiving solutions, litigation holds, and eDiscovery processes.
• Collaboration and Governance
I configure Microsoft Teams for enterprise environments, establish guest access policies and retention policies, deploy SharePoint Online solutions, design permission structures, and develop comprehensive information architectures.
TOOLS AND PLATFORMS
• Microsoft 365 Suite: SharePoint, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365), Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, BitTitan MigrationWiz, ShareGate, SkyKick, Mover, SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT), SentinelOne EDR, ThreatLocker, Barracuda Email Protection, N-able NCentral, ConnectWise Manage, AutoTask.
• Identity & Access Management: Azure AD Connect (Entra Connect), ADFS, WAP, SSO (SAML, OAuth, WS-Fed), Conditional Access, MFA, SSPR, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Duo Security, Password Hash Sync, and Pass-through Authentication.
• Endpoint Management: Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, BitLocker, Windows Update Rings, ASR, Compliance Policies, Configuration Profiles, Windows Hello for Business, Datto RMM, AnyDesk, Windows Remote Desktop (RDP).
• Security & Compliance: Zero Trust Architecture, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, DLP, Information Protection, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, OME, EOP, ATP, Microsoft Secure Score, Sensitivity Labels, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, GDPR, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery, and Vanta.
HOW I WORK
I prioritize clear, direct communication, provide regular updates, and avoid disengagement.
• I prioritize clear, direct communication, provide regular updates, and avoid disengaging.
• I maintain comprehensive documentation of every change, configuration, and process.
• My approach centers on security at all times, regardless of project scope.
• I offer flexible availability for one-time projects, ongoing managed services, or dedicated full-time engagements (40 hours per week).
• I treat your
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Exchange Server
Windows Administration
Microsoft Azure
Active Directory Federation Services
Microsoft Windows PowerShell
System Security
Office 365
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Security Infrastructure
Vulnerability Assessment
Information Security
Security Analysis
Mobile Device Management
Data Migration
Anuradha S.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$70/hr
5.0
1 jobs
🚀 Elevate Your Cloud Infrastructure with a Microsoft MVP Expert in Azure
Awarded as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in the Azure category by Microsoft and I am a Dynamic & results-driven Cloud Solutions Architect Expert with a proven ability to lead teams and provide top-tier Cloud Solutions. With over 12 years of experience in the IT industry, I bring extensive expertise in architecting innovative Cloud Solutions that align with organizational goals. while demonstrating strong leadership skills, with a passion for driving change and facilitating the transition to cloud-based environments. I thrive in enabling clients to unlock the full potential of cloud computing.
🔷 My Experiences and Expertise 👇
🔹 Apply Technical knowledge to architect Cloud Solutions that meet business and IT needs and ensure long term technical viability of new deployments, infusing key analytics technologies where appropriate (e.g., Cloud Security, Azure, Microsoft 365, Database Platforms, etc.)
🔹 Cloud Architecture Design - Design end-to-end cloud Solutions Architectures that align with business objectives, leveraging industry best practices and ensuring scalability, availability, performance, and security.
🔹 Ensure high levels of performance, security, scalability, maintainability, reusability, and reliability in designed Cloud solutions.
🔹 Develop strong relationships with key customer IT decision makers to promote long-term cloud adoption.
🔹 Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide architecture strategy that aligns with the organization's business goals and technological advancements.
🔹 Provide leadership and Technical Expertise in Cloud Migration and Adoption particularly focusing on Microsoft Cloud Solutions.
🔹 Drive the evaluation and selection of appropriate cloud services platforms, and tools to optimize performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability.
🔹 Cloud consulting and advisory, Cloud suitability assessment, Cloud migration strategy, Analyzing existing legacy Enterprise workloads and suggesting suitable high-available and resilient cloud solutions, TCO, cloud services estimation, Bill of Material (BoM) preparation, cost optimization and governance.
🔹 Implementation and automation of Landing zone (IAM, networking, Security, Monitoring, Billing management) in cloud following recommended best practices.
🔹 Applying Empirical knowledge in Leading Solution Architecture for Government and Enterprise clients, Datacenter Operations, Managed Cloud services.
🔹 Developed scalable and resilient cloud architectures, including Azure infrastructure, SAP workloads, and hybrid solutions with Azure Stack Hub.
🔹 Led migrations of on-premises data centers and cloud-to-cloud transitions, ensuring seamless integration and minimal downtime.
🔹 Utilized Azure Arc for unified management across on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge environments.
🔹 Configured Azure Firewall, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, Azure Key Vault, and Azure AD for robust security and compliance.
🔹 Managed Azure subscriptions, role-based access control (RBAC), and governance policies to ensure compliance and cost management.
🔹 Provisioned and maintained Azure Computer resources, storage solutions, and virtual networks for optimal performance and security.
🔹 Implemented Azure Automation Accounts, Azure Monitor, and alerts to ensure efficient operation and proactive issue resolution.
🔹 Designed cost-effective cloud solutions, balancing workloads and deploying them efficiently to optimize resource utilization and reduce expenditure.
🔶 Key Skills
🔸 Microsoft Azure
🔸 Cloud Architecture Design
🔸 Migrations & Modernization
🔸 Critical Thinking
🔸 Azure Stack Hub
🔸 Cost Management
🔸 Team Management
🔸 Azure Automation
🔸 Disaster Recovery
🔸 Terraform
🔸 Backup Solutions
🔸 Data Management
🔸 Azure Networking
🔸 Technical Documentation
🔸 Monitoring and Alerting
🔸 Security & Compliance
🔸 Hybrid Cloud Solutions
🔸 Azure Arc
🔸 Technical Leadership
🔸 Project Management
🔸 Azure Virtual Desktop
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Migration
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Implementation
Microsoft Azure Administration
Microsoft Azure SQL Database
Cloud Engineering Consultation
Consultation Session
Azure DevOps
Azure App Service
SQL
Cost Management
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Azure OpenAI Service
Chirag L.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$80/hr
5.0
29 jobs
Cloud Solution Architect (Web, Process Automation, Data & Analytics) and Microsoft Certified Professional with over 10 years of proven experience in Microsoft BI and Azure Platform Services.
Track record of leading initiatives through to their completion in Advanced Analytics, Business Intelligence and process automation based solutions across industries.
Skills :-
* Azure (All Services)
* Office 365 (SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate/Flow, PowerApps)
* Power BI Custom Visual Development
* ASP.NET MVC with Web API, ASP.NET Core
* MS SQL
* Data Processing & Process Automation (Using custom C#.NET scripts or Azure/Office 365 components)
* Data Analysis & Visualization
* API Integration
Microsoft Certified Professional with below certifications:
* DP-203: Azure Data Engineer Associate
* DP-900 Microsoft Data Fundamentals
* AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
* 70-486 Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications
* 70-487 Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services
* 70-461 Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012
* 70-761: Querying Data with Transact-SQL
* 70-768: Developing SQL Data Models
SQL
Project Management
ASP.NET
C#
Microsoft Azure
API Integration
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Power Automate
Microsoft Azure SQL Database
Microsoft Power BI Development
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft PowerApps
Database Design
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