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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.

A seasoned professional with extensive expertise in server and desktop systems management, leading projects from initial design to full support. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and mentoring skills, effectively managing technical teams in high-pressure situations. Renowned for innovative approaches that promote reuse and cost savings through efficient architectural solutions. Experienced in deploying and managing devices using Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot to ensure seamless and secure device management. Key Areas of Expertise: Infrastructure Analysis, Design & Integration: Strategic and tactical planning to ensure seamless systems management. Capacity Planning & System Monitoring: Proficiency in desktop and software packaging automation, enhancing operational efficiency. Process Development & Imaging Analysis: Skilled in advisory services and creating technology road maps for modern management, driving continuous improvement. Intune and Autopilot Implementation: Spearheaded the deployment and configuration of Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot, streamlining device provisioning and management. Policy and Compliance Management: Developed and enforced security and compliance policies via Intune, ensuring devices meet organizational standards. Technical Support and Troubleshooting: Provided expert support for Intune and Autopilot-related issues, ensuring smooth deployment and configuration.

Experienced IT Professional specializing in the Microsoft ecosystem, with a strong track record in delivering secure, scalable, and efficient solutions. I bring over 10 years of hands-on experience across the Microsoft Stack, including Azure, Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Exchange Server, and Active Directory. My vision is to provide my clients with enterprise knowledge and experience, give them the guidance for the right answer, and implement the best solution to ensure their day to day operations continue to run smooth. Recent Projects: 1. Create a secure, robust, and highly available Remote Desktop Services (RDS) solution in Azure leveraging Multi-Factor Authentication. 2. Migrate on-premise exchange to office 365 in a staged role out. This method included deploying Azure AD Connect for AD and password synchronization, as well as Exchange Hybrid. 3. Create Powershell script to parse mailboxes for emails matching specific criteria while tagging the email with a flag. This was done leveraging EWS API. 4. Move Sharepoint 2013 farm from using Windows authentication to Active Directory Federated Services (ADFS). This involved building out a redundant and secure ADFS environment in Azure leveraging multiple subnets (DMZ / Private), Web Application Proxies, and Azure Load Balancers.

Senior managed services expert with 20+ years of overall experience in IT and 15+ specifically in managed services. This experience bridges two areas: technical and internal operations. His technical experience focuses on leading senior technical work in all areas of SMB IT, with significant amounts of both project work and day-to-day technical support in addition to long-term IT strategy planning, account management, and consulting for MSP client base and MSPs in general. Technical experience is primarily but not only in Microsoft Windows Server and desktop operating systems, Active Directory and assorted common server roles, Office 365 and Exchange, Hyper-V and VMware virtualization, clustering and storage, Mimecast, Proofpoint and other email security platforms, identity management (SSO, MFA, SAML), the Azure platform, backup systems like Datto and Veeam, firewalls (SonicWALL, Sophos XTM and UTM plus some exposure to Fortigate and Palo Alto), Cisco and Cisco Meraki, Extreme Networking, Brocade, Ruckus, HP and Dell switching, Ubiquiti, and others. Chris also has significant experience and education in IT and information security in general. On the operational side, Chris's expertise includes comprehensive work in internal managed services operations, both building and expanding new and existing practices from start-ups to mature businesses. Specific areas of managed services experience aside from technical service delivery to clients includes, but is not limited to: service desk management and best practices, project management and scoping, team management and individual mentoring, reporting and dashboarding, data analytics, documentation and building or maintaining documentation repositories like IT Glue, process building and efficiency-focused strategic problem solving, internal toolset systems building and deployment, PSA/ticketing and RMMs of several vendors, and various security and management tools of many types and flavors. Chris has significant experience with EOS, Connectwise Manage and Autotask PSAs, Kaseya and Automate RMMs, Brightgauge, the entire Sophos Central product line, Auvik, Liongard, Perch, Carbon Black, Cisco Umbrella, and API integrations between all of these tools and others.

 Lead IT Endpoint Integration projects during mergers & acquisitions, ensuring seamless alignment of IT systems and business processes between merging and acquired entities.  Develop and implement endpoint architecture strategies to support post-merger IT consolidation, focusing on scalability, security, and performance optimization.  Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing endpoint architectures to identify integration challenges and opportunities, driving decision-making in the M&A process.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, security, and business stakeholders to align endpoint integration plans with overall business goals.  Design and execute robust migration plans for endpoint consolidation, minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity across systems.  Manage vendor relationships to ensure the procurement and deployment of appropriate IT solutions that support merged enterprise operations.  Establish and enforce security protocols for new and integrated endpoint systems to protect against potential cyber threats and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.  Provide technical leadership and guidance during the transition phase, offering solutions to complex integration issues and maintaining system performance.  Monitor and report on the performance of integrated IT systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing updates to enhance system efficiency and user satisfaction.  Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in endpoint architecture to apply innovative solutions and maintain competitive advantage post-merger.  Compose and demonstrate in depth project plans surrounding Microsoft Endpoint Manager on-premise and cloud solutions.  Compose and demonstrate in depth project plans surrounding M365 products such as Microsoft Teams, Exchange, and Sharepoint.  Small and large migrations from multiple on-premise domains to single Azure tenants.  Built out Microsoft Intune infrastructures from scratch.  Built out Microsoft Azure AD infrastructures from scratch.  Used BitTitan to migrate on-premise Exchange infrastructures to Exchange Online  Microsoft Teams and Microsoft OneDrive migrations  Used Active Directory Migration Tool to migrate from on-premise AD domains to other on-premise AD domains as well as in Azure.  Configured Resource Groups to include Virtual Network Adapters, domain trusts, and virtual servers to host new domains.  Migrated mobile devices (iOS and Android) from different MDM platforms to Microsoft Intune (multi-site).  Deployed BitLocker encryption policies to endpoints in small and large environments.  Configured Conditional Access policies to lockdown Microsoft 365 Apps and native apps.  Managed Third Party Applications and Third Party Application Updates with the integration of PatchMyPC  Managed local Windows Firewall Policies with Intune  Worked with PowerBI and Powershell script to gather Intune data to report on monthly metrics such as Security Updates and Feature Updates for Windows 10.  Worked with PowerBI and Powershell script to gather Intune data for Application Inventory  Worked with PowerBI and Powershell script to gather Intune data for M365 revisions  Worked with Security team on leveraging Tenable for vulnerability remediation tasks  Educated customers of all sizes on the value proposition of managed services on Azure.  Architected solutions using MS Azure PaaS services such as SQL Server, HDinsight, service bus, etc.  Provided Azure technical expertise including strategic design and architectural mentorship, assessments, POCs, etc. to customers.  Supported customers in the implementation of Intune/Azure mobile device management with SCCM/MECM and Office 365 environments.  Delegated highly strategic and controller tasks to other engineers on the customer teams  Hosted large team meetings.  Hosted large external team meetings with customer leadership  Deployed and managed mobile Application Configuration Policies and App Protection Policies  In depth health checking and assessment on Microsoft Intune  In depth health checking and assessment on SCCM  Worked with Azure Log Analytics and KQL to create complex queries to report on data  Scheduled vulnerability remediation sessions with team  Scheduled team 1:1s to make sure team members were staying busy  Designed and implemented AutoPilot architecture to automate OS image deployments

I have been an Engineer in Software and Infrastructure for 15 years. I have experience from small to enterprise business. My specialties are Networking (Cisco), Firewalls (Sonicwall, Sophos XG firewalls, Cisco ASA), Virtual environments (VMWare and Hyper-V), Microsoft server Infrastructure. (Core infrastructure, SCCM, Remote Desktop Services) Data Migrations, Azure Infrastructure. Communication is key to any success for project completion.