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I help organizations make Microsoft 365 actually work: SharePoint intranets people use, Power Automate workflows that kill manual processes, and Copilot / AI rollouts that are secure and genuinely useful. Top Rated Plus, 96% Job Success, 20+ years as a Microsoft 365 and SharePoint architect. If your SharePoint has become sprawl, your processes live in email and spreadsheets, or you want AI (Copilot, ChatGPT, custom GPTs, AI agents) but your tenant is not ready - that is exactly the work I do every week as a Microsoft 365 consultant. WHAT I DO - SharePoint: intranet design and development, document management, information architecture, governance, permissions, cleanup and rebuilds - Migration: tenant-to-tenant, file shares to SharePoint / OneDrive / Teams, SharePoint on-prem to SharePoint Online, legacy platform replacement - Power Platform: Power Automate approvals, intake, onboarding and reporting workflows; Power Apps forms and operational apps; Power BI dashboards - AI: Copilot readiness and rollout, ChatGPT and custom GPT development, AI agents and AI workflow automation - with the data security and governance to make them safe - Integration: Microsoft Graph API, PowerShell / PnP, webhooks, and connecting Microsoft 365 with Zapier, Make (Integromat), n8n, Airtable and custom APIs "Matt is a phenomenal Microsoft 365 architect - client-focused, solution-driven, and a true asset for any organization navigating digital transformation." SELECTED RESULTS - Led a 52TB SharePoint Online modernization across 30 departments: architecture redesign, migration and automation - Migrated 3,000+ users and 6TB during a complex tenant separation, including governance and provisioning design - Replaced InfoPath, Nintex and file-share platforms with structured, automated SharePoint environments - Implemented Copilot readiness, AI governance and adoption frameworks in production environments - Enterprise and mid-market clients including lululemon, YMCA, Nova Chemicals, school districts, utilities and financial services "When it comes to SharePoint and automation, he is the person you want leading your modernization effort." HOW I WORK Every engagement starts with how your business actually operates - where time is lost, where data is duplicated, where systems do not talk. Then I design the smallest solution that fixes it: documented, governed and maintainable, so your team can run it without depending on me. NEXT STEP Send an invite or book a consultation. Describe what is slowing your team down, and I will tell you candidly whether it is a quick fix, an automation project, or an architecture problem worth solving properly.

IT Infrastructure Consultant | FortiGate | Proxmox | Microsoft 365 | Windows Server | MSP Support A result-driven IT Infrastructure Specialist with strong expertise in secure data center operations, enterprise storage, virtualization, and Microsoft platforms. Specialized in designing high availability, secure, and scalable environments with a strong focus on FortiGate security, Proxmox virtualization, Windows Server, and Microsoft 365 services. 🔹 Data Center & Infrastructure Deployment Designs and manages enterprise data center environments with a strong emphasis on storage availability, redundancy, scalability, and security. Ensures resilient infrastructure through capacity planning, fault tolerance, and best practice architecture. 🔹 Virtualization & Storage Advanced expertise in Proxmox VE, including clustering, HA, and storage integration (ZFS, Ceph, SAN/NAS). Strong working knowledge of Hyper V and VMware for hybrid and legacy environments, optimizing compute and storage efficiency. 🔹 Enterprise Storage (SAN / NAS) Designs, deploys, and manages SAN and NAS storage solutions to support virtualized workloads, file services, and backups. Ensures high performance, data integrity, and seamless integration with Proxmox, Windows Server, and backup platforms. 🔹 Network & Perimeter Security 🔹 Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP) Advanced expertise in Fortinet FortiGate firewall deployment and administration, including complex firewall policies, NAT, security profiles (IPS, AV, Web Filtering, Application Control), and deep packet inspection. Strong experience configuring SSL VPN, IPsec VPN, and Site-to-Site VPN for secure remote access and multi-branch connectivity. Skilled in integrating and managing FortiSwitches and FortiAPs through FortiGate (Security Fabric), implementing VLAN segmentation, SD-WAN, high availability (HA), traffic shaping, and advanced troubleshooting for performance optimization and stability. 🔹 Cisco (L2/L3 & Wireless) Experienced in configuring Cisco Layer 2/3 switches (VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, OSPF, STP, ACLs, QoS) and enterprise network design. Skilled in deploying and optimizing Cisco wireless infrastructure with secure SSID configuration. 🔹 SonicWall, OPNsense & pfSense Proficient in firewall deployment, NAT, IPsec/OpenVPN, IDS/IPS, multi-WAN failover, and secure remote access. Strong in designing secure and reliable perimeter network solutions. 🔹 Ubiquiti (UniFi) Hands-on experience with UniFi UDM Pro, Switches, and Access Points, including Site Magic, IPsec, and OpenVPN configuration. Skilled in deployment, optimization, security hardening, and high-availability setups. 🔹 Endpoint & Data Protection Manages endpoint and data security using FortiClient EMS, Microsoft Defender, and Kaspersky Antivirus, ensuring protection of servers, storage systems, and user endpoints. 🔹 Windows Server & Core Infrastructure Services Extensive experience with Windows Server (2003–2025), including deployment, migration, and administration of core enterprise services: • Active Directory (AD DS), DNS, and DHCP • Group Policy (GPO) & Security Hardening • Remote Desktop Services (RDS) • Hyper-V Virtualization • IIS Web Server • File & Print Services, DFS, and Storage Services • Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) • Windows Server Backup & Failover Clustering • WSUS & Patch Management Strong background in building secure, highly available identity, access, application, and storage infrastructure for enterprise environments. 🔹 Microsoft 365, Email Security & Identity Management Administers Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Microsoft security services, including: • Exchange Online & Microsoft Purview (Email Security, DLP, Anti-phishing, Anti-spam) • Teams • SharePoint Online • OneDrive • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint & Microsoft Defender for Office 365 • Email Migration Implements identity, access, and data governance policies while enhancing productivity using Microsoft Copilot for Business. 🔹 Backup & Disaster Recovery Designs and maintains backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, and Proxmox Backup Server. 🔹 Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure Supports hybrid deployments across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Hetzner, PhoenixNAP, and Contabo, integrating on-prem storage and Proxmox workloads with cloud services. 🔹 Monitoring & Performance Optimization Monitors infrastructure, storage, and network health using PRTG, Zabbix, and SolarWinds, enabling proactive issue detection and rapid resolution. 🔹 Additional Expertise Strong background in IT Support & Helpdesk Operations, including ticketing system management, SLA handling, and leading IT support teams to deliver efficient and high-quality service. Proficient in DNS management, web hosting services, SSL configuration, and deployment. #Microsoft 365 #MSP Support #FortiGate #Proxmox VE #IT Support #Veeam #Windows Server #FortiClient EMS #Systems Administrator #OPNsense #pfSense

Multi-Disciplinary Engineer, Architect, Director, and Fractional CTO | Upwork Expert Vetted (top 1%) | ex IBM, CDW, JP Morgan | 7+ years of hands-on AI/ML | 16+ years in Cloud | Web | Software Engineering | eCommerce | Data | Cybersecurity Incident Response | Funding | MLOps | DevOps | Blockchain | GCP | Azure | AWS Hi, I'm Don, a Senior AI/ML/Cloud Architect and Fractional Technology Leader with long success record. Clients turn to me when they need a hard worker who can solve complex problems, deliver with speed and precision, and do it across multiple domains. I've been academically gifted since a young age, and matured into working with successful startups, SMEs, and enterprises like TELUS, Google, IBM, JP Morgan, CDW, and Walt Disney P&R. I have hands-on technology daily, and continue to work as a lead AI/ML engineer/architect, expert web and software designer/developer, security specialist, consultant, and director who can effectively design, build, plan, and lead using methods that bring true value. Several smaller orgs have depended on me to launch their business, or prevent the collapse of an existing one, and I've delivered every time. I've been leading full-projects across cloud, AI/ML, data, web, SaaS, InfoSec, networking, and systems since 2011. I've also worked with orgs specializing in industry firsts in AI, government, finance, energy, eCommerce, CRM/ERP, blockchain and crypto, environmental, construction, facilities management, education, data processing, GPU data centers, enterprise SaaS, cyber security,--and a variety of Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS Partners. Come and find out why so many clients trust me.. Your project done right --it matters to me too. 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 ‧ Founder of Cloud Pathfinder Services Inc. ‧ Upwork Expert Vetted Program (Top 1%) ‧ Microsoft Partner Program (2026) ‧ Mini-MBA in AI from Rutgers University (2025) ‧ Deans Honor List grad from ITAS at VIU (2012) ‧ IEEE Member & TrueNorthCTO contributor ‧ Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect ‧ Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 I am a Christian music producer and have been an international missionary, and was formally recognized by the Salvation Army for volunteer work supporting marginalized communities. After being hand selected by my professors to work for Vancouver Island University in 2011, I was selected to assist the Governor General of Canada during a nationally represented First Nations treaty conference where I had been a board member. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 I believe in equality in the workplace and supporting others. I bring a high-integrity, high-ownership, results-driven mindset to every engagement. I’m equally comfortable operating at the executive level or working hands-on with engineering teams. Whether you need clear leadership and direction or a dependable operator who can take on complex work and deliver, I’m a proven partner. I treat every engagement like it’s my own business, because your success matters to me. ******* Key terms: 14 programming languages, Google Workspace, Office 365, Anthos, Lovable.dev, CFO, CIO, Incubator, Pytorch, Pinokio, LM Studio, Orpheus TTS, voice agents, PBX, Vertex AI, AIOps, MCP, RCA, xAI, ITSM, ITIL, SRE, DevSecOps, LLMOps, LLM, Vector, federated learning, neo4j, CNN, DNN, RNN, Jupyter, NLP, OCR, Textract, Pyspark, Yuma consensus, Apache Spark, Hadoop, TensorFlow, LangGraph, MLOps, Claude Code, Clawdbot, Moltbot, Anthropic, mask2former, transformer models, graph neural network GNN, CAD recognition, roboflow, huggingface, Graph DB. base44, CVat, spec driven development, foundation models, Bittensor, validator, Windows, Linux, Apache Nutch, API, AWS, Active Directory, App Service, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, Asynchronous, Firewall, Functions, IAM, Key Vault, Azure Kubernetes, AKS, Logic Apps, Azure Policy, PostgreSQL, Site Recovery, Azure SQL & SQL MI, Synapse Analytics, Full-stack, senior architect, principal senior engineer, CentOS, ChatGPT, Cloud Armor, TCP/IP, Cloud Vision, Cloudflare, CIS, COPA, CRM/ERP, Cursor, Data Warehousing, database architect, Dataprep, Dataproc, Dataflow, Datastore, Debian, DNS, Document AI, Elastic, ETL Pipelines, ELT, EventArc, Exchange, F5, Firebase, Financial strategy, Funding, Data Room, Gantt, Cloud API integrations, Landing zone, GCP, Google CLI, IAM & Identity, Instance Groups, ISO 27001, IIS, Kubernetes Engine, DevOps, Jira, clickup, LangChain, LAMP, low code, Lucid, Marketing, MLOps, Mobile, Monday, no code, Nginx, Compliance, GDPR, HIPPA, EU AI Act, Pub/Sub, RAG Model, Rafay, Red Hat, Security audits, VC funding, SharePoint, SOC 2, SOP, SoW, Spanner, Stackdriver, Streamlit, Terragrunt, Terratest, Ubuntu, vNet, Vibe Coding, Visio, VMware, VPN, VPC, Web development, Wireshark, Windows, DCs, Zabbix, Obsidian, Perplexity, Jeeva, Google Labs, Gumloop, Gamma

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Results-driven IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Specialist with extensive experience in Windows Server administration, system administration, enterprise IT support, and network security. Skilled in managing servers, workstations, cloud platforms, and remote IT environments with a strong focus on performance, security, and automation. Certified in ConnectWise, Kaseya, NinjaOne, and Cisco CCNA technologies, with proven expertise in delivering reliable remote technical support and long-term IT solutions for businesses worldwide. Core Expertise -Windows Server Administration -System Administration -Server & Workstation Maintenance -Patch Management & System Updates -Automation Software Deployment -Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Configuration -MAC & Windows Administration -Cybersecurity & Network Security -Technical Support & Remote IT Assistance -Ethical Hacking using Linux -VMware & vSphere Virtualization -ConnectWise & Kaseya Administration -NinjaOne, Autotask, HaloPSA & RMM/PSA Tools -Active Directory Management -DNS, Domain & Hosting Management -Synology NAS Support -Email Migration Services -Vulnerability Assessments -Security Assessment Reporting -WordPress & Website Design Certifications & Technical Strengths -ConnectWise Certified Engineer -Kaseya Certified Engineer -NinjaOne Certified Engineer -Cisco Certified (All CCNA Certifications) -Cybersecurity & Network Security Certifications -ITIL,CISSP,CISM,CISA etc I provide complete remote IT support with flexible availability and a proactive approach to resolving technical challenges efficiently. My expertise includes securing enterprise networks, managing IT infrastructures, implementing cybersecurity best practices, and optimizing business operations through advanced RMM and automation tools. I am committed to building long-term professional relationships by delivering high-quality solutions, maintaining excellent communication, and consistently exceeding client expectations. With strong analytical skills, dedication, and the ability to perform under tight deadlines, I help organizations improve operational efficiency, strengthen security, and achieve their business goals successfully.

I architect production ML and AI/LLM platforms for enterprises and AI-native startups. My work spans the full system: model serving (self-hosted on Kubernetes or via OpenAI, Anthropic, and Bedrock APIs), MLOps and CI/CD, observability, and the governance posture that lets these systems hold up in regulated environments. A lot of engagements start with helping teams decide which workloads belong where, then building the platform to support them. *Background*: · 8+ years building ML platforms across AWS, GCP, and on-prem · Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Royal Bank of Canada: hybrid AKS/Anthos migration of a critical API platform under bank change management · ML Infrastructure Developer at BorealisAI (RBC's AI research institute): SLURM on NVIDIA DGX, OpenShift CI/CD for ML pipelines · Through HADI Technology, recent client engagements include SkanAI (production ML infrastructure on Kubernetes), Joinable (self-hosted LLM serving), Fylo (graph RAG and neurosymbolic AI platform), and ZahraTrust (AI agent infrastructure) *Recent work*: · Self-hosted LLM serving on Kubernetes with vLLM and KubeAI (DeepSeek-R1, Llama 3); continuous batching, autoscaling, OpenAI-compatible API surface · Graph RAG and neurosymbolic extraction pipelines combining vector retrieval with ShEx-constrained schema validation for accuracy and traceability · Reusable MLOps platform components (MLflow, Argo CD, Terraform, Helm) so domain teams onboard new ML workloads in days · Cross-cloud ML pipelines on AWS and GCP with unified experiment tracking, artifact management, and gated promotion · Production observability for ML systems (Prometheus, Grafana, EFK) with alerting on latency, throughput, drift, and cost *Good fit if you're*: · Running LLMs in production and the infrastructure is becoming the bottleneck · Deciding between API, self-hosted, or hybrid for a given workload · Moving from ad-hoc ML deployments to a structured internal ML platform with proper lifecycle controls · In a regulated industry (banking, healthcare, government) and need infrastructure that holds up to compliance review *Stack*: vLLM, KubeAI, MLflow, Triton Inference Server, ONNX Runtime, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Terraform, Argo CD, Helm, Airflow, Prometheus, Grafana, Vault, AWS, GCP, SLURM I typically begin engagements with a 2-3 week architecture assessment, so we can scope the right system together before committing to a multi-month build.