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Sr Hyper-V & SCVMM Consultant. Summary Of Qualifications: - 26 years of progressive industry IT experience * Multi-Nation Team Lead * Infrastructure Architect * Virtualization Architect - Hyper-V & VMWare Migrations * Sr. Microsoft Systems Engineer * Windows Azure Pack & Azure Stack HCI Engineer * Sr. System Center Suite Engineer (SCVMM, SCOM, SCCM, SCORCH) * Sr. Storage / SAN Engineer * Sr. Back up and Disaster Recovery Engineer * MS SQL Server Database Administrator * ITIL Certified Recent Technical Skills: OS: Microsoft Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 Server Core. Virtualization: MSVS 05, Hyper-V 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022. System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2007, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 Windows Azure Pack, AzureStack HCI 2019, VMWare ESXi 4, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7 vSphere. Storage, Backup & DR: Tintri, PURE, Lenovo/ NetApp - Data OnTap, Dell Compellent, MS Storage Spaces Direct, HP Nimble, Veeam, Azure Site Recovery, Microsoft DPM (Data Protection Manager)

I am an IT professional with experience in several domains. I work approximately 25 hours per week for a manufacturing company, managing infrastructure, and allocate time to honing my skills within the freelance market. One of the managers I have worked with calls me a "Truffle Pig" meaning I enjoy rooting out problems and finding solutions. "Let's transform your IT challenges into opportunities. Message me to begin the conversation!" Key Skills: IT Infrastructure Management Cloud Deployment (VMWare, Hyper-V) Network Engineering (Cisco, EMC) Systems Administration (Windows & UNIX) Project Design & Implementation Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Below is an overview of my background and experience. I provide services as an IT Systems and Network Engineer and Administrator. With over 29 years of experience spanning a wide range of skills, including project design and implementation, I have experience working in both Windows and UNIX environments. My background covers general IT knowledge, with ongoing efforts to expand my skillset. I have worked with various vendors, particularly those specializing in medical and enterprise systems. My experience includes troubleshooting, research, and providing support across different teams. Project Highlights: • Led deployment of private cloud and IT system upgrades; served as subject matter expert. Functioned as Systems/Network Administrator for a public health district hospital, responsible for setup, automation, and monitoring of a private cloud environment. • Managed transition from legacy systems to new infrastructure; deployed and administered monitoring and management systems; handled special projects, including testing and deploying new systems, addressing longstanding issues, and overhauling monitoring and asset tracking systems. Oversaw transitions to a High Availability “A side/B side/C remote BDR” Data Center design, resulting in improved system reliability and reduced manpower needs. • Served as consultant for a public health district hospital to deploy a private cloud. • Deployed and configured a private cloud based on Cisco UCS/EMC VNX/Hyper-V/VMWare VSPEX reference platform for a regional hospital. Collaborated with employees and vendors to complete the project and was later retained to improve existing IT systems (including SNMP monitoring, Syslog, Helpdesk, security, and maintenance automation). These changes enhanced network reliability and reduced management effort. • Managed cloud-based application development projects as project manager and technical lead. • Acted as Systems Administrator/Engineer for deployment and integration of cloud-based applications with mobile and local systems. Researched, selected, and integrated cloud-based products to create an IT services management solution using Autotask, N-Able, QuickBooks, StoreGrid, and Channel Online for an MSP provider. The final implementation addressed quoting, ticketing, purchasing, billing, and time management, involving collaboration with consultants and technicians for integration and training. • Oversaw replacement of existing PACS/RIS solution with RAMSoft PACS/RIS solution. • Coordinated with multiple vendors and providers to facilitate hardware removal and installation, as well as software integration across eleven vendors. Completion occurred on schedule and within budget, with minimal impact on office operations. Managed HIPAA meaningful use EMR and specialty procedure management system upgrades and deployments. • Led upgrade and deployment of multiple VMWare server solutions for specialty medical offices. • Solutions incorporated various hardware and software, such as Windows Server, Small Business Server, SQL, Linux, VMWare, Proxmox, Cisco hardware, Qnap, HP, Dell, and StoreGrid. Supported medical software including GE Centricity EMR and Practice Management, GMed GGastro, Maximeyes, Paragon among others. Determined optimal upgrade paths, reducing project costs while meeting client requirements. Utilized VMWare and redundant servers to reduce costs by more than 30%, maintaining performance and reliability. Delivered a complete solution with email server and backup/disaster recovery at lower cost compared to competitor estimates. Identified and addressed key performance bottlenecks to ensure responsive, reliable local and offsite backup and disaster recovery systems.

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.

Expertise in Cloud(Microsoft Azure) infrastructure, PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS as well as Compute(Server), virtual hypervisors(VMWare, HyperV ) and storage arrays(HPE, Pure, and Netapp)

As a dedicated father, husband, and business owner, I am a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in driving innovation and business growth. My passion lies in leveraging my curiosity, technical expertise, and business acumen to solve technology challenges for businesses. Known as the "MacGyver of Tech," I thrive on problem-solving and innovation, bringing a unique blend of engineering, disruptive technology design, and data science to every project. I have significant experience working with companies and teams of all sizes, consistently leading IT initiatives that enhance operational excellence and cost-effectiveness. As an expert in Artificial Intelligence with extensive experience in ChatGPT, I specialize in helping companies organize, formalize, fundraise, and execute rapid growth strategies. My ability to bridge the gap between technology and business enables me to foster innovation and deliver tangible results. I am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities to collaborate on transformative projects. My personal specialties include: AI, email deliverability (MX, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, TXT), mobile app development (iOS, Android), technology consulting, CRM (Hubspot, Salesforce) builds, business analysis, operations, email marketing, lead generation, and product development launches.

✨🥇🏆 - I help businesses design, deploy, secure, and optimize IT infrastructure. With experience across networking, virtualization, cloud platforms, Microsoft technologies, and cybersecurity, I can step into existing environments, solve complex technical challenges, or build new infrastructure from the ground up. 🏆🥇✨ - My background includes working with enterprise and SMB environments, delivering everything from infrastructure migrations and platform upgrades to security improvements and performance optimization. I focus on implementing solutions that are secure, scalable, and aligned with project goals. 👉 My expertise includes: ✅ - Networking: Cisco, Meraki, UniFi, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, wireless deployments, and network troubleshooting. ✅ - Cybersecurity: SonicWall, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, firewall configuration, VPNs, access control, network hardening, and security best practices. ✅ - Virtualization: VMware vSphere, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, Citrix MCS, PVS, App Layering, XenServer, Microsoft Hyper-V, VDI deployments, and server migrations. ✅ - Microsoft Technologies: Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DFSR, WSUS, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and PowerShell automation. ✅ - Storage & Infrastructure: Dell EMC, Pure Storage, SAN deployment, disaster recovery planning, and infrastructure modernization. ✅ - Systems Engineering: Server deployment, cloud migrations, performance tuning, infrastructure upgrades, automation, and complex troubleshooting. 🥇 - I believe technology should solve problems, not create them. My approach is straightforward: understand the objectives, identify the right solution, and deliver high-quality work with clear communication throughout the project. Whether it's a migration, virtualization deployment, network redesign, cloud implementation, security hardening, or resolving a complex infrastructure issue, I focus on delivering results that meet the agreed scope and timeline. 🥇 - If you need an experienced infrastructure engineer for a well-defined project, I'd be happy to discuss your requirements.