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I'm the Level III IT consultant who works for other MSPs and IT consultancies — the senior hand you bring in for the hard problems junior techs escalate: network redesigns, cybersecurity hardening, server migrations, and emergency triage. 30+ years in the trenches, U.S. Navy trained, Top Rated with a 100% Job Success score. Based in the Chicago area / Northwest Indiana, with remote and on-site coverage nationwide. Where I go deep: - Networking & Security: Design, configure, and secure networks with SonicWall, Fortinet, Cisco/Meraki, UniFi/Ubiquiti, TP-Link Omada, and Netgear — firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, 2FA/MFA, site-to-site bridges. - Servers & Hosting: Nearly 30 years of cPanel/WHM, DNS, POP3/IMAP, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace; Apache/PHP/MySQL on RHEL/CentOS/AlmaLinux for reliable hosting and maximum uptime. - Systems & Cloud: Windows Server 2025, Windows 11, Linux, and macOS; Azure/Hyper-V virtualization and AWS/GCP deployments — from design through deployment and ongoing operations. - Microsoft Stack: Microsoft 365 administration and migration, Entra, Intune, and Active Directory Group Policy. Industry experience: HIPAA-compliant IT for medical/dental, Dealer Management Systems for automotive groups, secure corporate networks, and structured wiring and access control for warehouses. How I work: Precise and methodical. Project-based engagements first, hourly for smaller targeted work. I bring clear status updates and a bias toward documenting what I change, so the next person — internal or external — can pick up where I left off. I coordinate across internal IT teams, third-party vendors, and contract boards when an engagement requires it. Background: Self-taught IT professional since 1997; U.S. Navy Aircrewman, Patrol Squadron 26 (VP-26), 1990–1995, earning a Navy Achievement Medal for technical expertise on a classified surveillance system. Network Operations Center engineer at eSignal/Interactive Data, 2000–2007. Founded Ateki LLC in 2002. If you need a senior consultant who can redesign a network, harden security, migrate a server room, or own the escalations your team is stuck on — and who shows up, communicates, and documents — let's talk about your project.

I am known for providing simple solutions to complex problems. I achieve this through with automation and improving business processes. This provides quick delivery to the customer, thus shortening the feedback loop. This allows me to focus on iteration and the delivery of viable products. I thrive by surrounding myself with creatives and engineers alike. I value bright and eccentric teams. Especially ones who focus on clear communication, pragmatic solutions, and achieving succinct goals. I wake up daily to learn something new and make it my duty to help others by teaching what I've learned.

Certifications: MTA Cloud Fundamentals, Google IT Professional, Google Educator, Associate Google Workspace Administrator Provided corporate training for school system and other organizations with Google Workspace (formally G-Suite) Conference speaker - created conference presentation visual aids using PowerPoint and Google Slides. Taught introduction, intermediate and advanced lessons on Microsoft Office and Google Applications. I am well versed with Microsoft and Google applications (setup, formatting, creating formulas, etc). Certified to handle 365 administration (setup and updates). E-mail, application and general computer troubleshooting and assistance. E-mail migration to/from 365 - to/from G-Sutie, to/from other hosts. Experience with training adults in Microsoft and Google applications. Quick and accurate typist. PDF/Word/Google conversions. 20 + years - .Small business Quickbooks management.

Hello, My name is Austin and I would love to help with your technology needs. I am extremely experienced with Windows Server and Linux Administration. I have Network Design experience, Cybersecurity/Penetration Testing, Active Directory experience, Citrix, VMWare, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, Office 365, and much more. I would love to setup a call to discuss your needs so we can get started. Thanks, Austin

Strategic and hands-on cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in incident response, digital forensics, malware analysis, and SIEM operations across on-prem and multi-cloud environments. Proven ability to lead the investigation, containment, and remediation of advanced threats, including ransomware, while collaborating cross-functionally to safeguard enterprise assets and data. Recognized for implementing and optimizing detection technologies, scripting automation for rapid response, and driving operational maturity across security programs. Adept at communicating risk, leading post incident reviews, and shaping enterprise security strategies that align with business objectives. Trusted advisor and technical expert with a track record of influencing stakeholders at all levels and mentoring junior engineers in high-pressure, mission-critical environments. Results-driven digital marketer providing content for social media platforms and delivering quality leads to clients for analytical purposes and business growth. Able to grow your brand on the Facebook and Instagram platforms while delivering campaigns that provide website visits, page likes, product and service sales, and quality interested leads while automating processes and integrating with email and CRM solutions.

With over 20 years of IT experience and 343+ successfully completed projects, I specialize in cloud infrastructure, enterprise migrations, and cybersecurity. My expertise spans Office 365, Azure, AWS, and security best practices, helping businesses modernize their IT environments efficiently and securely. I have successfully led projects involving: ✅ Office 365 & Microsoft 365 Migrations (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Intune) ✅ Microsoft Azure & AWS Cloud Solutions (IaaS, PaaS, Security Hardening, Cost Optimization) ✅ Active Directory & Hybrid Cloud Migrations (Quest ODM, BitTitan, AAD Connect) ✅ Security & Compliance Implementations (DLP, Conditional Access, PKI, MFA, PIM, SAML SSO, Defender XDR) ✅ Networking & Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, SD-WAN) ✅ Virtualization & Cloud Migrations (VMware/Hyper-V to Azure, ASR, Backup Solutions) ✅ IT Infrastructure Upgrades (Windows Server, RDS, File Servers, PKI, Zero Trust Security) I hold multiple industry certifications, including Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert, and Fortinet Certified Specialist. If you need a highly skilled expert to handle your cloud migration, security architecture, or IT infrastructure projects, let's connect!