🎯 100% Refund If I set the wrong expectations and can’t deliver. No questions asked. I’m a 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗢𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟭𝟱+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 designing and scaling secure, high-availability cloud infrastructures. I lead an entire DevOps division of 𝟮𝟬+ 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, delivering enterprise-grade solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP for startups, SaaS platforms, FinTech, eCommerce, Healthcare, and large enterprises. ✔️ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲: ⭐ 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 | ⭐𝟱-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 | ⭐ 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟯% 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 → Full Confidentiality: NDA signed for every project → Reliable & On-Time Delivery: Clear communication, predictable execution → 24/7 DevOps Support: Immediate response for critical production issues → Cost Optimization Focus: Proven track record of reducing cloud costs by up to 40% I have 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦𝗔, 𝗨𝗞, 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮, helping businesses achieve 99.99% uptime, secure deployments, and fully automated infrastructure. 🏅 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔: ✅ Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert ✅ AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional 🛠️ Key Skills and Technologies: - 𝑪𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒅 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - 𝑪𝑰/𝑪𝑫 𝑷𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, CircleCI - 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒅𝒆 (𝑰𝒂𝑪): Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, Ansible - 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 & 𝑶𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, Istio - 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝑺𝒆𝒄𝑶𝒑𝒔: Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, automated security policies, compliance - 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 & 𝑳𝒐𝒈𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK Stack, Datadog, New Relic - 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔: Canary deployments, Blue/Green, Zero-downtime rollouts - 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈: Cost optimization, autoscaling, fault tolerance - 𝑪𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚 & 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆: Multi-cloud design, hybrid cloud, migration planning - 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕: Node.js, PHP, REST APIs, Microservices Architecture - 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔 & 𝑾𝒆𝒃 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒔: Node.js: Express.js, NestJS, | PHP: Laravel, CodeIgniter 🧠 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝑴𝒆 𝑨𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕: - 15+ years of real-world experience in software engineering & cloud automation - Access to a team of 30+ certified DevOps engineers for rapid scaling - Hands-on expertise with 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝑶𝒑𝒔 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 - Fast onboarding, transparent communication, and round-the-clock availability - Proven success with startups, enterprises, and mission-critical cloud systems 🌍𝗟𝗘𝗧’𝗦 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 Message me on Upwork today for a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and expert guidance on AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud cost optimization. I typically respond within 1 – 2 hours and am ready to help you build a secure, scalable, and production-ready DevOps environment.

I'm Deep Patel, a skilled Full-Stack Developer with the expertise of 6+ years of experience in ASP.NET, Azure, Node.js, React, Angular, SQL, MongoDB, CI/CD, DevOps, AI integration, Payment(Stripe) Integration, Docker, GitHub Workflow, JIRA, Architect Design, and more. I build scalable, high-performance applications tailored to your business needs. 🏆 Top Rated Full-stack Developer ✅ Fluent in English ✅ Swift response and communications ✅ Asp.net developer, 100% job success rate, and 5-star feedback only 👉 Skills: Over the years, I have worked with customers of various sizes and industries, and I have provided superb results, using the following: - Asp.net Core, Asp.net MVC/WebAPI, Blazor, C#, Vb.net, Entity Framework, .Net Framework, Linq - JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.js, Angular, React.js, Node.js - Solution Architecting, Azure Cloud and web technologies like .Net Core, REST API. - Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, SOLID, Docker, Kubernetes - MSSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis - Third-Party Tool Integration such as ChatGPT, Payment Gateways, Twilio SendGrid, Mailgun - SQL Script Optimization, Store procedure, Indexes, Triggers - Azure Repos, TFS, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, JIRA, Trello, CI/CD Automated Deployment 👉 Clients: My time zone is GMT+5:30 🌍, but I have successfully worked with clients from all over the world. So, the time zones are never a problem for me. 👉 Why Hire Me: - Attention to detail, effective communication & collaboration. - Code quality (maintainability, simplicity). - Deliver quality work on time & on budget. - Honesty and transparency with my clients. - In-depth study of client's and user's needs to develop sustainable solutions to meet your business goals. What My Clients Say 💬 ____________________________________________________________________________ "Deep is an excellent developer who consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the success of the project. He is always available to assist and adds extra effort to deliver high-quality results. I will definitely consider him for future projects." "Tremendous patience, tenacity and capability to push this project through and resolve the problem. Congratulations Deep!" ____________________________________________________________________________ Don't just wait, 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗖𝗛. I'll discuss your project in detail and provide you with the best recommendations and "quotes" for your project. Looking forward to working with you. Best Regards, Deep Patel

**Senior DevOps Engineer| AWS| Terraform| Kubernetes |GCP| | Azure| CI/CD | Microsoft Fabric | Infrastructure Automation ** Slow deployments, manual infrastructure, and cloud sprawl cost engineering teams weeks every quarter. I build Terraform IaC, Kubernetes clusters, and CI/CD pipelines that make deployments repeatable and infrastructure invisible — on AWS, Azure, and GCP. With hands-on expertise in AWS, DevOps toolchains, infrastructure automation, and Linux systems, I deliver robust, production-ready environments that support seamless deployments and high availability. ✅ My Core Competencies: ☁️ Cloud Infrastructure (AWS Specialist) - Compute & Scaling: EC2, Auto Scaling Groups, Load Balancers, Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk - Networking: VPC, Subnets, VPC Peering, Route53, NAT Gateways, Transit Gateways - Storage: S3, EFS, Amazon Backups, Glacier - Containers: Docker, ECS, EKS with Blue/Green and Canary deployments - Security: IAM (Roles, Policies), KMS, Secrets Manager, ACM, WAF ⚙️ DevOps & Automation - Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, AWS CloudFormation - CI/CD Pipelines: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, AWS CodePipeline, Bitbucket Pipelines - Configuration Management: Ansible, Docker Compose - Observability: CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus + Grafana, NewRelic, StatusCake 🖥 Linux Systems & Automation - OS Expertise: Ubuntu, CentOS, Amazon Linux, Debian - Web Servers: Nginx, Apache, Certbot SSL setup - Scripting & Automation: Bash, Python for task automation, cron jobs, log management - Security Practices: Server hardening, regular patching, SSH key management, firewall tuning 🧩 Databases & Stack Management - Relational & NoSQL: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MSSQL - Stack Setup: Expert in LAMP/LEMP stack provisioning and optimization Cloud & Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Snowflake Data Engineering & Processing: PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Lakehouse Architecture, Data Warehousing Data Integration & Orchestration: Azure Data Factory (ADF), dbt Programming: Python, SQL Storage: ADLS Gen2, Azure Blob Storage, OneLake Data Governance & Quality: Data Quality Checks, Data Validation, Data Lineage, Access Control (RBAC) Performance Optimization: Partitioning, Caching, Z-Ordering, Query Optimization 💡 Why Work With Me? 🧠 Experienced Problem Solver: I’ve helped startups and enterprises scale their infrastructure while improving reliability and reducing costs. 🔒 Security & Performance Focused: From access control to patching and monitoring, your systems will be fast and secure. 📈 Always Updated: I constantly upskill with the latest in DevOps trends like GitOps, FinOps, and cloud-native tooling. 📑 Clear Documentation: You’ll get well-documented, maintainable solutions that your team can easily understand and manage. 🔍 Tech Stack Snapshot: AWS | DevOps | Terraform | Ansible | Kubernetes | Docker | Linux | Python | GitHub Actions | Jenkins | Prometheus | Grafana | CloudWatch | CI/CD | Monitoring | LAMP | Git Let’s build something scalable, secure, and powerful. Message me to get started on your next DevOps transformation!

As a DevOps & Quality Assurance Engineer, I help businesses build reliable, scalable, and production-ready software systems with faster deployments, stable infrastructure, and high-quality releases. With 5+ years of experience in DevOps and 4+ years in Software Quality Assurance, I specialize in automating infrastructure, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring software quality through disciplined testing and automation. I work with startups, SaaS platforms, healthcare systems, live-streaming applications, and cloud-based products to improve deployment speed, reduce downtime, eliminate manual errors, and deliver stable user experiences. 🚀 DevOps Services • CI/CD Pipeline Setup & Automation (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps) • Cloud Infrastructure Management (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Docker & Kubernetes Containerization • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) • Deployment Automation & Environment Management • Monitoring & Logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, CloudWatch) • DevSecOps & Security Hardening • Backup, Disaster Recovery & High Availability • Cloud Cost & Performance Optimization 🧪 QA & Testing Services • Manual Testing (Functional, Regression, Smoke, UAT, Exploratory) • Automation Testing (Playwright, Selenium) • API Testing using Postman • UI/UX Testing with detail-oriented validation • Cross-browser & Cross-platform Testing • Bug Reporting & Test Documentation • Alpha & Beta Testing • Embedded Systems & Hardware-Software Integration Testing • Release Validation & Production Readiness Testing ⚙️ Technical Expertise ☁️ Cloud & DevOps AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch) Azure (VMs, AKS, VNets, ACR, Azure Storage) 🔁 CI/CD & Automation GitHub Actions • Jenkins • GitLab CI/CD • Azure DevOps 🧱 Infrastructure as Code Terraform • Ansible • CloudFormation 📊 Monitoring & Observability Prometheus • Grafana • ELK Stack • CloudWatch 🧪 QA & Testing Tools Playwright • Selenium • Postman • Jira • TestRail • Kiwi TCMS ✅ Why Clients Work With Me ✔ Strong expertise in both DevOps & QA ✔ Automation-focused mindset ✔ Experience with high-scale & high-risk systems ✔ Detail-oriented testing and infrastructure reliability ✔ Clear communication and on-time delivery ✔ Focus on long-term scalability, stability, and quality I believe successful software is not just built it is automated, tested, secured, and continuously improved. If you're looking for someone who can improve both your infrastructure and software quality, let’s discuss your project. Best Regards, Saad Salman

• Bachelor's degree in computer science • 9+ years of working experience • Highly skilled in configuring CI/CD pipelines, working with Azure DevOps (ex-VSTS), ArgoCD, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS. • Google Cloud Certified as Professional Cloud Architect. • Experience in bash, Powershell and Python scripting. • Experienced in IaC - creating ARM templates with JSON and configuring pipelines for deploying resources to Azure. • Experienced in Terraform and Puppet infrastructure automation, On- hands experience with Ansible. • Experience with creating yaml pipelines for Azure DevOps • Responsible and easy-learning person, able to meet deadlines and work on systematic troubleshooting. • Management experience within own startup (team was up to 10 people) EDUCATION Name of the Education Establishment: National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" Faculty/College: Informatics and Computer Technology Degree (diploma): Bachelor Specialty: Computer Science CERTIFICATION Microsoft 70-533: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions Google Cloud Certified: Professional cloud Architect PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES • Responsibility • Business-orientation • Self-organisation • Time management • Ability to prioritise • Team orientation • Openness • Integrity LANGUAGES • English - C1 • Ukrainian - native • Russian - native • Norwegian (bokmål) - A1

Want Fast Turnaround for DevOps, Cloud & Infrastructure Projects? 🚀24-Hour Turnaround • Quick Response • Fast Delivery • Reliable Solutions Hi, I'm a DevOps Engineer helping businesses build, automate, secure, and scale cloud infrastructure. I work directly with clients to resolve deployment issues, cloud challenges, infrastructure bottlenecks, and production incidents with a practical, results-driven approach. What I Can Help You With ✔ AWS Infrastructure (EC2, S3, CloudFront, Route53, RDS, IAM) ✔ Azure & GCP Cloud Deployments ✔ Docker & Kubernetes Deployments ✔ Terraform & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) ✔ CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) ✔ Linux Server Administration (Ubuntu, Linux) ✔ Nginx Configuration & Reverse Proxy Setup ✔ SSL Certificates, DNS & Domain Management ✔ Application Deployments (.NET, Node.js, Python, WordPress and many more) ✔ PostgreSQL & MySQL Administration ✔ Monitoring, Logging & Troubleshooting ✔ Cloud & Server Migrations Common Problems I Solve • Application deployment failures • Docker and Kubernetes issues • CI/CD pipeline configuration and troubleshooting • AWS infrastructure setup and optimization • SSL, DNS, and Nginx configuration issues • Website and server migrations • Production outages and performance bottlenecks • Infrastructure automation using Terraform Technologies AWS • Azure • GCP • Docker • Kubernetes • Terraform • Linux • Ubuntu • Nginx • GitHub Actions • GitLab CI/CD • Azure DevOps • Jenkins • CloudFront • Route53 • EC2 • S3 • PostgreSQL • MySQL • Python • Bash • Git • DevOps • CI/CD • Infrastructure Automation • Cloud Architecture What You Can Expect? ✅ Clear Communication ✅ Reliable Infrastructure ✅ Secure Configuration ✅ Automated Deployments ✅ Fast Problem Resolution ✅ Well-Documented Solutions My approach is simple: build infrastructure that is stable, secure, scalable, and easy to maintain. If you're looking for a DevOps Engineer who can take ownership of deployments, cloud infrastructure, automation, and production support, feel free to send me an invitation. Let's discuss your project.

Are you struggling with slow deployments, broken pipelines, or cloud infrastructure that’s difficult to maintain? I help startups, SaaS companies, and SMBs build fast, reliable, and scalable DevOps systems on Azure and AWS without the complexity. I’m a Cloud & DevOps Engineer with expertise in CI/CD automation, Terraform IaC, and end to end cloud infrastructure setup. Whether you need a complete pipeline built from scratch, cloud environments deployed using code, or a reliable infrastructure ready for production, I deliver scalable, secure, and fully automated systems. What I Can Do for You 1. CI/CD Pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD) 1. Automated build, test, and deployment pipelines 2. Zero downtime deployments with staging/production slots 3. Deployment for Node.js, Python, .NET, React, Dockerized apps 4. Security scans, linting, unit tests, and artifact management 5. Blue/Green, Rolling Updates, and Canary release strategies 2. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform | Bicep) 1. Azure & AWS infrastructure fully codified 2. VMs, VNets, Load Balancers, Gateways, App Services, AKS 3. DR, backup, storage accounts, networking, firewall policies 4. Reusable Terraform modules for multi environment setups 5. Version controlled, repeatable, and audit friendly deployments 3. Cloud Infrastructure Setup (Azure & AWS) 1. End to end cloud architecture for production workloads 2. Secure networking, IAM/RBAC, VPN & VNet design 3. App deployments (VMs, App Service, Functions, Containers) 4. Monitoring & logging (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Azure Monitor) 5. Cloud migration & modernization for legacy applications Additional DevOps Skills 1. Docker containerization & Kubernetes (AKS/EKS small scale) 2. Cost optimization & resource right sizing 3. Backup/DR automation with Azure Recovery Vault 4. Centralized logging & alerting 5. Linux/Windows server administration 6. Secure deployments following best practices What You Get Working with Me 1. Clean, well architected infrastructure 2. Automated pipelines that save hours of manual work 3. Faster deployments, fewer outages, higher reliability 4. Clear documentation so your team can maintain everything 5. Enterprise grade delivery for startup friendly budgets Ideal For 1. SaaS founders scaling their platform 2. Startups moving to Azure/AWS 3. Teams needing CI/CD upgrade 4. Businesses wanting to automate deployments 5. Companies migrating workloads to cloud If you want a DevOps engineer who keeps things simple, communicates clearly, and delivers production ready infrastructure, I would be happy to help. Let’s build something reliable, scalable, and future ready.

SQL Server slow, unstable, poorly documented, or becoming too risky to manage? That is exactly where I help. I'm a senior Microsoft SQL Server DBA and Developer with nearly 20 years of experience helping businesses troubleshoot, stabilize, optimize, migrate, and maintain SQL Server environments across versions 2000 through 2022. My work covers production DBA support, performance tuning, T-SQL development, high availability, disaster recovery, Azure SQL, AWS RDS, reporting, ETL, security, and database architecture. I help clients solve real SQL Server problems without unnecessary complexity. Whether your queries are timing out, backups are questionable, SQL Agent jobs are failing, reports are slow, an upgrade is overdue, or nobody is fully confident in the recovery plan — I can assess the environment and move it in the right direction. WHAT I DELIVER ◾ Performance tuning — slow queries, execution plans, indexing, waits, blocking, deadlocks, parameter sniffing, Query Store analysis ◾ Production DBA support — backups, restores, DBCC checks, SQL Agent jobs, maintenance plans, monitoring, alerts, server health reviews ◾ High availability and disaster recovery — Always On Availability Groups, clustering, log shipping, replication, backup strategy, restore testing, RTO/RPO planning ◾ SQL Server development — stored procedures, views, functions, triggers, T-SQL cleanup, reporting queries, data logic troubleshooting ◾ Migrations and upgrades — version upgrades, server moves, cloud migrations, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, AWS RDS ◾ Reporting and ETL — SSRS, SSIS, data imports/exports, scheduled jobs, broken or slow reporting processes ◾ Security and compliance — permissions, least privilege access, SQL logins/users, auditing, encryption, documentation, PCI, STIG compliance ◾ Documentation and knowledge transfer — runbooks, handoff guides, diagrams, and practical recommendations your team can use PERFORMANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Many clients bring me in when SQL Server is already under pressure. Common problems I fix: ◾ Slow applications caused by inefficient SQL queries ◾ Reports that time out or block production users ◾ High CPU, memory pressure, tempdb issues, or storage bottlenecks ◾ Blocking, deadlocks, and long-running transactions ◾ Poor or over-indexed databases ◾ SQL Agent job failures ◾ Backup chain confusion or restore uncertainty ◾ Availability Group, replication, or failover problems ◾ Legacy databases with little or no documentation I focus on finding the actual cause, explaining it in plain terms, and recommending fixes that are safe for production. HOW I WORK 1. Discovery — Review the environment, the problem, business impact, risks, and current configuration 2. Assessment — Identify performance, reliability, security, backup, and architecture issues 3. Plan — Prioritize the safest and highest-value fixes first 4. Implement — Make careful changes with rollback awareness and documentation 5. Validate — Confirm the issue is resolved using data, not guesswork 6. Support — Provide clear next steps, ongoing monitoring, or handoff documentation WHAT CLIENTS SAY "Throughout our two-year contract, Michael demonstrated extraordinary proficiency as a Microsoft SQL Database Administrator, perfectly marrying technical expertise with excellent communication and a proactive mindset." -- Cloudacio “I have worked with Michael on several different projects ranging from web tool design and implementation to using his skills as a SQL DBA for contract work. When I need a skilled person for software development, web or DBA work - My first call always is to Michael.” -- Keith Swingle, VP Strategic Partnerships, NetVPro "Michael was a lifesaver in helping us figure out some complex Microsoft SQL Server issues. Watching him work inside a database is like watching a wizard." -- Bchex WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME Clients value that I'm practical, responsive, and able to explain technical database issues in plain English. I'm comfortable working with business owners, developers, IT teams, vendors, and executives. I don't throw scripts at the problem. I look at the full SQL Server environment: configuration, workload, queries, jobs, backups, HA/DR, application behavior, and operational risk. My goal: make your SQL Server environment faster, safer, more stable, and easier to support. COMMON ENGAGEMENTS ◾ SQL Server health check ◾ Emergency production troubleshooting ◾ Performance tuning review ◾ Query and index optimization ◾ Backup and restore validation ◾ SQL Server migration planning ◾ Azure SQL / Managed Instance support ◾ Always On Availability Group troubleshooting ◾ SSRS / SSIS / SQL Agent job support ◾ Long-term DBA support Whether you need a one-time SQL Server review, emergency troubleshooting, migration help, performance tuning, or ongoing DBA support — click **Invite to Job** and send me a quick summary of what you're trying to fix, improve, or migrate.

As a dedicated and customer‑focused IT Specialist, I deliver end‑to‑end cloud, infrastructure, and security solutions that help businesses stay productive, secure, and future‑ready. With 14+ years of hands‑on experience across Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Windows Server, and enterprise security, I ensure every client receives reliable, efficient, and scalable IT outcomes. My approach is simple: 👉 Maximize uptime 👉 Strengthen security 👉 Enhance user experience 👉 Deliver consistent, proactive IT support 🔹 Core Areas of Expertise ☁️ Cloud & Modern Workplace Microsoft 365 / Office 365 Administration Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, license management, and tenant optimization. Exchange Online Migration Cutover, Staged, and Hybrid migrations — seamless mailbox transfers with zero downtime. Azure Cloud Services Virtual Machines, Web Apps, Storage, Recovery Services Vault, Service Bus, and cost optimization. Azure Active Directory (AAD) Secure identity management with Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and role-based access. Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager Device compliance, security baselines, configuration profiles, app deployment, and mobile device management. Windows Autopilot Zero‑touch provisioning, standardized device rollout, automation, and endpoint readiness. Email Security Anti‑spam/anti‑phishing configuration, Defender for Office 365, DKIM, DMARC, SPF hardening, and secure mail flow. G Suite / Google Workspace Setup, migration, administration, and workflow improvements. 🏢 On-Premises Infrastructure Windows Server (2003–2025) – Installation, configuration, patching & optimization Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) – Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, domain hardening RDS (Remote Desktop Services) – Secure remote access setup WDS (Windows Deployment Services) – Automated OS deployment File, Print & Application Servers – Centralized, secure, and optimized configurations Desktop Support (L1–L3) – Fast & proactive issue resolution for all end-user environments 🔒 Network & Security Solutions Firewall Configuration & Management Expertise in WatchGuard, Fortinet, security policies, VPN, traffic rules, and threat prevention. Azure Security Center & Microsoft Defender Threat analytics, vulnerability management, secure score improvements, and compliance enforcement. Backup & Recovery Solutions DPM, Symantec Backup Exec, Windows Server Backup, Datto, MSP360 — complete continuity planning. Access Control & System Hardening BitLocker, GPO security, RBAC, and best-practice-driven security design. ⚙️ Additional Skills Server & Network Performance Optimization Virtualization & Hybrid Cloud Integrations (On‑prem + Azure) Incident, Problem & Change Management (L1/L2/L3) Root Cause Analysis & Long-term Fix Implementation 🚀 Why Work With Me? ✔️ 12+ years of real-world IT experience ✔️ Strong Microsoft 365 & Azure technical background ✔️ Proven ability to design secure, stable & high-performing infrastructures ✔️ Excellent communication, documentation, and client service ✔️ Commitment to reliability, transparency & continuous improvement 🤝 Let’s Work Together Whether you need Exchange Online migration, Autopilot deployment, Microsoft 365 management, Azure setup, firewall configuration, Windows Server optimization, or ongoing tech support, I can help you build a secure, efficient, and future-ready IT environment. 📩 Let’s connect and elevate your IT infrastructure to the next level.

I design and migrate mission-critical cloud infrastructure for organizations that need compliance, security, and reliability more than anything else. Most clients come to me for email migrations or Zero Trust architecture. All of them end up with infrastructure that becomes an organizational standard, not a one-off project. WHAT I DO - Cloud Security & Compliance Audits - Assess your infrastructure against CMMC, FedRAMP, HIPAA, or SOC 2 requirements. Identify gaps with clear remediation roadmap and timeline. - GCC High & FedRAMP Migrations - Design and execute zero-downtime migrations to federal cloud. I've reduced migration timelines by 67% (4 months → 6 weeks) using automated toolchains and repeatable processes. - Zero Trust Architecture Design & Implementation - Build identity-first security frameworks with Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, and passwordless MFA. Aligns to CMMC, FedRAMP, and federal security standards. - Large-Scale Infrastructure Architecture - Design landing zones, governance models, and cost optimization frameworks for 100+ subscriptions. I've owned $4B+ in infrastructure across global enterprise environments. HOW I WORK Phase 1: Discovery & Assessment (1 week) Audit current infrastructure, compliance posture, security gaps Deliver detailed assessment with prioritized recommendations Phase 2: Architecture & Planning (1-2 weeks) Design the target state (landing zones, governance, identity) Create implementation roadmap with milestones and timelines Get stakeholder alignment before building Phase 3: Implementation (2-8 weeks, depends on scope) Execute migrations or deployments using Infrastructure as Code Automated testing, compliance validation, zero-downtime cutover Documentation and team handoff Phase 4: Validation & Hardening (1 week) Security assessment post-deployment Runbook documentation for ongoing operations Knowledge transfer to your ops team RECENT RESULTS GCC High Migration for Healthcare Organization Challenge: 4-month timeline, no repeatable process, unfamiliar with federal requirements Approach: Designed end-to-end framework, automated policy deployment, built repeatable process Outcome: Reduced timeline to 6 weeks (67% faster). Framework became company standard. Client now qualifies for $50M+/year federal contracts. Large-Scale Infrastructure for Global Healthcare Network Challenge: $4B spend across 100+ subscriptions, ad-hoc setup, escalating costs Approach: Designed landing zones, governance models, automated onboarding Outcome: $200K+ annual savings. 99.99% uptime for patient-critical systems. Infrastructure scaled from weeks to days per new clinic. Zero Trust & Identity Architecture for Enterprise Challenge: Shadow IT, compromised accounts, slow access provisioning, no modern controls Approach: Conditional Access, Entra External ID, passwordless MFA, automated policies Outcome: Password attacks eliminated. External access now audited and time-limited. Access provisioning 3 days → 2 hours. WHEN I'M A GOOD FIT ✓ Migrating to federal cloud (GCC High, SIPERNET, AWS GovCloud) ✓ Need to achieve CMMC Level 1/2 or FedRAMP compliance ✓ Building Zero Trust architecture and need expert guidance ✓ Managing 50+ Azure subscriptions, need governance/cost optimization ✓ Healthcare system, government contractor, or regulated financial firm WHEN I'M NOT ✗ Need a small changes to quick website or landing page ✗ Want M365 email/Teams setup without infrastructure strategy ✗ Need "just fix this fast" without proper architecture If any of this resonates, let's talk more. Share your infrastructure challenge, compliance requirement, or timeline and I'll send back a 2-3 slide assessment and next steps. No fluff, no BS. Just honest technical assessment.