Seasoned Cloud & DevOps Architect with 14 years of IT experience, including 10+ years specializing in Microsoft Azure, automation, and enterprise-scale cloud adoption. I help organizations design secure, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud platforms — enabling faster delivery, stronger governance, and long-term resilience. - Microsoft Certified: Azure Architect, Administrator, Security Engineer, Network Engineer, and MCT Trainer - Proven expertise in Landing Zone design, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, PowerShell), and security governance frameworks - Skilled in cloud migration, hybrid networking, disaster recovery, monitoring, and compliance enforcement - Track record of leading large-scale transformations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable business outcomes Key Capabilities - Cloud Platform Design: Azure Compute, Storage, Networking, Backup/DR, Monitoring, High Availability - DevOps & Automation: CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, Terraform, ARM templates, PowerShell scripting - Security & Governance: RBAC, policy enforcement, cost optimization, compliance audits, certificate management - Modern Cloud Practices: Landing Zones, Zero-Drift compliance, multi-environment deployments, reusable audit/reporting modules Certifications AZ-103 AZ-300 AZ-301 AZ-700 AZ-500 DP-900

Over the past several years I have been building hands-on experience supporting organizations with day-to-day cloud operations, user lifecycle management, security administration, and endpoint management across Microsoft, Google, and cloud-native environments. Along the way I have ⮚ Built hands-on professional experience administering Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environments, including user provisioning and deprovisioning, license management, security policy administration, mail and collaboration platform support, and day-to-day tenant management; ⮚ Worked extensively with identity and access management technologies including Microsoft Entra ID, SSO integrations, SCIM provisioning, MFA enforcement, conditional access policies, group-based access management, and automated user lifecycle workflows across multiple SaaS platforms; ⮚ Managed endpoint administration across Windows, macOS, iOS, and mobile environments using Microsoft Intune, Mosyle MDM, Apple Business Manager, and modern device management frameworks focused on compliance, enrollment automation, and policy enforcement; ⮚ Developed practical cloud infrastructure knowledge in Microsoft Azure and AWS, working with networking, resource governance, cloud security controls, infrastructure deployment, backup solutions, and supporting cloud environments for both internal operations and customer-facing systems; ⮚ Built experience supporting security-conscious environments through implementation of endpoint security solutions, identity security policies, monitoring platforms, email security systems, backup and recovery solutions, and operational security practices designed around modern cloud-first organizations; ⮚ Continued investing heavily in professional development through certifications and independent study, covering Microsoft Azure administration and architecture, AWS cloud infrastructure, infrastructure automation, scripting with PowerShell and Bash, and security operations practices used in modern IT environments. My background working in both customer-facing and technical roles has given me strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in remote environments where ownership and reliability matter. I work comfortably with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, and I genuinely enjoy solving operational problems that make organizations run more efficiently and securely. I’d be happy to discuss how I can help support your business.

Top Rated | 100% Job Success | 11+ Years of IT Excellence Need a reliable IT partner who solves problems fast, communicates clearly, and delivers measurable results? That’s exactly what I do. I’m an experienced IT Support Specialist & System Administrator with a proven track record of helping businesses streamline operations, boost performance, and strengthen security across multi-platform environments. What I Bring to Your Team: End-to-End IT Support: Troubleshooting, helpdesk ticketing, and remote support (Windows, macOS, Linux) System Administration: Windows Server (2008–2019), Active Directory (GPO, Users & Groups), DNS/DHCP, SAN/NAS setup, backup & recovery Cloud Administration: Office 365, Google Workspace, AWS, Azure Security & Compliance: Endpoint protection, VPN configuration, SSL, firewall management Automation: PowerShell, Bash, n8n, Zapier, AI-based workflows to save time and reduce errors E-commerce & Web Platforms: Shopify user/app management, WordPress security, domain & SSL setup Documentation & SOPs: Clear, actionable process guides for internal teams HR Support: Helping HR with technical hiring for multiple positions Recent Client Wins: ✔ Migrated 200+ webmail accounts to Office 365 with zero downtime ✔ Reduced website load time from 9.2s to 2.8s, improving Google Ads ROAS from 8.4 to 16+ ✔ Achieved first-page Google SEO rankings with top keywords in single digits ✔ Set up full IT infrastructure for a multi-location business, including backups, security policies, and remote access systems I combine deep technical knowledge with clear, proactive communication to ensure you always know the project status and next steps. Let’s connect and discuss how I can make your IT systems faster, safer, and more efficient.

Your server is down. Your team is stuck. Your infrastructure is holding your business back. That's where I come in. I'm a Senior Systems Administrator with 10+ years of hands-on experience managing Linux and Windows server environments for enterprise-scale operations including 7 years at Nayatel, one of Pakistan's largest ISPs, where I owned infrastructure serving thousands of concurrent users. I've migrated complex on-premise systems to cloud environments with zero downtime, hardened servers against real threats, and built automation pipelines that eliminated hours of manual ops work every week. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ WHAT I HELP YOU WITH ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Server Setup & Administration Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) and Windows Server provisioning, configuration, patching, and troubleshooting. You get a stable, optimized server not just one that's running. Cloud Infrastructure (AWS & Azure) Deployments, migrations, cost optimization, and ongoing management. I hold AWS Solutions Architect and CloudOps certifications and have managed multi-cloud environments in production. Security & Hardening Firewall configuration, OS hardening, intrusion detection (Wazuh, ELK Stack), SSL/TLS, VPN setup, and penetration testing. I don't just set it up, I make sure it stays locked down. Automation & DevOps Support Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines. Repetitive manual tasks get automated. Deployments become consistent and reliable. Database & Network Operations PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB administration. DNS management, email servers (Zimbra, Axigen), routing, and VPN configuration. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME AGAIN ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Most infrastructure freelancers disappear after delivery. I don't. I document everything, explain what I did and why, and stay available if something comes up after handoff. Two decades of enterprise ops work taught me that reliability is the job, not just technical skill. I keep communication clear and direct. No jargon dumps. No vague updates. You'll always know exactly where things stand. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ CERTIFICATIONS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ LET'S TALK ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ If your infrastructure needs to be more stable, more secure, or better managed, send me a message. I'll tell you honestly whether I can help and what that looks like.

12 years of IT Support / Technical Engineer Experience in the following: IT Helpdesk Operations and Technical Support System Configuration and Administration Microsoft 365 Expert (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Intune, Azure AD) Virtualization Platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) Networking Basics (TCP/IP, VLAN, DHCP, DNS, Subnetting) MSP Tools (Datto RMM, ConnectWise, IT Glue, SentinelOne) Scripting and Automation (PowerShell, Infrastructure as Code) Cloud and On-Premises Migration Expertise Documentation and IT Best Practices Frameworks I have used the following ticketing systems: - Connectwise Manage - Servicenow - Autotask - Jira - Zendesk I have used various monitoring tools such as: - PRTG Network Monitor - Solarwinds I have used the following Remote Management tools: - Connectwise Automate / ScreenConnect - Datto RMM - Ninja RMM - NAble

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 | 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 | 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 (𝐌𝐒-𝟭𝟬𝟮 & 𝐌𝐃-𝟭𝟬𝟮) Need someone who can quickly fix Microsoft 365 issues, provide ongoing support, properly manage your environment, or improve your organization's security? That's exactly what I do. I'm a Microsoft Certified Microsoft 365 Administrator with over 6 years of hands-on experience helping SMBs, MSPs, and growing organizations manage, secure, migrate, and support their Microsoft 365 environments. Whether you are dealing with a Microsoft 365 issue, planning a tenant migration, troubleshooting Outlook, securing user accounts with Microsoft Defender and Conditional Access, or looking for ongoing IT support, I focus on practical solutions that minimize downtime and keep your business running smoothly. My goal is not just to fix today's issue, it's to make sure the same problem doesn't come back tomorrow. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: 𝟭- 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝟯𝟲𝟱 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: - Microsoft 365 tenant setup and administration - Exchange Online administration - Microsoft 365 migrations - Exchange mailbox migrations - SharePoint Online administration - SharePoint permissions and document libraries - Microsoft Teams deployment and troubleshooting - OneDrive setup and synchronization - Microsoft 365 licensing - User onboarding and offboarding - Entra ID (Azure AD) - Microsoft Intune administration 𝟮- 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝟯𝟲𝟱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆: - Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) - Conditional Access Policies - Microsoft Defender - Endpoint security - Identity and Access Management - Endpoint hardening - Security assessments - Vulnerability remediation - Microsoft security best practices 𝟯- 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: - Windows Server Administration - Active Directory - Group Policy (GPO) - DNS & DHCP - VMware ESXi - File Server management - Backup & Disaster Recovery - Network troubleshooting 𝟰- 𝗜𝗧 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: I provide remote IT support for businesses that need a reliable Microsoft 365 expert to resolve technical issues quickly. I regularly help clients with: - Microsoft Outlook issues - Teams calling and meeting problems - Exchange Online mailbox issues - SharePoint access and permission errors - OneDrive sync problems - Microsoft Office troubleshooting - Windows 10 & Windows 11 support - Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, & Windows Server 2025 support - Printer and device setup - Performance optimization (Laptops & Desktops) Why Choose Me: - Quick response and clear communication - Business-focused recommendations - Root-cause troubleshooting, not temporary fixes - Security-first approach - Flexible across time zones Whether you need help with Microsoft 365 Administration, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, Entra ID, Windows Server, or ongoing IT Support, I would be happy to discuss your requirements and recommend the best solution for your business. Invite me to your job to discuss your specific needs.

I’m Blake, a dedicated C# .NET developer with a strong focus on building scalable, high-performance applications. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in ASP.NET/Core backend development, complemented by Angular and React front-end solutions. My background also includes SQL databases such as MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, along with DevOps practices across Azure and AWS. I also help businesses leverage modern AI tools and APIs to move faster and operate smarter. This includes integrating GPT, Claude, and other AI models into real-world workflows for automation, document parsing, data extraction, web automation, internal tools, and customer-facing features. Whether the goal is reducing manual work, improving operational efficiency, or accelerating development delivery, I focus on practical AI solutions that create measurable business value. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, helping them achieve their goals through reliable, well-built technology solutions. I led a software development agency for five years, managed a team of 20 developers, and delivered over 50 successful projects. I now work independently as an individual contributor. I’m passionate about creating robust, production-ready applications and using the right tools, including AI, to help clients build faster and smarter. Let’s work together to turn your vision into reality.

I run a DevOps agency helping SaaS companies and IT businesses scale faster by providing senior DevOps engineers who optimize cloud infrastructure, accelerate deployments, and ensure production stability at scale. Our DevOps team partners with engineering leaders who need reliable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud systems — without hiring and managing an in-house team. Our engineers specialize in designing, building, and maintaining secure and scalable cloud environments across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Whether you're starting from scratch or managing a complex multi-cloud setup, we architect AWS-native and cross-cloud solutions that are resilient and production-ready. → Cloud Infrastructure & Migration We handle end-to-end cloud infrastructure design and cloud migration projects — moving legacy systems to AWS, Azure, or GCP with zero disruption to your business. Our DevOps engineers assess your existing architecture, build a migration roadmap, and execute the migration while maintaining security, performance, and compliance throughout every phase. Whether it's a lift-and-shift to AWS or a full re-architecture on GCP, we own the migration end to end. → DevOps & CI/CD Automation We design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and ArgoCD — reducing release cycles from weeks to hours. Our GitOps-based CI/CD delivery model ensures consistent, auditable deployments with full automation of build, test, and deploy workflows, eliminating manual processes and human error across every cloud environment. Every DevOps engagement includes CI/CD as a foundation, not an afterthought. → Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Configuration Management We manage all cloud infrastructure through Terraform and Ansible, ensuring predictable, repeatable, and version-controlled IaC environments. Terraform modules are written to be reusable across AWS, Azure, and GCP — making Terraform the single source of truth for your infrastructure. IaC practices allow your team to scale confidently and roll back safely when needed, with Terraform state managed securely in remote backends. → Kubernetes & Container Orchestration Our DevOps engineers build and operate containerized systems using Docker and Kubernetes, supporting high-load, distributed applications. From Kubernetes cluster setup on AWS EKS, Azure AKS, or GCP GKE, and Helm chart management to Docker-based autoscaling and multi-tenant workloads — we make Kubernetes work reliably in production. Docker image optimization and Kubernetes resource tuning are part of every engagement. → Security & Compliance (DevSecOps) Security is embedded at every layer of our DevOps work. We implement cloud security best practices across AWS, Azure, and GCP, integrate security scanning into CI/CD pipelines, manage secrets with HashiCorp Vault, and support security compliance automation for SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS requirements. AWS security configurations — IAM, VPC, Security Groups, GuardDuty — are applied from day one of every migration or infrastructure project. → Monitoring, Observability & Incident Response We set up full-stack monitoring and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, and the ELK stack — giving your team complete visibility into cloud infrastructure health. Proactive monitoring and observability practices catch production incidents before they impact users, reducing downtime and keeping your Kubernetes and Docker workloads stable. Every AWS, Azure, and GCP environment we deliver includes monitoring as a core deliverable, not an optional add-on. 📌 Core Expertise - Cloud Platforms: AWS | Microsoft Azure | Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - DevOps & CI/CD: GitHub Actions | GitLab CI | Jenkins | ArgoCD - Containers & Orchestration: Docker | Kubernetes | Helm - Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform | Ansible - Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus | Grafana | Datadog | ELK Stack - Security: HashiCorp Vault | Security Scanning | Compliance Automation - Cloud Migration: Legacy-to-cloud | Multi-cloud | Lift-and-shift | Re-architecture 📌 Why clients choose us: ✅ Senior DevOps engineers with 10+ years of average hands-on AWS, Azure, and GCP production experience ✅ Full-cycle ownership — from cloud architecture and Terraform design to ongoing monitoring and support ✅ Proven track record in cloud migration, Kubernetes adoption, and CI/CD transformation ✅ Reduced deployment time, lower AWS and cloud infrastructure costs, and fewer production incidents ✅ Transparent communication, clear IaC and Terraform documentation, and fast response times

Azure | M365 Certified Cloud & Cybersecurity Expert AZ-104, SC-200, SC-100, AZ-500 Certified Are you in search of a dedicated IT professional with over six years of comprehensive experience in IT Support, System Administration, and Cloud Security? You've come to the right place. I am a dynamic technology specialist with certifications in Azure and security (AZ-104, SC-200, SC-100, AZ-500), offering proven expertise across cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP. My career is marked by extensive hands-on experience in designing, securing, and managing complex IT systems, and leading projects for organizations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. My technical expertise includes a strong foundation in Cloud Security Solutions, where I have successfully conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across web and mobile applications, databases, and cloud infrastructure. With Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), I have both deployed new environments and optimized existing deployments, scaling from 50 to 2000 users to meet varied client needs. My AVD projects have involved custom application setups, tailored network configurations, and PowerShell scripting for streamlined management, enhancing both cost efficiency and operational reliability through high availability and disaster recovery planning. Key Areas of Expertise: Azure Virtual Desktop: Extensive experience in setting up and optimizing AVD environments, including custom applications, network configurations, and security policies. Implemented scaling plans to enhance cost efficiency and deployed disaster recovery measures to ensure system resilience. System Administration: Proficient in Azure AD, Microsoft Enterprise, GCP, AWS, M365, and on-premises/hybrid server management. Skilled in server and database migrations, Azure Virtual Desktop deployment, and optimization. Cloud Security: Advanced knowledge of security protocols, including MFA, Conditional Access policies, and data protection strategies, such as file and drive redirection in AVD environments. Network Security & System Monitoring: Proficient in network security measures and custom SIEM solutions for real-time monitoring and incident management. IT Consultancy: Offering insights to optimize IT environments, enhance operational efficiency, and establish robust security baselines tailored to your organization’s needs. Programming & Development: Programming experience in C, C++, PHP, and the MERN stack, supporting full-stack development and custom solutions. Disaster Recovery: I am adept at developing disaster recovery strategies for critical business functions, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless continuity across cloud and on-premises systems. Beyond my technical competencies, I am known for my analytical and problem-solving abilities, having successfully resolved complex issues and improved operational workflows through innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement. I take pride in mentoring teams, leading projects, and adopting emerging technologies to drive growth and efficiency. If you’re seeking a consultant to manage and secure your cloud infrastructure—ensuring high standards of performance and reliability—let’s connect.

Do you need a reliable System Administrator to keep your servers secure, optimized, and running 24/7? I specialize in system administration, server management, and cloud infrastructure, helping businesses maintain stability, scalability, and security across hybrid environments. ⚙️ What I Do I provide end-to-end system administration and technical support for both Windows and Linux ecosystems — ensuring high performance, strong security, and minimal downtime. Core Services: 🧩 Windows & Linux Server Management (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat) 🔒 Active Directory, Group Policy, and User Management ☁️ Microsoft 365 & Azure Administration (VMs, Azure AD, IAM, MFA) 🧠 Network Administration & Security (VPNs, Firewalls, Load Balancing) 💾 Backup & Disaster Recovery (Veeam, Acronis, Windows Backup) ⚙️ Server Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox) 🔧 Automation & Scripting (PowerShell, Bash) 🛠️ Remote IT Support & Troubleshooting (TeamViewer, RDP, AnyDesk) 🌐 Tools & Technologies Operating Systems: Windows Server, Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat Platforms: Azure, Microsoft 365, VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox Networking: Cisco ASA, Fortinet, pfSense, Nginx, HAProxy Monitoring: Nagios, PRTG, SolarWinds Backup: Veeam, Acronis, Windows Backup ⚡ Why Clients Choose Me ✅ 20+ successful system administration projects with 5-star results ✅ Proactive monitoring to prevent issues before they occur ✅ Fast response times and detailed documentation ✅ Experienced in both on-premises and cloud environments ✅ Dedicated to delivering secure, efficient, and reliable IT solutions Let’s optimize your systems for performance, security, and uptime. 💬 Contact me to discuss your infrastructure and how I can help streamline it.