I help startups and SMBs build secure, compliant cloud infrastructure without the cost of a full-time CTO or CISO. 15+ years of cloud architecture and security engineering experience across companies like Cisco, General Mills, Home Depot, Collins Aerospace, and other Fortune 500 environments. AWS Certified Solutions Architect. CISSP in progress. I specialize in startups operating in regulated environments: CJIS, FedRAMP, SOC 2, HIPAA, and CMMC. If you need compliance built into your infrastructure from day one rather than bolted on later, that's exactly what I do. How I typically work with startup clients: Embedded as a fractional technical leader, 10-20 hours per week. I join your Slack, attend standups when needed, and own your infrastructure decisions. Minimum 3-month engagement. Recent example: I serve as fractional Lead DevOps Engineer for a CJIS-regulated GovTech startup, where I designed and built their AWS infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and compliance controls from the ground up. What I do for clients: - AWS and Azure cloud architecture design and implementation - Infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) - CI/CD pipeline setup (GitHub Actions, GitLab) - Security controls and compliance implementation - Network design (VPC, subnets, security groups, IAM) - Monitoring, alerting, and incident response - Architecture decision-making and team mentorship I also offer one-time engagements: - Cloud Infrastructure Buildout: I design and build your entire cloud environment from scratch in 4-8 weeks - Architecture Review: 2-week deep review of your existing infrastructure with a prioritized 90-day remediation plan Tools I work with daily: AWS, Azure, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, n8n, Cloudflare, Linux/Ubuntu. If your startup is building in a space where security and compliance matter, let's talk. I'm selective about engagements and only take on work where I can deliver real value.

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

Need a secure, automated, and resilient network? With over 10 years of experience as a Networking Admin Team Leader and Engineer, I provide expert cybersecurity advisory and technical implementation. I help small enterprises: -Implement robust defense strategies against digital fraud. -Leverage AI and automation to streamline security. -Train teams to recognize and mitigate evolving threats. => I don't just build networks; I build fortresses. Let's discuss how we can secure your organization’s future.

I'm a Unified Communications (UC) engineer with experience in deploying, operating and maintaining Unified Communications services such as Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and telephony.

I am an IT Infrastructure, Server, Virtualization, and Cloud Administrator with experience in designing, deploying, managing, securing, troubleshooting, and optimizing reliable IT infrastructure environments for businesses and organizations. I help clients build stable and scalable infrastructure solutions, whether they need a new server environment, virtualization setup, private cloud support, system migration, performance optimization, backup planning, monitoring, or ongoing administration. My focus is always on delivering secure, efficient, and well-documented systems that reduce downtime and support smooth business operations. I can assist with complete infrastructure setup and management, including server installation and configuration, virtual machine management, resource allocation, storage configuration, networking support, user and access management, backup and recovery planning, system monitoring, security hardening, patch management, and technical troubleshooting. I also provide support for cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments, helping businesses improve reliability, scalability, availability, and overall system performance. Whether you are running a small business setup or a more complex enterprise environment, I can help manage and optimize your infrastructure according to your requirements. My approach is professional, detail-oriented, and focused on long-term stability. I believe in clean configuration, proper documentation, secure access, proactive monitoring, and practical solutions that are easy to maintain. I work to identify root causes, prevent recurring issues, and ensure your systems are configured for performance, reliability, and growth. If you need help with infrastructure deployment, server administration, virtualization, cloud support, troubleshooting, migration, optimization, backup strategy, or ongoing technical support, I am ready to help you build and maintain a secure and dependable IT environment. Let’s work together to keep your infrastructure stable, secure, and ready for your business needs.

Platform & DevOps Architect | Kubernetes, GitOps, HA Databases, Cloud I help companies build reliable production infrastructure and solve critical incidents. My specialties include: * Kubernetes and GitOps platforms * Cloud solutions (AWS/Azure/GCP) * PostgreSQL Patroni and database HA * Active Directory and Windows infrastructure * Disaster Recovery and High Availability * Production troubleshooting and performance optimization With 20+ years of infrastructure experience, I work with startups and enterprises to design, automate and operate business-critical systems. Linux / Platform Engineering: • Production Kubernetes platforms using GitOps (FluxCD, ArgoCD), Helm, and Docker • Web and application stacks: nginx, Apache, PHP, MySQL/MariaDB * DBA: Postresql Patroni, MySQL InnoDB Cluster, Galera Cluster • CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines, and Azure DevOps • Monitoring and observability using Grafana + Prometheus, Zabbix, ELK (+ APM) • Automation and scripting with Bash and Python • Virtualization platforms: VMware, Hyper-V, Xen AWS, GCP, Azure - 10+ years of experience with clouds • Perfect knowledge of SaaS services: EC2, ECR/ECS, VPC, Lambda etc. • Strong architect skills. • aws-cli, cloud, az skills. Windows Infrastructure (20+ years): • Expert in Windows Server 2003–2022, Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange 2013–2019, and Exchange Online. • Failover Clustering, Network Load Balancing (NLB), MS SQL Server Clusters and AGs. Typical projects: • PostgreSQL Patroni HA clusters • Kubernetes production troubleshooting • ClickHouse migrations and optimization • Active Directory security audits • Hyper-V and VMware infrastructure • Disaster Recovery design and implementation • Performance optimization and incident response

Hello! I'm LIAQAT ALI, Technical Support Engineer with 10+ years of experience using PowerShell, Bash, and Python to automate tasks, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimize IT systems. Expert in Office 365, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), and Azure administration, Server administration, Active directory, GPOS, Entra administration with additional DCs. 🚀 Core Competencies: ❉ Advanced DevOps Practices ❉: Expert in deploying and managing Docker containers, orchestrating updates with Jenkins, and maintaining code bases with GitHub Actions. Proficient in automating infrastructure through scripting with Bash, PowerShell, and Python. ❉ Infrastructure as Code (IaC) ❉: Skilled in Terraform and Ansible for reliable and scalable cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management. ❉ Cloud Services Mastery ❉: Advanced skills in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, ensuring the deployment of scalable and secure applications. ❉ Server Management and Configuration ❉: In-depth expertise in both Linux and Windows environments, streamlined via Apache and Nginx. ❉ Back-End Development ❉: Proficient in Laravel, PHP, Python, with extensive experience in database management using MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. ❉Top-Notch Security Solutions ❉: Implementation of ConfigServer Firewall, Exploit Scanner, and rigorous security protocols to protect and manage data integrity. 🌟 Why Choose Me? ❉ Proven Track Record: Over a decade of ensuring optimal operation and security of IT systems. ❉ Rapid Problem Resolution: Known for quick identification and rectification of technical issues, enhancing system reliability and user satisfaction. ❉ Innovative Solutions: I leverage the latest technology and creative problem-solving to deliver results that not only meet but exceed expectations. ♾️Let's connect and discuss how my technical prowess and innovative solutions can lead your projects to success. With me, embark on a journey to transform your network infrastructure into a powerhouse of productivity and security.♾️

I’m Wuisman, an experienced IT Engineer from Belmopan, Belize, dedicated to delivering reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure support whether for small teams or enterprise-scale deployments. What I do for you: Design, deploy, and maintain secure network infrastructures tailored to your needs (firewalls, VPN tunneling, virtualization, routing/firewall architectures and cloud infrastructure). Implement and manage software + hardware solutions: servers, workstations, virtualization, network devices, and cloud integration. Resolve hardware and software issues quickly and efficiently minimizing downtime and keeping your operations smooth. Provide ongoing monitoring, security hardening, and tech support (Windows Server, Linux, VPN, firewall configuration, network administration, virtualization, etc.). Why I stand out: Proficient with cutting-edge technologies (Palo Alto / FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, virtualization, secure network design, DevOps practices). Strong track record of success I stand ready to deliver projects on time and with full documentation. Flexible and communicative: I explain the technical steps clearly, making it easy for non-technical stakeholders. Let’s talk I’m always open to new challenges and ready to help you build or troubleshoot a dependable, secure IT environment. Strengths and Experience Networking | Network Engineering | Security Engineering | Firewall Administration | Palo Alto Networks | Palo Alto Firewall | FortiGate Firewall | Cisco Networking | VPN | IPsec | IKEv2 | strongSwan | VPN Tunneling | Site-to-Site VPN | Routing | Static Routing | PBF | Policy-Based Forwarding | NAT | Network Address Translation | Subnetting | VLANs | Network Segmentation | Linux Administration | Ubuntu Server | Windows Server | Active Directory | DNS | DHCP | Nginx | Reverse Proxy | Load Balancing | Cloud Infrastructure | GCP | AWS | Azure | Virtual Machines | Virtualization | Hyper-V | VMware | Systems Administration | System Deployment | System Hardening | Technical Support | Troubleshooting | Hardware Support | Software Support | IT Support | Remote Support | Infrastructure Monitoring | Security Best Practices | DevOps Concepts | Automation | Scripting | Bash | PowerShell | Documentation | Technical Documentation | Technical Writing | Network Diagrams | Architecture Diagrams | Cybersecurity | Endpoint Security | Zero Trust Concepts | Help Desk | Desktop Support | IT Operations | IT Consulting | Microsoft 365 | Client onboarding Location Belize | Caribbean | Central America | Latin America | North America | United States | Americas | Europe

🚀 Scaling issues? Slow queries? Unstable deployments? I help SaaS platforms scale reliably, optimize infrastructure, and deploy with confidence. 📅 20+ years of experience 📦 70+ completed infrastructure & DevOps projects ⚡ Systems handling millions of requests monthly 💰 Helped clients reduce infrastructure costs by up to 45% 🚀 Improved deployment speed by 60% with automated CI/CD pipelines I’m a DevOps Engineer, AWS architect, cloud engineer, and AWS devops specialist focused on building high-performance, scalable cloud infrastructure for SaaS platforms, enterprise systems, and high-load applications. I work with startups and growing businesses to eliminate bottlenecks, optimize databases, stabilize deployments, and improve infrastructure reliability. I have strong hands-on experience with aws, Google Cloud, and Azure environments, including infrastructure automation, monitoring, container orchestration, disaster recovery, and production scaling. I also work as an azure devops engineer, building automated deployment pipelines and improving release workflows for scalable SaaS systems. My background also includes gcp devops environments for cloud-native applications and high-availability infrastructure. 🎯 Database & Performance Expertise I specialize in MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, MongoDB, Oracle, and high-load database optimization, including: • Query tuning & indexing strategies • Performance optimization • Backup & disaster recovery • Replication & high availability • Oracle RAC & Data Guard • Database scaling & monitoring I’ve optimized systems processing 200K+ events daily while reducing query execution time by up to 70%. 🎯 DevOps, Cloud & Infrastructure As an AWS architect and cloud engineer, I design and manage scalable cloud environments using: • AWS • Azure • Google Cloud • Docker • kubernetes • Terraform • Jenkins • GitHub Actions • GitLab CI/CD • n8n I build secure, automated infrastructure with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), scalable deployment pipelines, and containerized environments optimized for reliability and performance. I also work with wordpress devops workflows including server optimization, deployment automation, CDN configuration, caching, scaling, and security hardening for high-traffic WordPress platforms. Additionally, I have experience with python devops environments, supporting Python-based APIs, automation systems, backend services, CI/CD workflows, containerization, and cloud deployment pipelines. 💡 What I Can Help You With • AWS devops & cloud infrastructure • CI/CD pipeline setup & automation • Docker & kubernetes orchestration • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform • Monitoring & observability systems • Database optimization & scaling • Backup, recovery & disaster planning • High-load SaaS infrastructure • Linux server administration • Production deployment optimization • Cloud migration & infrastructure modernization 💻 Infrastructure & System Administration • Linux, Unix, Windows Server administration • Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, MSSQL administration • Active Directory setup & maintenance • RDS Apps & VDI environments • Apache, Nginx, CPanel, CentOS environments • Monitoring systems: Zabbix, Nagios, Splunk, Grafana • Cloud services: AWS, Azure, GCP • Kubernetes cluster management • Jenkins & automated deployment workflows • n8n ⚡ Results Delivered • Reduced downtime by 80% through infrastructure hardening • Improved deployment reliability across multiple SaaS products • Reduced cloud costs by 30–45% through infrastructure optimization • Automated CI/CD workflows reducing release cycles from hours to minutes • Built scalable environments supporting 100K+ active users I bridge the gap between infrastructure, backend systems, databases, and cloud architecture — helping teams ship faster while keeping systems stable, scalable, and secure. 👉 If your platform is growing — or struggling under production load — I’ll help you stabilize, optimize, and scale it for long-term reliability and growth. ⚙️ Core Expertise / Keywords AWS Architect, AWS DevOps, Cloud Engineer, Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Engineer, GCP DevOps, Kubernetes, Terraform, DevOps Engineer, n8n, Docker, AWS, GCP, Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle DBA, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Infrastructure as Code, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Linux Administration, SaaS Infrastructure, Scalability, High Availability, Monitoring, Automation, Reliability Engineering

Fifteen years in Microsoft infrastructure teaches you one thing: most IT problems are predictable. I've just spent long enough in this stack to spot them before they happen and fix them fast when they do. Some clients bring me in early for a planned M365 migration, a new Intune rollout, an Entra ID overhaul they want done properly from the start. Others find me after something's already gone sideways, e.g., a conditional access policy that locked out the wrong people, a hybrid identity sync that quietly broke, a tenant migration that left half the mailboxes behind. Either way, the work is the same: get it right, document it, make sure it doesn't happen again. What I actually work on day to day: Microsoft 365 is the core: tenant setup, migrations, licensing, governance, and the configurations that most people rush through and then spend months cleaning up. Exchange Online is a big part of that: mail routing, connectors, shared mailboxes, distribution groups, the unglamorous plumbing that absolutely has to work. Intune and endpoint management are where I spend a lot of time: device compliance policies, Autopilot provisioning, app deployment, and the Conditional Access rules in Entra ID that tie it all together. This is the area where small misconfigurations create large problems, and where I've probably seen every failure mode at least twice. On the infrastructure side: Azure administration, Active Directory, hybrid identity, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy for environments that run a mix of on-premises and cloud, which is still the case for most SMBs, whether they admit it or not. Also worth to mention that I have a working experience of +15 years in ConfigMgr (previously SCCM) helping many large enterprises to design, implement, administer, troubleshoot their servers. I also work with Power Automate and SharePoint when clients need workflow automation or document management built on top of their existing M365 stack, useful for MSPs and operations teams who want more from their licences without buying additional tools. A few things clients usually mention: I'm available across US and European time zones, and I respond quickly, not just during business hours. When something's down, that matters. I also document what I do, which sounds basic but apparently isn't universal. I also work with a small team for clients who need ongoing coverage beyond project work. You still deal with me directly on anything strategic or technical; the team handles the day-to-day so response times stay fast and nothing falls through the gaps. 105 jobs completed on Upwork. 8,000+ hours. 100% Job Success Score. Top Rated Plus. I'll let those speak for themselves. If you have a project coming up or something that's already broken, feel free to message me with the details, no commitment required, and I'll tell you honestly if it's something I can help with.