About Me
MS Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect with Secret Clearance.
High achiever bringing 20+ years of experience acquired across an exemplary career progression and a proven history of commitment to se…
MS Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect with Secret Clearance.
High achiever bringing 20+ years of experience acquired across an exemplary career progression and a proven history of commitment to service and performance excellence in meeting client requirements. Combines impeccable credentials and in-depth knowledge of a broad range of MS Azure Cloud & Amazon Web Services Cloud's issues with technical leadership skills and the ability to deliver results in deadline-critical environments. An analytical mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to multi-task while maintaining a primary focus on priority projects complement an inspiring and effective leader, collaborator, team member, negotiator, and communicator.
Experience
Cloud Engineer
• Migrating existing data and applications to MS Azure Cloud.
• Designed disaster recovery plans for applications hosted on the cloud using snapshots, AMIs and backups.
• Configuring and managing Web Application Firewall (WAF), MFA and VPN connectivity.
• Developing strategies for improving overall organizational resilience against cyber attacks.
Cloud Engineer
Migrating on-premises applications and data to Azure using Azure Migrate.
Implemented Azure ExpressRoute and VPN Gateway for hybrid connectivity between Azure and on-premises environments.
Designed disaster recovery plans for applications hosted on the cloud using snapshots, AMIs and backups.
Developing strategies for improving overall organizational resilience against cyber attacks.
Cloud Operations Engineer
• Created and implemented comprehensive Cloud migration strategies.
• Designed, developed, maintained MS Azure and AWS Amazon Cloud-based systems.
• Provided IaaS provisioning of Cloud resources by Terraform / AWS Cloud Formation.
• Deployed microservices applications to MS Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
• Delivered apps to customers by introducing automation into the CI/CD deployment.
• Designed and deployed IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
• Provided MS Azure and AWS Amazon clouds support.
• Managed VMware ESX and MS Windows Servers remotely.
• Installed and configured vSphere, Web Application Firewall, SysAid ticketing system.
• Implemented backup and Disaster Recovery policies by Zerto 9.0, and AS/400 backup solutions.
Cloud Operations Engineer
Designed, developed, and optimized Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.
Deployed and managed services such as Azure VMs, VNETs, App Services, Azure SQL, Azure AD, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Implemented and managed storage solutions using Azure Blob, Azure Files, and other Azure storage services.
Created and implemented comprehensive Cloud migration strategies.
Provided IaaS provisioning of Cloud resources by Terraform / AWS Cloud Formation.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring seamless deployment and integration across different environments.
Designed and deployed IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
Managed VMware ESX and MS Windows Servers remotely.
Installed and configured vSphere, Web Application Firewall (WAF), SysAid ticketing system.
Cloud Engineer
Implemented AWS Cloud Services (EC2, DynamoDB, API Gateway, RDS, Lambda, CloudFront, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Route 53).
Provided MS Azure Cloud / MS Azure Active Directory / MS Office 365 troubleshooting
Implemented container orchestration by Docker.
Deployed infrastructure automations and CI/CD pipelines.
Configured and managed WAF, Palo Alto firewalls (DMZ, LB), MFA and VPN connectivity.
Monitored and responded to all network traffic, security events, and log data to identify and respond to potential security incidents.
Managed VMware ESX, MS Windows Servers, SCCM and Group Policies.
Created backup and Disaster Recovery policies.
Created and updated system documentation for troubleshooting and reference.
Successfully managed IT staff from 8 branches of John Crane across Canada
Network Analyst
Designed and implemented MS Windows / Active Directory / DHCP / DNS / TCP/IP / Group Policies.
Managed 180 MS Windows Servers, enforced backup and DR policies.
Configured CISCO Layer 2 & Layer 3 switches, CISCO routers (BGP and OSPF), and Check Point firewall
Implemented switching technologies (VPC, VSS, STP, HSRP, and VRRP).
Successfully managed IT staff from 3 branches of Smiths Detection Inc.