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Cloud Architect & Cybersecurity Engineer

🔹 Professional Summary

Cloud-first strategist and results-driven Information Systems Engineer with a strong emphasis on cloud architecture and enterprise security. I bring proven expertise in designing and deploying secure, scalable cloud environments across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Amazon Web Services. With a background in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and automation, I transform complex IT infrastructures into secure, efficient, and modernized ecosystems.

🔹 Core Competencies

• Cloud Architecture & Engineering
  Architect and optimize cloud infrastructure using Azure and AWS—ensuring availability, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Specialized in hybrid environments and secure deployments across Azure IaaS/PaaS offerings and Microsoft 365 cloud suite.

• Enterprise Security & Compliance
  Skilled in threat mitigation, penetration testing, identity protection, and compliance auditing. Deploy layered security solutions aligned with industry standards and frameworks. Hands-on with Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux, and Azure-native security tools.

• Infrastructure & Networking
  Designed and managed enterprise-grade networks, virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V), and secure on-prem/cloud integrations. Managed firewalls (Cisco ASA), VLANs, VPNs, and implemented DNS-layer protection with Cisco Umbrella.

• Automation & Scripting
  Expert in PowerShell and Python scripting to automate provisioning, configuration management, reporting, and compliance checks. Built custom tools to simplify IT operations, improve system visibility, and enhance audit readiness.

• Modern Workplace Deployment
  Deep experience deploying and managing Microsoft 365 services—Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Entra ID. Delivered secure, user-focused environments across distributed teams using Endpoint Manager and conditional access strategies.

• Technical Documentation & System Design
  Adept at producing precise, actionable technical documentation, architectural diagrams, SOPs, and compliance workflows. Translate business needs into robust infrastructure blueprints and IT roadmaps.

🔹 Highlight Projects

• Architected and deployed secure Azure environments for enterprise-grade applications, integrating Virtual Networks, VPN Gateways, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

• Automated user provisioning and audit reporting using custom PowerShell scripts.

• Hardened hybrid infrastructure for clients by applying Zero Trust principles, implementing Multi-Factor Authentication, and auditing Entra ID conditional access policies.

• Led the configuration of VMware ESXi clusters, provisioning virtual servers and optimizing storage and networking using vCenter and vSwitches.

• Secured school district networks with Cisco ASA firewall rules, Umbrella DNS protection, and network segmentation using VLANs.

• Managed Apple devices using JAMF, deployed policies via Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and handled Chromebook compliance through Google Admin Console.

🔹 Technical Toolbox

Platforms & Cloud: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, VMware, JAMF, Google Workspace
Security & Tools: Cisco Umbrella, Entra ID (Azure AD), Metasploit, Nmap, Snort, Kali Linux, pfSense
Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Shell Scripts
Systems & Networking: Windows Server, Active Directory, Cisco ASA, VLANs, VPNs, Hyper-V, ESXi
Monitoring & Management: Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, System Center, Azure Monitor

🔹 Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer | Azure Administrator | Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions | Azure Security Engineer Associate

• Microsoft 365: Endpoint Administrator Associate

• Amazon Certified: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

• CompTIA Certified: Security+ | Network+ | A+ | Linux Essentials

• Cisco Certified: CCNA