Career Profile

Senior infrastructure architect with deep hands-on expertise designing, securing, and automating enterprise IT environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. Proven leader in modernizing legacy infrastructure, implementing identity-driven security models, and building scalable automation frameworks using PowerShell and cloud-native tooling.

Known for translating business requirements into resilient technical solutions, driving operational efficiency, and reducing risk through standardization, observability, and security-first design.

Professional Experience

Senior Enterprise Cloud Architect

Aug 2018 – Present
Santanna Energy Services
  • Designed and executed a full enterprise infrastructure modernization initiative, including identity, networking, endpoint management, and cloud migration.
  • Re-architected corporate networking from a flat Class-C design to a segmented, multi-VLAN topology with SD-WAN connectivity to Azure.
  • Built and maintained Azure-first infrastructure, migrating mission-critical workloads from on-prem VMware to Microsoft Azure.
  • Implemented Azure AD / Entra ID–based identity with SSO, MFA, and RBAC across internal and third-party platforms.
  • Developed extensive PowerShell automation for Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online, endpoint provisioning, and compliance enforcement.
  • Standardized workstation deployment with custom Windows images, BitLocker, LAPS, and automated lifecycle management.
  • Implemented centralized endpoint protection, monitoring, and vulnerability management across the organization.
  • Introduced containerized Linux workloads using Docker to reduce operational overhead and improve portability.
  • Led modernization of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies across cloud and on-prem systems.
  • Designed and deployed self-service identity workflows using Adaxes, reducing administrative overhead and improving security posture.

System Administrator

Mar 2016 – Aug 2018
BPL Plasma
  • Managed enterprise IT systems across 40+ locations supporting 2,500+ users.
  • Designed and maintained Active Directory, Group Policy, and RBAC delegation across a distributed environment.
  • Led Office 365 tenant migrations and implemented Azure AD Connect with SSO.
  • Automated identity, messaging, and endpoint workflows using PowerShell.
  • Implemented secure wireless networking using WPA2-Enterprise with NPS.
  • Designed tiered backup and disaster recovery solutions for critical systems.
  • Deployed VMware vSphere environments supporting 100+ virtual machines with enterprise backup and replication.
  • Standardized OS deployment using WDS and WSUS for controlled patch management.

Senior Systems Engineer

Apr 2014 – Jan 2016
Crossroads Technology Group
  • Founded and led the technical architecture of the company’s Managed Services division.
  • Designed and operated hosted VMware infrastructure for client environments.
  • Implemented VOIP, firewalling, identity, monitoring, and backup platforms.
  • Led technical teams delivering managed IT and infrastructure services.

Consultant

Mar 2010 – Mar 2014
Syntek Systems
  • Delivered customized infrastructure, security, and disaster recovery solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.
  • Provided long-term managed support contracts and project-based consulting.

Senior Systems Engineer

Apr 2010 – Mar 2012
Commodore USA
  • Designed and maintained Linux-based system images for commercial hardware.
  • Supported backend infrastructure for production web platforms and forums.
  • Assisted with production, QA, and fulfillment operations.

Certifications

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

VMware Certified Associate – Data Center Virtualization

Apple Certified Support Professional

Apple Certified Desktop Technician

Peplink Certified Engineer

Interactive Intelligence Certified Engineer

Professional references available upon request

Technical Skills

PowerShell Automation

Microsoft Azure / Entra ID

Active Directory & Identity Architecture

Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online

Windows Server & Endpoint Management

VMware vSphere / Virtualization

Linux Systems & Containers

Networking & Security Architecture