SUMMARY

• Experienced Azure Cloud Professional with extensive IT background.
• Enjoys troubleshooting to find solutions to technical issues.
• Seeking to benefit an IT Department with strong virtual platform administration skills.
• Committed to maintaining cutting edge technical skills and up - to-date industry knowledge.
• Microsoft Azure Resource Manager
• Strong Azure Portal administration
• Virtual Network Solution
• Azure VM Implementation
• Microsoft Virtual Security Solutions
• Powershell/Shell Script/Json templates
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Azure Backups and Site Recovery
• Microsoft Azure Active Directory
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Diagnostic Skills
• IaaS and PaaS Solutions
• Public Trust Clearance
• Microsoft Azure Architect solutions
• On-premises to Cloud Migrations
• Knowledge of Chef
• Azure infrastructure solutions

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems : Windows 7, 8, 10, Mac OS, Windows 2003/2008/2012 Servers

Other Software: MS-Office 2010-2012, MS-Outlook/Exchange 2013, Office 365, HP Service Center, Prem to Virtual cloud migrations, beginner Citrix Skills, Microsoft Hyper-V, VM Server Creation

Networking/Security: Cisco VPN and Routers, On-Prem Switches, Network Security Appliances, V-net Security Configuration

Databases: SQL, Access

Programming/Scripting: Basic Web Design, XML, PowerShell 4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Azure Cloud Architect

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designing Microsoft azure infrastructure architecture for new subscriptions
• Implementation and Configuration of Azure Resource Groups
• Knowledge of Microsoft Paas Architecture design
• Experience in Designing IaaS and PaaS Migration solution
• Experience with Azure security baselines
• Designing Network solutions for new Vnet implementation
• Experience in setting Virtual Network Gateways configuration
• Knowledge of Disaster Recovery solutions
• Supported the validation Cost Analysis
• Understanding of Azure infrastructure solutions
• Setting up VMs Backup
• Assist with Data Architecture solutions (Data Lakes, Data Factory, and Data Warehouse)
• Partner on the designing of with the Security Solutions (NSGs, Security Center, Vnet Firewalls)
• Knowledge of Apps service
• Knowledge of Function Apps
• Strong Knowledge of Azure Active Directory configurations

Azure Cloud Resource Admin

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Worked with creations and configuration of VMs using Azure Resource Manager/PowerShell
• Assisted with configuring NSGs
• Create and Modified JSON scripts for VNET implementations
• Worked with both Microsoft Azure Resource Manager and Service Manager (classic)
• Solid understanding in use of ARM Templets
• Created Availability Sets subnet
• Implement and configure Load Balancer
• Learn Role Based Access Control (RBAC) to better understand the functionality
• Gained a good understanding of designing Azure Migration from On-prem to Cloud using either site to site or ExpressRoute
• Created and configured Azure Network Gateway and Local Gateway for Hybrid connectivity
• Extensive understanding of VNet to VNet
• Worked with Virtual Network Gateways configuration
• Worked with Azure Site Recovery for Migration
• Understanding the use Azure Security Center
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Identity Management.
• Using OMS for Monitoring and Analyzing Azure Network solutions
• Solid understanding of Office 365 migrations and Office 365 administration

Cloud System Administrator

Confidential, Chevy Chase, MD

Responsibilities:

• Built, tested and deployed applications for hardware and software configurations on servers for federal cloud; remoted into virtual servers on federal cloud u
• Handled deployment workflow including provisioning of servers, load balancing, and health monitoring of systems using Azure Service Manager and Azure Resource Manager
• Used command line to interact with the cloud fabric and perform operations against the Azure nodes
• Read various monitoring and diagnostic log data to ensure user security rules were being followed
• Summarized information in integrated log files
• Drove end to end deployment of various components on the Azure platform
• Ran validations on Deployment Specification File
• Made changes/updates to authentication certifications and reset passwords to allow access to various systems and storage accounts on the cloud platform
• Set up and administered service accounts
• Frequently used best practices and followed technical standards, principles, theories and concept of cloud components
• Provided solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Created and modified PowerShell and XML files
• Diagnosed nodes that had reached an inoperable state
• Used Visual Studio 2013 for TFS
• Performed Remote Support of Window Server 2012
• Configured and deployed Virtual workstations

System Administrator

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Responsibilities:

• Configured Users/Computer profiles in Window Server 2003/2008 Active Directory environments
• Monitored system performance and recorded all event viewer activities
• Experience with common administration tasks, such as shared printer setup, file share permissions
• Configured Windows Server security groups
• Provided Tier 2 deskside support on software application issues (Windows 7, Office 2007-2010, Adobe X and civil engineer proprietary applications on the desktops)
• Performed all adds, deletes and changes on all Active Directory records
• Installed and configured Dell servers and desktop hardware equipment
• Assisted with the configuration of GPO in Windows domain
• Used Symantec Backup Exec software to perform backups and restores
• Used Remote Admin tools such as RDP and Dameware
• Set-up Dell network computer with company configuration for LAN/WAN new users
• Monitored network bandwidth for optimal desktop computer performance
• Administered multiple sites in the geographical Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West region
• Installed, configured and performed troubleshooting on all VOIP Mitel phone issues and was the Mitel phones system administrator
• Used excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills and provided timely and professional support to users
• Resolved network and server connectivity issues
• Documented configurations/access management for all company computer equipment

Service Desk Analyst

Confidential, Cleveland, OH

Responsibilities:

• Performed hands-on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware and configuring systems and applications
• Record, track, and document help desk request problems including final resolution
• Assisted the staff with the installation, configuration and ongoing usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software within established standards and security guidelines
• Worked with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems with desktop computing equipment and software
• Performed Active Directory Administration
• Performed Laptop encryption configuration and support using PGP
• Provided multiple tier support on basic desktop software including Office 2003/07, Access, Adobe 10, and Outlook 2003/2007
• Reported, removed and performed troubleshooting on all local/network computer Virus/Malware issues using MacAfee and other third party applications
• Performed hands-on support on Active Directory user accounts, GPO, permissions and group creations
• Helped examine the network server equipment and performed maintenance
• Delivered set-up, configuration and software upgrade of Smartphone servers
• Provided level one support of Citrix based applications

Technology Support Analyst

Confidential, Cleveland, OH

Responsibilities:

• Evaluated enterprise client hardware which included configuring, testing and certifying operating system and productivity software for over 5,000+ laptops and desktops
• Ensured all service calls were documented accurately in HP Service Center System
• Assisted with several system and hardware upgrades; Windows XP to 7, Office 2003 to 2007
• Ensured service level attainment of LAN/WAN hardware and software support on Cisco infrastructures for several high impact critical applications
• Functioned as a vendor manager and escalation point for proprietary software involving client data
• Deployed and configured desktops and laptop computers for enterprise upgrade projects
• Project Lead on the configuration and deployment of software/hardware vault department conversion
• Provided analysis and troubleshooting for Tier1 Client/Server network hardware/software
• Set-up an escalation point for Tier 2 and Tier 3 software application support duties
• Supported mainframe infrastructure and interpreted log files
• Stood out as lead analyst for enterprise-wide installations, configured and performed troubleshooting of server blades and arrays