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Albert Dzapasi

@albertdzapasi

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DV-cleared Solution Architect delivering secure VMware SDDC transformations.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead secure VMware-based SDDC and Zero Trust architectures, guide infrastructure transformation, and govern compliant HLD/LLD designs—partnering with engineering and stakeholders to deliver resilient, future-ready platforms.

I’m a highly motivated, DV cleared Solution Architect with extensive experience designing and delivering secure, large-scale enterprise platforms across complex, high-assurance environments. I define and govern end-to-end architecture across infrastructure, virtualisation, networking and application services with a strong focus on Software Defined Data Centre (SDDC).

In my current role, I’m leading the architectural migration of legacy estates to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Workload Domains (vSphere, vSAN, NSX), using VMware HCX to ensure seamless workload mobility and minimal service disruption. I provide architectural leadership across Compute, Storage, and Networking pillars, designing scalable Software-Defined Networking (SDN) architectures aligned to Zero Trust principles.

I’ve also operated as a Solution Architect in the OpNET Engineering function, where I shaped and governed secure, multi-tenant platform services spanning infrastructure, virtualisation and application layers. I drive architecture governance through HLD/LLD and ICDs, translate complex security requirements into scalable roadmaps, and support infrastructure automation through Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, Ansible and PowerShell alongside VMware Aria (vRealize) Automation—ensuring compliance, accreditation and assurance across environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Solution Architect

Current

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Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Led the architectural migration of legacy VMware estates to VMware Cloud Foundation workload domains (vSphere, vSAN, NSX), using VMware HCX to enable seamless workload mobility with minimal disruption. Provide architectural leadership across compute, storage, and networking, designing SDN architectures aligned to Zero Trust principles.

VMware Cloud Foundation HCX VSPhere VMware VSAN NSX T Architecture Software Defined Networking (SDN)Zero Trust Architecture Ansible PowerShell

Solution Architect

C3IA

Aug 2018 - Jan 2024 (5 years 5 months)

Operated as a Solution Architect in OpNET Engineering, defining and evolving secure, multi-tenant platform services across infrastructure, virtualisation, and application layers. Provided architectural governance through HLD/ICD deliverables and design assurance across multiple cross-functional agile teams.

HLD ICD Governance ADFS Messaging And EUC Service Design

Lead Engineer / Architect

C3IA

Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year)

Worked as a DevOps engineer in a 15+ engineer team delivering MOD CIS solutions across two projects using both Agile and Waterfall delivery models. Designed and developed solutions within program timelines set by engineering management.

DevOps Engineering MOD CIS Solutions Agile Delivery Solution Design

DevOps Engineer

C3IA

Apr 2017 - Jul 2017 (3 months)

Designed and tested solutions with a 4-man DevOps team to federate existing Magpie Federated Mission Network CISs with MOD CIS systems while remaining compliant with NATO standards. Delivered integration approaches that preserved required compliance constraints.

DevOps Engineering Magpie MNE MNX CIS Federation NATO Standards MOD CIS Integration Architecture

4 Line Engineer

HP & C3IA

Oct 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 5 months)

Provided versatile NSoIT 4th line engineering support across engineering and service operations, resolving complex IT incidents and helping establish site-wide processes and procedures. Participated from initial site build (hardware, servers, network) through delivery and support.

IT Support

3 Line Wintel Engineer

Hewlett-Packard (HP)

Mar 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year 6 months)

Provided 3rd-line SME support for 100+ deployed data centres worldwide using virtualised Windows Server (2003/2008) platforms. Oversaw hundreds of 1st/2nd-line and global engineering staff, resolving escalated issues across military and civilian estates.

3rd Line Wintel SME Support Windows Server Global Incident Escalation Support For 100+ Data Centres