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Joseph Hoston

@josephhoston

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Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in cloud and system optimization.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration and offers opportunities for growth in cloud technologies.

I am an Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in system optimization and network management. My experience includes implementing and deploying Azure cloud infrastructure and services, managing Windows and Linux servers, and enforcing Microsoft 365 accounts for users. I am known for delivering reliable infrastructure solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with teams to adapt to evolving project requirements, ensuring successful outcomes in dynamic environments. My technical skills include managing cloud services on AWS and Azure, administering VoIP systems, and utilizing monitoring tools like Grafana and Prometheus. I am committed to continuous learning, currently pursuing my MS Azure Administrator certification.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Infrastructure Engineer

Carlton Leisure (Pvt) Ltd

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)

Implemented and deployed Azure cloud infrastructure and services for multiple projects, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components. Executed multiple Windows and Linux servers across development and production environments, handling routine updates, user access, and troubleshooting.

Azure Virtualization Storage Accounts Networking Windows Server Linux Microsoft Intune Azure Repos GitHub Grafana Prometheus VoIP Bria

Technical Support Engineer (L2)/System Engineer

MSL (Pvt) Ltd

May 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Provided technical support for Australian clients on web and legacy applications. Administered AWS services including EC2, S3, and RDS, and managed MSSQL databases.

AWS EC2 S3 RDS MSSQL Zoom)Cloudwatch CloudTrail DevOps

System Support Engineer (L2)/System Engineer

Soundmouse (Pvt) Ltd

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Provided technical support for UK-based clients on web applications and managed multiple SQL databases. Managed Microsoft 365 access controls, applied conditional access, and enforced security compliance policies.

SQL Databases Conditional Access Security Compliance Jira Kanban Confluence

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kingston University

BSc(Hons)Computing(TOP-UP), Computing

2021 - 2022

Completed a top-up Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing. This program likely focused on advanced computing concepts and technologies, building upon prior qualifications.

Cardiff Metropolitan University

HNDInSoftwareEngineering, Software Engineering

2019 - 2020

Obtained a Higher National Diploma in Software Engineering. This qualification provided a strong foundation in software development principles and practices.