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Microsoft infrastructure and cloud engineer at CRA who secured Azure and implemented multi-cloud infrastructure.

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At CRA, I hardened Azure and implemented Google Cloud Platform infrastructure alongside Microsoft Azure, supporting a move toward a secure multi-cloud architecture. I also rolled out Bolden James DLP and SailPoint identity management and led an Exchange Server upgrade from 2016 to 2019.

At Aspire Zone Foundation, I led the design and deployment of Microsoft infrastructure supporting eight FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums. I also migrated over 4,000 mailboxes to Exchange Online and configured Azure VM redundancy and backup.

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Microsoft Systems Administrator / IT Project Lead

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CRA

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Security-focused infrastructure work across the organization's server and cloud estate. Rolled out Bolden James DLP and SailPoint identity management, and coordinated VMware Lift & Shift migration and Exchange Server upgrade.

Bolden James DLP Sailpoint Trend Micro FortiMail Forcepoint CIS Assessments Commvault Delinea Azure Google Cloud Platform VMWare Exchange Server Exchange Online Microsoft 365 SSO Least Privilege

Lead System Administrator

Aspire Zone Foundation

Jun 2022 - Mar 2023 (9 months)

Infrastructure lead for FIFA World Cup 2022, designing and deploying Microsoft infrastructure supporting eight stadiums. Managed change documentation, locked down servers with Group Policy and BitLocker, and migrated over 4,000 mailboxes to Exchange Online.

Microsoft Infrastructure Group Policy Bitlocker KMS SCCM Azure Office365 Cloud App Security Conditional Access Intune Sensitivity Labels DLP MIP SharePoint Exchange Online Teams

Messaging Engineer

SEEPCO

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Architected and delivered enterprise messaging solutions, migrating 3,000+ mailboxes across 300+ domains to Exchange Online. Led SharePoint migrations, cross-tenant consolidation, and implemented security and compliance policies.

Exchange Online SharePoint Online Microsoft 365 Hybrid Exchange Configurations DNS PowerShell Azure Storage Security Compliance Governance

Senior System Executive

Burjeel Medical City

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020 (5 months)

Designed and implemented core IT infrastructure for a healthcare facility, including Active Directory, Windows Server, and enterprise services. Deployed failover clustering, Exchange Online, and identity security controls.