Experienced Cloud Architect with over 15 years of expertise delivering end-to-end IT solutions, leveraging the full breadth of Microsoft technologies to empower businesses. My career spans IT support, system administration, and strategic IT planning, with a specialization in Microsoft Cloud services and Cybersecurity over the past 5 years. I excel in designing and optimizing Azure-based architectures, integrating Microsoft 365 productivity solutions, enabling secure collaboration with Teams, deploying scalable applications with DevOps, and managing hybrid environments through tools like Intune and Defender. Dedicated to innovation and scalability, I align technical solutions with business goals to achieve measurable success.
THE LINUX FOUNDATION - Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
2021
"A strong education combined with relevant certifications is vital for a Cloud Architect to deliver exceptional solutions. Education lays the foundation for understanding core IT principles, while certifications validate expertise in specific technologies like Microsoft Azure. These credentials ensure the architect is equipped with up-to-date knowledge of best practices, tools, and methodologies. By staying current with industry advancements, a certified Cloud Architect can design innovative, scalable, and secure solutions tailored to a company’s unique needs, driving efficiency and business success."
HP CENTRE SOUTH AFRICA - ITIL Foundations v3 TORQUE IT TRAINING INSTITUTE - MCSA Course Completion - CompTIA N+ Course Completion
2016
GREY HIGH SCHOOL - Senior Certificate
2007
FURTHER INFORMATION
PERSONAL DETAILS
DOB: 09 May 1989
NATIONALITY: South African
MARITAL STATUS: Married
CHILDREN: 1
DRIVING LICENSE: Yes
OWN VEHICLE: Yes
HOME LANGUAGE: English
HEALTH: Excellent
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
MICROSOFT AZURE
MICROSOFT 365
DEVOPS
FIREWALLS
SERVERS
ACTIVE DIRECTORY & EXCHANGE
PROBLEM SOLVING
BACKUPS AND DISASTER RECOVERY
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
MOTORSPORT
GOLF
SURFING / WATERSPORTS
MOVIES
PC GAMING
BUILDING ITX GAMING RIGS
MOTO GP
MOTOCROSS
KNOWLEDGE
OVER 15 YEARS IN THE IT FIELD
SPECIALIST IN MICROSOFT
KUBERNETES
CLOUD MIGRATIONS
HOSTING
WINDOWS SERVERS
STRENGTHS
DILIGENT
LOGICAL PROBLEM SOLVING
ADAPTIVE
PUNCTUAL
COMMUNICATION
THOROUGH
WEAKNESSES
MICRO-MANAGING
MUNDANE TASKS
CARBS
WORK EXPERIENCE
MCS Ltd
PRINCIPAL CLOUD ARCHITECT
Design and Develop Architectures: Create scalable, reliable, and secure IT and cloud architectures, including architectural blueprints and technical documentation.
Evaluate Technologies: Assess and recommend new technologies, tools, and platforms; conduct proof-of-concepts for validation.
Manage Cloud Services: Design, implement, and optimize cloud-based solutions (Azure); manage service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Ensure Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices; ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR, HIPAA); conduct security assessments.
System Integration and Automation: Design and implement system integrations; use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for automation.
Provide Technical Leadership: Offer technical guidance and mentorship; lead architectural governance processes.
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Align IT and cloud strategies with business goals; communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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