Eric C.

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Microsoft Architect @ AHEAD
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A strategic trusted adviser and results oriented Cloud Architect in the Healthcare, Academic, State, Federal Government and Financial Services sectors. Areas of focus include Microsoft, technology strategy, business transformation, integration, relationship management, business process engineering, infrastructure / operations management and project management.Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects at scale consisting of geographically dispersed and cross-functional teams. Repeatedly recognized for demonstrating excellence in customer service, I am passionate about delivering value to my clients and partners, and creating exceptional client engagements through strategic roadmaps, envisioning workshops, and trusted advisory. I have led and supported multiple complex projects with proven results in saving money, enhancing processes, and empowering users. I am always eager to learn new skills, stay on top of emerging trends, and work with cutting-edge tools and vendors. I thrive in challenging and dynamic environments where I can solve problems, optimize systems, and add value.Specialties: Microsoft Technology, Technology Strategy, Infrastructure, Technology M&A, Integration and Cloud (Azure / AWS / Google)

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Microsoft Architect
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Eric C. Work Experience Details
  • Ahead
    Microsoft Architect
    Ahead
    United States
  • Bedroc
    Microsoft Architect
    Bedroc Feb 2024 - Jul 2024
    Franklin, Tennessee, Us
    Technically skilled in Microsoft 365 Purview and Microsoft Purview in AzureExperienced in client-focused consulting, especially leading initiatives and defining consulting frameworks.Consistent in creating a positive impression on clients and maintain confidence while guiding client IT teams in enterprise deployments of Purview. This includes navigating various client challenges, attitudes, concerns and expectations while achieving technical success.Able to generate accurate, comprehensive as-built documentation representing the total output of work delivered to the client.Key Responsibilities: Work with IT Team to understand needs and design a comprehensive Microsoft Purview solution for data governance, compliance, and risk management across Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms. Leverage extensive knowledge of Azure core infrastructure to ensure robust and secure integration of Purview with various Azure services. Develop policies and controls within Purview for data classification, retention, and protection, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. Collaborate with C-suite, data governance, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Monitor and manage data access and usage compliance using Purview's advanced data governance tools. Provide leadership and technical guidance on best practices for Azure and Microsoft Purview. Provide technical guidance and training to team members and stakeholders on Microsoft Purview capabilities and best practices. Stay updated with the latest developments in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 compliance and data governance features. Skills and Qualifications: Strong knowledge of Azure architecture, services, and security best practices. Proficient in Microsoft 365 administration and security configurations. Familiarity with compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, etc.
  • Nyu Langone Health
    Microsoft Cloud Architecture Consultant
    Nyu Langone Health Dec 2022 - Nov 2023
    New York, Ny, Us
    ▪ I held the Microsoft Architect Lead role. Provided all aspects of strategic IT planning and end-to-end technology initiatives for Microsoft Migration to the cloud Program.▪ Provide Technology Governance within each workstream or Microsoft Technology being deployed.▪ Microsoft Centric Solution around Office 365 and Azure Cloud and Security initiatives.▪ Implementing & managing large scale Programs and projects from Initiation to hand off.▪ Work directly with CISO to incorporate/include Security initiatives across each department.▪ Microsoft Unified Communications with Cisco / Microsoft Teams Enterprise Voice initiatives.▪ Microsoft Centric Solution with Endpoint Configuration Management / Intune and Modern Workplace initiatives.▪ Provide End of project turn over documentation.▪ Creating 2–year IT strategies and IT road maps for small, mid and large enterprises.▪ Become a trusted advisor to solve NYLU business issues with best practices and methodologies.▪ Microsoft DLP, Archiving and Compliance Solutions▪ Configured and support Azure Migrate to move servers from on premise to Microsoft Azure (IAAS)▪ Migration of Exchange 88k mailboxes▪ Deployed Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps▪ Deployed Microsoft Defender for Identity▪ Deployed Microsoft Defender for Office▪ Deploy Azure Virtual Desktops / Automation with Terraform scripts.▪ Deployed and configure Azure landing zones and enrolled servers and devices into Azure Sentinel (SIEM)▪ Windows Autopilot, zero touch Operating System deployment of Windows 10/11 using MECM 2012/ 2016, Azure/ Microsoft 365▪ Deployed Microsoft Intune for Windows, IOS and Android Devices for certain offices.▪ Deploy PowerAutomate and Power Apps Workflow for Microsoft Teams and SharePoint▪ Deployed Microsoft Purview solution to address Data Governance and Enterprise Data Protection
  • Ntt Ltd.
    Technical Delivery Manager
    Ntt Ltd. Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
    London, United Kingdom , Gb
     Technical Services Manager role for building the national Microsoft Practice aligned directly with Sales and a multi-million-dollar pipeline.  Building exceptional client engagements by developing strategic road maps and envisioning workshops for the art of what is possible. Leverage implementation solutions utilize existing technology investments and bridging the gap for future adoption Trusted advisor to internal sales and presales to develop the level of effort and cost model to selling engagements Advises clients on value-add strategies and architecture designs to support the business as it relates to the digital Modern workplace. Create client presentations and walk through workshops for C-Suite and technology operations within the customer environment Selling the majority of the Microsoft Stack and all M365 workload and workstreams. Strong focus on Microsoft Unified Communication, End User Computing and Microsoft Modern Workplace services. Pro Seller of Cloud solution including Azure, Amazon and Google services Deployed Microsoft Defender for Cloud  Deployed Microsoft Defender for Office Deployed Microsoft Defender for Identity Deployed Microsoft Information Protection (Purview) Deployed Microsoft DLP  Deployed Microsoft Insider risk management  Deployed and configure Azure landing zones and enrolled servers and devices into Azure Sentinel (SIEM)
  • Ntt Ltd.
    Technical Lead
    Ntt Ltd. Feb 2019 - Dec 2021
    London, United Kingdom , Gb
     Technical Services Manager role for building the national Microsoft Practice aligned directly with Sales and a multi-million-dollar pipeline.  Building exceptional client engagements by developing strategic road maps and envisioning workshops for the art of what is possible. Leverage implementation solutions utilize existing technology investments and bridging the gap for future adoption Trusted advisor to internal sales and presales to develop the level of effort and cost model to selling engagements Advises clients on value-add strategies and architecture designs to support the business as it relates to the digital Modern workplace. Create client presentations and walk through workshops for C-Suite and technology operations within the customer environment Selling the majority of the Microsoft Stack and all M365 workload and workstreams. Strong focus on Microsoft Unified Communication, End User Computing and Microsoft Modern Workplace services.
  • Dimension Data
    Technical Services Consultant
    Dimension Data Nov 2018 - Jan 2019
    Bryanston, Johannesburg, Za
  • Dxc Technology
    Senior Technical Architect
    Dxc Technology Jun 2017 - Dec 2018
    Ashburn, Virginia, Us
     I held the Senior Consultant role for the Microsoft solutions with a multi-million-dollar pipeline.  Provide strategic road maps and end-to-end Microsoft initiatives for DXC’s customers. Support Marketing efforts for Joint Microsoft initiatives.  Deployed Microsoft Defender for Cloud  Deployed and configure Azure landing zones and enrolled servers and devices into Azure Sentinel (SIEM) Developing Statements of Work for sales efforts include sizing and scoping the opportunities.  Provide End of project turn over documentation. Build MWS(My Work Style)base Solutions for all DXC customers. Participate as technical Presales engineer or technology advisor to help close / win or shorten the sales cycle. Provide hands on production support, design, development, and maintenance of multiple customers in multiple industries.  Consistently met or exceeded the needs of customers. Provide high-level and detailed consultative solutions and technical sales support for selected customer opportunities. Prepare High level and Low-level solution designs and diagrams based on MWS(My Work Style) mythologies. Incorporate all elements of security with every engagement. Experience in solutioning and architecting digital workplace solutions. Developed Virtualization solutions such as Azure Virtual Desktops Delivery of M365 workstreams and all M365 Workloads. Delivery of Systems management Modernization workloads SCCM>MECM to Intune and AutoPilot solutions. Led Unified Communications and collaboration with Skype for Business and now Microsoft Teams including Enterprise Voice Led End User Compute Road map to cloud modernization platforms
  • Dxc Technology
    Senior Consultant
    Dxc Technology May 2016 - May 2017
    Ashburn, Virginia, Us
     I held the Senior Consultant role for the Microsoft solutions with a multi-million-dollar pipeline.  Provide strategic road maps and end-to-end Microsoft initiatives for DXC’s customers. Support Marketing efforts for Joint Microsoft initiatives.  Developing Statements of Work for sales efforts include sizing and scoping the opportunities.  Provide End of project turn over documentation. Build MWS(My Work Style)base Solutions for all DXC customers. Participate as technical Presales engineer or technology advisor to help close / win or shorten the sales cycle. Provide hands on production support, design, development, and maintenance of multiple customers in multiple industries.  Consistently met or exceeded the needs of customers. Provide high-level and detailed consultative solutions and technical sales support for selected customer opportunities. Prepare High level and Low-level solution designs and diagrams based on MWS(My Work Style) mythologies. Incorporate all elements of security with every engagement. Experience in solutioning and architecting digital workplace solutions. Developed Virtualization solutions such as Azure Virtual Desktops Delivery of M365 workstreams and all M365 Workloads. Delivery of Systems management Modernization workloads SCCM>MECM to Intune and AutoPilot solutions. Led Unified Communications and collaboration with Skype for Business and now Microsoft Teams including Enterprise Voice Led End User Compute Road map to cloud modernization platforms
  • Carousel Industries
    Senior Microsoft Solutions Provider - Pseller
    Carousel Industries 2014 - 2016
    Exeter, Rhode Island, Us
    Held the UC Architect role for the Microsoft practice with a multi-million dollar pipeline. Provided strategic road maps and end-to-end Microsoft UC initiatives for Carousel’s customers.• Performed periodic practice pipeline and opportunity analysis, product line review, and solution "health checks" with practice and delivery resources• Supported marketing efforts for Joint Microsoft initiatives• Developed Statements of Work for sales efforts include sizing and scoping opportunities• Participated as technical pre-sales engineer/technology advisor to help close, win or shorten the sales cycle• Provided hands-on production support, design, development, and maintenance of multiple customers in multiple industries• Solved client business issues with efficient application of technology solutions, best practices, and methodologies• Continually led all deployment projects for Microsoft-centric technology and other third-party hardware vendor products• Designed, planned, architected and deployed to production Microsoft Lync 2010/2013 UC with Enterprise Voice strategy for customers• Performed Microsoft Office 365 Fast Track Migrations• Microsoft Exchange and Skype for Business Deployment, Planned Services for Microsoft Vouchers• Worked with SIP trunk providers and SBC products & Survivable Branch Appliance for remote sites • Hybrid Cloud Including Azure (IAAS) and Office 365, Exchange, Skype and Single Sign-On MFA (Multifactor Auth.)
  • Fusionstorm
    Senior Microsoft Solutions Provider Lead (Vtsp)
    Fusionstorm 2012 - 2014
    San Francisco, California, Us
    • Created strategic roadmaps & PowerPoint presentations; presented to C-level/Technical audiences• Designed, planned, architected and deployed to production Microsoft Lync 2010/2013 UC with Enterprise Voice strategy for customers• Integrated between Cisco Call Manager 8.6 / Avaya and Lync for VOIP on the Lync Client• Worked with SIP trunk providers and SBC products as well as Survivable Branch Appliance for remote sites • Zero touch deployment of Windows 7 using SCCM 2007/2012 SEO Standard Operating Environments• Deployed Azure (IAAS) to help move VMware customers to Azure Cloud using Azure Site Recovery• Hybrid Cloud Including Azure (IAAS) and Office 365, Exchange , Skype and Single Sign-On MFA (Multifactor Auth.)• Enhanced marketing efforts for joint Microsoft enterprise • Evolved Statements of Work for sales efforts include sizing and scoping opportunities • Participated as technical sales engineer or technology advisor to help close, win, or shorten the sales cycle• Created 3-5 year roadmaps for small, mid, and large enterprises
  • The School District Of Philadelphia
    Director Of It - Microsoft Solutions Provider, Consultant
    The School District Of Philadelphia 2008 - 2012
    Philadelphia, Pa, Us
    Oversaw all technology operations and evaluated them according to established goals. Devised and established IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management. Analyzed efficient and cost effective technological equipment and software. Inspected the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.• Identified the need for upgrades, configurations, or new systems• Coordinated IT managers and supervised computer scientists, technicians and other professionals; built relationships with vendors and created cost-efficient contracts• Played a pivotal role with Microsoft Azure Product development team to develop customer-facing application in the cloud• Designed, planned and deployed to production Microsoft Lync 2010 UC with Enterprise Voice strategy for 35,000 users• Integrated between Cisco Call Manager 8.6 and Lync for VOIP on the Lync Client• Configured Exchange UM for Voice mailboxes and Lync IVR / Hunt groups for inward dialing• Provided hands-on production support, design, development, and maintenance of Active Directory infrastructure • Began the transition of certain technology to Microsoft Live@Edu for the entire school district• Introduced newer technology such as (SCCM) 2007 for systems management• Managed assets and created software packages with Admin Studio and deployed via SCCM 2007• Upgraded and migrated from SCCM 2007 to SCCM 2012• Installed and assisted with Microsoft TAP Program for LYNC 2010 (Beta /Preview)• Customized workflows for employee onboard process, automated other business processes
  • Club Abc Tours
    It Manager / Director Of Technology - Executive Technical Leadership
    Club Abc Tours Nov 2006 - May 2009
    Held the executive technical leadership role in IT for a 36-million-dollar travel operator company providing travel products to both international and domestic markets. Provided all aspects of strategic IT planning and end-to-end technology initiatives and led day-to-day operations of data center, help desk, application delivery, development, and network engineering.• Transformed IT into a strategic business partner by providing project management, relationship partnering, budget planning, strategic and tactical technology direction for the entire company• Integrated Virtual server technology by using VMware, VSphere 4.0 and Migrated25 + application servers into VM.• Introduced new technology such as (SCCM) SMS 2007 for systems management; (SCOM) MOM 2007 for monitoring, SharePoint 2007 Intranet web services, (OCS 2007R2) Unified communications services• Defined initiatives to create a secure computing environment with the upgrade from NT to Windows XP• Introduced new threat management systems such as Fortinet firewall• Created Disaster recovery plan to back up critical systems, created a failover DR site• Built over 65+ Servers• Managed, maintained, and supported Microsoft Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003 migration• Implemented network security policies and IT governance at the corporate level• Planned, managed and developed phone system upgrades and integration
  • The School District Of Philadelphia
    Director Of Technology - Microsoft Solutions Provider / Consultant
    The School District Of Philadelphia Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
    Philadelphia, Pa, Us
    Recruited to drive enhancements in operational performance through a new data center and technology infrastructure group.• Created a technology roadmap that drove delivery of converged enterprise networks with 35,000 users• Coordinated 20 support specialists, selected and implemented third party technologies• Oversaw project planning, budgeting and delivery; liaised with vendors, executed all operational aspects• Provided production support, design, development, & maintenance of Active Directory infrastructure • Worked with diverse internal and external teams in a matrix managed environment• Provided project management, budgeting, and consulting in technology assessment, policy and information transformation• Migrated 35,000 users from NT 4.0 to Active Directory 2003• Designed and implemented Exchange 2003 Clustered (multi) Node messaging servers• Managed assets and created software packages with Admin Studio and deployed with SMS 2003• Established IT control standards, policies, configuration guidelines, and procedures for operation of Windows client and server systems• Worked with the Chief Security Officer to design, implement, and manage security
  • Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
    Global Network Security Architect And Administration/Consultant
    Jpmorgan Chase & Co. 2004 - 2005
    New York, Ny, Us
    • Spearheaded upgrades of the organization's network infrastructure focused on enhancing global administration and security enterprise-wide • Analyzed business risks, selected new systems/products, supported project management/planning initiatives, and delivered expert support and administrative services to 228,000+ users nationally• Built and directed top-performing teams• Participated in highly visible M&A projects including IT operations global platform consolidation• Established security policies & standards; passed regulatory security audits and Sox compliance• Enhanced technical performance through standardization of desktop deployment team• Reviewed/analyzed business risks as a member of the Core Engineering & Architect group
  • Wachovia
    Senior Systems Engineer
    Wachovia 2002 - 2003
    San Francisco, California, Us
    • Managed 15 direct reports, built NT/ 2000 and Novell 5.1 Servers• Provided administration & Security of NDS, NT/ Active Directory Domains • Provided day-to-day support for 5000+ users• Managed a variety of clients and provided support for their security efforts• Ensured that key business processes reflected appropriate risk management considerations• Managed projects, performance, activity, and progress reports• Developed, implemented, and maintained enterprise-wide information security capabilities
  • Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
    Global Security Operations Management (Gsom) / Senior Technology Officer
    Jpmorgan Chase & Co. 1998 - 2002
    New York, Ny, Us
    • Led large-scale projects to integrate both JP Morgan and Chase Technology Operations• Ensured integrity of logical security for all desktop computer-based systems across all technical platforms; developed, reviewed, and maintained security policies and standards• Provided night-to-night third level technical support for 1700+ computer users• Provided administration of Cisco Call manager, VOIP, PBX Systems, adds, moves, and more• Managed 11 direct reports

Eric C. Education Details

  • Purdue Global
    Purdue Global
    Cyber Security Management

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