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As a dynamic and passionate IT professional with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in Microsoft technologies, including Azure IaaS and PaaS, Azure Edge products, and Azure DevOps. My journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to helping large enterprise customers deploy and manage workloads using cutting-edge Microsoft solutions.In my current role as a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, I lead initiatives that drive digital transformation and operational excellence for our clients. My expertise spans across product readiness and roadmaps, use of infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices. I am particularly adept at performance troubleshooting, benchmarking, and implementing least privilege configurations to ensure robust and secure environments.Key Achievements: - Successfully helps lead the deployment and management of Azure Edge products for multiple high-profile clients, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. - Played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the Azure Well-Architected Framework (WAF) Service Guide for Azure Stack HCI, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. - Recognized for my contributions to the Azure Edge Infra Team, where I provided critical support and guidance on complex issues, including incident retrospectives and removing blockers for implementing projects. - Authored and contributed to several key process documents, such as operational procedures, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our service delivery and helping customers improve their operational excellence.Educational Background:ITIL accredited, with proven knowledge of implementing processes and procedures required for modern large-scale IT operations.Extensive training and certifications in Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, and Windows Server technologies.Industry-Relevant Keywords: Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS, Azure Stack Hub and HCI, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, PowerShell, Automation, Security Best Practices, Performance Troubleshooting, ITIL, Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, Microsoft Technologies.I am always eager to connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities for collaboration. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested in discussing how we can work together to drive innovation and achieve outstanding results.

Listed skills include Technical Architecture, Sccm, Active Directory, Group Policy, and 34 others.

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  Oakbank Upper School

  Maths, Chemistry And Computer Science