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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Azure Expert Architecture Consultant for PwC Engineering Practice.• Work with Fortune 100 companies on planning, strategy, security, and modernization of cloud infrastructure and software development.• Led the development of the Engineering as a Service function and established structures for over 50 engineering durable pods.• Spearheaded cloud architecture initiatives and acted as a subject matter expert and consultant for multiple clients.• Led as the principal Azure architect on significant cloud migration projects for Fortune 100 enterprises and prominent healthcare organizations.• Pioneered the development of a Cloud Migration Factory process, enhancing the firm's competitiveness in Azure cloud migration projects.• Led the integration of DevOps practices into cloud infrastructure, automating deployment pipelines, configuration management, and monitoring using tools like Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform.• Established cloud foundations and governance frameworks, defining resource tagging strategies, access controls, and cost optimization policies. Enforced security measures and best practices across the cloud environment.• Proficient in leveraging cutting-edge observability tools, including New Relic, Moogsoft, and Splunk, for monitoring and analyzing complex distributed systems. Proactively identified and resolved performance bottlenecks, anomalies, and incidents, ensuring optimal system health and reliability.• Formulated comprehensive disaster recovery strategies, encompassing backup and restoration tactics, to safeguard business continuity and preserve data integrity during unexpected disruptions for Fortune 500 companies.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Designed and implemented robust and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure, aligning with best practices and industry standards. Developed cloud architecture blueprints ensuring high availability, security, and compliance.• Demonstrated expertise in networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, load balancing, and security groups. Configured and maintained network infrastructure to enable secure and efficient communication within complex cloud environments.• Played a pivotal role in designing and implementing Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliant solutions within Azure.• Established cloud foundations and governance frameworks, defining resource tagging strategies, access controls, and cost optimization policies.• Implemented and maintained security controls, including identity and access management, encryption, and threat detection, ensuring the highest levels of data protection and regulatory compliance within Azure.• Developed comprehensive disaster recovery plans, including backup and recovery strategies, to ensure business continuity and data integrity in the event of disruptions.• Kept abreast of the latest cloud technologies, trends, and best practices, actively participating in training and certifications to enhance expertise and contribute to the organization's growth.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Acted as the primary point of contact for Microsoft's largest customer in the Pittsburgh area, fostering strong relationships and serving as a trusted advisor for their technical needs.• Demonstrated deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, providing clients with expert guidance, best practices, and strategic insights to optimize their Azure environments, enhance efficiency, and achieve business objectives.• Collaborated closely with clients to understand their unique technical requirements and challenges, delivering tailored solutions and strategies to address complex IT issues effectively.• Assisted clients in formulating and executing cloud adoption and migration strategies, aligning Azure services with their specific business goals and objectives.• Played a pivotal role in driving account growth and revenue by identifying opportunities for additional Microsoft services and solutions that aligned with clients' needs.

Greater Pittsburgh Area