Wichita, Kansas, United States
Microsoft Architect with 19+ years of experience leading enterprise cloud and security transformations. Specializing in designing and implementing Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid identity solutions for large organizations. Former Director of Cloud & Cyber Security who successfully led digital transformation initiatives including Zero Trust architecture, enterprise security operations, and cloud migrations while maintaining 99.99% uptime. Extensive experience with compliance frameworks, incident response, and cross-functional team leadership. Expertise spans the full Microsoft ecosystem including Entra ID, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and Azure services. Proven ability to translate complex technical requirements into strategic business outcomes while mentoring teams and driving operational excellence. U.S. Citizen based in the Wichita area and available immediately.
- Architected cloud infrastructure transformation, optimizing efficiency and achieving cost reductions through strategic resource allocation and automation. - Orchestrated enterprise Azure migrations for critical systems, maintaining continuous operations with zero disruption while establishing scalability frameworks. - Engineered enterprise cybersecurity architecture with threat detection, incident response, and proactive monitoring, substantially reducing security incidents. - Directed cross-functional engineering and security teams, implementing performance optimization and security enhancements for enterprise-grade availability. - Established cost governance frameworks, delivering substantial annual savings through vendor negotiations and resource optimization. - Deployed Microsoft security ecosystem including Azure Sentinel and Defender ATP, enhancing threat visibility and reducing false positives. - Led enterprise project coordination across IT, DevOps, and Security, streamlining deployments and accelerating time-to-production. - Implemented disaster recovery and business continuity solutions using Azure Site Recovery, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity. - Designed and deployed Zero Trust security architecture with comprehensive access controls and data protection mechanisms. - Partnered with executive leadership to develop strategic cloud and security roadmaps aligned with business objectives. - Negotiated enterprise licensing agreements and vendor contracts, securing favorable terms and optimizing technology investments. - Established incident response protocols and forensic capabilities, ensuring rapid threat containment and GDPR/PCI DSS compliance. - Implemented automated compliance and patch management systems, reducing overhead while strengthening security posture. - Developed security awareness programs, improving security culture and reducing human-factor risks.
- Established comprehensive security, systems, and cloud architecture frameworks, defining enterprise standards, governance policies, and operational procedures. - Supported fundraising across multiple rounds by presenting sophisticated security and cloud architecture proposals, demonstrating technical viability and risk mitigation to investors. - Delivered substantial cost optimization through legacy modernization and cloud migration, reengineering infrastructure for scalable, cost-effective operations. - Improved operational efficiency through custom software development and systems integration, implementing monitoring and logging capabilities to enhance reliability. - Provided executive-level technical leadership and mentorship, developing security awareness and architectural competency through knowledge transfer programs. - Led M&A integration activities, conducting technical due diligence, risk assessment, and systems integration for seamless consolidation of acquired environments. - Orchestrated enterprise automation and security enhancements, implementing process improvements and controls that reduced operational costs while strengthening security. - Served as principal technical advisor and SME, establishing centers of excellence across IT, Cloud, Security, and Development teams. - Secured significant funding across two investment rounds presenting advanced security and cloud architecture designs to prospective investors. - Achieved approximately $2M cost savings by reengineering legacy systems and transitioning to scalable cloud infrastructure. - Enhanced operational efficiency 30% through custom reporting and logging features for tracking and resolving failed pickups. - Led automation and security initiatives reducing engineering costs 40% over four quarters following meticulously designed roadmap.
- Architected comprehensive DevOps transformation, establishing automated CI/CD pipeline infrastructure with Jenkins and Ansible across hybrid cloud environments, significantly accelerating deployment cycles. - Modernized legacy application portfolio through strategic migration to contemporary DevOps frameworks, enhancing scalability and optimizing resource utilization. - Collaborated with Security Operations and cross-functional teams to integrate security-by-design principles throughout DevOps lifecycle, ensuring regulatory compliance. - Engineered high-availability distributed systems architecture with comprehensive non-functional requirements, delivering enterprise-grade reliability and maintaining stringent SLAs. - Developed advanced monitoring and incident management capabilities, implementing proactive alerting and analytics-driven insights to enhance operational visibility. - Led transformative DevOps initiative reducing deployment times 50% through automated CI/CD pipeline utilizing Jenkins and Ansible. - Orchestrated legacy application migration to modern DevOps framework, improving scalability and reducing infrastructure costs. - Partnered with cross-functional teams to embed robust security protocols into every DevOps lifecycle stage, ensuring industry standards compliance. - Defined and implemented non-functional requirements supporting highly available distributed systems, achieving 99.9% uptime SLA for critical applications. - Designed proactive monitoring and alerting system decreasing incident response times and providing actionable insights through advanced trend analysis.
- Served as strategic technical advisor bridging executive leadership and engineering teams, translating business requirements into comprehensive technology solutions. - Cultivated enterprise client relationships across Fortune 500 organizations in Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, Legal, and Sustainability sectors, delivering industry-specific solutions addressing regulatory compliance. - Generated substantial revenue growth through consultative sales, conducting technical assessments and developing strategic technology roadmaps aligning IT investments with business objectives. - Built and led high-performing engineering team, implementing professional development programs and project management frameworks ensuring consistent delivery of complex initiatives. - Orchestrated critical incident response and business continuity operations, rapidly restoring operational capability following major system failures while implementing risk mitigation strategies. - Designed and executed large-scale infrastructure deployment for logistics operations, integrating physical infrastructure with enterprise software systems for seamless workflows. - Established technology research and innovation program, conducting market analysis and emerging technology evaluation to drive strategic decision-making and maintain competitive advantage.
- Architected and executed comprehensive infrastructure modernization initiatives across diverse client environments, implementing strategic migration frameworks that maintained operational continuity while enhancing system performance and reliability. - Provided centralized infrastructure management and monitoring services for extensive client portfolio, delivering proactive maintenance and support services to ensure consistent high availability and optimal system performance across all managed environments. - Engineered automation solutions and workflow optimization tools, implementing scripted processes that substantially reduced operational overhead while improving service delivery consistency and reducing human error potential. - Delivered strategic technology consulting services to regional business community, developing customized technology roadmaps and project implementation schedules that aligned IT investments with organizational growth strategies and budget constraints.