Cryptic Shell

•	In-depth review of major cloud service provider's latest technologies, services and capabilities
•	Designing low-cost and efficient proof of concept solutions for different business use cases
•	Planning, effort estimating, feasibility assessment, and risks mitigation for cloud migration projects
• 	Implementing geographically resilient solutions with zero downtime on highly available systems
• 	Developing and contributing to an innovative communication strategy for cloud adoption
•	Designing hybrid on-premises and public cloud solutions with low risk and high returns potential
• 	Providing continuous insight on IT and business strength and weaknesses during projects
• 	Developing digitisation roadmap for greenfield migration or transformation projects
• 	Accessing business infrastructure, applications and services to leverage IoT technologies
• 	Transforming software development processes using continuous integration and agile development practices

Technologies: Microsoft Azure, Azure Data Warehouse, Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, Zscaler, Cloudi-Fi, AlienVault, DarkTrace, LogicMonitor, Cisco Meraki, Infor, Jenkins, SD-WAN, Zoom Conferencing, 8x8 VoIP, Logz.io, Workday, Workplace, MuleSoft, Salesforce

Cloud Architect - Various Projects (Contracts and Freelance)

Oye Alebiosu Foundation for Women's Health

Implementation of NPSP "Non-profit Salesforce Platform" for a Women's based charity in the UK tackling domestic abuse and violence.

•	Helping client define proof of concept tailored to the charity's vision and goals
•	Working with the business analyst in defining different business use cases
•	Using the org-chart in creating user roles and permissions
•	3rd party app integration of unified comms (SMS, email, and WhatsApp Business)
•	Administration and security setup of SSO, MFA, Permission sets, Auth Providers, Certificates

Salesforce Consultant - Non Profit Women's Charity CRM

Stella McCartney

The lead platforms and infrastructure architect in the extraction of Stella McCartney from Kering and partnership with LVMH

• Was tasked with all aspects of the technical extraction, new platforms design, infrastructure setup, and IT migration from Kering’s infrastructure and platforms
• Adopted, designed and implemented a Cloud-first approach in the setting up Stella McCartney’s own greenfield IT landscape and technologies
• Seamlessly integrated over 35 multivendor solutions across ERP “Infor M3”, HR “Workday”, Retail “RetailPro”, Payment Gateways, Networking “Verizon SDWAN”, Security “Zscaler”, POS Systems, and End User Computing
• Migrated over 1250 user AD accounts and O365 mailboxes/archives using ADMT and Quest On-Demand
• Migrated all business-critical systems (Active Directory, File shares “Windows NFTS and Linux SFTP”, SharePoint, Databases and legacy applications) into Azure cloud
• Upgrade WAN solution across 70+ locations globally from MPLS to SD-WAN, and replaced Cisco Catalyst switches with Meraki while setting up enterprise wireless Hotspot solution for Corporate and Guest users
• Upgraded Windows 7 legacy devices to Windows 10 Pro with automated encryption enabled for senior executives, POS systems, and business-critical teams
• Rolled out Zoom video conferencing solutions for small and large conference rooms across global HQs
• Upgraded Mac OS devices to latest Catalina flavour
• Migrated mobile phone devices to new MDM solution, SOTI
• Setup ADFS, Azure SCIM, and Single Sign-On authentication with 3rd party enterprise applications
• Setup ServiceDesk ticketing solution and integrated into Atlassian JIRA for bug fixes
• Setup Azure Datawarehouse for BI and Operational Reporting
• Setup Remote Desktop Support solution for POS and employee systems
• Setup IPsec VPNs between Azure cloud hosting multiple resources and 3rd party suppliers and solutions
• Trained newly recruited Global Infrastructure Manager, Operations and Service Delivery Manager

Lead Technical Architect - Diversiture and Digital Transformation

University of the Arts London

•	Audit and architecture program centred around datacenter consolidation and migration to cloud service provider
•	Physical site audit and complete infrastructure asset discovery from networking, computing, storage to appliances.
•	Conducted a gap analysis on the current infrastructure to support the future business plans
•	Profiled all applications i.e. databases, operating systems, web services based on environment e.g. production, QA and Development
•	Established expected service levels, security requirements, licensing and maintenance for IT as a Service procurement
•	Completed an audit document that was used during the tender process of short-listing potential cloud suppliers
•	Designed the future proven MPLS network architecture with high availability and security requirements between University sites and cloud service provider datacenters
•	Worked with the architecture board and planning committee in identifying the right sourcing strategy for shortlisting providers
•	Provided a future migration plan to support business vision and strategy
•	Developed a remediation plan for the current infrastructure in preparation for migration exercise
•	Helped resolved network bottleneck at highly profiled sites by reviewing the core routers and aggregate switches configuration
•	Choosing the right service provider based on DC location and connectivity to JANET

Solutions Architect - Infrastructure Discovery and Design

Jack Wills

•	Global transformation project with SAP ERP platform integration and data center migration
•	Approving the network design, application compatibility and database clustering
•	Configuring the terminal, application and Web servers for back office tills/ePOs
•	Optimizing  internet and intranet traffic load balancing across datacenters and MPLS network
•	Activity planning and sequencing to migrate live servers and maintain near zero downtime
•	Signing off clustering, site replication and fail-over solutions for Database servers
•	Reviewed the entire network IP addressing scheme and provided an optimized solution
•	Working 3rd parties in designing and providing the best solution for smooth migration
•	Collaborating with 3rd parties during troubleshooting and transitioning phase
•	Upgraded Active directory site and trust level from 2003 to 2008 R2
•	Approved the choice of Load balancing, Firewall/DMZ configuration and Network Routing
•	Performance and load tested the production environment prior to live migration
•	Designed an architectural overview of the relationship and dependencies between the business services and infrastructure components - network, computing, and storage
•	Keeping senior management informed on necessary changes and risks prior to CAB meeting 
•	Created a comprehensive but simple documentation solution for BAU and Supplier

Infrastructure Architect - SAP ERP Platform Integration and DC Migration

Balfour Beatty Services

•	Management of over 250 production servers with over 5000 clients systems for high profile clients and internal departments
•	Servers, services and traffic monitoring across all sites and datacenters using Bluecoat appliance and Solarwinds
•	Creating a functional backup enterprise solution for over 60 sites using Microsoft DFS and Symantec BackExec Enterprise 2010 R2.
•	Management of Citrix farms for intranet and Internet facing applications.
•	Setting SLAs for backup restore processes using recovery point and time objectives
•	Datacenter decommissioning and migration of production servers to new infrastructure
•	Creating WMI filters to isolate specific devices and operating systems during AD migration
•	Setting the base image for Windows 7 and XP images on SCCM server
•	Offsite backup collection and tape unit maintenance management
•	Using EMC Infra service desk for change and asset management
•	Produced documentation for Backup solution, iPad configuration and SCCM base images
•	Optimizing SCCM site deployments using AD Sites and Replication topology in installing client software on slow sites.

Lead Infrastructure Analyst - Enterprise Backups and DC Consolidation

KPMG UK

•	3rd line support role to users in 4 different sites in south east region
•	Remotely installing, configuring and migrating users from Windows XP to Vista
•	Blackberry devices configuration and support
•	Creating, deleting, linking and unlinking of accounts on both McAfee/Safebook encryption
•	Solving profiles issues and application configuration conflicts
•	Keeping track of assets to be deployed and temporary loaned devices
•	Using SAP CRM in creating and resolving escalated issues from helpdesk team
•	Configuring outlook 2007 and office communicator linked coupled with Cisco IP communicator
•	Making software requests to SCCM server team and windows update issues
•	Building systems, migrating profiles and securing personal information for deployed users.
•	Resolving corporate intranet access rights and troubleshooting connectivity issues

Senior Systems Engineer - Enterprise Desktop Migration

•	Senior Chartis Executives desktop and workstation migration overseeing within London offices
•	Migrating and creating user profiles from old workstation to new ones
•	Creating shares and connecting network drives on local sites and geographical file servers
•	Securing laptops for mobile/remote users using encryption and data loss prevention software
•	Configuring onsite local and remote printers for users
•	Updating user details in active directory and patching systems through windows update server
• 	Inventory management of built, deployed and retrieved systems
•	Ensuring compliance with company policies regarding security and confidentiality 
•	Outlook  setup and PST migration from SAN servers to newly configured machines
•	Updating project manager on developments and progress

Senior Customer Engineer - Mergers and Acquisitions

Defra

•	Deploying Windows Vista Enterprise workstations across multiple sites
•	Backing up user profiles on SAN using IBM backup tool with Outlook vault
•	Creating remote connections with SSL certificates with Checkpoint software
•	Securing laptops BIOS, hard-drives and OS using Bio-Security login features
•	Configuring centralized printing services on deployed devices
•	Publishing and deploying software applications through SMS/SCCM servers
•	Onsite technical support, telephone and remote access assistance to clients
•	Keeping track of office equipment lists and software licenses
•	Quick user training on newly deployed devices and upgraded applications
•	Escalating issues to project support team and ensuring active follow up for prompt resolution

Senior System Engineer - Desktop Refresh Programme

Civil Aviation Authority

•	User acceptance, upgradability and compatibility testing of Windows 7 
•	DNS, DHCP and Active directory configurations validations with new operating system
•	Ensuring disk encryption worked correctly when on and off the corporate network
•	Monitoring performance and generating systems report during and after Windows 7 upgrade 
•	Verify the version control software can monitor application deployment changes 
•	Keeping inventory of servers and workstations during testing
•	Collating installation logs and isolating data for assessments and final report
•	Maintained a knowledge base of known errors during installation and configuration

Senior Test Analyst - Gap Analysis and Specification Documentation

I specialize in designing cloud-based solutions for organisations undergoing digital transformation, technical migration, and systems integration.

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