Senior Azure HPC Cloud Architect
2021 - 2022Ansys- Configured and deployed a POC Azure HPC ITAR Government (Gov.) Cloud environment, including an HPC cluster and network configuration for the Azure Gov. Cloud subscription.
- Determined and finalized a list of implemented technologies for Ansys HPC Gov. Cloud and confirmed the Impact Level 5 (IL5) US government security compliance, including FedRAMP and NIST 800-53, with ITAR and GCC High.
- Interviewed and gathered HPC infrastructure details from Ansys organizational units, team members, and IT specialists on component configurations and workflow processes for on-premise and Azure Cloud HPC clusters, a network, and storage.
- Produced assessment and discovery reports for on-premise and Azure HPC ITAR Gov. Cloud environments. Generated detailed documents and questionnaires. Created Azure HPC ITAR Gov. Cloud principles, functional diagrams, and flow charts.
- Outlined ITAR compliance guidelines for Ansys HPC data transfer called "data at transit" and "data at rest" storage, HPC InfiniBand network segmentation, and security settings.
Technologies: Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS, Azure VDI, Microsoft HPC, GovernmentAzure Architect and Implementation Consultant
2021 - 2021Ensono (Contract)- Participated in implementing Azure Commercial and Government landing zone deployment environments.
- Created, modified, and adjusted SOWs and conceptual designs for Azure Commercial and Government deployments.
- Developed an Azure Government landing zone blueprint, documentation, and diagrams based on the SOW to meet the client's requirements and needs.
- Conducted POCs for DevOps CI/CD pipelines in Azure Corporate and Government implementations. Configured a DevOps CI/CD pipeline, releases, tasks, and a test plan for an AKS cluster.
- Created, ran, and modified Cloud Shell Batch scripts for DevOps CI/CD pipeline settings and AKS cluster environments. Generated DevOps CI/CD setup documentation and presentation materials.
- Configured, executed, and monitored an Azure VM migration process from an on-premise data center environment to Azure Commercial and Government environments by using Azure migration tools.
Technologies: Azure Landing Zones, Azure, Migration, IT Infrastructure, Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS, Data Encryption, Azure Containers, Node Clusters, Batch Scripting, CI/CD Pipelines, Hub-and-spoke Networking, Information Systems, Data Centers, Windows Server 2012, Azure Virtual Machines, Complex Subscription Management, Clustering, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Network Security Groups, Continuous Integration (CI), Cloud Infrastructure, Terraform, Azure DevOpsAzure Architect and Configuration Consultant
2019 - 2020Humana Government Business (Vendor)- Outlined, designed, and implemented Azure Government secure solutions, such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, for Humana Government Business applications and functions based on US government standards and regulations for the health insurance industry.
- Designed and implemented Azure Government solutions for IT functions such as data governance, SQL databases, and analytical services. Presented Azure diagrams, roadmaps, and blueprints. Outlined Azure Government subscription capabilities.
- Provided price estimates for new Azure Government items and features based on desired configurations, capabilities, contract terms, and settings.
Technologies: Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS, Azure Government, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure, IT Infrastructure, Backup & Recovery, Data Encryption, Azure Containers, Windows Deployment, Azure Active Directory, Batch Scripting, CI/CD Pipelines, Hub-and-spoke Networking, Information Systems, Data Management, Data Centers, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Azure Virtual Machines, Data Migration, Complex Subscription Management, Clustering, Cloud Migration, Azure Network Security Groups, Continuous Integration (CI), Cloud Infrastructure, Terraform, Azure DevOpsSenior Azure IFS Application Deployment Consultant and Architect
2019 - 2019Virtusa- Managed a deployment process for an Azure platform as a service (PaaS) implementation, including Azure resource infrastructure, virtual machines, and databases. Migrated Azure Commercial to US Government cloud environment standards and regulations.
- Configured a setting for IFS Applications. Installed Oracle Database and templates. Configured Windows Server prerequisite settings, Oracle Database, and IFS home components and modules.
- Conducted pre- and post-IFS Applications 9 and 10 configuration checks. Provided new IFS Applications 9 and 10 deployment and updates. Oversaw change management, service, and incident requests for the Azure platform.
- Conducted Azure patching and updates. Resized the Azure virtual machine hard disk drive (HDD). Updated subscription plan basics for Windows 2019, 2016, and 2012 Server configuration. Performed troubleshooting and application support management.
- Monitored and managed open, outstanding, and resolved incidents. Worked on change management and server request tickets. Participated in and oversaw the implantation of ITAR government regulations and compliance.
Technologies: Azure Government, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Azure Network Security Groups, Load Balancers, Azure, Migration, Cloud Migration, IT Infrastructure, Networking, Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS, Backup & Recovery, Data Encryption, Azure Containers, Windows Deployment, Node Clusters, Failover Solutions, Windows PowerShell, Batch Scripting, CI/CD Pipelines, Cisco Networking, Information Systems, Data Centers, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Azure Virtual Machines, Data Migration, Complex Subscription Management, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Continuous Integration (CI), Cloud Infrastructure, Terraform, Azure DevOpsSenior Cloud HPC Integration Architect
2018 - 2018Swiss Re (Vendor)- Managed the integration of a cloud-based, high-power computing (HPC) solution within a POC of an Azure PaaS solution for a risk agility financial modeling application to enhance calculations for life and health insurance products and services.
- Created and configured head and compute VM Server 2016 nodes according to specifications. Configured Windows Server 2016 VM settings, such as CPU, RAM, HDD, storage, backup, and network.
- Conducted HPC 2016 updates, managed Azure and private cloud HPC cluster groups and user accounts, troubleshot HPC node setups and connections, and evaluated and investigated node configurations.
- Monitored and managed high availability of 300 PCs on data center premises for actuarial cost and pricing of life and health insurance products, including application modeling and medical analytics.
- Managed replacing, rebooting, and processing high-availability objectives for data center computing PCs by monitoring availability, opening troubleshooting tickets, and handling hardware update requests.
- Provided customer and configurational support for PROD Farm's PC environment.
- Assisted in deploying life and health insurance modeling products and applications, such as AXIS, SAS, RAFM, and Unify.
Technologies: Microsoft HPC, Private Clouds, Azure, Migration, IT Infrastructure, Networking, Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS, Backup & Recovery, Data Encryption, High-availability Clusters, Windows Deployment, Node Clusters, Policies & Procedures Compliance, Failover Solutions, Windows PowerShell, Batch Scripting, Information Systems, Data Management, Data Retention, Office 365, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Network Security Groups, Cloud Infrastructure, Azure DevOpsSenior Corporate Azure Cloud Infrastructure Architect
2016 - 2017Hussmann | Panasonic (Vendor)- Managed corporate cloud Azure PaaS solutions. Configured a new VM server according to specifications. Deployed Azure Storage, Microsoft SQL Server, an IP address firewall, and security settings.
- Conducted Windows Server VM product updates and security patches. Provided technical support for cloud solutions for software, products, and applications as services.
- Created and configured new items in a resource group and managed the Azure corporate subscription.
- Implemented core Windows Server 2012 R2 and SQL database settings. Configured new Windows Server roles, feature and cluster failovers, Windows STD-B storage management, Windows Servers, database backups, and recovery settings.
- Orchestrated the process for incoming change management requests for on-premise and cloud platform solutions. Documented, processed, and executed change, server, and incident requests.
- Managed support and settings for corporate SCCM capabilities, software distribution and operating system deployments, distribution point configuration, and computer management.
Technologies: Azure IaaS, Windows Server, Security, Azure, Backup & Recovery, IT Infrastructure, Networking, Data Encryption, Azure Containers, Windows Deployment, Node Clusters, Azure Active Directory, Policies & Procedures Compliance, Failover Solutions, Windows PowerShell, Hub-and-spoke Networking, Cisco Networking, Information Systems, Data Centers, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Data Migration, Cloud Migration, Azure Network Security Groups, Cloud InfrastructureTechnical Project Manager
2016 - 2016Microsoft (Vendor)- Managed the data classification evaluation process for the data acquisition platform used by the Microsoft Online operations BI team. Met group and corporate data compliance policies and procedures based on the level of security and business impact.
- Managed and defined the data retention policy for the data acquisition platform (DAP), which covers 85 databases, based on group and corporate data compliance policies and storing procedures. Maintained optimum performance for the DAP database.
- Conducted technical assessments and data acquisition synchronization with the DAP architect and principals.
- Managed meeting agendas, topics, schedules, and attendees. Participated in group meetings and technical discussions and established reporting practices.
- Conducted data retention assessments on data requestors and data source requirements. Executed T-SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Implemented DAP database user surveys. Evaluated Microsoft operations DAP database tables and columns for data classification and retention.
Technologies: Data Retention, Data Acquisition, Management, Information Systems, Data Management, Data Centers, Windows Server 2008, Web ProgrammingWindows Platform Administration
2016 - 2016People Tech- Configured Windows Server 2012 and R2 Virtual Server with Hyper-V Manager for VM production and test environments.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance for Windows 2012 Hyper-V updating of group policies, computer components, and accounts.
- Handled tickets and change requests, upgraded production, and testing infrastructure, conducted installation on the Windows platform and applications, and executed Windows upgrades and monthly security patching.
- Conducted Windows VM imaging for vulnerability and risk assessment analysis. Troubleshot configuration and installation issues and warnings for Windows and SQL Server environments.
Technologies: Windows Server, Hyper-V, Networking, Data Encryption, Windows Deployment, Cisco Networking, Information Systems, Data Centers, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure, Complex Subscription Management, Clustering, Cloud InfrastructureHPC Windows Platform Architect and Administrator
2013 - 2015Royal Dutch Shell (Vendor)- Provided high-availability and high-performance Microsoft HPC for the Shell HPC service R&D team, including proper clusters, database configurations, and settings.
- Analyzed and scheduled jobs for R&D applications. Monitored cluster nodes and database health and performance. Conducted product and security updates. Evaluated and investigated suspicious activities and addressed issues in a timely manner.
- Owned the core HPC 2008 R2 Server and SQL database settings. Configured new Windows Server roles and features with application server and failover cluster configurations.
- Conducted a detailed risk management assessment, security compliance evaluation, and vulnerability analysis for HPC according to corporate information risk management policies and guidelines.
- Implemented Microsoft HPC change management updates to open, process, and validate CM requests for new roles, feature changes, products, patching, users, and service password changes.
- Managed HPC cluster nodes and assigned new IP addresses and DNS server settings using the Windows PowerShell automated scripting language.
Technologies: Microsoft HPC, Windows Deployment, Mob Programming, IT Infrastructure, Networking, Backup & Recovery, Data Encryption, High-availability Clusters, Node Clusters, Azure Active Directory, Policies & Procedures Compliance, Failover Solutions, Windows PowerShell, Hub-and-spoke Networking, Information Systems, Private Clouds, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Azure Virtual Machines, Data Migration, Complex Subscription Management, Clustering, Cloud Migration, Azure Network Security Groups, Cloud Infrastructure, AzureCloud Infrastructure Management
2013 - 2013Microsoft (Vendor)- Managed preparation, testing, and hosting for new Microsoft product workshops on cloud computing. Coordinated the workshop release process and scheduling with Microsoft external and internal partners, project management, and field engineer teams.
- Provided status updates on new workshop releases, managed the ASD team SQL database, and executed T-SQL queries.
- Conducted workshop presentations for various Microsoft products within Windows Server, SQL Server, System Center, SharePoint, and Windows Datacenter Server for European markets.
- Executed Windows upgrades and monthly security patching. Conducted Windows VM imaging for vulnerability risk assessment analysis.
- Troubleshot configuration, installation issues, and warnings for Windows and SQL Server environments. Updated group policies, computer components, accounts, and user profiles.
Technologies: Hyper-V, Database Design, Programming, C++, C#, Java, IT Infrastructure, Management, Azure IaaS, Backup & Recovery, High-availability Clusters, Windows Deployment, Node Clusters, Azure Active Directory, Information Systems, Data Management, Data Retention, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Web Programming, Azure Virtual Machines, Data Migration, Complex Subscription Management, Azure, Azure Network Security Groups, Cloud InfrastructureData Center Deployment Management
2012 - 2012Microsoft (Vendor)- Managed and monitored the automated process for installing and configuring Windows 2012 R2 Datacenter VM images using System Center Orchestrator 2012 and Opalis.
- Investigated and troubleshot the Windows Server Datacenter automated installation process and failures. Analyzed Windows Datacenter logins and browsing network data for risk management and security enhancement.
- Wrote, modified, and altered automated configuration script workflows for System Center Orchestrator 2012 using C# and Windows PowerShell.
- Participated in daily groups meeting to ensure the highest level of data center functionality and operability.
Technologies: Web Programming, C++, Programming, IT Infrastructure, Networking, Data Encryption, High-availability Clusters, Cisco Networking, SAP FICO, Information Systems, Office 365, Windows Server 2008, Azure Virtual Machines, Data Migration, Complex Subscription Management, Azure, Clustering, Azure Network Security GroupsSystem Infrastructure Management
2011 - 2011Microsoft (Vendor)- Managed and executed manual and automated security updates for a production and pre-production Office 365 Windows Server authentication environment. Managed the process of writing and modifying automated Windows PowerShell and MSN patch scripts.
- Managed, verified, and processed Office 365 Partner requests for Forbidden Word List (FWL) exceptions. Conducted server and service account password resets for the Org ID and Teams database.
- Conducted the process of writing manuals, automated instructions, and standard operating procedures. Implemented SQL Server security patches and updates.
Technologies: UI Programming, IT Infrastructure, Management, Backup & Recovery, Azure Active Directory, Policies & Procedures Compliance, Windows PowerShell, Hub-and-spoke Networking, Cisco Networking, SAP FICO, Information Systems, Private Clouds, Data Management, Data Retention, Data Centers, Office 365, Windows Server 2012, Web Programming, Azure Virtual Machines, Data Migration, Complex Subscription Management, Azure, Clustering