Steve Montrose, Developer in New York, NY, United States
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Steve Montrose

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Bio

Steve is an entrepreneurial-minded IT professional who has worked with Fortune 500 companies in the transportation, manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, and banking industries. He is an expert in the IT spectrum, including business principles and processes. Steve is highly experienced in cloud and enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure management, real estate development, and project management and implementation in a multi-site, multi-host, and global environment.

Portfolio

Montrose Enterprises LLC
IoT Security, Cloud Security, Finance, Marketing Mix, ITIL...
Entrust
Architecture, Azure, Encryption, Identity, Cryptography...
NCR
Cloud, Cloud Architecture, Finance, Sales, Marketing Mix, Hyper-V, DevOps...

Experience

  • IT Infrastructure - 20 years
  • Enterprise Architecture - 20 years
  • Cloud Architecture - 17 years
  • ITIL - 13 years
  • Securities - 8 years
  • Microsoft Azure - 8 years
  • Microsoft Sentinel - 4 years
  • Microsoft Edge Computing - 2 years

Availability

Full-time

Preferred Environment

Windows, Unix, Azure, Cloud, SD-WAN, Networking, Big Data, IT Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

The most amazing...

...thing I've done is collaborate with other technologists to develop and deploy the new technology framework currently used by McDonald's.

Work Experience

Partner, Business Development Coordinator

2006 - PRESENT
Montrose Enterprises LLC
  • Innovatively expanded real estate portfolio through rezoning and short-term rentals.
  • Increased revenue by 25% via global partnerships and targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Reduced operational costs by 30% through automation, energy efficiency, and outsourcing.
  • Spearheaded real estate rezoning initiative, increasing property value and rental income by 33%.
Technologies: IoT Security, Cloud Security, Finance, Marketing Mix, ITIL, Solution Architecture, Economics, IT Project Management, Cloud, Web Security, Documentation, Authentication

Senior Customer Success Solutions Architect

2023 - 2025
Entrust
  • Served as a strategic advisor to enterprise clients, ensuring technical alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address complex technical challenges and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Developed educational content on cutting-edge technologies, including Quantum Cryptology and Post Quantum strategy, and facial recognition, to drive innovation and client engagement.
  • Partnered with sales and product teams to optimize customer onboarding, accelerating time-to-value for new clients.
Technologies: Architecture, Azure, Encryption, Identity, Cryptography, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Quantum Computing, AWS HA, Public key Infrastructure (PKI), Digital Certificates, Azure Key Vault, OAuth 2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), .NET 8, C#, Data Security, Data Governance, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Identity Manager, Microsoft Entra ID, GitHub Actions, System Administration, NIST, SecOps, CISO, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure, Virtualization, On-premise, Cloud Migration, API Management, Azure API Management, Cybersecurity, PostgreSQL, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), SOC 2, DevOps Engineer, Azure Monitor, Microsoft Copilot

Cloud Architect

2022 - 2023
NCR
  • Designed and implemented edge computing frameworks for global clients, incorporating security, connectivity, and infrastructure solutions.
  • Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to develop go-to-market strategies for managed cloud solution integration, driving market penetration.
  • Collaborated with Microsoft, AWS, and Google to optimize cloud and IoT solutions, enhancing system performance and scalability.
  • Leveraged public speaking expertise to deliver impactful lunch-and-learn sessions on emerging technologies, inspiring innovation and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
Technologies: Cloud, Cloud Architecture, Finance, Sales, Marketing Mix, Hyper-V, DevOps, IT Infrastructure, Docker, Bash, Windows PowerShell, Enterprise Architecture, ITIL, Azure Administrator, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Azure, Securities, Solution Architecture, Web Security, Big Data, Windows, Unix, Azure, SD-WAN, Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Microsoft Edge Computing, Economics, SIEM, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Managed Services, Budgeting, IT Consulting, IT Project Management, Digital Transformation, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), VMware, Edge Computing, Azure Stack HCI, Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), Networking, IoT Security, Azure Virtual Networks, Azure DevOps, DevSecOps, Azure Functions, Architecture, Power Shell Commands, Bash Script, Cloud Infrastructure, Documentation, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Authorization, Authentication, Healthcare, Security, User Authentication, Azure Active Directory, SQL, Telecommunications, 5G, Azure Migrate, Ansible, Terraform, Encryption, Identity, Cryptography, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Azure App Service, Azure Key Vault, OpenID Connect (OIDC), Data Security, Data Governance, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Teams, Office 365, Windows File Systems, SharePoint, Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Identity Manager, GitHub Actions, IT Networking, Cisco Networking, System Administration, Juniper, Splunk, NIST, SecOps, CISO, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure, Virtualization, On-premise, Cloud Migration, Azure Cosmos DB, API Management, Azure API Management, Cybersecurity, Kubernetes, Microsoft SQL Server, IIS, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), SOC 2, Monitoring, DevOps Engineer, Azure Application Gateway, Azure Cloud Security, ARM, Azure Monitor, VPN, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Application Insights, Microsoft Copilot, Multi-tenant, Azure Content Delivery Network, Azure Virtual Desktop, Disaster Recovery Consulting

Senior Security Solution Architect

2021 - 2022
NTT
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance client security posture, reducing cybersecurity risks across cloud and enterprise environments.
  • Provided thought leadership on emerging security technologies, driving adoption and operational efficiency.
  • Architected solutions for complex, multi-domain enterprise deals, aligning IT solutions with business needs and compliance standards.
  • Attended monthly cybersecurity conferences to collaborate with fellow security professionals on emerging security threats and proposed countermeasures.
Technologies: Cloud Security, SIEM, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Managed Services, VMware, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Enterprise Architecture, ITIL, Azure Administrator, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Azure, Securities, Solution Architecture, Web Security, Windows, Unix, Azure, SD-WAN, Economics, IT Consulting, IT Project Management, Digital Transformation, Sales, Networking, Cloud, Big Data, IoT Security, Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Cloud Architecture, Azure Virtual Networks, DevSecOps, Architecture, Power Shell Commands, Bash Script, Cloud Infrastructure, Documentation, Azure Virtual Machines, Authorization, Authentication, Security, User Authentication, Azure Active Directory, SQL, Telecommunications, 5G, Azure Migrate, Encryption, Identity, Cryptography, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Data Governance, Windows File Systems, SharePoint, Active Directory (AD), IT Networking, Cisco Networking, System Administration, Juniper, Splunk, NIST, CISO, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure, Virtualization, On-premise, Cloud Migration, Azure Cosmos DB, Cybersecurity, Kubernetes, Microsoft SQL Server, Monitoring, Azure Cloud Security, ARM, Azure Monitor, VPN, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Application Insights, Multi-tenant, Azure Virtual Desktop, Disaster Recovery Consulting

Senior Solution Architect

2018 - 2021
NTT
  • Led the design and implementation of a global unified communication platform, achieving over $10 million in annual savings.
  • Spearheaded global cloud migration project, transitioning legacy systems to modern platforms and saving over $10 million annually.
  • Employed a broad view of technology and business acumen to architect solutions that remove ambiguities and develop compelling business value while reducing the go-to-market time frame.
  • Mentored cross-functional teams, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development across the organization.
Technologies: Azure, IT Project Management, IT Consulting, Budgeting, Windows PowerShell, Bash, Enterprise Architecture, ITIL, Azure Administrator, Microsoft Azure, Solution Architecture, Big Data, Windows, Unix, SD-WAN, Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Microsoft Edge Computing, Economics, SIEM, Managed Services, Hyper-V, Digital Transformation, Docker, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, VMware, Sales, Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), Cloud, Networking, Web Security, Securities, Cloud Architecture, Azure Virtual Networks, Architecture, Power Shell Commands, Bash Script, Cloud Infrastructure, Documentation, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Authorization, Authentication, Healthcare, User Authentication, Azure Active Directory, SQL, Telecommunications, 5G, Azure Migrate, Windows System Administration, Ansible, Terraform, Identity, Azure Key Vault, Office 365, Windows File Systems, SharePoint, Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Identity Manager, IT Networking, Cisco Networking, System Administration, Juniper, Splunk, Infrastructure, Virtualization, On-premise, Cloud Migration, Azure Cosmos DB, Microsoft SQL Server, Monitoring, ARM, Azure Monitor, VPN, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Application Insights, Multi-tenant, Azure Content Delivery Network, Azure Virtual Desktop, Disaster Recovery Consulting

Experience

Corporate Technology Baseline for McDonald's

McDonald's back-end technology infrastructure comprises 47,000 franchises with no global technology standards in place, with each franchisee using a different technology stack. A new corporate technology baseline framework needed to be established and enforced globally. I was one of the cloud architects who worked with Microsoft to design an Azure Stack HCI device that was used for the POC and deployment to production. This device is now used as the baseline for McDonald's entire back-end technology platform.

US Airways & American Airlines Merger

I was the lead infrastructure architect for the US Airways and American Airlines merger. I transitioned US Airway legacy on-premises platform into a cloud-based Agile environment. I worked with the cross-domain architects and application development leads to build POCs, which replicated the American Airlines environment.

This facilitated a seamless transition to the future climate contribution, creating the first PaaS (Platform as a Service) solution within the airline industry. In addition, I reduced the overall migration timeline by six months.

CalHEERS Digital Transformation

I was one of the lead architects in successfully transforming the California Healthcare Eligibility, Enrollment, and Retention System (CalHEERS). The transformation embodied complex system migration from AS400/AZ mainframes, Oracle RAC, Windows, and Linux platforms to a cloud-based environment. Architected the POC artifacts and deployment strategies and documented post-migration best practices. The new platform is an automated system that serves as the consolidated user portal for eligibility, enrollment, and retention for the California Health Benefit Exchange, Medi-Cal, and Healthy Families. The overarching project encompassed three significant phases: architecture, development and deployment, and managed services of the new environment.

Azure HIPAA Security Framework

I architected an Azure platform for a customer's 3-tier in-house application that managed inventory and placed orders for pharmaceutical patients across the US. The implementation of Azure Security and Compliance Blueprint HIPAA/HITRUST health data and AI was executed via infrastructure as code (IaC). IaC was the optimal deployment method, ensuring that the new platform complies with the HIPAA regulations and compliance framework.

The solution also included the use of Azure Availability Sets and Azure Availability Zones to provide fault tolerance and resiliency. Further, I included Azure Scale-sets to enable application scalability during peak usage. Since the application would be utilized within the boundaries of the US, I architected a second Azure Region to provide additional fault tolerance whiles enabling a disaster recovery platform.
To ensure that application users would never experience application latency, I deployed Azure Front Door (AFD) as the main content delivery network (CDN) mechanism. AFD provided high performance, scalability, and a secure user experience for the content and application.

Azure Infrastructure Optimization for AI Platform

This project involved designing and implementing a brand-new Azure environment tailored to support the client's migration needs from their older, misconfigured platform.

By adhering to industry best practices, the new environment was meticulously configured to optimize performance, ensure scalability, and satisfy SOC 2 audit recommendations. The infrastructure included a robust point-to-site (P2S) VPN setup with Entra ID authentication for secure remote access, alongside network security groups (NSGs) enforcing precise traffic control across virtual networks (VNets) and subnets. Additional configurations included service endpoints and private endpoints for secure access to Azure Key Vault, ensuring sensitive data such as keys, secrets, and certificates were securely managed.

The resulting environment not only set the foundation for seamless future migrations but also met stringent compliance requirements, guaranteeing organizational security and operational efficiency.

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
• Cloud Infrastructure Design: Creating secure, scalable Azure environments tailored to client needs.
• Compliance Implementation: for SOC 2 recommendations.
• Cybersecurity: Configuring access controls and secure communication protocols.

Education

1995 - 1996

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

The State University of New York at Albany - Albany, New York, USA

Certifications

FEBRUARY 2023 - PRESENT

Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Microsoft

JUNE 2022 - JUNE 2023

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Microsoft

MAY 2022 - PRESENT

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft

APRIL 2022 - APRIL 2023

Microsoft Certified: Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate

Microsoft

AUGUST 2021 - AUGUST 2023

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft

MARCH 2021 - PRESENT

CompTIA Security+ CE Certification

CompTIA

FEBRUARY 2020 - PRESENT

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft

OCTOBER 2012 - PRESENT

ITIL V3 Foundation Certification

EXIN

NOVEMBER 2006 - PRESENT

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Cisco

Skills

Libraries/APIs

Azure API Management

Tools

Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, VPN, Azure Application Insights, Microsoft Copilot, VMware, Hyper-V, Azure Logic Apps, Azure DevOps Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Ansible, Terraform, Azure App Service, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Identity Manager, Splunk, Azure Application Gateway

Frameworks

Microsoft Edge Computing, AWS HA, OAuth 2, Windows PowerShell, TOGAF, .NET 8

Paradigms

ITIL, DevOps, Azure DevOps, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), HIPAA Compliance, DevSecOps

Platforms

Windows, Azure, Docker, Azure Functions, Amazon Web Services (AWS), SharePoint, Kubernetes, Unix, Oracle, Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS

Storage

Azure Active Directory, Windows File Systems, On-premise, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure SQL Databases, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Cloud Services, PostgreSQL

Languages

Bash Script, SQL, Bash, C#

Industry Expertise

Healthcare, Telecommunications, Cybersecurity

Other

Cloud, Solution Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Administrator, Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Finance, Economics, Cloud Security, Managed Services, Edge Computing, Azure Stack HCI, IT Infrastructure, IT Project Management, IT Consulting, Budgeting, Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Documentation, Azure Virtual Machines, Authorization, Authentication, User Authentication, Active Directory (AD), IT Networking, System Administration, Infrastructure, Virtualization, Cloud Migration, SOC 2, Monitoring, DevOps Engineer, Azure Cloud Security, ARM, Multi-tenant, Azure Content Delivery Network, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), Cloud Ops, Azure Virtual Desktop, Disaster Recovery Consulting, SD-WAN, Networking, Big Data, Web Security, IoT Security, Securities, Sales, Marketing Mix, SIEM, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Digital Transformation, HITRUST Certification, Azure Virtual Networks, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Power Shell Commands, Security, IT Security, Azure Migrate, Windows System Administration, Encryption, Identity, Cryptography, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Public key Infrastructure (PKI), OpenID Connect (OIDC), Data Security, Data Governance, Office 365, GitHub Actions, Cisco Networking, Juniper, NIST, SecOps, CISO, CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), API Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Identity & Access Management (IAM), AIOps, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), 5G, Quantum Computing, Digital Certificates, IIS, Azure Virtual Network Management, Authentication Configuration, Access Control, Security Optimization, Private Networking, Compliance Engineering

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