Dynamic Cloud Engineer with a proven track record at Pattison Food Group, enhancing cloud security and automation through innovative Azure infrastructure development and effective communication. Excelled in IAM, achieving significant security milestones. Skilled in cloud architecture design and incident response, demonstrating decisive decision-making in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cloud Engineer
Pattison Food Group
Langley, British Columbia
10.2022 - Current
Led the IAM projects to strengthen security measures.
Implemented innovative solutions using Log Analytics and Logic Apps for enhanced automation.
Set up secure connections through service and private endpoints.
Managed sensitive information securely with Azure Key Vaults.
Utilized PowerShell scripts for automation, deployment, and testing.
Mitigated security vulnerabilities identified by Defender for Cloud.
Performed regular security audits and vulnerability assessments in cloud environments.
Configured, monitored, and maintained Azure Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, App Services, Web Apps, and VMs.
Administered web application firewalls for enhanced security.
Implemented solutions with Azure Monitor workbooks and KQL to track resources.
Established backup and retention policies to safeguard critical data in the cloud.
Ensured compliance through Azure policy configuration.
Selected the appropriate AWS service based on compute, data, or security requirements.
Collaborated with architects and engineers to design networks, systems, and storage environments that reflected business needs, security specifications, and service-level requirements.
Provided technical guidance on best practices for migrating data to the cloud.
In-depth understanding of the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
Technical Specialist, Infrastructure
Save-On-Foods
Langley, British Columbia
02.2022 - 10.2022
Addressed escalated tickets for Azure, Microsoft 365, on-premises servers, and VMware.
Participated in Exchange and Azure Files migration initiatives.
Leveraged PowerShell scripting to address problems in Azure and Office 365 environments.
Oversaw migrating legacy systems to modern platforms, minimizing downtime, and data loss.
Resolved problems in numerous Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
Administer vCenter and VMware vSphere environments.
Implemented server setup for new Dell VXRail systems at multiple stores.
Collaborated with other IT teams on projects integrating existing systems and Microsoft 365 solutions.
Technical Support Engineer
Innovation Networks Inc.
Richmond, British Columbia
08.2019 - 02.2022
Provided support for the maintenance of Microsoft 365 services.
Handled various tickets across tiers 1-3 for over 30 clients with diverse infrastructures.
Ensure seamless site-to-site connectivity by managing Azure AD and deploying VPN gateways.
Established servers for modernizing client's IT environments.
Deployed and managed Sophos firewall systems.
Evaluated new technologies to recommend solutions that meet customer needs.
Resolved complex technical problems through root cause analysis techniques.
Supported virtualization technologies, such as VMware ESX, ESXi Server, or Microsoft Hyper-V.
Provided real-time support via phone, email, and chat to address customer technical concerns.
L4 Sr. Desktop IT Technician
Dell
Vancouver, Canada
07.2019 - 07.2019
Executed a 3-day migration and system refresh at Ford dealership for new Dell PCs.
Refreshed older systems with upgraded Dell Optiplex AIO models.
Migrated user's data and settings from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
Resolved technical issues on Windows 7 and Windows 10.
Upgraded Microsoft Office Suite.
Executed assembly and disassembly of Dell Optiplex hardware.
Installed Ford's DMS software, including CDK and QWS.
IT Support Specialist
Shirin Asal Food Industries Group
Tehran , Iran
12.2014 - 05.2019
Setup and maintenance of Windows Server 2008 R2/2012 R2/2016 environments, including Active Directory, DC, DNS, DHCP, CA, DFS, RDS, NLB, WDS, WSUS and File Servers