Adolf Hitler
Durban,KZN
Summary
Experienced technology professional with expertise in designing, implementing, and managing hybrid infrastructure and cloud solutions. Proven success in leading cloud migrations, optimizing performance, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Adept at aligning IT investments with business objectives, building secure and scalable environments, and driving enterprise-wide innovation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infrastructure & Cloud Manager
ABC Holdings
07.2023 - Current
- Led the organization's cloud-first strategy, cutting infrastructure costs by 60% while improving agility and scalability
- Led enterprise-wide cloud governance and security initiatives, ensuring 99% compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and SOC 2, while reducing security vulnerabilities by 50%
- Developed an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan, cutting downtime risk by 45% and reducing RTO from 8 hours to 30 minutes
- Managed a multi-million-pound cloud infrastructure budget, optimizing resources and reducing waste, saving ~£100K annually
- Deployed automation tools which streamlined IT operations and cut manual workload by 30%, improving efficiency
- Managed and mentored a high-performing IT team, fostering talent development and collaboration
Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer
ABC Technologies
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed the migration of 50+ legacy applications to Azure, ensuring zero downtime and boosting scalability by 25%
- Implemented Azure App Service and containerized deployments, reducing deployment time by 60%
- Strengthened enterprise security through Microsoft Defender CSPM and CWPP, along with advanced SIEM and IAM solutions, reducing unauthorized access risks by 50%
- Managed 30+ virtual servers, optimizing infrastructure performance and ensuring 99.99% uptime
- Led training and upskilling initiatives to enhance team capabilities and productivity
Technology Operations Manager
Bank of America
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Directed cloud transformation initiatives, increasing cloud adoption by 50% and aligning IT with business goals
- Established a Cloud Center of Excellence, standardizing best practices across departments
- Enhanced IT governance frameworks, reducing incident response times by 40%
- Managed LAN/WAN infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity
- Designed application delivery systems, improving productivity and scalability
- Built and led a high-performing IT support team, driving operational efficiency and technical excellence
IT Engineering Team Lead
Total Energies
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Integrated Azure security tools, ensuring compliance and strengthening security posture
- Streamlined infrastructure audits, decreasing manual efforts by 40%
- Monitored system performance, achieving 99.9% uptime for critical services
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align IT solutions with business objectives
- Mentored and developed engineering staff, enhancing technical skills and team cohesion
System Administrator
Fairgrounds BPO
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed enterprise infrastructure, automating 60% of administrative tasks to boost efficiency
- Provided ITIL-aligned service management, reducing service disruptions and improving response times
- Administered Active Directory, implementing role-based access controls to enhance security
- Conducted root cause analysis, implementing solutions to prevent recurring issues
- Developed technical documentation, facilitating knowledge sharing and training
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Michigan Institute
Durban, South Africa03-2027
Skills
- Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
- Cloud Networking (Azure Virtual Networks, VPN, ExpressRoute)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (ARM templates)
- Cloud Governance & Compliance (Azure Policy, Blueprints, Compliance Center, FinOps)
- Endpoint Security & EDR/XDR (Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Intune)
- SOC Operations & Incident Response (SIEM & SOAR, Incident Management)
- Cloud Identity & Privileged Access Management (PAM) (Azure AD, PIM, Conditional Access, RBAC)
- Zero Trust Security (Microsegmentation, Least Privilege)
- Data Protection & Compliance (Encryption, DLP, GDPR, ISO 27001)
- Hybrid Cloud & Multi-Cloud Strategy (Azure, AWS, GCP interoperability)
- Serverless Computing (Azure Functions, Logic Apps)
- Automation & Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI)
- CI/CD for Infrastructure (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
- Observability & Monitoring (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, App Insights)
- Cloud Cost Optimization (Azure Cost Management, FinOps)
- Enterprise Architecture (Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
- Business Continuity & Resilience (High Availability, Backup & Restore, DR)
- IT Service Management (ITSM) (ITIL for Cloud, Incident & Change Management)
- SIEM & Threat Intelligence (Microsoft Sentinel, Threat Hunting)
- Budgeting & Cost Optimization (Azure Cost Management, FinOps)
- Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Digital Transformation (Cloud Migration, IT Modernization)
- Lean Six Sigma (Process Improvement, Efficiency, IT Operations Optimization)
- IT Governance & Risk Management (NIST, ISO 27001)
- Strategic IT Planning (Cloud Strategy, IT Roadmaps)
- Stakeholder Communication (Bridging Business & IT)
- Technical Mentorship & Coaching (Training & Upskilling Teams)
- Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ305, 01/01/25
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ500, 02/01/25
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate AZ104, 01/01/25
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals AZ900, 04/01/21
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - Windows Server 2012, 01/01/19
- CompTIA A+ & Network+, 02/01/16
Timeline
Infrastructure & Cloud Manager
ABC Holdings
07.2023 - Current
Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer
ABC Technologies
12.2022 - 06.2023
Technology Operations Manager
Bank of America
03.2021 - 11.2022
IT Engineering Team Lead
Total Energies
11.2019 - 02.2021
System Administrator
Fairgrounds BPO
11.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Michigan Institute
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