Seasoned Information Systems Architect and Senior Technical Trainer with 15+ years of success designing and deploying enterprise infrastructure solutions and cloud platforms for Fortune 500 companies. Known for bridging deep technical expertise with dynamic instructional delivery, driving adoption of Azure and AWS technologies across global teams. Proven ability to architect scalable systems, lead technical teams, and build cloud training programs that empower professionals and fuel business transformation.
Enterprise Systems Architect | Cloud Solutions Trainer | Microsoft & AWS Certified Expert
Areas of Expertise
Systems Architecture (Azure & AWS) | Enterprise Infrastructure Design | Technical Training | Curriculum Development | Cloud Computing & Virtualization | Disaster Recovery | Business Continuity | Microsoft Technologies (Active Directory, SharePoint, SQL Server) | Agile Methodologies | DevOps | Automation & Scripting (VBScript, PowerShell, T-SQL) | Cross-functional Team Leadership | Stakeholder Engagement | Mentorship | Security & Compliance (Azure Security Engineer Associate) | Train-the-Trainer Programs
Professional Experience
| Microsoft | 04/2019 – 03/2025 |
Senior Technical Trainer
Designed and delivered advanced Azure cloud training programs for global customers and partners, driving adoption through technical instruction, curriculum development, and mentorship of trainers.
- I work to facilitate motivation, engagement, and skills development for Microsoft customers on Azure cloud technologies through classroom trainings.
- My focus is on creating and delivering technical training programs for administrators, architects, security professionals, and partners to encourage the adoption of Azure services.
- Contribute to the evolution and shaping of the Azure training program and the development of course content.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure training content is accurate and effective. Assist in developing a formal Train-the-Trainer program for Authorized Training Center partners and Contractors.
- Provide mentorship to associate-level Technical Trainers both within Microsoft and externally.
| Amazon Web Services | 04/2018 – 04/2019 |
Senior Technical Trainer
Delivered technical training on AWS cloud infrastructure to global enterprise clients and partners, while supporting content development, stakeholder collaboration, and Train-the-Trainer initiatives to scale enablement and adoption.
- Contribute to shaping the ongoing strategy and mission of the AWS training program. Assist in the development and maintenance of technical training content, lab exercises, presentations, and related materials.
- Provide instructor-led classroom training to end-user customers and partners on a regular schedule both within the US and internationally.
- Collaborate with key vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure precise and effective training content. Assist in creating a formalized Train-the-Trainer program for Authorized Training Center partners and contractors.
- Mentor and train internal and external authorized trainers as part of a Train-the-Trainer program.
| IBM (Formerly AT&T Hosting & Application Services) | 12/2008 – 04/2018 |
Principal Technical Architect / Microsoft Technologies SME
Led architecture and implementation of enterprise-scale Microsoft solutions, including disaster recovery, authentication, and collaboration platforms, supporting global operations and managing a team of SharePoint technical architects.
- Developed and implemented automation scripts in VBScript, CMD, T-SQL, and WMI to support authentication, synchronization, processes, and replication functions.
- Supervised the architecture of ESSO implementation for a global organization with approximately 100,000 users across 150 domains and numerous applications.
- Recipient of the AT&T Diamond Club award in 2010.
| Additional Relevant Experience |
- New Horizons Computer Learning Center
- Microsoft Certified Trainer / Active Directory Network Consultant
- Microsoft Corporation
- MSAAM EE Technical Specialist | Presenter
- Package Express Center Inc.
- IT Administrator / Web Design
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Trainer, Azure Fundamentals, Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Azure Data Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, Modern Classroom Certified Trainer, AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Professional