Ernie Pelayo

Ernie Pelayo has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Ernie currently serves as a Lead Azure Solutions Engineer at NFI, where they have significantly improved Azure Defender for Cloud Score and implemented various security standards and best practices. Prior to this, Ernie held positions as a Senior System Administrator and an Application System Administrator at NFI, where they were responsible for managing infrastructure, overseeing cloud migrations, and mentoring teams in Azure technologies. Ernie has also worked as a Cloud Architecture Consultant at Hack for LA, a System Administrator at ChromaDex, and an Information Technology Consultant at Movie Fun Films. Ernie has experience in system administration, network engineering, system testing, and troubleshooting. Ernie has also served as a Business Development Consultant at Flavors Fashion, an IT Support Specialist at MomentFeed, and an Energy Consultant at MP Solar Solutions. Furthermore, they have held roles as a Technician Supervisor at Fry's Electronics, a Technical Support Specialist at TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd, and a Sales Representative/Manager at VHA Corp. Throughout their career, Ernie has demonstrated strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Ernie Pelayo has a diverse education history. Ernie obtained certifications in various fields, including Property and Casualty insurance from the State of California. In 2011, they completed a program in Business Administration and Management at Mt. San Antonio College. In 2020, Ernie pursued further education in Information Technology and Computer Programming through UCLA Extension, specializing in Architecting Cloud Solutions Using AWS and Fundamentals of Software Development. Additionally, they obtained several certifications such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) from ISC2, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals from Microsoft, and Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) from (ISC)². Ernie also received certifications from Microsoft as an Azure Solutions Architect Expert and completed multiple Microsoft Azure and AWS certifications. Moreover, they acquired the Life, Accident, and Health insurance certification from the State of California and became an Apple Certified Macintosh Technician (ACMT) in 2013.