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Steven M.

Senior Azure Consultant at Oakwood

Steven M. has a diverse work experience in various roles related to cloud engineering, specifically Azure. Steven started their career as a Network Administrator and Data Recovery Specialist at DataTech Labs, where they were responsible for implementing software and hardware upgrades for the network, maintaining websites, and managing customer and employee complaints. Steven then served as a Technology Coordinator at HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op, troubleshooting and repairing hardware, configuring servers and routers, and supporting network and server issues.

In 2015, Steven joined Microsoft as a Premier Field Engineer - Azure, delivering support services for Microsoft Azure to promote its use and adaptation. Steven also provided training, architectural reviews, and consultation on identity and network security. After their role at Microsoft, they worked at Mercy Housing as an Azure Administrator, where they developed JSON templates and implemented network architecture designs using Azure services.

Steven then joined VerTech Solutions Group as a Senior Cloud Engineer, providing architecture diagrams and guidance on Azure capabilities and optimizations. Steven also contributed to infrastructure strategy and engineering roadmaps. At Semler Scientific, they served as a Senior DevOps Engineer, managing technical designs, contributing to technology strategy, and developing new products and services.

Continuing their cloud engineering journey, Steven worked at TEKsystems as a Remote Cloud Engineer before joining CRISP as an Azure Engineer. In their role at CRISP, they ensured cloud technologies met SLAs and security policies, performed network monitoring, coordinated with teams, assisted in documentation for audits, and provided user access to various cloud services. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Azure Consultant at Oakwood Systems Group, applying their expertise to support clients' Azure needs.

Overall, Steven M. has comprehensive experience in Azure engineering, with expertise in infrastructure design, optimization, network architecture, and support services.

Steven M. attended Westwood College - Denver North from 1999 to 2001, where they studied Computer Network Management. During their education at Westwood College, they did not obtain any degree. In addition to their college education, Steven M. has also obtained several certifications. In 2017, they completed the Microsoft-INSEAD Online Challenging Customers through Business Model Innovation program offered by Microsoft - INSEAD. In 2018, Steven M. obtained the HIPPA Business Associate certification from HIPPA Exams, Inc. Most recently, in September 2020, they completed the Leadership Fundamentals certification offered by LinkedIn.

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  • Senior Azure Consultant

    May, 2023 - present