Cloud Infrastructure Engineer specializing in Azure, Linux, and enterprise networking. I design and harden environments; automate provisioning/config with Python/Ansible; and implement secure networking (routing, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, segmentation, Zero Trust) with observability, patching, and recovery across cloud and on-prem.
Certifications
AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator
RHCSA Red Hat Certified System Administrator
CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate
Core Stack
Azure tenancy, identity, RBAC
Linux hardening, patching, recovery
Virtual networking, routing, DNS, firewall policy
Python automation for provisioning and config
Windows + macOS endpoint access and compliance
Experience
Thrive CDS — Systems Administrator
Miami, FL | Jul 2023 – Jul 2025
- Managed Windows and Linux servers in both cloud and on-prem VMware. Handled patching, backups, monitoring, and recovery.
- Built and maintained virtual networks, subnets, DNS, routing rules, and firewall policies to isolate customer data and internal tools.
- Wrote Python scripts to automate account provisioning, permission changes, password resets, and routine system checks. Cut manual helpdesk work and reduced access mistakes.
- Supported custom backend services (internal CRM, call center stack, debt negotiation tooling). Kept the stack online and compliant with data handling rules.
- Documented and enforced operational processes for outbound client contact like SMS and ringless voicemail campaigns. Aligned infra, call center ops, and legal so customer outreach stayed controlled and traceable.
- Drove incident response. Monitored uptime, investigated network and auth issues, and restored service with minimal downtime.
- Standardized repeatable runbooks and checklists so other team members could execute tasks without guesswork.
- Linux hardening, patching, recovery
- Virtual networking, routing, DNS, firewall policy
- Python automation for provisioning & config
- Windows & macOS endpoint access & complianceAzure tenancy, identity, RBAC
Consultant | Systems + Web Development
2019–2023 | New York, NY (remote)
- Delivered production web platforms for clients using React and Next.js front ends with Node.js / Python back ends (Express / Flask).
- Built and customized Shopify and WordPress stacks: Liquid themes, custom checkout logic, REST / GraphQL app integrations, inventory sync, customer portals, analytics, and SEO.
- Automated internal workflows with Python and Node.js (data ingestion, lead routing, CRM sync, Twilio SMS/MMS, scheduled follow-ups, alerting).
- Managed infrastructure: DNS, SSL/TLS certs, reverse proxy, Linux hosting (NGINX), backup strategy, uptime monitoring, logging, and access control.
- Integrated Stripe billing, Twilio communications, and CRM APIs to centralize payments, messaging, and customer status tracking.
- Advised on security posture: account hygiene, MFA enforcement, role-based access, data retention, and recovery plans.
Oved Apparel — Systems Administrator
2019–2023 | New York, NY (remote)
- Owned core infrastructure: Active Directory, Windows Server, DNS/DHCP, VPN, file and print services for 50+ users across three brands (HQ, warehouse, remote).
- Managed mixed Windows/macOS fleet end to end: provisioning, hardening, MFA/VPN access, and user off-boarding. No unmanaged endpoints in production.
- Built and maintained Linux servers for shared storage, asset repositories, and internal tools. Enforced role-based access to protect design IP and operations data.
- Automated repetitive admin tasks in Python (account setup, backups, scheduled cleanup, file moves) to cut manual support load and reduce outage risk.
- Integrated and supported business systems like FileMaker and production/warehouse label + scan + print flows so fulfillment and shipping stayed online.
- Ran backups and recovery for critical data.