About Me

Hello. My name is John, and I am a Director of Cloud Architecture and engineering with over 20 years of experience in cloud computing, data center modernization, and enterprise infrastructure. I specialize in designing and leading large-scale cloud migrations, optimizing hybrid environments, and building scalable, secure cloud solutions.

I have collaborated with large enterprises and government organizations across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, and state government. My expertise encompasses multi-cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, OCI), networking, automation, and security, which allows me to develop cloud strategies that optimize performance, security, and cost efficiency.

I adopt a practical, results-oriented approach to architecture, ensuring that solutions align with business goals, technical best practices, and future scalability. Whether I am leading cloud adoption, decommissioning legacy systems, or optimizing infrastructure, my focus remains on delivering solutions that provide genuine value.

I built this page as a part of the Cloud Guru Azure Resume Challenge.

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Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Systems Administrator
Microsoft Certified: Systems Administrator - Messaging
Microsoft Certified: Systems Engineer
VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Cisco Certified Networking Professional -Enterprise
Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
Palo Alto Accredited Configuration Engineer
CompTIA A+ Certified
CompTIA Network+ Certified
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Work

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Director of Cloud Architecture & Engineering 2015 - Present

Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex IT systems and solutions leveraging cloud and data center technologies.

Ascension Health

Technology Engineering Lead 2014 - 2015

Responsible for the development of new Co-Location and operations architecture with a focus on virtualization to support over 130 hospitals and 160,000+ employees nationwide.

Florida Virtual School

Systems Engineer 2009 - 2014

Responsible for maintaining critical systems operations, ensuring 200,000+ students in Florida and 67 countries have access to education with 99.9% SLA systems availability.

Ginn Company

Support Engineer 2004 - 2009

Responsible for technical leadership in the first, second, and third troubleshooting of the company's site voice/data networks and facilities.