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Services

Practical expertise to simplify, modernize, and strengthen your IT environment

Technology should feel stable, predictable, and easy to operate.

I help organizations modernize and maintain their core IT systems so they can run efficiently without unnecessary complexity.

Infrastructure Modernization & Architecture

Your infrastructure should be an asset, not a burden.

I assess, design, and improve server, storage, and virtualization environments with a focus on stability, performance, and long-term maintainability.

Common engagements:
  • Converting legacy servers into standardized, maintainable platforms
  • vSphere / Proxmox consolidation and optimization
  • Storage planning and performance tuning
  • Network segmentation and redesign
  • Documentation and operational runbooks

Cloud & Hybrid Environments

Public cloud is powerful, but only when implemented with intention.

I help organizations use cloud where it makes sense, while keeping control of cost, performance, and security.

Common engagements:
  • AWS / Proxmox / VMware hybrid deployments
  • Workload migration planning and execution
  • Identity integration (AD, Entra, SSO)
  • Cost optimization and governance

Secure Access & Connectivity

Your team should be able to work securely and reliably from anywhere.

Whether it’s VDI, VPN, SD-WAN, or zero trust access, I design secure remote access that "just works".

Common engagements:
  • VDI architecture & maintenance (Citrix, Parallels RAS, Kasm Workspaces)
  • SD-WAN planning, implementation, and tuning
  • Multi-site VPN design and failover
  • Zero trust network access / Identity-based access

Resilience & Continuity

Incidents shouldn’t cause chaos.

I help you establish repeatable, testable backup and recovery strategies, so disruptions are manageable not catastrophic.

Common engagements:
  • Backup system deployment (Veeam, Proxmox PBS, AWS Backup)
  • Disaster recovery and failover runbooks
  • High-availability design and testing
  • Incident response and recovery assistance & review

Automation & Orchestration

Stable systems get even easier to operate when things are consistent.

I use automation to reduce manual effort, prevent configuration drift, and improve reliability.

Common engagements:
  • Ansible playbook and role development
  • Standardized server builds and deployment workflows
  • Routine task automation and operational scripting
  • CI/CD for infrastructure changes

Fractional / Project-Based IT Leadership

If your IT team is small or overloaded, I can step in as-needed.

This includes guidance, architecture, planning, and hands-on execution without the cost or commitment of adding another full-time body.

Ideal for:
  • 1–5 person IT teams needing senior technical support
  • Organizations without an internal infrastructure SME
  • Projects that require experience, not headcount

How We Work

1. Discovery Call

Understand your environment and goals.

2. Assessment & Recommendation

Clear path, no jargon.

3. Implementation & Knowledge Transfer

Work done with, not to your team.

No lock-in. No long-term contracts. No surprise costs.
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