Fernando Eizaguirre
Senior Azure Solution Architect
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LinkedIn • Bellevue, WA, 98004
Technically-astute and accomplished professional with extensive experience implementing cutting-edge cloud solutions, architecting scalable and secure Azure environments, and optimizing performance to meet organizational goals. Expert at designing and executing software architecture for large-scale systems. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and define system specifications. Proven track record of conducting design reviews and providing technical guidance to ensure design quality and adherence to best practices. Excel at architecting complex enterprise environments, including storage, networks, physical and virtual servers, hybrid or only cloud, data protection, archiving, and replication solutions. Skilled in installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and managing Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows Hello for Business. Areas of Expertise
● Azure Cloud Architecture Design
● Azure Virtual Desktop
● Active Directory Management
● Azure AD Entra ID
● Cloud Migration & Modernization Strategy
● Scalability & Performance Optimization
● Mobile Device Management
● Azure Cloud Hosted Services
● Office 365 & Cloud PC
● Team Building & Leadership
● Windows Hello for Business
● Azure Cloud Defender
Professional Experience
Global Delivery Group @ Microsoft – Redmond
Senior Solution Cloud Architect
2023 — 2024
Streamlined Azure infrastructure deployment processes for large IT teams in insurance and banking organizations. Optimized complex Azure infrastructure deployments for enhanced efficiency and reliability. Partnered with stakeholders to define business requirements and translate into technical specifications, while delivering innovative cloud-based solutions.
● Mentored and guided junior team members in cloud architecture best practices, fostering professional development and improving overall team performance.
● Led design and implementation of cloud infrastructure solutions for Microsoft enterprise clients to optimize performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency, specializing in Azure Cloud Migrations, Azure Virtual Desktop, Office 365, Intune.
● Participated in the design and deployment of a large-scale virtual desktop environment (130,000 users) for a US-based car insurance company. Implemented a Proof of Concept (POC) utilizing a combination of persistent and non-persistent host pools with FSLogix and Office Container technologies, Conditional Access. Later assisted the full deployment to the full user base.
● Provided technical expertise to The National Bank of Argentina for deploying FSLogix within a secure, compliant hosted hypervisor environment for over 30.000 users.
● Provided technical expertise to the Royal Bank of Canada to deploy 20.000 server using Desire State Configuration. Up Work Consultant 2021 — 2023
Delivered consulting, designing, and implementing services for enterprise solutions, with a focus on Azure Identity and Authentication and Modern Desktop Intune. Cultivated unparalleled expertise and knowledge in software development and IT technology, establishing oneself as a valuable asset to any organization. Collaborated extensively with both small and large businesses and facilitated enhancements to operations and achievement of objectives. Provide expertise and assistance necessary for success as well as aided with a specific project or served as a long-term partner for business support.
● Spearheaded customer projects, overseeing migrations, deployments, and introduction of Microsoft's technology solutions to new prospects, providing end-to-end guidance.
● Offered expertise and assistance required for success in a specific project or ongoing support.
● Optimized operations and supported businesses of all sizes to achieve set targets. ITMOX/HCA – Bothell, WA
Senior Consultant Service Engineer
2010 — 2021
Crafted and executed designs for Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, SCCM, WDS, MDT, WinPE, Microsoft 365, Office 365, Intune MDM MAM, Autopilot, and Group Policies. Directed business continuity planning and execution, orchestrated network design and implementation, fortified network devices, and spearheaded implementation and deployment of IDS/Firewalls, IIS, SQL, MySQL, DNS, VPN, MFA/SSO, Network Monitoring, and VMWare ESXi.
● Provided comprehensive end-user support via phone, remote control, and ticketing request systems.
● Designed and documented service requests and customer implementations.
● Windows and Hardware troubleshooting.
● Resolved numerous customer issues to ensure seamless user continuity. Additional Experience
MSIT Senior IT Engineer, Microsoft Corporation – Redmond, WA Director Information Technologies Application Development, Kaseya Inc. – Kirkland, WA Software Developer Engineer VI, Microsoft Corporation – Redmond, WA Education
BSC, UC – Venezuela 1982
Licenses & Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft (Sep 2020) Shell Learning PowerShell, Microsoft (Apr 2020)
Migrating from Skype for Business to Teams, Microsoft (Apr 2020) PowerShell for Windows Server Administration, Microsoft (Apr 2020) Windows 10: Advanced Troubleshooting for IT Support, Microsoft (Apr 2020) Microsoft Office 365: Administration, Microsoft (Mar 2020) Office 365 for Administrators: Supporting Users, Microsoft (Mar 2020) Windows 10 Deployment for Small Businesses, Microsoft (Mar 2020) Windows 10: Configure and Support Core Services, Microsoft (Mar 2020) Windows 10: Implementation, Microsoft (Mar 2020)