Solution Architect

ALIE FORNA

***********@*****.*** 832-***-**** Houston, TX 77083

Summary

Experienced Solution Architect with over six years of expertise in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions. Proven track record of delivering innovative, customer-centric solutions that align with business objectives, with a deep understanding of the well-architected framework, DevOps principles, and cloud platforms like Azure and AWS. Skilled at collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements, optimize performance, and ensure seamless deployment.

Technical Strengths include:

Experience in Azure, AWS, and GCP, including multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.

Deep understanding of cloud provider well-architected frameworks (e.g., AWS, Azure) for reliability, security, cost optimization, performance efficiency, and operational excellence.

Experience in Expertise in Exchange Online, Microsoft Security Suite (EOP, Defender for Office 365), and Microsoft Copilot.

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for scalable microservices deployments and container management.

Knowledge of serverless computing services such as Azure Functions and Google Cloud Functions for event-driven applications.

Experience with big data platforms and ETL processes for data warehousing, data lakes, and analytics solutions.

Experience with Oracle, SQL Server & POSTGRESQL

Subnet Group will isolate resources in the cloud.

Experience in designing high-availability applications in Azure availability zones and regions.

Experience in designing and implementing Microsoft 365 solutions, Microsoft Entra/Azure AD, Teams, SharePoint Online, and Power Apps.

Experienced in Agile frameworks to manage project timelines and enhance team collaboration.

Skill:

Tools

ARM Templates, Terraform, PowerShell, Bicep, YAML, Docker, Kubernetes

Security & Compliance: Identity Management, Network Security, RBAC, Microsoft 365 Security Features

Cloud and Database Utilities

Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Architectures, Microservices

Azure Services: Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure AD, Azure Security Center, Azure DevOps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL Database, AWS, GCP.

Enterprise Solutions

Azure Governance, Cost Management, Azure Policy, Security and Compliance, Backup & DR, Networking (VNet, ExpressRoute)

Methodologies

Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement, Solution Documentation, Technical Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Walden University, Minneapolis, MN 11/2020

CompTIA Security+

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate

Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies

TOGAF (In Progress)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Shell Oil – Solution Architect 6/2022 – Present

Lead design and implementation of enterprise-level digital workspace solutions focused on improving collaboration, productivity, and business enablement using Microsoft 365 and related platforms.

Act as the primary customer and partner feedback advocate, collaborating with internal teams to address technical blockers and enhance Microsoft Cloud solutions.

Facilitate design collaboration sessions with stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions, showcase core technical concepts, and ensure stakeholder alignment on delivery goals.

Analyze system performance and recommend optimizations aligned with Microsoft best practices, implementing governance to minimize risks and enhance quality assurance.

Lead customer skilling initiatives, conducting workshops and enabling stakeholders to adopt Microsoft technologies effectively.

Monitor industry trends and developments in Microsoft Cloud offerings, sharing insights with cross-functional teams and identifying potential areas for growth.

Understand the IT Strategic Roadmap and apply it within the context of their organizational assignment. Use the related reference architectures and roadmaps for Cloud, Mobile, Integration, Open-Source, Big Data, etc.

Designed and implemented scalable cloud solutions, leveraging Azure and Microsoft 365 services to meet client-specific requirements.

Provided technical demonstrations to educate clients on platform capabilities, fostering trust and driving project adoption.

Developed governance frameworks to streamline cloud operations, ensuring security and quality standards compliance.

Partnered with clients to resolve performance challenges, delivering impactful results through proactive issue identification and resolution.

Evercore Wealth Management, LLC – Solution Architect 8/2020 – 12/2021

Authored technical documentation, including architecture blueprints and runbooks, enhancing team alignment and onboarding processes.

Provided ongoing evaluation of emerging cloud-based collaboration tools and assisted in integrating them into the existing environment.

Architected a secure deployment of Microsoft Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Power Apps, aligning with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Architected and deployed scalable Azure solutions supporting over 10,000 users for diverse clients, achieving 90% uptime or cost reductions.

Designed and delivered end-to-end solutions, leveraging cloud-native services to meet complex business requirements across multiple domains.

Led design and implementation of a hybrid cloud environment with Azure and on-premises systems for high availability, resilience, and disaster recovery.

Reduced cloud spending by 40% through optimized Azure Reserved Instances, resource rightsizing, and cost governance policies.

Provided technical leadership for DevOps integration, enabling continuous delivery and automated monitoring pipelines, reducing deployment times by 50%

Developed and enforced governance frameworks using Azure Policy, Management Groups, and Blueprints to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate security protocols, such as MFA, RBAC, and advanced threat protection, into Azure AD, safeguarding client data.

Guided and mentored a team of cloud engineers, improving operational efficiency and fostering a culture of best practices.

Developed architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and best practice guides, fostering knowledge sharing and reducing onboarding time for new team members.

Assisted in configuring Azure AD and role-based access controls, improving security posture and access management efficiency.

Developed automation scripts using PowerShell and ARM templates, reducing manual tasks and improving provisioning times by 40%.

Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify infrastructure bottlenecks, proposing optimizations that increased operational efficiency by 40%.

TCS – Solutions Architect (Contract) 9/2017 – 8/2020

Managed relationships with vendors and third-party service providers, negotiating contracts that improved SLAs and service levels for clients.

Created and managed users, permissions, directories, and files in Azure environment.

Spearheaded a major cloud migration project that successfully moved over 200 virtual machines and databases to Azure, achieving a 35% reduction in on-premise costs.

Set up Ansible environment for configuration management, Dynamo DB, Elastic cache, and Lambda.

Implemented compliance with CIS Benchmark on the AWS environment.

Enforcing the company’s policies and procedures during design and implementation.

Designed, implemented, and optimized over 10,000 Azure cloud solutions for enterprise clients, ensuring scalability and operational continuity.

Established CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to streamline deployment processes, reducing release times by 50%.

Played a key role in migrating applications to Azure, enhancing performance and reducing latency by 70 percent.

Configured monitoring and alerting systems using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics, enabling proactive issue resolution and SLA adherence.

Implemented backup and disaster recovery solutions, leveraging Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup, ensuring data integrity and availability.

Led architectural reviews to align solutions with Microsoft’s Well-Architected Framework, focusing on reliability, security, and cost optimization.

Implemented Auto Scaling for scaling out to ensure the availability and scalability of customer websites and applications.

Forum Energy Technologies – Cloud Engineer 8/2012 – 9/2017

Provided technical support and cloud optimization for enterprise applications, focusing on performance tuning and high availability.

Conducted performance tuning and cost management workshops for clients, helping reduce cloud expenditures by 15-30%.

Implemented techniques for conducting routine maintenance on servers and systems, keeping networks fully operational during peak periods.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and completing projects within 20% of budget targets.

Monitored and analyzed system performance using tools such as Azure Monitor and AWS CloudWatch, identifying and mitigating issues proactively.

Supported the implementation of cloud solutions for enterprise clients, focusing on scalability, high availability, and security.

Additional Technical Experience:

Xfinity

Windows System Administrator Support Technician 01/2009 – 09/2012

Technician, I Support Analyst 01/2007 – 02/2009

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