Solutions Architect Azure Cloud
Resume:
Neal Zimmerman
Raleigh, NC 302-***-****
************@*******.*** linkedin.com/in/nealzimmerman1/
Professional Summary
Innovative Windows/Azure Engineer with a proven track record architecting, implementing, and managing scalable and secure cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure and Office 365. Expert in leading high-performing teams, developing technical strategies, and delivering secure, scalable Microsoft cloud solutions. Proven ability to translate business needs into actionable, repeatable solutions that drive customer success and business growth.
Professional Experience
Senior Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect Team Lead-Professional Services
NTIRETY, INC. Dec 2022 – May 2025
Managed the Professional Services Cloud team for national Managed Services Provider
-Elevated client security postures by conducting comprehensive CSAT (Cyber Security) audits, identifying critical gaps, and implementing industry best-practice remediation strategies.
-Architected and presented Azure migration strategies, integrating Well-Architected Framework best practices and the Cloud Adoption Framework to deploy secure virtual networks, private endpoints, Virtual Desktop, and disaster recovery solutions.
-Led technical implementations of client datacenter migrations to Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS
-Orchestrated Exchange and file migrations to Office 365 using both native and third-party toolsets such as Bit Titan, Quest, and ShareFile.
-Created firm-wide Azure Landing Zones design standards including security policies aimed at meeting various regulatory compliance requirements such as FedRAMP, GDPR, CIS, and NIST standards.
-Collaborated across teams to construct standard Azure Monitor dashboards and alert rules templates for customer-wide Azure tenants tracking core KPIs including CPU, Memory, Storage, and Network traffic.
-Designed and deployed Microsoft Intune conditional access and device compliance and configuration policies for client endpoints to meet Zero-trust security principles.
-Partnered with the Business Development team in the design and execution of customer account success plans, outlining key milestones, metrics, and success criteria.
-Led the sales process for new opportunities through technical discovery calls, mapping customer challenges to tailored solutions, and creating and presenting SOWs and solutions presentations.
-Established relationships with customers to become the “trusted advisor” by introducing new technology trends and making strategic recommendations for applying technology to achieve specific business outcomes.
Presales Engineer / Solutions Architect
AGIO, INC. Dec 2019 – Dec 2022
Key technical lead for business development, driving new deal closures in the financial services sector through compelling technical presentations.
-Reimagined managed services offerings, modernizing Microsoft cloud solutions for SMC financial clients to provide secure Office 365 data protection and retention policies to meet or exceed SEC regulatory requirements.
-Built Azure environments and Proofs of Concept demonstrating alignment with client objectives during sales cycles.
-Authored RFI/RFP responses, clearly articulating technical solutions to client requirements.
-Fostered long-term client relationships, promoting adoption of core cloud workloads.
-Spearheaded the sales process for new opportunities through technical discovery calls, mapping customer challenges to tailored solutions, and creating and presenting SOWs and solutions presentations.
-Originated and launched “Desktop as a Service” offering, including architecture, pricing, implementation, and delivery team training.
Senior Microsoft Solutions Consultant/Sales Engineer
HIGH AVAILABILITY, INC. June 2017 – Nov 2019
Delivered solutions architecture, pre-sales engineering, design and implementation of Microsoft enablement and migration projects.
-Delivered solutions architecture, pre-sales engineering, design and implementation of Microsoft enablement and migration projects.
-Designed and implemented tailored cloud solutions for executive stakeholders, exceeding technical and business requirements while ensuring regulatory compliance.
-Orchestrated the migration of healthcare applications and data, ensuring compliance with privacy and security regulations.
-Managed all project phases, including client meetings, resource planning, budget tracking, and change management.
-Modernized legacy IT infrastructure, improving scalability and operational efficiency with cloud-based solutions.
-Migrated email and file systems to Office 365, enabling Single Sign-On, SharePoint, and OneDrive to facilitate hardware decommissioning.
Technology Solutions Manager
DORSET CONNECTS Aug 2009 – Jan 2017
-Partnered with C-level executives to define technology vision, roadmaps, and IT budgets for SMC clients.
-Mentored junior engineers, elevating technical capabilities across the team.
-Established a managed services division, transforming the business model and increasing recurring revenue by 300% over four years.
-Developed Office 365 and Azure services, generating $500K annual revenue through targeted cloud adoption initiatives.
-Designed scalable delivery models to accelerate managed services adoption and support organizational growth.
Certifications
-Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
-Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialization
-Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
-Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator
-AWS Certified: Amazon Web Services – Certified Cloud Practitioner
-Microsoft Certified: Solutions Expert - Office 365 / Cloud Productivity / Messaging
-LogicMonitor: Certified Professional
-CompTIA Certified: A+, Network+, Linux+
Skills
-Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions Architecture
-Cloud Assessments and Migrations
-Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services
-Azure Virtual Desktop
-Windows Server OS Administration
-Project Management
-Technical Documentation
-Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and ARM templates0
-Cost Optimization,
-Business Continuity Solutions (Azure Site Recovery, Zerto, Veeam)
-Microsoft Purview Data Protection Policies
-Intune Endpoint Management
Education
-Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications, The American University, Washington, DC
-Master of Science (MS), Education, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
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