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🗽 U.S. and 🍁 Canada -only clients ☑️ Upwork Expert-Vetted 🌟 | 100% Job Success ✅ | 10,000+ hours 💻 on 200+ projects Hi there! 👋 I’m an Upwork veteran with over 10,000 hours delivered, 200+ successful projects, and $1M+ earned helping U.S. companies secure and scale their cloud and hybrid environments. ☁️ I specialize in Azure, Microsoft 365, and security-focused systems — delivering: • Secure infrastructure using Zero Trust, IaC (Terraform/Bicep), and DevSecOps pipelines • Incident response, forensics, and breach containment across regulated industries • Compliance-ready solutions aligned to SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53 As a certified consultant, I work directly with technical teams to deliver secure cloud transformation, implement controls, and respond to threats — fast. I also collaborate with Microsoft’s internal dev teams, giving me early-access insights and practical fixes 3–4 release cycles ahead of public rollout. Why Choose Me? ✅ $1M+ in security projects delivered across healthcare, fintech, crypto, and gov sectors 🔐 Architected Azure landing zones, GitOps pipelines, and zero trust cloud environments 🚨 Led incident response and forensic investigations for Fortune 500 and defense clients 📊 Built compliance workflows and policy-as-code enforcement for audit success 🪙 Secured crypto CI/CD pipelines and smart contract environments with GitHub, Checkov, GHAS 🧠 Career Highlights: ▪ Delivered security modernization and audit readiness for global government contractors and Fortune 500 companies ▪ Led compliance remediation and data protection initiatives across healthcare, fintech, and public sector clients ▪ Migrated global users to Microsoft 365 with security-first design — Exchange, Purview, Intune, Defender ▪ Built hybrid identity strategies (Entra ID, ADFS, GoDaddy 365, Azure AD B2C, custom policy support) ▪ Managed VMware-to-Azure hardening with conditional access, audit enforcement, and security baselines 🔧 Solutions I Deliver: • Azure Infra Security: Terraform, Bicep, Azure Policy, RBAC, Defender for Cloud • DevSecOps: GitHub Actions, tfsec, Checkov, Trivy, GHAS, pipeline reviews • Microsoft 365 Hardening: Defender, Purview, Compliance Center, Intune, Exchange • Compliance & Audits: SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, CIS Benchmarks • Incident Response & Forensics: Malware analysis, reverse engineering, breach recovery • Crypto Security: CI/CD for smart contracts, wallet infra hardening, Web3 audits • Reverse-engineered malware to identify attack vectors and harden systems post-breach • Hardened Microsoft Exchange Online and Defender for Email in phishing-prone orgs • Integrated Azure Sentinel analytics with dashboards for cross-cloud visibility 🤝 Retainer & Advisory Support: • Ongoing guidance for CISOs, security architects, and compliance teams • Monthly retainers for SOC 2 evidence collection, security tool reviews, and policy automation • Rapid-response engagements for forensics, malware recovery, and breach root cause analysis 🧰 Platforms & Tools: • Azure, Microsoft 365, Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender (all modules), Intune • Terraform, Bicep, GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitOps, GHAS • Splunk, FTK, EnCase, Wireshark, Autopsy, Cisco ASA/Firepower • Checkov, Trivy, Aqua Security, smart contract security tooling • Compliance: SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, CIS, NIST, GDPR 📅 Let’s set up a free 30-minute consultation to explore how I can help you with security transformation, compliance readiness, or urgent recovery — no fluff, just fast, proven results. I bring the calm in chaos — whether you're planning secure growth or cleaning up after a breach, I’ll steady the course and deliver results. 📌 Helped a fintech client pass SOC 2 in under 60 days 📌 Responded to ransomware, restored 95% of systems in 48 hours 📌 Hardened crypto wallet infra securing $100M+ in assets Thanks again for stopping by. You can invite me to your job post or simply send a message to arrange a quick discovery call — I respond fast, and we’ll keep everything inside Upwork. — Nandy Bo 🗣️❝ 𝙄𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢. 𝙉𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚, 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 𝙃𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣-𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙝 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙏 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢-𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙖 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡. ❞ — 𝙅𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡 - 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧 - 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡

🔄Your Microsoft 365 environment should make work easier, faster, and more organized, not create more complexity. I help businesses design SharePoint and Microsoft 365 solutions that become the foundation of their daily operations. From modern intranets and document management systems to Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint migrations, every solution is built to improve collaboration, simplify processes, and support long-term growth. My focus isn't just delivering a SharePoint site. It's creating a digital workplace your team trusts, adopts, and benefits from every day. 🏢 Modern SharePoint Intranets Branded communication sites Department portals Employee hubs Knowledge centers Corporate news Viva Connections integration Mobile-friendly experiences 📂 Document Management Systems Metadata architecture Version control Permission strategy Content lifecycle Document approval Search optimization Compliance ready libraries ⚙️ Business Automation Power Automate Approval workflows Onboarding Leave requests Purchase approvals Notifications Business process automation 📱 Custom Power Apps Canvas Apps Model-Driven Apps HR solutions Operations apps Inspection forms Asset management Request portals 🧩 Advanced Microsoft 365 Development SPFx Microsoft Graph REST API Microsoft Teams integration Azure integration Custom web parts 🔄 SharePoint Migration Classic to Modern SharePoint Online Tenant-to-tenant File share migration Content restructuring Post-migration optimization 🧩What You Can Expect ✔ A Microsoft 365 solution designed around your business—not the other way around. ✔ Clear communication from planning through delivery. ✔ Secure, scalable architecture built for long-term success. ✔ Practical automation that saves time without adding complexity. ✔ A partner who values usability just as much as technical excellence. I don't believe in building SharePoint environments that look impressive but fail after launch. Whether you're building a new SharePoint environment, improving an existing Microsoft 365 workspace, or planning a complex migration, I'd be happy to discuss your goals and recommend the best approach. Send me a message, and let's build a Microsoft 365 solution your team will rely on for years to come. KEYWORDS (SEO) SharePoint Intranet, SharePoint Online, SharePoint Developer, SharePoint Consultant, SharePoint Administrator, SharePoint Site Design, Modern SharePoint, SharePoint Communication Site, SharePoint Team Site, SharePoint Hub Site, SharePoint Document Management, SharePoint Lists, SharePoint Libraries, SharePoint Permissions, SharePoint Migration, SharePoint Branding, SharePoint Templates, SharePoint Governance, SharePoint Search, SharePoint Forms, Microsoft Lists, Microsoft 365, Office 365, Microsoft Teams Integration, Viva Connections, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Apps, Canvas Apps, Model Driven Apps, Power Apps Development, Custom Business Apps, Mobile Power Apps, Responsive Power Apps, Power Automate, Workflow Automation, Business Process Automation, Approval Workflows, Document Approval, Automated Notifications, Email Automation, PDF Automation, Forms Automation, Microsoft Forms, AI Automation, Copilot Studio, Process Automation, Digital Workplace, Employee Portal, HR Portal, Company Intranet, Knowledge Base, Employee Onboarding, Employee Offboarding, Asset Management, Leave Management System, Visitor Management System, Help Desk Portal, Document Control, Contract Management, Task Management, Project Tracking, Inventory Management, CRM, Service Request Portal, Vendor Management, Purchase Request, Expense Approval, Compliance Management, Records Management, File Management, Dashboard Development, Power BI Integration, Excel Automation, Outlook Integration, Teams Automation, OneDrive Integration, Planner Integration, Dataverse, SPFx, JSON Formatting, REST API, Azure AD, Entra ID, Role Based Access, Low Code Development, No Code Solutions, Microsoft Power Platform, Business Automation, Enterprise Collaboration.

I specialize in enterprise-grade Microsoft 365 setup, administration, and secure cloud migrations. Expert in Microsoft Defender security configuration, identity and access management, Intune endpoint management across diverse device platforms, and data loss prevention (DLP) with Microsoft Purview. I bring 7+ years of hands-on L2/L3 MSP and enterprise experience. I engineer secure, zero-downtime cloud infrastructure to eliminate manual IT overhead and close security gaps across four core areas: * M365 Tenant Migrations: Expert, zero-downtime migrations from Google Workspace, IMAP, GoDaddy or on-premises Exchange to Exchange Online and SharePoint (3,500+ mailboxes migrated). * Endpoint Management (Intune/MDM): Complete deployment of Windows Autopilot, Apple Business Manager, and Android Enterprise. I replace manual IT imaging, cutting device deployment times down to 30 minutes. * Identity & Cloud Security: Bulletproof Conditional Access policies, MFA, and SSO via Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD). Advanced setup of Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, KQL tracking, and DLP frameworks, Tenant hardening, tenant security assessment. * Network & DNS Management: Advanced configuration of enterprise networking topologies, secure VPNs, and Next-Gen Firewalls. I specialize in locking down email security and deliverability via strict SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNSSEC, BIMI, and MTA-STS record management across Azure DNS and AWS Route 53. * Backup & Disaster Recovery: Designing and monitoring comprehensive business continuity frameworks to prevent data loss. I proactively manage multi-tenant system health, automated backups, and rapid-recovery strategies via industry-standard RMM tools. Core Technical Stack & Certifications: * Tools: M365, Azure IaaS, Windows Server (2016-2022), Windows 10/11, macOS, Intune, Microsoft Defender for Business / Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, SharePoint, PowerShell Automation, Datto/Ninja RMM, Halo PSA, N-able N-Central, N-able MSP Manager. * Credentials: Microsoft Certified: Administrator Expert | Identity & Access Management Associate (SC-300) | SC-900 | AZ-900 | AWS Certified. Let’s get your infrastructure secure and running seamlessly. Click the green "Invite" button to discuss your project needs.

Whether you're starting fresh or trying to fix what's already there, I help teams build modern, scalable, user-friendly business solutions using the Microsoft ecosystem. With 18+ years of experience and a Microsoft MVP award in Business Applications, I specialize in: ✔ Full-cycle SharePoint development (intranet portals, project hubs, HR platforms) ✔ Enterprise-grade Power Apps and Power Automate solutions from scratch ✔ Seamless Power BI dashboards that drive decision-making ✔ Smart Microsoft Teams & Copilot automation ✔ Robust Azure & Graph API integrations ✅ What I Deliver 🆕 Fresh Builds (From Concept to Launch): ✔ SharePoint Online/2019/2016 solutions — tailored to your business model ✔ Custom Power Apps (Canvas, Model-Driven, Portals) integrated with Teams and Dataverse ✔ Full-stack Power BI solutions — including embedded dashboards and real-time metrics ✔ Teams + Power Automate + Copilot setups for smart team collaboration and automation ✔ New implementations of Microsoft 365 from zero — governance, security, rollout strategy 🛠 Rescue & Modernization Projects: ✔ Migrating or fixing poorly built SharePoint environments ✔ Replacing Excel/email/manual processes with streamlined Power Platform solutions ✔ Cleaning up messy Power Apps & flows ✔ Redesigning old portals for performance and user experience 🎯 Tech Expertise SharePoint (2010–2019, Online) | SPFx | Power Platform Power Apps | Power Automate | Power BI | Microsoft Teams | Copilot Dataverse, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Graph API .NET, C#, React, Angular, JavaScript, jQuery SQL Server, NoSQL, Azure/AWS 🎓 Credentials 🥇 Top Rated Plus by Upwork 🥇 100% Job Success 🥇 Microsoft Most Valued Professional (MVP) 🥇 Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) 🥇 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) 🥇 Microsoft Certified SharePoint expert 🥇 Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker Associate 🥇 Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate 🥇 Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals 🥇 Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals 🥇 Microsoft Specialist: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 🥇 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance 🔍 Who I Work With Industries I’ve helped: 🏥 Healthcare, 🏗 Construction, 🎓 Education, 💼 Legal, 📦 Manufacturing, 💻 Tech Startups Stakeholders I collaborate with: CIOs, Project Managers, IT Admins, HR Leads, Operations, SMEs 🤝 Let’s Work Together If you need: 📝 A complete SharePoint/Power Platform build 📝 Migration from legacy systems 📝 Automation across Microsoft 365 📝 A real partner to architect the solution, not just code it Send me the problem you're trying to solve — even if it's messy, half-baked, or unclear. I’ll tell you how I’d approach it, what it'd cost, and what it'd take. 📨 Let's connect and build something Great.

Experienced System Administrator with comprehensive expertise in managing, maintaining, and optimizing complex IT infrastructures. Specialized in enterprise-level server administration, cloud computing, and implementing robust security solutions. Committed to delivering reliable, scalable, and cost-effective IT solutions that align with business objectives. --- CORE COMPETENCIES -- System Administration: - Windows Server Administration (2012/2016/2019/2022) - Linux Server Management (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian) - Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy Management - User Account Management and Access Control - System Performance Tuning and Optimization -- Cloud Infrastructure: - Amazon Web Services (AWS) - EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM - Microsoft Azure - VMs, Storage, Azure AD, Networking - Google Cloud Platform - Compute, Storage, Networking - Cloud Migration and Hybrid Cloud Implementation - Cost Optimization and Resource Management -- Virtualization & Containerization: - VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter - Microsoft Hyper-V - Docker and Kubernetes - Container Orchestration and Management - Virtual Machine Deployment and Maintenance -- Network Administration: - Network Configuration and Troubleshooting - Firewall Configuration and Management - VPN Setup and Administration - Load Balancing and High Availability - Network Security and Monitoring --- TECHNICAL EXPERTISE - Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux (Multiple Distributions), Unix, macOS - Database Systems: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MariaDB - Web Servers: Apache, Nginx, IIS, Tomcat, LiteSpeed - Monitoring Tools: Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, New Relic - Backup Solutions: Veeam, Acronis, Bacula, AWS Backup, Azure Backup - Automation Tools: Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash Scripting, Python - Security Tools: Firewall Management, SSL/TLS, VPN Technologies, Security Auditing - Collaboration: Microsoft Exchange, Office 365, Google Workspace --- SERVICES PROVIDED -- Infrastructure Setup & Configuration - Server deployment and initial configuration - Network architecture design and implementation - Storage solution setup (SAN/NAS/DAS) -- Maintenance & Support - 24/7 system monitoring and alerting - Regular maintenance and updates - Performance optimization and troubleshooting - Incident management and resolution -- Cloud Services - Cloud migration planning and execution - Multi-cloud environment management - Cloud cost optimization - Disaster recovery setup -- Security Implementation - Security assessment and hardening - Backup and recovery strategy - Compliance management - Access control and authentication -- Documentation & Reporting - System documentation and runbooks - Regular performance reports - Capacity planning reports - Incident and change management documentation --- PROJECT EXPERIENCE - Successfully managed IT infrastructure for organizations ranging from startups to enterprises - Implemented high-availability solutions achieving 99.9% uptime SLA - Executed seamless cloud migrations with zero data loss - Designed and deployed disaster recovery solutions - Automated routine tasks reducing manual intervention by 70% - Optimized infrastructure costs resulting in 30-40% reduction in IT expenses --- PROFESSIONAL APPROACH -- Planning & Analysis - Thorough assessment of current infrastructure - Identification of improvement opportunities - Strategic planning aligned with business goals -- Implementation - Methodical deployment following best practices - Minimal disruption to business operations - Comprehensive testing and validation -- Support & Optimization - Proactive monitoring and maintenance - Continuous improvement initiatives - Regular performance reviews and optimization --- CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS - Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - CompTIA Server+ and Network+ - ITIL Foundation Certified - Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) --- AVAILABILITY & TERMS -- Engagement Types: - Hourly consultations - Fixed-price projects - Monthly retainer agreements - Emergency support services -- Communication: - Daily status updates - Weekly progress reports - Available via Upwork messages, email, Slack - Video conferencing for meetings -- Working Hours: - Flexible schedule across time zones - Emergency support available 24/7 - Response time within 2-4 hours -- WHY WORK WITH ME: Proven Track Record: Extensive experience managing diverse IT environments Reliable & Responsive: Quick turnaround times and consistent communication Cost-Effective Solutions: Focus on ROI and operational efficiency Security-First Approach: Emphasis on data protection and compliance Documentation: Comprehensive documentation for all implementations Knowledge Transfer: Training and support for your team Contact me today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward optimizing your IT infrastructure.

📊 If your SharePoint Online is messy, slow, or barely used by your team, you don’t have a system. You have a problem. As a Microsoft 365 Expert, I help businesses stop wasting their subscription and start working efficiently. Most businesses are paying for Microsoft 365 but not actually using SharePoint, Power Platform, or Microsoft Teams in a way that supports real work. Documents are scattered across libraries. Permissions are inconsistent. Workflows are manual or completely missing. Your team avoids the system because it slows them down instead of helping them to get things done faster. That’s not a tool issue. That’s a structure and system problem. ✨ I design and build structured, secure, and fully functional Microsoft 365 environments using SharePoint Architecture, Power Platform automation, and proper governance so your team can actually rely on it daily. Not just something that looks good. Something that works. 🏢 What I Help Businesses Fix For My Clients in SharePoint Online, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, Microsoft Teams and More. Most clients come to me with one or more of these: ❌ SharePoint sites that feel cluttered, slow, or confusing ❌ No clear document structure or consistent naming system ❌ Permissions that are either too open or completely restrictive ❌ Manual approvals, onboarding, and internal requests ❌ Low adoption because the system is hard to use ❌ SharePoint that exists but doesn’t support real operations ❌ Workflow not working well using Power Automate ❌ Having issues with Power Apps or custom Business Applications ✅ I turn that into a structured Microsoft 365 system that is clean, organized, automated, and actually used by your team. 🧩 SharePoint and Microsoft 365 Systems I Build 🏗️ Intranets and Internal Portals Company intranets designed around real workflows, not templates. Departments, news, resources, and internal communication hubs. Clean navigation and layout so users find what they need fast. Department portals for HR, operations, finance, and IT. 📂 Document Management Systems (DMS) Structured libraries with metadata and logical organization. Version control, permissions, and access management. Document approval workflows and lifecycle control. Search-friendly systems that reduce time spent looking for files. ⚙️ Automation and Business Workflows Power Automate approval flows for documents and internal requests. Notifications, reminders, and automated task routing. Employee onboarding and offboarding workflows. Leave requests, internal forms, and process automation. 📱 Power Apps and Internal Tools Custom Power Apps built for internal operations. Replacing spreadsheets with structured, mobile-friendly systems. Connected directly to SharePoint and automated workflows. Simple interfaces that teams actually use without training. 🔒 Structure, Governance, and Long-Term Stability Role-based access control (RBAC) and clean permission models. Scalable SharePoint architecture aligned with Microsoft best practices. Systems designed for long-term use, not quick temporary fixes. Clear structure that remains usable as your business grows. 🛠️ Microsoft Technologies I Master • SharePoint Online & SharePoint Architecture • Microsoft 365 & Office 365 Administration • Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) • Microsoft Teams & Outlook Integration • SharePoint Lists, Libraries & Metadata • SPFx for advanced custom development when needed • Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) & Security Governance 💡 Why Clients Choose Me 🧠 I design systems, not just SharePoint sites 📐 Clean structure that makes sense to users ⚙️ Focus on automation and reducing manual work 🏢 Built for real business environments, not theory 🔄 Long-term solutions that stay reliable over time 🤝 How I Work 1. Clear understanding of your business before building anything. 2. Realistic timelines and consistent delivery. 3. Direct and professional communication. 4. Attention to detail in structure, permissions, and usability. 5. Available for ongoing improvements and system optimization. I treat every SharePoint environment as something your business depends on daily, not just another project. 🚀 Let’s Fix or Build Your Microsoft 365 Setup Properly If your current system is hard to use, poorly structured, or not adopted by your team, then it’s costing you time and money every single day. 📩 Message me and I’ll break down what’s wrong, what’s missing, and how to fix it properly. I am ready to help you build a digital workplace that actually works. Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Microsoft Teams, Intranet Architecture, Document Management, Governance, Migrations, Azure AD, Entra ID, Security, Compliance, Workflows, Automation, SPFx, Power Platform, SharePoint Expert, SharePoint Consultant, Business Applications, Low Code, Digital Workplace, DMS, RBAC, Metadata, Version Control, Hub Sites, Communication, Tenant Administration, Teams