Oliver K.-Senior Azure & Microsoft Identity Architect
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Experience
Azure Cloud Engineer
DVAG-Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG
Financial services provider, >10,000 employees
- Entra ID: App Registrations, Hybrid Identities, group and permission concepts, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, and PIM.
- Azure IaaS/PaaS, Networking, Security, Governance, Monitoring, and automation with Bicep and PowerShell.
- Consulting and technical support for internal cloud projects.
Azure Cloud Engineer / Azure Solution Architect
Freelance Azure Cloud Engineer / Azure Solution Architect
- Design, setup, operation, and further development of Azure and hybrid cloud platforms.
- Microsoft Entra ID, Hybrid Identity, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, PIM, and Security Governance.
- Azure IaaS/PaaS, Networking, Monitoring, and automation with Bicep, PowerShell, Github, and Azure DevOps.
M365 & Entra ID Consultant / Engineer
M365 & Entra ID Consultant / Engineer
Various clients
- Tenant configuration, Hybrid Identity, Conditional Access, MFA, and role and permission concepts.
- Operations, optimization, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
Azure Cloud infrastructure / M365 services
Industry
Azure Cloud Infrastructure / Microsoft 365 Services
Industry, approx. 500 employees
- Planned and built a new Azure and Microsoft 365 environment; migrated on-premises applications; introduced Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive.
Introduction Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online Migration
Logistics
Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online Migration
Logistics, approx. 500 employees
- Azure AD Connect, Exchange Online, Office deployment, and Microsoft 365 security features.
Expansion of Azure Environment / Veeam Backup for M365
Industry
Azure & M365 Security / Hybrid Connectivity
Industry, approx. 1,000 employees
- Azure expansion, VPN site connectivity, Domain Controller, Veeam Backup for M365 and MFA via NPS.
Implementation of Microsoft 365 and Azure Services
Industry
Microsoft 365 & Azure Transformation
Industry, approx. 1,000 employees
- Microsoft cloud target vision, onboarding of online services, rebuilding Active Directory, Azure site connectivity, migration and documentation.
Office 365 Onboarding / Exchange Online Migration
Construction
- Azure AD Connect, Office 365 deployment, Office rollout
- Exchange Online migration
- Microsoft 365 ATP
- Azure AD security
- Security measures: MFA
- Introduction of initial M365 services
Cloud-Only Environment (Azure and M365)
Healthcare
- Planning new IT infrastructure in Azure, preparing and creating Azure environment
- Exchange Online migration
- Microsoft 365 ATP
- Azure AD security
- Azure Domain Services
- Azure SQL
- IT support
IT System Engineer / Microsoft Cloud Consultant
Bechtle Systemhaus Neckarsulm
- Planning and implementation of Microsoft 365, Azure and hybrid cloud projects.
- Entra ID / Azure AD, Active Directory, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online and Hybrid Exchange.
- Identity, security and migration concepts, workshops and administrator training.
IT Systems Administrator
KT Abrechnungsdienste
- Windows Server, client management, software deployment, and 2nd-level support.
IT Systems Administrator
Johannes-Diakonie Mosbach
- Server/client administration, SharePoint, backup, and Windows deployment.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Healthcare, Information Technology, Professional Services, Education, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology and Project Management.
Summary
I support companies in transforming, stabilizing, and developing modern cloud platforms, with a focus on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
With many years of experience in Microsoft environments and several years specializing in cloud architectures, I support projects from analysis through architecture and migration to a stable and secure operating phase.
My focus is on resilient, scalable, and secure cloud environments.
Freelance Azure Cloud Engineer and Solution Architect with around 16 years of IT experience. Focus on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Hybrid Identity, Security, Governance, and Microsoft 365. Self-employed since 2022; combining architecture consulting, hands-on engineering, automation with Bicep and PowerShell, and knowledge transfer.
Typical areas of my engagements:
- Azure cloud architecture & migration
- Stabilization & optimization of existing environments
- Cloud security & identity concepts
- Access control & governance (RBAC, PIM, Conditional Access)
- Platform structure & operational stability
I am often brought in when cloud environments need to be built from scratch, strategically developed, or made more secure and structured.
Typical roles: Senior Azure Architect • Lead Architect • Strategic sounding board
Skills
- Azure Platform & Architecture: Iaas/Paas, Networking, Hybrid Cloud
- Identity & Access: Entra Id, Ad Ds, Hybrid Identity, Rbac, Pim, Mfa, Conditional Access
- Security & Governance: Security Baselines, Azure Policy, Key Vault, Role And Permission Concepts
- Monitoring & Operations: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Alerting
- Iac & Automation: Bicep, Powershell, Github, Azure Devops
- Microsoft 365: Exchange Online, Teams, Sharepoint Online, Onedrive, Migrations
Languages
Education
Fernuniversität Hagen
Bachelor of Science, part-time distance learning program · Computer Science
Johannes-Diakonie Mosbach
Vocational training as an IT Management Assistant · IT Management Assistant
GWS Mosbach - Berufskolleg Technische Kommunikation
University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification / Technical Communications Assistant · Technical Communication
Certifications & licenses
Microsoft 365 Security Administrator
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
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Qualifications
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Oliver is based in Haßmersheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Oliver speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Oliver has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Oliver has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Oliver may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Oliver would be well-suited for roles such as: Azure Cloud Engineer, Azure Cloud Engineer / Azure Solution Architect, M365 & Entra ID Consultant / Engineer.
Oliver's most recent position is Azure Cloud Engineer at DVAG-Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG.
In recent years, Oliver has worked for DVAG-Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG, Freelance Azure Cloud Engineer / Azure Solution Architect, M365 & Entra ID Consultant / Engineer, Industry, and Healthcare.
Oliver is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Oliver also has some experience in Education, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.
Oliver is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology and Project Management.
Oliver has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Healthcare.
Oliver has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Project Management.
Oliver attended Fernuniversität Hagen for Computer Science.
Oliver has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Security Administrator, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
Oliver is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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