Cloud-focused IT Professional with 14+ years of experience in virtualization, automation, and security. Expertise in Microsoft Azure, VMware vSphere, and hybrid cloud solutions, with a strong foundation in cloud security, IAM, and automation using Ansible. Skilled in Active Directory, networking (DNS, VLANs), storage management, and system performance optimization. Certified in Azure Fundamentals, CCNA, and Security+ CE, currently pursuing Azure Administrator certification, with a passion for designing and securing scalable cloud environments.