Issac Soto

Network Engineer / Professional Service Engineer / CTO

About Me

I am a solutions-orientated person with a strong passion for technology. I am a skilled Professional Services Engineer and master innovator. I am a quick learner and a team player that gets the job done. I can easily capitalize on low hanging fruits and quickly maximize timely deliverables for real-time schemas as well as architect complex solutions to solve complex problems. I have worked extensively within the Microsoft and Azure stack and have implemented multiple automation scripts in charge of deploying resources in the cloud.

Bio

Age
37
Email
isoto@thetechsamurai.com
Phone
760.887.5369

Professional Skills

Azure
Master
Virtualization
Expert
Windows Server
Advanced
Networking
Advanced
Intune
Master
Automation
Expert
Troubleshooting
Expert
Powershell
ADVANCED

Work Experience

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENGINEER (CLOUD ENGINEER TIER III) at Velonex
March, 2022 - Present
Responsible for many cloud-related activities including: Assess an organization’s IT infrastructure to determine options for moving to the cloud; Oversee the migration process and maintaining the new system; Perform configuration management and disaster recovery tasks; Deploy Azure virtual machines in a highly available environment; Design virtual networks that support workloads with a high level of security and performance; Configure hybrid connectivity between Azure and on-site environments; Monitor network performance to comply with service-level agreements; Using automation technology options within Azure; Design and implement data protection options in Azure.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENGINEER (CLOUD ENGINEER TIER III) at Advanced Micro Computing Solutions
Feb, 2019 - March, 2022
Scoped project implementations and specifically assigned customer engagements. Implementation of technology solutions including server and network upgrades, 2FA and other security implementations, and software updates. Deploy, operate, and manage the Azure cloud platform. Configured Microsoft Azure IaaS Monitoring and Management, designed virtual networks to support workloads with the highest security and performance in Azure, implemented hybrid connectivity between on-premises environments and Azure, and used PowerShell to deploy resources and repeatable deployments.
CLOUD ENGINEER (TIER II) at Syntech Group
May, 2018 - Feb, 2019
Provide technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware. Maintain server infrastructure on-prem and in the cloud for AWS and Azure. Maintain and create VM’s in Azure, AWS Instances, and VMWare. Respond to queries either in person or over the phone. Write training manuals. Maintain backups for multiple servers and user’s computers.
SYSTEM AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (TIER III) at Auto Trend Motorsports
August, 2012 - May, 2018
Managed and maintained servers (windows/unix/linux) ensuring better uptime. Evaluate, monitor and enhance it infrastructure while improving reliability, security, and system integration. In charge of migrating entire on-prem infrastructure from on-prem to Azure and maintain Active Directory in the cloud.

Certification

CCNA Routing and Switching from Cisco Systems, Inc.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert from Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate from Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert from Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate from Microsoft Corporation
VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization from VMware, Inc.

Portfolio

Azure Environment

Cloud Infrastructure

Built highly performant Cloud Infrastructure that exceed clients expectations.

Infrastructure as Code

Automation for Infrastructure

Have written many solutions to make deployment of environments with little effort.

Networking

Network Infrastructure

Have developed and implemented multiple network environments while optimizing the connectivity of all devices.

References

Alex

Strategist / AMC Solutions

Issac displays exemplary professionalism and is able to take on challenges. He learns quickly and is an asset to any team.

Peter

COO / Syntech Group

Issac is a great co-worker and problem solver. He is quick to extend his helping hand and makes a good team player.

Contact

760.887.5369
isoto@thetechsamurai.com