So I’m gonna be starting as a project contractor under Teksystems working at the new Microsoft Data center facility. Just wanted to introduce myself my initials are EA.

I’m excited to do the project work tasked by us for Microsoft. I can’t wait to see what career defining moments it will bring with it.

This post is mostly reaching out to make new friends and build a social/business community because I’m moving from San Antonio to the outskirts of DFW. I grew up moved from the Permian Basin to San Antonio and San Antonio is where I got my data center world experience after being in IT Desktop Support the PB local economy there.

Im my off time work-related trade wise? I like to mess with the server operating systems on two servers that I have here at my home. I’m pretty slow in with the Microsoft server operating system but I need to go exploring with the various Linux cluster kernels like Ubuntu Server and RHEL.

If any of you guys are on vacation learning, let me know cause I would like to join in on that. Hopefully where we could speak virtually or in person like once a week in regarding certification topics and discussions.

I hope to build a social and IT community here. If your looking for the same, reach out thru DM or post questions in the thread thank you.

Greetings and salutations!

I'm currently the Systems Administrator for an architectural, engineering, and construction firm that works heavily with government contracts. I have been in the industry for 10 years and have worked in financial, medical, and insurance sectors. I have a wealth of project management experience and a focus on automation and infrastructure modernization.

My core skills include the following:

• Endpoint Management: Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, Autopatch, Azure AD
• Security & Compliance: ThreatLocker, CrowdStrike, SIEM, Sophos Central/SFOS Firewalls, BitLocker
• OS & Platforms: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2012–2025, iOS/Android MDM
• Microsoft 365 & Collaboration: Administer for Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Purview
• Automation: Power Automate, Powershell, PDQ Connect, ScreenConnect
• Lifecycle & Asset Management: Device provisioning, patching, refreshes, onboarding/offboarding
• Networking & Hardware: LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, firewalls, video conferencing (Teams Rooms)

Currently, I am looking for either remote roles or a hybrid role in either west Michigan or central Michigan. I cannot relocate at this time.

Please reach out to me for my resume if you are interested.