My association with Microsoft dates back to the inception of the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) program, having cleared 35 Microsoft certification exams since then. My Microsoft journey started in the Air Force, where as a programmer I earned my first certifications in MSDOS and Windows. Over the years, I have primarily focused on Microsoft products and services. I was globally recognized as one of only two Commerce Server MVPs for two years and have co-authored multiple books on Microsoft technologies. In the last decade, my focus has been on the Azure cloud and its architecture, contributing to numerous Azure development and Infrastructure projects.

In my role as a Technical Lead (Enterprise Architect), I support dedicated consultants and maintenance providers for clients, ensuring our team is a trustworthy go-to technical resource for proactive consulting concerns. My extensive knowledge and specific expertise in Microsoft, particularly Azure, make me an invaluable asset to clients as a lead on these teams.

One of my notable projects involved proposing a Logic App MS Graph Intune Solution for KeyBank for a client with an unresolved issue. Before we were even halfway finished with completing the project, the client expressed high satisfaction with the results. My goal is not just to meet client requirements, but to set them up for success with the services provided.

My first step is to meet with the client to gather as much information as possible in order to ensure that the right person is on it. While doing so, I stay up to date on what’s new in the industry so I can integrate Microsoft best practices as much as possible in what we do.

Make sure you have experienced resources who will work as a team with you to solve issues and build new solutions. At Parex, we’re built to be that kind of team because we’ve found that the most effective solutions are seamlessly integrated ones.