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Cloud Architect | Azure
25+ years in infrastructure and cloud engineering. I design and deliver landing zones, migrations, and operations frameworks across regulated enterprise environments.
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Major Migrations
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Cloud Platforms
resource "cloud_architect" "zaid" {
name = "Zaid Albaker"
role = "Senior Cloud Engineer"
cloud = ["Azure", "OCI"]
iac = ["Terraform", "Bicep", "PowerShell"]
speciality = "Enterprise modernization"
}
output "availability" {
value = "Open to enterprise architecture roles"
}
Technical Expertise
Multi-cloud architecture with deep specialization in enterprise migration, IaC, and operations reliability.
Landing Zones, Hub-Spoke, AVD, Citrix DaaS, Azure Policy, Identity and governance.
Terraform modules, Bicep, PowerShell automation, CI/CD pipelines, release quality gates.
Enterprise access control, policy-as-code, DR strategy, operational guardrails.
Azure, OCI, VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, vCenter, ESXi.
GitHub Copilot and Cursor workflows for faster IaC development and repeatable migrations.
Veeam, monitoring integrations, incident response automation, and runbook-driven support.
Portfolio
Real infrastructure delivery across automation, migration, and enterprise transformation programs.
Designed and executed a full Citrix DaaS environment migration and re-architecture aligned with Azure landing zone best practices. Built a modular export framework to capture and replicate configurations across resource groups, enabling controlled and repeatable migration.
Provisioned a new Azure subscription with dedicated resource groups for application and networking layers, then deployed infrastructure using Bicep and PowerShell automation for rapid and consistent provisioning.
Migrated golden images, Citrix Cloud connectors, and FAS servers. Recreated machine catalogs and delivery groups, deployed new VDI instances, and executed phased onboarding while placing legacy VDIs into maintenance mode to force controlled transition.
Azure | Citrix DaaS | Bicep | PowerShell | Landing Zones | VDI Migration | Automation | Cloud Architecture
Designed and executed migration from Citrix DaaS to Azure Virtual Desktop using a structured, phased migration strategy. Delivered landing zones, pilot rollouts, production cutover, and post-migration optimization with automation pipelines.
AVD | Citrix DaaS | Azure | PowerShell | Migration Strategy
Architected a cloud-native digital workspace platform with automated provisioning, identity integration, and secure access controls. Enabled high availability, scalability, and centralized management for enterprise desktop delivery.
Azure | AVD | Citrix | Identity | Automation
Built a fully automated image factory using Terraform and PowerShell, reducing deployment effort by about 70% and enforcing consistent production standards. Enabled rapid, repeatable provisioning across multiple environments.
Terraform | PowerShell | CI/CD | Image Automation
Developed reusable AI-assisted infrastructure modules and validation pipelines to accelerate deployments and reduce operational risk. Integrated modern tools and IaC frameworks for faster, more reliable delivery.
AI Automation | Copilot | IaC | DevOps
Engineered a centralized PowerShell automation dashboard to manage Azure VM lifecycle, snapshots, and Citrix DaaS publishing. Enabled secure, button-driven operations for infrastructure teams.
PowerShell | Azure Automation | Citrix | Operations
Delivered modernization across networking, virtualization, storage, and backup systems in hybrid enterprise environments, focused on resilience, performance, and security.
VMware | Active Directory | FortiGate | Veeam | Hybrid Cloud
Designed and deployed a highly available Veeam backup and disaster recovery platform for centralized enterprise data protection. Implemented backup, replication, and offsite copy strategies with SureBackup validation and automated restore testing.
Built PowerShell automation for job management, monitoring, and policy enforcement, integrated with cloud backup repositories.
Veeam | HA Design | DR Strategy | SureBackup | PowerShell | Cloud Backup
Migrated Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 from a legacy subscription to a modern Azure-based architecture. Developed Terraform and PowerShell modules for resource groups, networking, and subnet provisioning, then automated platform deployment.
Executed migration of Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive backup workloads with minimal disruption and stronger governance.
Azure | Terraform | PowerShell | Veeam O365 | Networking | IaC | Automation
Designed, configured, and deployed Cisco Meraki wireless infrastructure across 2 warehouses and 5 office locations. Implemented segmented SSIDs and security rules for corporate, guest, and operational traffic.
Optimized wireless coverage and performance for high-density environments with ongoing cloud-based monitoring.
Cisco Meraki | WiFi Design | SSID | Network Security | Multi-Site
Designed and maintained FortiGate VPN infrastructure for secure enterprise remote access. Managed endpoints with FortiClient EMS, enforcing policy, compliance, and centralized control of remote devices.
Maintained high availability, monitoring, and secure connectivity for enterprise users.
FortiGate | VPN | FortiClient EMS | Endpoint Security
Designed and implemented Microsoft Intune for centralized endpoint management and security. Migrated 350+ mobile devices from MobileIron to Intune with minimal disruption.
Implemented compliance policies, configuration profiles, and Conditional Access for stronger security posture.
Intune | Endpoint Manager | MobileIron Migration | Security Policies
Delivered an Azure transformation program across multi-site warehouse operations, modernizing infrastructure and enabling secure, scalable cloud workloads.
Deployed Windows Server, SQL platforms, endpoint fleets, and industrial device integrations using automated infrastructure and operational runbooks.
Azure | Hub-Spoke | Terraform | Bicep | DR | Runbooks
Led an Azure deployment and modernization of the Lucas voice picking system, supporting large-scale warehouse automation.
Architected Azure VM and SQL environments, integrated Zebra printing, and secured 50+ voice devices through enterprise gateway services.
Azure VMs | Azure SQL | Device Integration | Operations
Career History
2022 - Present
2016 - 2022
2010 - 2016
Credentials
Microsoft
VerifiedMicrosoft
VerifiedMicrosoft
VerifiedCitrix
VerifiedCitrix
VerifiedInteractive Tool
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Open Source Activity
Public Repos
Focus: IaC modules, migration automation, and enterprise runbooks.
Azure and enterprise migration templates with script-driven deployment operations.
Infrastructure Reliability
Status links point to live provider dashboards.
Open to Opportunities
Email: zdalbaker@gmail.com
Phone: 518-491-7913
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ali-albaker
GitHub: github.com/zalbaker
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