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Zaid Albaker Senior Enterprise System Engineer
Building HIPAA-compliant Azure landing zones at scale. 25+ years securing, modernizing, and automating enterprise infrastructure.
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cloud-profile.tf
# Cloud Architect Profile
resource "cloud_architect" "zaid" {
name = "Zaid Albaker"
role = "Cloud Architect - Healthcare"
location = "Boston, MA"
cloud = ["Azure", "OCI"]
iac = ["Terraform", "Bicep", "PowerShell"]
compliance = ["HIPAA", "SOC2"]
specialty = "Healthcare LZ Migration"
}
output "availability" {
value = "Open to enterprise architecture roles"
}Technical Expertise
Skills & Technologies
Multi-cloud architecture with deep specialization in enterprise migration, IaC, and operations reliability.
Azure Cloud
Landing Zones, Hub-Spoke, AVD, Citrix DaaS, Azure Policy, Identity and governance.
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform modules, Bicep, PowerShell automation, CI/CD pipelines, release quality gates.
Security and Compliance
Enterprise access control, policy-as-code, DR strategy, operational guardrails.
Multi-Cloud
Azure, OCI, VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, vCenter, ESXi.
AI-Assisted Delivery
GitHub Copilot and Cursor workflows for faster IaC development and repeatable migrations.
Observability and Ops
Veeam, monitoring integrations, incident response automation, and runbook-driven support.
Portfolio
Featured Projects
Real infrastructure delivery across automation, migration, and enterprise transformation programs.
🔄 VDI Migration
Citrix DaaS Environment Migration & Landing Zone Re-Architecture
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, provisioned infrastructure using Bicep and PowerShell, and migrated golden images, Citrix Cloud connectors, and FAS servers. Executed phased onboarding while placing legacy VDIs into maintenance mode.
🖥️ AVD Migration
Citrix DaaS to Azure Virtual Desktop Migration
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.
🏗️ Azure Platform
Enterprise AVD & Citrix Platform Architecture
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.
⚙️ Automation
Golden Image Automation Factory
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.
🤖 AI + Automation
AI-Assisted Migration & Deployment Modules
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.
📊 Azure Dashboard
Azure & Citrix Automation Dashboard
Engineered a centralized PowerShell automation dashboard to manage Azure VM lifecycle, snapshots, and Citrix DaaS publishing. Enabled secure, button-driven operations for infrastructure teams.
🌐 Hybrid Infra
Enterprise Infrastructure Modernization
Delivered modernization across networking, virtualization, storage, and backup systems in hybrid enterprise environments, focused on resilience, performance, and security.
🛡️ Backup + DR
Veeam Backup & DR Cluster (HA & Recovery Assurance)
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.
☁️ Azure Migration
Veeam Microsoft 365 Migration & Cloud Re-Architecture
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. Executed migration of Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive backup workloads with minimal disruption.
🌐 Networking
Cisco Meraki Enterprise WiFi Deployment
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 for high-density environments with ongoing cloud-based monitoring.
🔒 Security
FortiGate VPN & Endpoint Security Management
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 and secure connectivity for enterprise users.
📱 Endpoint Mgmt
Microsoft Intune Endpoint Management & Migration
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.
🏭 Enterprise Azure
SHIRAZ Azure Enterprise Deployment
Delivered an Azure transformation program across multi-site warehouse operations. Deployed Windows Server, SQL platforms, endpoint fleets, and industrial device integrations using automated infrastructure and operational runbooks.
⚙️ Azure Modernization
Lucas Voice Picking System Modernization
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.
Career History
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Senior Systems Engineer | Azure Cloud Architect
- Architected Azure-based Citrix DaaS platform supporting 10,000+ users.
- Delivered 50+ enterprise applications to 15,000+ users.
- Built end-to-end automation for migration and release workflows.
2016 - 2022
Senior Network Engineer
- Managed enterprise Windows, AD, SCCM, VMware, and security operations.
- Implemented FortiGate and VPN for secure access at scale.
2010 - 2016
Network Administrator
- Supported multi-client network and server infrastructure.
- Operated backup, connectivity, and incident response processes.
Credentials
Certifications
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Microsoft
VerifiedAzure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)
Microsoft
VerifiedAzure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft
VerifiedCitrix Certified Professional – Virtualization
Citrix
VerifiedCitrix Certified Associate – Virtualization
Citrix
VerifiedInteractive Tool
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Open Source Activity
GitHub
Snapshot
Public Repos
Focus: IaC modules, migration automation, and enterprise runbooks.
Featured Repo
Azure and enterprise migration templates with script-driven deployment operations.
Infrastructure Reliability
Multi-Cloud Status
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
Oracle Cloud
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Let's Connect
Open to Opportunities
Looking for Senior Cloud Architect, Principal Engineer, or Citrix Cloud Lead roles. Also open to advisory and consulting engagements.
Reach me directly
Email: zdalbaker@gmail.com
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
LinkedIn: View LinkedIn Profile
GitHub: github.com/zalbaker
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