ZAID ALBAKER
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Zaid Albaker Senior Enterprise System Engineer

Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer with 25+ years of experience, including 7+ years in Microsoft Azure and 5+ years specializing in Citrix DaaS. Designs, integrates, and manages complex enterprise systems, delivering scalable cloud infrastructure, automation, and high-performance solutions that align with business and operational goals.

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cloud-profile.tf
# Cloud Architect Profile
resource "cloud_architect" "zaid" {
  name       = "Zaid Albaker"
  role       = "Senior Enterprise System Engineer"
  location   = "Boston, MA"

  cloud      = ["Azure", "AWS"]
  iac        = ["Terraform", "Bicep", "PowerShell"]
  security_policy_requirements = [
    "Enterprise Security Governance & Risk Management",
    "Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Zero Trust Architecture",
    "Regulatory Compliance Automation & Audit Readiness"
  ]
  specialty = [
    "Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (CVAD) Architecture",
    "Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) Solutions Design & Optimization",
    "Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Enterprise Deployments",
    "End-User Computing (EUC) Modernization Strategies",
     ]
}

output "availability" {
  value = "Open to enterprise architecture roles"
}

Technical Expertise

Skills & Technologies

Multi-cloud architecture with deep specialization in enterprise migration, Citrix virtualization, Infrastructure-as-Code, and operations reliability.

Azure Cloud

Azure Landing Zones, Hub-Spoke, AVD, Citrix DaaS for globally distributed enterprise environments, Azure Policy, Identity & Governance.

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform modules, Bicep, PowerShell automation, CI/CD pipelines, release quality gates, reusable IaC frameworks.

Security and Compliance

Enterprise access control, Azure Policy, DR strategy (RPO/RTO), governance, operational guardrails, Fortinet (VPN, Firewalls).

Multi-Cloud & Virtualization

Azure, OCI, VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, vCenter, ESXi, enterprise storage systems.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Citrix & Virtualization

Citrix DaaS, Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops, AVD integration, large-scale VDI architecture, image management, performance optimization, and global workforce enablement.

AI-Assisted Delivery

GitHub Copilot and Cursor workflows for faster IaC development, automation, and repeatable migrations.

Observability and Ops

Veeam backup & recovery, monitoring integrations (LogicMonitor), incident automation (ServiceNow, xMatters), runbook-driven operations.

Enterprise Systems & Networking

Active Directory, SCCM, Windows Server, Linux, SQL, DNS, VPN, LAN/WAN, VoIP systems, enterprise networking.

Portfolio

Featured Projects

Real infrastructure delivery across automation, migration, and enterprise transformation programs.

๐Ÿ”„ 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 across global business units while placing legacy VDIs into maintenance mode.

Azure Citrix DaaS Bicep PowerShell Landing Zones VDI Migration Automation

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ 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.

AVD Citrix DaaS Azure PowerShell Migration Strategy

๐Ÿ—๏ธ 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.

Azure AVD Citrix Identity Automation

โš™๏ธ 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.

Terraform PowerShell CI/CD Image Automation

๐Ÿค– 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.

AI Automation Copilot IaC DevOps

๐Ÿ“Š 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.

PowerShell Azure Automation Citrix Operations

๐ŸŒ Hybrid Infra

Enterprise Infrastructure Modernization

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

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ 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.

Veeam HA Design DR Strategy SureBackup PowerShell Cloud Backup

โ˜๏ธ 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.

Azure Terraform PowerShell Veeam M365 IaC Automation

๐ŸŒ 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.

Cisco Meraki WiFi Design SSID Network Security Multi-Site

๐Ÿ”’ 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.

FortiGate VPN FortiClient EMS Endpoint Security

๐Ÿ“ฑ 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.

Intune Endpoint Manager MobileIron Compliance

๐Ÿญ 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 Hub-Spoke Terraform Bicep DR Runbooks

โš™๏ธ 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.

Azure VMs Azure SQL Device Integration Operations

Career History

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Clean Harbors

Senior Systems Engineer | Azure / Cloud Architect

Architecting and delivering Azure-based enterprise platforms with a focus on Citrix DaaS, AVD, automation, and resilient operations for large-scale workloads.

  • Architected an Azure-based Citrix DaaS platform for globally distributed enterprise operations.
  • Delivered 50+ enterprise applications across global business units and regional teams.
  • Built golden image automation using Terraform and PowerShell, reducing effort by 70%.
  • Implemented CI/CD-driven IaC workflows and reusable Azure landing zone modules.

2016 - 2022

Empire Merchants North

Senior Network Engineer

Managed enterprise infrastructure and security operations across virtualization, network, endpoint, and identity services in a multi-site environment.

  • Managed Windows Server, Active Directory, SCCM, and PowerShell operations.
  • Engineered VMware and Hyper-V environments with enterprise storage systems.
  • Deployed FortiGate firewalls and secure VPN access for 200+ users.
  • Automated deployments and patching processes, reducing manual work by 30%.

2012 - 2016

RedShift Recruiting

Network Administrator

Administered multi-client infrastructure environments across networking, virtualization, backup, and security with a strong reliability focus.

  • Administered Active Directory, DNS, VMware, and Hyper-V environments.
  • Implemented Veeam backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Configured enterprise networking, firewalls, and VPN connectivity.
  • Maintained system stability, performance, and operational security.

Credentials

Certifications

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Microsoft

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Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)

Microsoft

Verified

Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

Microsoft

Verified

Citrix Certified Professional โ€“ Virtualization

Citrix

Verified

Citrix Certified Associate โ€“ Virtualization

Citrix

Verified

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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.

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Infrastructure Reliability

Multi-Cloud Status

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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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