Duray Akar
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Steve Brown
I have had the pleasure of working with Duray on customer Cloud projects in both AWS and Azure - simply amazing. Incredibly talented technically, laser focused, and with a passion for delivering results for customers. For Duray, if it’s worth doing at all, do it right the first time, including down to the very difficult, intricate details such that a solution architecture is properly designed and implemented for guaranteed success. His solution recommendations always provide immediate value, and I personally learned a tremendous amount from his shared visions as a team player. Many thanks Duray !
Leandro Iacono
Duray was my mentor when I joined Microsoft Services in 2008, and since then has guided me through my career at Microsoft and beyond. I have had the privilege to see Duray work with customers and partners first hand, and I can truthfully say that I don't know anyone as committed and focused to a specific task at hand than Duray. His razor sharp focus and technical expertise is outstanding; time and time again, the people Duray partners with immediately know they can trust him because you see the results of such focus and technical mastery: the problem is solved, the solution properly designed and implemented, and his recommendations provide immediate results. Because of Duray, I strive to have these same qualities; his passion, focus, and technical ability is contagious. A focused, true technical professional, and friend. Duray, thank you for all you have done for me and I wish you nothing but the best and much success!
Steve Brown
I have had the pleasure of working with Duray on customer Cloud projects in both AWS and Azure - simply amazing. Incredibly talented technically, laser focused, and with a passion for delivering results for customers. For Duray, if it’s worth doing at all, do it right the first time, including down to the very difficult, intricate details such that a solution architecture is properly designed and implemented for guaranteed success. His solution recommendations always provide immediate value, and I personally learned a tremendous amount from his shared visions as a team player. Many thanks Duray !
Leandro Iacono
Duray was my mentor when I joined Microsoft Services in 2008, and since then has guided me through my career at Microsoft and beyond. I have had the privilege to see Duray work with customers and partners first hand, and I can truthfully say that I don't know anyone as committed and focused to a specific task at hand than Duray. His razor sharp focus and technical expertise is outstanding; time and time again, the people Duray partners with immediately know they can trust him because you see the results of such focus and technical mastery: the problem is solved, the solution properly designed and implemented, and his recommendations provide immediate results. Because of Duray, I strive to have these same qualities; his passion, focus, and technical ability is contagious. A focused, true technical professional, and friend. Duray, thank you for all you have done for me and I wish you nothing but the best and much success!
Steve Brown
I have had the pleasure of working with Duray on customer Cloud projects in both AWS and Azure - simply amazing. Incredibly talented technically, laser focused, and with a passion for delivering results for customers. For Duray, if it’s worth doing at all, do it right the first time, including down to the very difficult, intricate details such that a solution architecture is properly designed and implemented for guaranteed success. His solution recommendations always provide immediate value, and I personally learned a tremendous amount from his shared visions as a team player. Many thanks Duray !
Leandro Iacono
Duray was my mentor when I joined Microsoft Services in 2008, and since then has guided me through my career at Microsoft and beyond. I have had the privilege to see Duray work with customers and partners first hand, and I can truthfully say that I don't know anyone as committed and focused to a specific task at hand than Duray. His razor sharp focus and technical expertise is outstanding; time and time again, the people Duray partners with immediately know they can trust him because you see the results of such focus and technical mastery: the problem is solved, the solution properly designed and implemented, and his recommendations provide immediate results. Because of Duray, I strive to have these same qualities; his passion, focus, and technical ability is contagious. A focused, true technical professional, and friend. Duray, thank you for all you have done for me and I wish you nothing but the best and much success!
Steve Brown
I have had the pleasure of working with Duray on customer Cloud projects in both AWS and Azure - simply amazing. Incredibly talented technically, laser focused, and with a passion for delivering results for customers. For Duray, if it’s worth doing at all, do it right the first time, including down to the very difficult, intricate details such that a solution architecture is properly designed and implemented for guaranteed success. His solution recommendations always provide immediate value, and I personally learned a tremendous amount from his shared visions as a team player. Many thanks Duray !
Leandro Iacono
Duray was my mentor when I joined Microsoft Services in 2008, and since then has guided me through my career at Microsoft and beyond. I have had the privilege to see Duray work with customers and partners first hand, and I can truthfully say that I don't know anyone as committed and focused to a specific task at hand than Duray. His razor sharp focus and technical expertise is outstanding; time and time again, the people Duray partners with immediately know they can trust him because you see the results of such focus and technical mastery: the problem is solved, the solution properly designed and implemented, and his recommendations provide immediate results. Because of Duray, I strive to have these same qualities; his passion, focus, and technical ability is contagious. A focused, true technical professional, and friend. Duray, thank you for all you have done for me and I wish you nothing but the best and much success!
Credentials
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Learning Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
LinkedInOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Learning Python
LinkedInOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Python Essential Training
LinkedInOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions
MicrosoftApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Exam 534: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions
MicrosoftApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
SharePoint 2010 Certified Master
MicrosoftAug, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft® Certified IT Professiona
MicrosoftFeb, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft® Certified Professional Developer
MicrosoftFeb, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
MicrosoftSep, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Dec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Amazon Web Services (AWS)May, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CldSmart
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive VP
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Nov 2020 - Present
Cloud Economics, Security, Compliance, and Advisory Services Same Cloud, Just Smarter! Secure, Comply and Save Money! Use our Cloud Smarts for your success... • Configure the Azure and AWS native security tooling to their fullest potential • Use native Azure and AWS cost management tools and native monitoring capabilities to reduce costs and increase efficiency • Help clients maintain and operate a cloud platform that is compliant with their regulated standards Cloud Economics, Security, Compliance, and Advisory Services Same Cloud, Just Smarter! Secure, Comply and Save Money! Use our Cloud Smarts for your success... • Configure the Azure and AWS native security tooling to their fullest potential • Use native Azure and AWS cost management tools and native monitoring capabilities to reduce costs and increase efficiency • Help clients maintain and operate a cloud platform that is compliant with their regulated standards
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ABI Services Group LLC
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Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
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Vice President of Information Technology
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Apr 2018 - Present
Set digital objectives and strategies Select and implement suitable technology to support the business Hire, develop and maintain high-quality teams Develop relationships and partnerships Consulting Work and Projects: • Private Healthcare Startup Company o Consulted and advised a cloud-native solution built on Azure o Designed the solution and the platform to be compliant with HIPPA regulations and PCI standards o Implemented Cloud Security Best… Show more Set digital objectives and strategies Select and implement suitable technology to support the business Hire, develop and maintain high-quality teams Develop relationships and partnerships Consulting Work and Projects: • Private Healthcare Startup Company o Consulted and advised a cloud-native solution built on Azure o Designed the solution and the platform to be compliant with HIPPA regulations and PCI standards o Implemented Cloud Security Best practices • Insurance Software Solutions Company o Migrated their on-premises clearing-house solution to Azure o Secured and managed the underlying platform on Azure o Implemented Cloud Economics principles to control the operational costs • One of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the US o Worked with the Application architecture team o Architected Azure solutions to help cloud migration o Revised existing solutions with cloud-native components o Migrated applications to run on PaaS platforms. • Fortune 500 Insurance Company – largest supplemental insurance company in the US o Worked with the Cloud Center of Excellence and then the Enterprise Cloud Platform teams o Worked on a multi-cloud, multi-regional, multi-national platform. o Onboarded 100 accounts to the AWS organization within the first year of cloud adoption o Established Cloud Standards and Best Practices for the enterprise o Engineered solutions to help business units adopting and migrating to AWS o Enabled Business Units to operate in AWS without compromising security and compliance o Helped reducing costs on Azure while improving security and service quality Show less Set digital objectives and strategies Select and implement suitable technology to support the business Hire, develop and maintain high-quality teams Develop relationships and partnerships Consulting Work and Projects: • Private Healthcare Startup Company o Consulted and advised a cloud-native solution built on Azure o Designed the solution and the platform to be compliant with HIPPA regulations and PCI standards o Implemented Cloud Security Best… Show more Set digital objectives and strategies Select and implement suitable technology to support the business Hire, develop and maintain high-quality teams Develop relationships and partnerships Consulting Work and Projects: • Private Healthcare Startup Company o Consulted and advised a cloud-native solution built on Azure o Designed the solution and the platform to be compliant with HIPPA regulations and PCI standards o Implemented Cloud Security Best practices • Insurance Software Solutions Company o Migrated their on-premises clearing-house solution to Azure o Secured and managed the underlying platform on Azure o Implemented Cloud Economics principles to control the operational costs • One of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the US o Worked with the Application architecture team o Architected Azure solutions to help cloud migration o Revised existing solutions with cloud-native components o Migrated applications to run on PaaS platforms. • Fortune 500 Insurance Company – largest supplemental insurance company in the US o Worked with the Cloud Center of Excellence and then the Enterprise Cloud Platform teams o Worked on a multi-cloud, multi-regional, multi-national platform. o Onboarded 100 accounts to the AWS organization within the first year of cloud adoption o Established Cloud Standards and Best Practices for the enterprise o Engineered solutions to help business units adopting and migrating to AWS o Enabled Business Units to operate in AWS without compromising security and compliance o Helped reducing costs on Azure while improving security and service quality Show less
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Data Glove Inc. - Part of Persistent Systems
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cloud and Collaboration Practice Manager
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Sep 2015 - Present
• Worked with state, local government, education and commercial customers • Created vision/scope, SOW, WBS, Solution Architecture and Functional Spec documents • Developed Managed Services Descriptions for Cloud platforms • Architected, designed and implemented on premises, cloud and hybrid solutions • Implemented private cloud solutions using Azure Pack (currently Azure Stack) • Created and managed Application Cloud migration factories • Architected, designed and implemented… Show more • Worked with state, local government, education and commercial customers • Created vision/scope, SOW, WBS, Solution Architecture and Functional Spec documents • Developed Managed Services Descriptions for Cloud platforms • Architected, designed and implemented on premises, cloud and hybrid solutions • Implemented private cloud solutions using Azure Pack (currently Azure Stack) • Created and managed Application Cloud migration factories • Architected, designed and implemented solutions using IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platform components • Architected, designed and implemented DevOps solutions • Modernized old desktop and web applications Show less • Worked with state, local government, education and commercial customers • Created vision/scope, SOW, WBS, Solution Architecture and Functional Spec documents • Developed Managed Services Descriptions for Cloud platforms • Architected, designed and implemented on premises, cloud and hybrid solutions • Implemented private cloud solutions using Azure Pack (currently Azure Stack) • Created and managed Application Cloud migration factories • Architected, designed and implemented… Show more • Worked with state, local government, education and commercial customers • Created vision/scope, SOW, WBS, Solution Architecture and Functional Spec documents • Developed Managed Services Descriptions for Cloud platforms • Architected, designed and implemented on premises, cloud and hybrid solutions • Implemented private cloud solutions using Azure Pack (currently Azure Stack) • Created and managed Application Cloud migration factories • Architected, designed and implemented solutions using IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platform components • Architected, designed and implemented DevOps solutions • Modernized old desktop and web applications Show less
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Procentrix
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sharepoint Architect
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
SharePoint Architect • Worked with a federal customer • Migrated SharePoint 2010 sites and applications to SharePoint 2013 • Implemented business solutions on SharePoint Platform SharePoint Architect • Worked with a federal customer • Migrated SharePoint 2010 sites and applications to SharePoint 2013 • Implemented business solutions on SharePoint Platform
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
Project and Customer Highlights: • Built an education portal with SharePoint on Azure IaaS for largest public-school district in the US • Migrated a SharePoint 2010 portal to SharePoint 2013 for a federal government organization • Architected and implemented a SharePoint Portal for a Department of Transportation branch of a local government • Architected and implemented an Enterprise Document Management system for the Division of Consumer Affairs of a local… Show more Project and Customer Highlights: • Built an education portal with SharePoint on Azure IaaS for largest public-school district in the US • Migrated a SharePoint 2010 portal to SharePoint 2013 for a federal government organization • Architected and implemented a SharePoint Portal for a Department of Transportation branch of a local government • Architected and implemented an Enterprise Document Management system for the Division of Consumer Affairs of a local government • Architected and supported SQL Server 2012 migration for a large insurance company • Supported SharePoint 2013 migration for a large retail organization
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Senior PFE
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Sep 2006 - Aug 2013
Deliver onsite, remote and dedicated support services for Microsoft’s Premier customers to promote health in their IT environments. • Delivered proactive and reactive services to more than 200 Premier customers with excellent CPE results • Established trusted advisor status with customers and within the technology cluster • Provided dedicated support services for the largest and the most challenging account in the US • Contributed to the field engineering practice as a… Show more Deliver onsite, remote and dedicated support services for Microsoft’s Premier customers to promote health in their IT environments. • Delivered proactive and reactive services to more than 200 Premier customers with excellent CPE results • Established trusted advisor status with customers and within the technology cluster • Provided dedicated support services for the largest and the most challenging account in the US • Contributed to the field engineering practice as a member of the worldwide steering committee • Led and contributed to several workshops and proactive services • Developed successful POCs • Interviewed candidates and mentored several engineers Engagement and Customer highlights: • Bank of America – Dedicated Support • Goldman Sachs – SharePoint Power User workshop • KPMG –Risk Assessment • Walmart –Risk Assessment • BMW of US – SharePoint Development Workshop • Raymond James – SharePoint and FAST POC, SharePoint Administration Workshop – SharePoint Development Workshop • BlueCross-BlueShield – SharePoint Development support • Carnival Cruise lines – InfoPath development support
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Fraser Yachts
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Monaco
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Travel Arrangements
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200 - 300 Employee
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Software Development Manager
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Oct 2005 - Sep 2006
Reporting to the president of the company, wore different hats at the same time to implement, improve and sustain 7/24 IT services and operation for 12 offices and 3 data centers across the globe. • Had the opportunity to experience global enterprise issues in smaller scales • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, including outsourced projects • Worked with variety of platforms and technologies • Worked on multi-lingual databases and related challenges
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Developer
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Feb 2003 - Oct 2005
Developed Windows Desktop Applications Intranet, extranet and internet applications Distributed applications SharePoint applications
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Software Developer
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Nov 2001 - Feb 2003
.NET applications E-commerce .NET applications E-commerce
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Radiant Systems Inc.
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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300 - 400 Employee
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Developer
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2001 - 2003
.NET applications E-commerce .NET applications E-commerce
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IT Director
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Dec 1998 - Nov 2001
Managing customer accounts Managing projects Contracting and staffing Managing customer accounts Managing projects Contracting and staffing
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Application Development Team Leader
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1999 - 2001
ISP applications Portal applications WCM E-commerce ISP applications Portal applications WCM E-commerce
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Education
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1991 - 1996
Boğaziçi University
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1996 - 2000
Marmara Üniversitesi
Master of Business Administration (MBA)- Not Completed -
1988 - 1991
Istanbul Ataturk Fen Lisesi
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1984 - 1988
Elazig Anadolu Lisesi
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