Mark Freeman ~ Cloud Solutions Architect
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Tahir Naveed
I have been working with Mark on Azure, Office365 & SharePoint technologies for about a year now and he has always impressed the whole team with his knowledge and problem solving approach. Mark is an out of the box thinker when it comes to architecting a solution but one thing that really stands out about him is the way he articulates technology to business. He can even make a layman understand the complex technologies without sweating it. Mark also has been involved in the community via conferences and meetups where he talks about future of collaboration and cloud technologies. It’s a great pleasure working with Mark and I am looking forward to working with him again in the future.
Rustin Silberstein
I had the pleasure to work with Mark for two years while I was his Microsoft Technical Account Manager. Mark is a tremendous talent who exhibits technical expertise and knows how to get things done. Beyond his technical aptitude, Mark is an excellent communicator. Mark can hold the most technical conversations, simplify and explain complicated/technical topics to management, as well as be able to teach those around him. Mark is creative, organized, and is a problem solver. As witnessed several times, Mark is always thinking outside of the box to solve the most complex business requirements. Mark is an innovator looking to learn and stretch the limits to ensure his customers are getting the most value from their investments. I very much look forward to be given the opportunity to work with Mark again in the future. He is a class act!
Tahir Naveed
I have been working with Mark on Azure, Office365 & SharePoint technologies for about a year now and he has always impressed the whole team with his knowledge and problem solving approach. Mark is an out of the box thinker when it comes to architecting a solution but one thing that really stands out about him is the way he articulates technology to business. He can even make a layman understand the complex technologies without sweating it. Mark also has been involved in the community via conferences and meetups where he talks about future of collaboration and cloud technologies. It’s a great pleasure working with Mark and I am looking forward to working with him again in the future.
Rustin Silberstein
I had the pleasure to work with Mark for two years while I was his Microsoft Technical Account Manager. Mark is a tremendous talent who exhibits technical expertise and knows how to get things done. Beyond his technical aptitude, Mark is an excellent communicator. Mark can hold the most technical conversations, simplify and explain complicated/technical topics to management, as well as be able to teach those around him. Mark is creative, organized, and is a problem solver. As witnessed several times, Mark is always thinking outside of the box to solve the most complex business requirements. Mark is an innovator looking to learn and stretch the limits to ensure his customers are getting the most value from their investments. I very much look forward to be given the opportunity to work with Mark again in the future. He is a class act!
Tahir Naveed
I have been working with Mark on Azure, Office365 & SharePoint technologies for about a year now and he has always impressed the whole team with his knowledge and problem solving approach. Mark is an out of the box thinker when it comes to architecting a solution but one thing that really stands out about him is the way he articulates technology to business. He can even make a layman understand the complex technologies without sweating it. Mark also has been involved in the community via conferences and meetups where he talks about future of collaboration and cloud technologies. It’s a great pleasure working with Mark and I am looking forward to working with him again in the future.
Rustin Silberstein
I had the pleasure to work with Mark for two years while I was his Microsoft Technical Account Manager. Mark is a tremendous talent who exhibits technical expertise and knows how to get things done. Beyond his technical aptitude, Mark is an excellent communicator. Mark can hold the most technical conversations, simplify and explain complicated/technical topics to management, as well as be able to teach those around him. Mark is creative, organized, and is a problem solver. As witnessed several times, Mark is always thinking outside of the box to solve the most complex business requirements. Mark is an innovator looking to learn and stretch the limits to ensure his customers are getting the most value from their investments. I very much look forward to be given the opportunity to work with Mark again in the future. He is a class act!
Tahir Naveed
I have been working with Mark on Azure, Office365 & SharePoint technologies for about a year now and he has always impressed the whole team with his knowledge and problem solving approach. Mark is an out of the box thinker when it comes to architecting a solution but one thing that really stands out about him is the way he articulates technology to business. He can even make a layman understand the complex technologies without sweating it. Mark also has been involved in the community via conferences and meetups where he talks about future of collaboration and cloud technologies. It’s a great pleasure working with Mark and I am looking forward to working with him again in the future.
Rustin Silberstein
I had the pleasure to work with Mark for two years while I was his Microsoft Technical Account Manager. Mark is a tremendous talent who exhibits technical expertise and knows how to get things done. Beyond his technical aptitude, Mark is an excellent communicator. Mark can hold the most technical conversations, simplify and explain complicated/technical topics to management, as well as be able to teach those around him. Mark is creative, organized, and is a problem solver. As witnessed several times, Mark is always thinking outside of the box to solve the most complex business requirements. Mark is an innovator looking to learn and stretch the limits to ensure his customers are getting the most value from their investments. I very much look forward to be given the opportunity to work with Mark again in the future. He is a class act!
Credentials
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Microsoft Azure Stack
LinkedInDec, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
MCSA: Cloud Platform
MicrosoftSep, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure — Certified 2016
MicrosoftSep, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
MCSA: Cloud Platform
MicrosoftJan, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
MCSD: Azure Solutions Architect
MicrosoftJan, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
MCSD
MicrosoftJan, 1998- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
MicrosoftFeb, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Trainer
MicrosoftJan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Azure Solution Architect Expert
MicrosoftMay, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
Microsoft
Experience
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Invoke
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Egypt
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Advertising Services
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Practice Lead ~ Modern Apps and Solutions
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Jun 2020 - Present
As Practice Lead, I oversee organizational practices and solution engagements regarding #Azure application & data migrations and modernizations, and lead client-centric engagements to accomplish security-focused Enterprise #Cloud adoption outcomes. As Practice Lead, I oversee organizational practices and solution engagements regarding #Azure application & data migrations and modernizations, and lead client-centric engagements to accomplish security-focused Enterprise #Cloud adoption outcomes.
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ReadyCloudOne
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Owner/Chief Cloud Architect ~ Azure | Office365 Services
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Dec 2018 - Dec 2020
Assist customers in defining their cloud adoption road map strategies with Azure, Office 365, and Teams platforms to achieve security-focused IT transformation goals while maximizing business ROI. - FLAGSHIP PRODUCT OFFERING: a commercial, Enterprise-level, SaaS-based, Azure-hosted, fully configurable Microsoft Teams Full Lifecycle Management system offering provisioning, monitoring, compliance enforcement, and archive/retire services - Architecture, development and management of enterprise application process integrations between Azure and Office 365 services - Analysis/implementation of AD Connect and Hybrid Exchange/Teams rollout for ~8K user base - Analysis/implementation of on-prem SharePoint site migration to Office365 for ~75K user base - Design/implementation of Office365 Power Platform interop with Azure SaaS using Microservice design patterns - Design/development of AWS Infrastructure-as-Code and Office365 Enterprise Messaging/Integration - Design/implementation of Azure Backup & Site Recovery for on-prem and cloud - SQL data migration to Azure SQL Server - Technical advisement for Azure Identity and Security - Development & delivery of on-site Azure technology workshops for MS Partner clients to transform from "cloud dark" to "cloud ready" state - Development/delivery of online Azure training courses (used for training Microsoft Cloud Architects) Show less
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AIG
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Egypt
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager ~ Intranet Applications & Integration Architecture (Office 365 | Azure | AWS | SharePoint)
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May 2009 - Dec 2018
* Oversaw application & platform design practices for on-prem (SharePoint) and cloud (Office365/AWS) applications supporting 75K+ global users. * Overall responsible for solution architectures with a focus on delivering business value, maximizing platform/service stability, performance and maintainability, and minimizing overall TCO. Activities include: - Review of application/service technical proposals to ensure alignment with governance and best practices - Oversight of application development practices to ensure adherence to business requirements, security and compliance requirements, and corporate strategies - Analyze & propose architectural solution designs to Technology Management - Recommend needed platform enhancements related to performance, stability and maintenance costs - Host regular meetings among Architecture, Ops and Dev Management leaders to review design proposals and offer advisement on preferred design approaches - Examine current best practices and maintain guidance directives for application design, development and testing, including follow-up training/mentoring to team members as needed - Remain current with emerging SharePoint/Cloud technologies; advises Intranet Technology management regarding trends and product road maps - Advise Dev and Project Managers during SDLC waterfall and AGILE activities to assure design & procedure compliance Show less
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Perficient
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Technical Architect (SharePoint & .Net Applications)
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Nov 2002 - May 2009
* Performed detailed analysis of existing information architectures, organizational practices, and technical implementations and uses. * Conducted technical advisement meetings for business leaders and provided on-site technical guidance and leadership to development resources in support of on-going initiatives. * Provided ongoing mentoring and training for developers, managers and clients specific to SharePoint Services, .Net technologies, and Enterprise Data & Web Services. * Authored numerous business and technical guidance documents covering governance, security practices, collaborative artifact management, workflows, Enterprise design patterns and development methodologies * Created a “Center of Excellence” reference library and was disseminated across institutional divisions for guidance on SharePoint implementation. * Designed and oversaw development of an eCommerce service hub to support localized content management and information dissemination for campuses and universities. * Selected by Microsoft Product Marketing as a guest speaker for .Net Framework launch conferences held in various cities within Microsoft’s Northeast District. * Selected by Microsoft Consulting Services (Eastern Division) as a Senior Technical Advisor for a high-visibility, mission-critical project for handling highly-sensitive data across application domains. Show less
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Senior Developer | Trainer (.Net Applications & SQL Server)
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Feb 1996 - Jun 2001
* Conducted feasibility analysis of application and service proposals for advisement to IT management. * As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, performed over 1500 hours of technical training to clients, peers and students spanning numerous specialties, including WindowsOS, Microsoft.Net development tools & frameworks, and SQL services. * Conducted feasibility analysis of application and service proposals for advisement to IT management. * As a Microsoft Certified Trainer, performed over 1500 hours of technical training to clients, peers and students spanning numerous specialties, including WindowsOS, Microsoft.Net development tools & frameworks, and SQL services.
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Education
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1990 - 1995
University at Albany, SUNY
B.S., Sociology, Political Science, Economics
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