IT engineer and Wintel system administrator with many years of experience in cloud migrations, virtualization and IT operations
Aktualisiert am 19.04.2025
Profil
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Remote-Arbeit
Verfügbar ab: 02.04.2025
Verfügbar zu: 100%
davon vor Ort: 100%
Azure
Windows Administration
VMware ESX
Infrastructure as a Service
hybrid infrastructure
Wintel
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Serbian
Professional Proficiency
Croatian
Professional Proficiency
Macedonian
Professional Proficiency
Bulgarian
Muttersprache

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Kempen, Niederrhein (+75km)
Deutschland, Schweiz
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

2023 - 2024: Participated in PoC for VMware vSphere to Azure migration


Role: Windows & Cloud Support Specialist

Customer: SEL.HERMES (for Evonik GmbH), Germany


Tasks:

  • Participated in PoC for VMware vSphere to Azure migration
  • Managed Active Directory synchronization between on-prem and Azure environments using AD Connect
  • Assisted in Windows Server deployments, including patching, security hardening, and troubleshooting
  • Worked with backup & disaster recovery solutions such as Azure Backup and Veeam
  • Supported Windows Failover Clustering and storage management (SAN, NAS, DAS)
  • Separated Active Directory users and computers into trusted domains to facilitate the separation of sold-out departments from the Evonik domain

2014 ? 2021: Led data center migration projects, coordinating Windows Server

Role: IT Infrastructure & Cloud Migration Project Manager

Customer: DXC-Technology (formerly HP-Enterprise), Germany


Tasks:

  • Led data center migration projects, coordinating Windows Server, VMware, and Azure teams
  • Managed migration of hundreds of virtual servers from on-prem to cloud/hybrid setups
  • Worked with Windows Server engineers to ensure successful deployments and high availability
  • Gained exposure to Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, Windows Failover Clustering, and Azure Site Recovery

2007 ? 2011: Provided technical support

Role: Windows Server Support Specialist

Customer: HP Enterprise


Tasks:
  • Provided technical support for Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policies
  • Assisted in server build, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Worked with WSUS for patch management and PowerShell for automation
2002 ? 2007: Worked with Microsoft products (sales, setup, and basic support)

Role: Company Owner

Customer: on request


Tasks:
  • Worked with Microsoft products (sales, setup, and basic support)
  • Installed and configured Windows Servers for small businesses, including Hyper-V
1995 ? 2002: Managed IT infrastructure, focusing on Windows system administration

Role: Head of IT

Customer: Moto-Pfohe GmbH


Tasks:

  • Managed IT infrastructure, focusing on Windows system administration, Active Directory, and networking
  • Configured and maintained Exchange Server for email services

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Education & Certifications:

  • Certificate from Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) in Germany about foreign degree as an Engineer for Electro and Automation Technology from Bulgaria, equivalent to a German Master?s degree in computing machines, networks and systems
  • Engineer's certificate from District Government Düsseldor


1994 ? 1996:

Postgraduate Studies in International Relations & Trade

University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria


1983 ? 1988:

Computer Engineering

Diploma

Technical University of Ruse, Bulgaria


Certifications & Training:

  • Windows Server 2022 System Administrator (2022, Training Completed)
  • Azure System Administrator (AZ-104, 2022 ? Training Completed, Exam Not Taken Yet)
  • PMP ? Project Management Professional
  • Prince2 ? Foundation and Professional
  • Microsoft certified Professional (MCP)
  • ITIL v3 Foundation

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Azure Windows Administration VMware ESX Infrastructure as a Service hybrid infrastructure Wintel

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Career Profile:

  • Experienced Windows Server and Cloud Support Specialist with a strong background in Wintel infrastructure, Data center operations, and project management. Originally a Windows System Administrator for over 10 years, I transitioned into IT project management, where I led data center migrations and cloud integration projects. Now, I am combining my technical expertise with my project leadership skills to support Windows Server environments, hybrid cloud solutions, and IT infrastructure modernization
  • I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage both my hands-on Windows Server skills and my experience in managing data center build, maintenance, and migration projects?ideally in an environment where on-premises infrastructure meets cloud technologies


Recent Training & Practical Experience (2022 ? Present)

  • Completed Windows Server 2022 System Administrator refresher course
  • Completed Azure System Administrator training (AZ-104 preparation)
  • Hands-on practice in Windows Server administration, virtualization, and cloud migration
  • Conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) project at Evonik, testing Windows Server migration from VMware vSphere to Azure, synchronization with on-prem environments via AD Connect, and backup strategies using Azure Backup


Summary of Key Strengths:

  • Bridging hands-on technical skills with project management experience in IT infrastructure
  • Experienced in Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, patching, and virtualization
  • Familiar with cloud-based solutions (Azure), Windows Server migrations, and hybrid IT environments
  • Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, AD Connect, and Windows Failover Clustering
  • Seeking a role that allows me to combine IT project management with Windows system administration and cloud support


Technical Skills & Competencies:

Windows Server & Data Center Technologies:

  • Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 (Installation, Configuration, AD Management)
  • Active Directory (AD DS, AD CS, Group Policies, AD Connect)
  • Virtualization: Hyper-V, VMware vSphere
  • Windows Failover Clustering & High Availability
  • Patch Management & Windows Update Services (WSUS)
  • PowerShell Scripting (Basic)
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery Solutions (Azure Backup, Veeam)


Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure:

  • Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure AD Sync with AD Connect
  • Hybrid Identity Management & Cloud Integration
  • Windows Server Migrations to Azure (IaaS)
  • Azure Site Recovery & High Availability Solutions
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 & Security Policies


Networking & Security:

  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Routing
  • Windows Defender, Firewall Management
  • SIEM & Security Monitoring (Basic)
  • Identity Protection & Conditional Access Policies

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Kempen, Niederrhein (+75km)
Deutschland, Schweiz
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

2023 - 2024: Participated in PoC for VMware vSphere to Azure migration


Role: Windows & Cloud Support Specialist

Customer: SEL.HERMES (for Evonik GmbH), Germany


Tasks:

  • Participated in PoC for VMware vSphere to Azure migration
  • Managed Active Directory synchronization between on-prem and Azure environments using AD Connect
  • Assisted in Windows Server deployments, including patching, security hardening, and troubleshooting
  • Worked with backup & disaster recovery solutions such as Azure Backup and Veeam
  • Supported Windows Failover Clustering and storage management (SAN, NAS, DAS)
  • Separated Active Directory users and computers into trusted domains to facilitate the separation of sold-out departments from the Evonik domain

2014 ? 2021: Led data center migration projects, coordinating Windows Server

Role: IT Infrastructure & Cloud Migration Project Manager

Customer: DXC-Technology (formerly HP-Enterprise), Germany


Tasks:

  • Led data center migration projects, coordinating Windows Server, VMware, and Azure teams
  • Managed migration of hundreds of virtual servers from on-prem to cloud/hybrid setups
  • Worked with Windows Server engineers to ensure successful deployments and high availability
  • Gained exposure to Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, Windows Failover Clustering, and Azure Site Recovery

2007 ? 2011: Provided technical support

Role: Windows Server Support Specialist

Customer: HP Enterprise


Tasks:
  • Provided technical support for Windows Server, Active Directory, and Group Policies
  • Assisted in server build, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Worked with WSUS for patch management and PowerShell for automation
2002 ? 2007: Worked with Microsoft products (sales, setup, and basic support)

Role: Company Owner

Customer: on request


Tasks:
  • Worked with Microsoft products (sales, setup, and basic support)
  • Installed and configured Windows Servers for small businesses, including Hyper-V
1995 ? 2002: Managed IT infrastructure, focusing on Windows system administration

Role: Head of IT

Customer: Moto-Pfohe GmbH


Tasks:

  • Managed IT infrastructure, focusing on Windows system administration, Active Directory, and networking
  • Configured and maintained Exchange Server for email services

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Education & Certifications:

  • Certificate from Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) in Germany about foreign degree as an Engineer for Electro and Automation Technology from Bulgaria, equivalent to a German Master?s degree in computing machines, networks and systems
  • Engineer's certificate from District Government Düsseldor


1994 ? 1996:

Postgraduate Studies in International Relations & Trade

University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria


1983 ? 1988:

Computer Engineering

Diploma

Technical University of Ruse, Bulgaria


Certifications & Training:

  • Windows Server 2022 System Administrator (2022, Training Completed)
  • Azure System Administrator (AZ-104, 2022 ? Training Completed, Exam Not Taken Yet)
  • PMP ? Project Management Professional
  • Prince2 ? Foundation and Professional
  • Microsoft certified Professional (MCP)
  • ITIL v3 Foundation

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Azure Windows Administration VMware ESX Infrastructure as a Service hybrid infrastructure Wintel

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Career Profile:

  • Experienced Windows Server and Cloud Support Specialist with a strong background in Wintel infrastructure, Data center operations, and project management. Originally a Windows System Administrator for over 10 years, I transitioned into IT project management, where I led data center migrations and cloud integration projects. Now, I am combining my technical expertise with my project leadership skills to support Windows Server environments, hybrid cloud solutions, and IT infrastructure modernization
  • I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage both my hands-on Windows Server skills and my experience in managing data center build, maintenance, and migration projects?ideally in an environment where on-premises infrastructure meets cloud technologies


Recent Training & Practical Experience (2022 ? Present)

  • Completed Windows Server 2022 System Administrator refresher course
  • Completed Azure System Administrator training (AZ-104 preparation)
  • Hands-on practice in Windows Server administration, virtualization, and cloud migration
  • Conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) project at Evonik, testing Windows Server migration from VMware vSphere to Azure, synchronization with on-prem environments via AD Connect, and backup strategies using Azure Backup


Summary of Key Strengths:

  • Bridging hands-on technical skills with project management experience in IT infrastructure
  • Experienced in Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, patching, and virtualization
  • Familiar with cloud-based solutions (Azure), Windows Server migrations, and hybrid IT environments
  • Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, AD Connect, and Windows Failover Clustering
  • Seeking a role that allows me to combine IT project management with Windows system administration and cloud support


Technical Skills & Competencies:

Windows Server & Data Center Technologies:

  • Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 (Installation, Configuration, AD Management)
  • Active Directory (AD DS, AD CS, Group Policies, AD Connect)
  • Virtualization: Hyper-V, VMware vSphere
  • Windows Failover Clustering & High Availability
  • Patch Management & Windows Update Services (WSUS)
  • PowerShell Scripting (Basic)
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery Solutions (Azure Backup, Veeam)


Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure:

  • Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure AD Sync with AD Connect
  • Hybrid Identity Management & Cloud Integration
  • Windows Server Migrations to Azure (IaaS)
  • Azure Site Recovery & High Availability Solutions
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 & Security Policies


Networking & Security:

  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Routing
  • Windows Defender, Firewall Management
  • SIEM & Security Monitoring (Basic)
  • Identity Protection & Conditional Access Policies

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