Summary
Cloud Solutions Architect aspirant with over 15 years of IT infrastructure and automation experience. Proficient in designing scalable and efficient solutions, with hands-on expertise in Azure services, hybrid cloud strategies, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Passionate about transforming business needs into cloud-first strategies to drive innovation and efficiency.
Contact Information
- Email: austincampbell@campbellsite.info
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/austin-campbell-1044b673
- GitHub: github.com/austin2153
Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (Issued Aug 2022) View Credential
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Issued Dec 2022) View Credential
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (Issued Oct 2022) View Credential
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
- VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV)
Experience
Campbell IT Solutions
Owner / IT Consultant
Jan 2024 – Present | Webber Township, MI
- Provide IT consulting and infrastructure management for a small local government environment, focusing on secure, reliable IT operations.
- Manage a hybrid IT environment, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking infrastructure.
- Implemented secure backup solutions and configured automated email notifications for proactive monitoring and reliability.
- Delivered a comprehensive IT Services Proposal outlining infrastructure assessments, security protocols, and upgrade recommendations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure IT infrastructure aligns with operational needs and budget constraints.
Fiserv
Cloud Automation Engineer
Jan 2018 – Present | Lansing, MI
- Built and optimized workflows in vRealize Automation, leveraging JavaScript and Python for custom orchestration and integration with enterprise systems.
- Designed and implemented configuration management solutions using Ansible to automate deployments and enforce compliance.
- Automated provisioning of resources and applications across hybrid environments, reducing manual effort by 40%.
- Developed end-to-end automation solutions to streamline IT processes, integrating with Azure, VMware, and on-premises infrastructure.
- Maintained and extended automation pipelines using PowerShell, Python, and vRealize Orchestrator.
Virtualization Engineer
Sep 2014 – Feb 2022 | Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
- Managed maintenance and optimization of enterprise virtualization environments, focusing on hybrid cloud readiness.
- Designed and supported disaster recovery plans, integrating VMware infrastructure with cloud backup solutions.
- Played a key role in scaling virtual infrastructure to support 30% year-over-year growth in workloads.
Jackson National Life
Windows Server Administrator
Feb 2007 – Oct 2013 | Lansing, MI
- Administered and optimized a large-scale Windows Server environment with over 1,000 servers.
- Led projects for migrating physical servers to VMware virtual environments, reducing costs and improving scalability.
- Implemented ITIL-compliant processes for change control, incident management, and SLA adherence.
Projects
- Hybrid Cloud Migration:
Migrated on-premises workloads to Azure using Azure Migrate and Site Recovery. Achieved a 30% cost reduction and minimized downtime during the cutover. - Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Built ARM templates and Terraform configurations to deploy Azure resources for a multi-tier web application, ensuring scalability and repeatability. - Personal Cloud Lab:
Designed a lab environment using Proxmox to simulate hybrid cloud scenarios, deploying virtual machines, containers, and networks to test automation workflows with Ansible and Terraform. - Azure Governance:
Designed and implemented Azure Policy and RBAC to enforce resource compliance and improve security across subscriptions.
Skills
- Cloud Skills:
- Azure Services (Virtual Machines, App Services, Networking, Storage, Monitor)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep, Ansible)
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Identity and Access Management (Azure AD, RBAC)
- CI/CD Pipelines (Azure DevOps)
- Monitoring and Logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
- Automation and Scripting:
- vRealize Automation (Workflow Development, Orchestration)
- Ansible (Configuration Management)
- JavaScript (Custom Workflow Scripting)
- Python (Automation and Integration)
- PowerShell
- Virtualization and Lab Technologies:
- VMware ESX
- Proxmox (Lab Environments)
- Soft Skills:
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
Education
- Associate of Computer Networks and Information Security
Lansing Community College (2005 – 2010)