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Arcadia

Building robust infrastructure in the cloud and the home lab.
Specialized in Email Security & Deliverability.

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Email Security

SPF/DKIM/DMARC architecture, Spamhaus Delisting, and SMTP routing analysis to ensure high deliverability.

Cloud Migrations

Zero-downtime migrations from Exchange 2010/2016 to Microsoft 365. Complex DNS cutovers and data retention.

Infrastructure

Windows Server 2008-2022, SentinelOne EDR management, HIPAA compliance, and Linux VPS hardening.

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Independent Infrastructure Consultant

2022 - Present

Remote | Franklinton, LA

  • Architected secure network perimeters using pfSense and WireGuard VPNs.
  • Managed Linux VPS environments, implementing DNSSEC and SSL hardening.
  • Maintain 99.9% uptime for hosted services and client infrastructure.

Commtech Industries

2019 - 2022

Systems & Network Admin | Metairie, LA

  • Managed SentinelOne EDR deployments and performed ransomware rollbacks.
  • Primary L2 engineer for architecture firms (AEC), supporting Revit/AutoCAD workflows.
  • Managed HIPAA compliance and Active Directory for healthcare clients.

Data Tech

2015 - 2018

Infrastructure Support | Tampa, FL

  • Executed critical Exchange 2010/2016 to Office 365 migrations.
  • Analyzed SMTP headers to fix open relays and delist IPs from Spamhaus.
  • Set company record for ticket volume (27/day) resolving Exchange DB issues.

Core Networks

2014 - 2015

IT Support Technician | Covington, LA

  • Performed manual malware removal and rootkit remediation.
  • Deployed physical network infrastructure: Fortinet firewalls and Cat6 cabling.

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Available for consulting: Email Security, Infrastructure Migrations, and Hardening.

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