Alan Hardesty

Senior Systems Engineer — Windows & Cloud Infrastructure

Orange Park, FL · Authorized to work in the US

✉ alan.hardesty@alanhardesty.info

Core Skills

Microsoft 365 Administration

Azure Administration

Active Directory

PowerShell

Exchange Server

VMware / Hyper-V

DNS / Network / TCP-IP

Group Policy

Intune / MCAS

Azure Backup/ Rubrik /Ave Point

Disaster Recovery

SOX Audit/ Compliance Management

Docker

Windows Server / Linux Server

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering

ITT Technical Institute, Nashville, TN — 1996

Graduated Cum Laude (3.6/4.0 GPA)

Completed a rigorous, accredited program blending theoretical engineering principles with hands-on laboratory training in circuit design, digital and analog systems, microprocessor applications, and communications technology.

DC/AC circuit analysis
Digital signal processing
Embedded systems
Advanced communications

Culminating in a senior capstone project developing a real-world electronic system. This foundation equipped me with practical skills in troubleshooting complex electronics, fostering a career focused on innovative problem-solving in technology-driven environments.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

References available upon request.

Senior Systems Engineer — Azure · Windows · Migration

Over a decade building and operating secure Windows and hybrid-cloud environments; extensive experience in tenant migrations, data center migrations, backup/recovery, and PowerShell automation.

Seasoned Systems Engineer with 18+ years building and operating resilient Windows and hybrid infrastructures. Strong track record running tenant and data migrations, consolidating Office 365/Azure environments, deploying enterprise backup solutions, and automating operational tasks with PowerShell. I focus on secure, repeatable processes that reduce risk and operational overhead while enabling continuity for business-critical services.

Professional Experience

Apr 2024 — Present

Sr. Systems Engineer · Insight Global · Richmond, VA

Tenant Migration & Microsoft 365 Modernization

Leading migration workstreams for large-scale Microsoft 365/Azure tenant consolidation following company acquisition. Heavy use of PowerShell and migration tooling to migrate users, mailboxes, Teams, and OneDrive data across international tenants (11k+ users). Implemented automation and validation scripts to minimize downtime and ensure data fidelity.

PowerShell Microsoft 365 Tenant Migration Teams / OneDrive

Sep 2023 — Dec 2023

Sr. Systems Engineer (W2 contract) · IQ Clarity · Golden, CO

Data Center Migration & Print Infrastructure

Executed data center migration tasks and engineering for complex footprint transitions. Architected and deployed high-capacity print server solutions supporting 450+ printers and authored operational documentation for print lifecycle management. Deployed Rubrik Enterprise backup to protect virtual, physical and cloud assets.

Data Center Migration Print Server Architecture Rubrik

Jan 2017 — Feb 2023

Sr. System Engineer · Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. · Jacksonville, FL

Tenant Consolidation, Hybrid WAN, and Security Controls

Led setup and administration of Office 365/Azure for 5,000+ users across US & Canada; consolidated multiple email platforms into a hybrid M365 environment. Managed network infrastructure (routers, switches, VPNs), implemented MCAS and Intune for device and app security, and converted VM workloads (VMware ESXi → Hyper-V) to prepare for Azure migrations. Assisted with security and privacy RFIs for vendor/insurance partners.

Office 365 Azure Intune MCAS

Apr 2010 — Apr 2014

Network Administrator · SuperStock.com · Jacksonville, FL

Web Hosting & Backup/DR

Maintained production servers for e-commerce workloads, configured Linux web host security, installed servers in data center, provided remote support for UK and US offices, and owned backup and disaster recovery planning.

Linux Security DR Planning Data Center

Jul 2007 — Apr 2010

System Engineer · Applications Training Consulting Solutions · Jacksonville, FL

Systems & Exchange Administration

Managed network environments and servers for multiple clients, performing proactive maintenance, installations, vendor troubleshooting, and Exchange administration.

Exchange Client Support Server Installations

Sep 1998 — Jan 2007

Technical Supervisor · Cataland Technology Group · Jacksonville, FL

Ops, Labs, and Inventory Management

Built workstations and servers, ran training labs, managed inventory for 150+ devices, performed wireless surveys, and created the company website and initial Exchange server deployments.

Hardware Inventory Web

Mar 1997 — Sep 1998

Field Service Desktop / Cabling Tech · General Data Concepts · Nashville, TN

Installations & Repairs

Performed new network installations, desktop/server repairs, and website maintenance.

Cabling Field Support

Selected Projects

Swedish Match → Philip Morris M365 Tenant Migration

Part of the migration team that moved users and Teams/OneDrive data into a corporate tenant, using PowerShell tooling and automated validation to maintain data integrity for thousands of users across regions.

Data Center Consolidation (IQ Clarity)

Coordinated rack/cabling, server migrations, and verification steps to ensure minimal disruption during physical data center migration phases.

Enterprise Backup — Rubrik Deployment

Designed and deployed Rubrik to protect virtual, physical, and cloud workloads with documented recovery playbooks used in production scenarios.

References available on request · Authorized to work in the US