Senior Microsoft cloud and cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in enterprise architecture, Zero Trust security, and regulated environments. Recognized for delivering cost-effective, stable, and secure solutions to complex enterprise challenges while maintaining calm leadership and collaborative execution.
With more than 20 years designing and scaling enterprise platforms across Fortune 500 organizations and global consulting engagements, Shane is widely regarded as a technical authority who leads through influence and partnership.
Microsoft Practice Director
Onshore Outsourcing
"Great architecture balances ideal design with real-world constraints to deliver reliable, secure systems teams trust."
Azure • AWS • GCP • Azure Functions • Logic Apps • Azure Virtual Desktop • Kubernetes • Web Apps
Active Directory • Entra ID • Intune • OAuth • Zero Trust • NIST 800-53 • NIST CSF • FedRAMP • Microsoft Defender
Power Platform • SharePoint • Exchange • Teams
PowerShell • C# • Git • ARM Templates • Terraform • Infrastructure as Code
Firewalls • VLANs • Routers • ACLs • Load Balancers • Hyper-V • VMware vSphere
SQL • NoSQL • Azure SQL • Data Engineering
Architected and guided identity platforms supporting environments ranging from hundreds of thousands to over one million identities, balancing security, availability, and operational reality.
Trusted architect for initiatives involving government agencies and national defense contractors, where compliance, Zero Trust, and risk-based design were non-negotiable.
Led cross-organizational architecture initiatives and certification programs at Microsoft without direct authority, relying on credibility, clarity, and collaboration.
Founded and scaled an award-winning technology firm, mentoring technicians into engineers and architects while delivering enterprise infrastructure and security solutions.
Designs enterprise-scale Azure and hybrid architectures aligned with Well-Architected Frameworks, balancing long-term integrity with practical delivery.
Deep specialization in IAM and Zero Trust architectures supporting environments impacting hundreds of thousands to over one million users.
Player-coach leader known for mentoring engineers, collaborating with teams, and strengthening solutions through shared ownership.
Identifies process automation as a high-leverage opportunity to improve security posture, reliability, and organizational maturity.
"I have always been struck by his excellent communication skills, his ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and the depth of his technical knowledge. Shane has a gift for seeing the 'big picture.'"
"He would go above and beyond to make sure that the most efficient solution was in place on time. I would recommend Shane to anyone who needs an intelligent, creative and reliable IT consultant."
"He is completely dedicated to doing things the right way the first time. His dedication to quality surpasses even the best in the business. He is simply the best of the best with a modest disposition."
"I worked with Shane for 7 months on a major project for a global aero-defense manufacturing customer. I found Shane to be reliable, trustworthy and 100% capable. Continuing throughout the engagement, Shane quickly gained the confidence of the customer and displayed his skill and experience with challenging stakeholders. He has done a superb job at leading technical discussions with the customer and guiding the consultants doing the hands-on work. Shane proactively scheduled touch points with the team to ensure that they were on track, understood the customer priorities, and were clear of technical obstacles. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Shane again on future opportunities."
