Garrett S.

Founder | IT Services Consultant

CoreForge IT • Freiberufler

Jan 2026 - Present • 4 mos

Founder and Principal IT Consultant at CoreForge IT Services, providing Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows infrastructure consulting for small and mid-sized businesses. Responsible for designing, securing, and supporting client environments, with a focus on identity security, system reliability, and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include: • Microsoft 365 tenant deployment, administration, and security hardening • Azure infrastructure deployment and configuration • Entra ID and Active Directory design, integration, and management • Conditional Access, MFA, and identity protection implementation • Windows Server administration and Group Policy configuration • PowerShell automation for administrative and operational tasks • Security audits and remediation planning • IT infrastructure consulting and technical troubleshooting

Senior Systems Engineer

Katalyst • Vollzeit

Jun 2023 - Jan 2026 • 2 yrs 7 mos

Provide engineering, administration, and support for Microsoft 365, Azure, and Windows Server environments across multiple client organizations in a managed services provider (MSP) setting. Responsible for securing, maintaining, and troubleshooting business-critical IT infrastructure, with a focus on identity security, cloud systems, and operational reliability. Key responsibilities include: • Administration and security of Microsoft 365 and Entra ID environments • Conditional Access policy design and MFA enforcement • Azure virtual machine deployment, configuration, and management • Active Directory administration, Group Policy management, and identity integration • Windows Server deployment, patching, and troubleshooting • PowerShell scripting and automation for system administration • Microsoft 365 migrations and tenant configuration • Infrastructure monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis • Backup and disaster recovery configuration and testing • Technical escalation support for complex client environments

Senior Systems Engineer

Celink • Vollzeit

Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 • 11 mos

Served as Senior Systems Engineer responsible for supporting and modernizing enterprise IT infrastructure, with a focus on cloud migration, identity management, security, and automation. Led engineering initiatives to improve system security, performance, and scalability across on-premises and cloud environments. Key responsibilities included: • Planned and executed enterprise VMware infrastructure upgrade projects • Led migration from on-premises infrastructure to AWS cloud environments • Configured and administered Azure Active Directory and hybrid identity systems • Implemented Okta SSO and integrated enterprise applications using SAML authentication • Developed and enforced security policies to improve risk posture and compliance • Automated administrative and security processes using PowerShell scripting • Assisted DevOps team with AWS infrastructure deployment and configuration • Led infrastructure decommissioning and modernization initiatives • Developed and maintained automation scripts using PowerShell and C# • Provided technical leadership and support to Systems Engineers and Help Desk staff