Samuel Adjei
Ashton,MD
Summary
Seasoned Infrastructure & Cloud Architect with 15+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-level IT infrastructure, driving large-scale digital transformation, and leading cloud adoption for financial, government, and commercial organizations. Adept at modernizing legacy IT systems, ensuring security and compliance, and optimizing cloud and hybrid environments to align with business goals. Proven track record in technical leadership, Agile Architecture, and multi-cloud infrastructure strategy, enabling software teams to accelerate delivery and innovation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Solution Architect
Leidos
Reston, Virginia
01.2024 - Current
- Led enterprise-scale infrastructure transformations leveraging Azure and Microsoft 365 to optimize cloud collaboration, security, and scalability for federal and financial sector clients.
- Designed and implemented Zero Trust security frameworks with IAM, SSO, and Conditional Access policies, improving compliance with FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 standards.
- Advised C-level executives on infrastructure modernization, reducing operational costs by 30% through optimized hybrid cloud adoption.
- Enhanced business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) by architecting high-availability, geo-redundant cloud solutions.
- Championed Agile Architecture and DevOps integration, automating cloud deployments via Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new systems.
- Transformed legacy systems through modernization initiatives that resulted in improved functionality while reducing maintenance overhead costs.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex IT solutions on schedule and within budget, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Evaluated emerging technologies and recommended strategic investments to drive business growth and maintain a competitive edge.
- Spearheaded technology innovation initiatives to stay ahead of industry trends and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
- Standardized coding practices across development teams, promoting consistency in code quality and minimizing potential errors during deployment phases.
- Mentored junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development within the team.
Principal Solutions Architect
ActioNet Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded a $100M+ government IT modernization project, leading cross-functional teams in designing scalable, compliant infrastructure solutions.
- Designed hybrid multi-cloud environments, integrating AWS, Azure, and VMware for secure, scalable IT operations.
- Developed infrastructure reference architectures to guide Agile development teams in cloud adoption and security best practices.
- Strengthened enterprise security posture by implementing Zero Trust, IAM, and cloud security governance policies.
- Conducted AI/ML-driven infrastructure automation research, integrating predictive analytics for IT monitoring.
Microsoft 365 Architect
Microsoft Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Led cloud transformation initiatives for major federal agencies, deploying Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and Zero Trust security models.
- Improved cloud security compliance by implementing Microsoft Purview and Intune for data governance and endpoint security.
- Awarded FastTrack Architect of the Year (2022) for excellence in cloud deployments and customer satisfaction.
- Designed and deployed AI/ML-powered automation workflows, optimizing infrastructure efficiency by 40%.
- Oversaw architectural phases of projects from concept through completion, ensuring consistency with initial design visions.
Senior Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Spearheaded the migration of $200M+ in Microsoft Windows workloads to AWS Cloud, reducing infrastructure costs by 35%.
- Designed and implemented multi-region, high-availability architectures with AWS Lambda, S3, and EC2.
- Advised government and financial services clients on hybrid cloud adoption strategies.
- Created detailed architecture documentation that facilitated effective communication among stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
- Provided technical leadership during critical system migration projects, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless transitions for endusers.
- Spearheaded technology innovation initiatives to stay ahead of industry trends and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
- Implemented disaster recovery plans that ensured minimal service disruptions during unforeseen events or system failures.
- Developed customized software applications for clients across various industries, driving revenue growth and expanding the company''s portfolio.
Unified Communication Architect
AT&T Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Strengthened federal IAM and security postures, implementing Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM).
- Designed and deployed Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions using Microsoft Intune, enhancing endpoint security.
Solutions Architect
CenturyLink Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Designed secure hybrid cloud architectures for federal agencies, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP and FISMA regulations.
- Automated cloud deployments with Terraform and Ansible, reducing provisioning time by 50%.
Senior Solutions Architect
Avanade, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Developed Azure-based PaaS, SaaS, and IaaS solutions for commercial and public-sector clients.
- Led cloud migration projects, modernizing enterprise IT environments with Azure and Office 365.
Senior Technology Consultant
Hewlett Packard (HP) Enterprise Services
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Architected and implemented Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) R2 for federal agencies.
- Led the migration of Exchange 2010 and SharePoint 2013 to cloud-based platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Ghana
Accra GhanaSkills
- Infrastructure Architecture Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure) Enterprise Transformation Agile & DevOps Financial & Mortgage IT Systems Network & Security Architecture Compliance & Risk Management (FedRAMP, NIST, ISO 27001) AI/ML-Driven Infrastructure Identity & Access Management (IAM) Virtualization & Containerization (VMware, Kubernetes, Docker) Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Governance & Compliance Technical Roadmaps & Strategy Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Identity and Access management
- Infrastructure automation
- Problem management
- Storage solutions
- Business analysis
- Incident management
- IT governance
- Application security
- ITIL framework
- Information security
- Solution design
- Containerization technologies
- Serverless architecture
- Network architecture
- Virtualization technologies
- Cybersecurity best practices
Websites
Certification
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS Certified Security Specialty
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- ITIL v3 Foundation Certification
Timeline
Senior Solution Architect
Leidos
01.2024 - Current
Principal Solutions Architect
ActioNet Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Microsoft 365 Architect
Microsoft Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Solutions Architect
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
01.2019 - 01.2020
Unified Communication Architect
AT&T Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Solutions Architect
CenturyLink Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Solutions Architect
Avanade, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Technology Consultant
Hewlett Packard (HP) Enterprise Services
01.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of Ghana
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