Obed Owusu
Senior Associate Engineer · Harlow

Hello, My name is

Obed Owusu

Azure Focused Infrastructure Engineer actively building real world cloud and hybrid solutions..

Building the Future in the Cloud, One Project at a Time

I design secure, resilient Azure platforms for MSP and enterprise environments, from Entra ID & Intune to hybrid networking, automation, and governance.

5+ Years in IT 1st–3rd line, MSP & enterprise
20+ Cloud Projects Azure, automation, governance
Core Stack Azure · Entra ID · Intune · Terraform
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About Me

Senior Associate Engineer!

I’m an Azure-focused Infrastructure Engineer with hands on experience supporting and securing modern cloud and hybrid environments across Microsoft 365, Azure, and on-premises systems. I specialise in identity and access management, Azure networking, Intune lifecycle management, Cloud PC deployments, and enterprise email security using SPF/DKIM/DMARC, Mimecast, and Barracuda. My background spans 1st to 3rd Line engineering, giving me a deep understanding of how systems behave end to end from user onboarding and endpoint management to VPN connectivity, AD/Entra ID configuration, automation, and disaster recovery. I’ve delivered solutions across MSP and enterprise environments, often leading escalations, building automation scripts, and improving operational processes using PowerShell, Logic Apps, and Bicep/ARM templates. I’m passionate about building reliable, secure, and scalable systems that enable businesses to operate efficiently. I enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving infrastructure performance, and continuously learning to advance toward senior cloud engineering roles.

Skills & Tools

Languages

Python 68%
PowerShell 85%
Bash 75%

DevOps Tools

GitHub Actions 72%
Azure DevOps 65%
Terraform 70%

Cloud Platforms

Microsoft Azure 90%
AWS 60%

Experience

Proven across MSP & enterprise, from support to Azure-first engineering.

I’ve grown from hands-on IT support into an Azure-focused engineer trusted with escalations, hybrid connectivity, security, and governance. Each role Each enhanced my expertise in rapid troubleshooting, targeted automation, and building resilient cloud architectures that remain stable under real operational demands

MSP & Enterprise Hybrid Azure / On-Prem Security & Compliance Automation & Scripting
Oct 2024 – Present Senior · MSP

Senior Associate Engineer

Lifeline IT (MSP)

  • Own escalated incidents across AD/Entra ID, Azure networking, VPNs, and complex email flow issues.
  • Configure Site-to-Site VPNs for hybrid connectivity, monitor tunnel health, and implement failover plans.
  • Use MXToolbox and message trace logs to diagnose mail flow failures, DKIM/SPF issues, and domain reputation.
  • Tune Mimecast & Barracuda policies, cutting phishing incidents by ~80% across client base.
  • Deploy Intune compliance & Conditional Access, achieving 95% device compliance across managed tenants.
Apr 2023 – Aug 2024 2nd Line · Enterprise

2nd Line Technical Support Engineer

News Corp UK

  • Maintained and updated technical documentation and knowledge base articles using IT Glue.
  • Troubleshot AD replication, GPO conflicts, DNS/DHCP issues, and VPN connectivity for distributed teams.
  • Helped deploy and support Darktrace, SonicWall, Mimecast, and Bitwarden across the estate.
Jan 2024 – Mar 2024 Azure · Internship

Junior Azure Cloud Engineer (Intern)

Firebrand Training (Remote)

  • Built Azure labs with VNets, NSGs, Load Balancers, and basic hub-and-spoke networking.
  • Assisted with AD Connect and hybrid identity, testing Site-to-Site VPNs for lab workloads.
  • Configured Azure Monitor and Log Analytics alerts for lab environments.
Nov 2019 – Apr 2023 1st–2nd Line

IT Support Engineer

ONTRAQ

  • Provided Tier 1–2 support for a small-to-medium assisted living facility and back-office teams.
  • Installed and configured Sage 50/200, set UNC paths for data shares, and trained end-users.
  • Supported Duo MFA rollout to secure VPN access and administrative accounts.

Latest Projects

Onboarding Automator

(AZ-104) Onboarding Automator

Automates the onboarding process using Azure AD, RBAC roles, and policy-driven scripting.

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File Share Web App

(AZ-104) File Share Web App

Secure upload to Azure Blob with time-limited links for safe sharing.

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Cloud Policy Compliance Dashboard

Cloud Policy Compliance Dashboard

Built a secure Azure dashboard to monitor policy compliance, enforce governance standards, and trigger alerts on violations. Integrated Azure Policy, Monitor, and Workbooks, with full deployment automated using Bicep and CI/CD.

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Weather Tracker

Weather Tracker

Live weather monitor with alerts via Azure Functions and Logic Apps.

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Enterprise Inventory Management System

Enterprise Inventory Management System

Designed and deployed an enterprise-grade Inventory Management System on Azure using Bicep, Cosmos DB, and Azure Functions with secure networking, RBAC, CI/CD, and centralized monitoring via Log Analytics and Azure Policy.

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AI-Powered Document Processing System

AI-Powered Document Processing System

Designed and deployed a secure, serverless Azure solution that uses AI to extract data from PDFs and images, stores it in Cosmos DB, and enforces compliance with Azure Policy. Fully automated with Bicep and CI/CD, including monitoring, alerts, and dashboards for real-time insights.

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Automated Azure Resource Hardening & Audit System

Automated Azure Resource Hardening & Audit System

Built a cloud-native security automation platform to detect and auto-remediate misconfigurations in Azure infrastructure using Resource Graph, Azure Policy, Automation, and Bicep. Delivered centralized dashboards and alerts to enforce organization-wide governance.

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