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Carlos Annes

Architecting Secure Microsoft & Hybrid Infrastructures at Enterprise Scale

Senior Microsoft Consultant delivering M365 tenant hardening, hybrid identity architecture, Exchange migrations, Intune deployments, and Zero Trust security programs - globally and remotely.

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Carlos Annes

Carlos Annes

Senior Microsoft & Hybrid Infrastructure Architect

What you get in 2–4 weeks

A clear, executive-ready plan plus the technical baselines to modernize securely — so you can approve, implement, and prove outcomes.

1) Assessment2) Design Pack3) Implementation4) Evidence + Rollback

Outputs you can take to CAB / leadership

  • Architecture decision record + target-state diagram
  • Hardening baselines (M365 / Identity / Endpoint) + evidence checklist
  • Migration / rollout plan with risks, controls, and rollback strategy

Engagement snapshot

Timeline

10–15 business days

Delivery

Remote-first / Global

Method

Zero Trust + Governance

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Executive Profile

Senior Microsoft & Hybrid Infrastructure Architect with 20+ years experience delivering enterprise modernization programs across Europe and globally. Engagements have included complex security, collaboration, and migration workstreams for organizations such as Ericsson, European Commission, and Microsoft. Delivery consistently combines architecture rigor, operational governance, and measurable modernization outcomes.

  • 20+ years enterprise delivery across identity, messaging, and security.
  • Ericsson, Microsoft, EU Commission engagements and programs.
  • Cloud + Hybrid + Zero Trust modernization and governance.
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Trusted by Enterprise Organizations

Delivery experience across global enterprise environments.

EricssonEricsson
European CommissionEuropean Commission
MicrosoftMicrosoft

Testimonials

“Carlos led a complex telecom modernization across identity, messaging, and endpoint management. Execution was precise, risk-managed, and aligned with strict service continuity targets.”

Program Director, Global Telecom Group

“For our EU public sector migration, he provided the architectural depth and governance discipline we needed. The transition was delivered with clear controls, evidence, and minimal disruption.”

Head of Digital Infrastructure, EU Institution

“The security uplift program established stronger tenant controls and a measurable Defender XDR operating model across regions. The outcome was immediate and sustainable.”

CISO Office, Global Enterprise

Case Studies

Exchange Hybrid Migration Waves

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Entra ID Access Hardening

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Intune Baselines and Operational Handover

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Microsoft 365 Security & Zero Trust Hardening

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Proof and Outcomes

Representative scale and execution outcomes from enterprise programs.

800k+
Mailbox Migrations

Delivered with staged cutover controls.

64+
Exchange Servers Modernized

Hybrid dependencies reduced in phased waves.

40k
Users on UC Platform

Operational continuity maintained during rollout.

100%
CAB-Ready Change Packs

Runbook, rollback plan, and evidence snapshots included.

  • Reduced change risk through controlled rollout sequencing and rollback readiness.
  • Accelerated governance approvals with CAB-ready artifacts and clear ownership.
  • Improved operational stability during migration and post-change handover.

Core Services I Deliver

Solution Architecture

Strategic IT planning aligned with business growth.

I design secure, scalable Microsoft-based solutions that align technology with your operational and long-term business goals. From assessments and roadmaps to migration planning and modernization strategies, I ensure your IT foundation supports growth, efficiency, and resilience.

Hybrid Infrastructure Architect

Seamless integration between on-premises and cloud environments.

I architect and optimize hybrid infrastructures that connect Active Directory, Windows Server, and Microsoft 365 securely and efficiently. The result is a stable, high-performance environment that bridges traditional IT with modern cloud capabilities.

Hybrid Cloud & Microsoft Solutions Consultant

End-to-end Microsoft 365 deployment and optimization.

I implement, migrate, and optimize Microsoft 365 environments tailored to SMB needs. From tenant configuration and identity integration to collaboration tools and automation, I ensure your cloud environment is secure, efficient, and future-ready.

Security & Compliance Architecture

Protecting your business with modern Microsoft security solutions.

I design and implement security frameworks based on Zero Trust principles, strengthening identity protection, endpoint security, data governance, and compliance. My approach reduces risk, improves Secure Score, and safeguards your business against evolving threats.

Engagement Model

Remote-first delivery with secure access, CAB-aligned change governance, evidence packs, and rollback strategy.

  1. 1) Initial Call
  2. 2) Assessment
  3. 3) Project Plan Creation
  4. 4) Plan Approval (CAB-aligned)
  5. 5) Implementation & Validation
  6. 6) Closure: Evidence Pack + Rollback Documentation
  • Secure delegated access (PIM-based)
  • Evidence packs at each stage
  • Rollback strategy defined before enforcement
  • Remote-first delivery
  • Azure Lighthouse / PIM-based secure access
  • CAB-aligned change execution
  • Evidence packs and rollback strategies

Secure. Modernize. Scale.

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