Ericsson - Defender XDR Security Modernization
- Endpoint onboarding strategy
- ASR enforcement modeling
- Conditional Access integration
- KQL detection engineering
Executive Profile
Carlos AnnesEnterprise-Grade Microsoft & Hybrid Infrastructure Architect
Carlos Annes is a Senior Microsoft Consultant with 20+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale architecture and security programs across complex environments. His track record includes strategic engagements with Ericsson, the European Commission, and Microsoft, with consistent focus on secure platform modernization, operational resilience, and governed execution. Explore current consulting services for engagement models and delivery scope.
Enterprise Programs Delivered
European Commission - Exchange & Unified Communications
- Multi-project governance
- L3 escalation authority
- 40k-user platform design
Large-Scale Hybrid Migration Programs
- 800k+ mailbox migrations
- Identity alignment strategy
- DNS and cutover modeling
- Rollback validation
Technical Stack Depth
Identity & Access
Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM, and AAD Connect architectures focused on enforceable control boundaries and lifecycle governance.
Messaging & Collaboration
Exchange Hybrid, Exchange Online, Teams, and mail flow architectures designed for resilience, coexistence, and compliance continuity.
Endpoint & Compliance
Intune, Autopilot, BitLocker, and device compliance programs with policy baselines that scale across distributed enterprises.
Security & Threat Detection
Defender XDR, Sentinel, ASR, and KQL-driven detection engineering to improve signal quality and response execution.
Hybrid Infrastructure
AD DS, PKI, DNS, ADFS, and virtualization foundations that support secure and stable enterprise modernization.
Automation & DevOps
PowerShell 5/7, Graph API, CI/CD, and Azure DevOps workflows for controlled platform changes and repeatable operations.
Technical Competency Matrix
Identity & Access Architecture
- Conditional Access baseline design
- Privileged governance with PIM
- Hybrid identity synchronization strategy
Messaging & Collaboration
- Exchange hybrid topology modeling
- Mail flow routing and DNS validation
- Cross-tenant modernization planning
Endpoint & Compliance
- Intune baseline enforcement
- Autopilot lifecycle design
- Compliance-driven access control
Security & Threat Detection
- Defender XDR implementation
- Advanced Hunting with KQL
- Attack Surface Reduction tuning
Hybrid Infrastructure
- AD DS modernization
- PKI lifecycle management
- Federation and identity trust models
Automation & DevOps
- PowerShell migration frameworks
- Microsoft Graph automation
- Configuration export and drift control
Delivery Methodology
Delivery is remote-first with secure delegated access through Azure Lighthouse and PIM controls. Execution follows CAB-aligned change governance with evidence packs, explicit rollback strategy, and operational verification at every stage.
Security Philosophy
Security is built on a Zero Trust baseline with measurable uplift objectives. Identity is treated as the primary control plane, and standing privileges are eliminated in favor of just-in-time, policy-enforced access models.
Architecture Principles
Core principles prioritize simplicity over unnecessary complexity, documented rollback before enforcement, pilot-to-staged rollout patterns, and observability before automation to reduce operational risk and increase decision quality.
Leadership Experience
Leadership scope includes L3 escalation authority, stakeholder engagement across technical and executive layers, executive reporting aligned to risk and outcomes, and cross-team coordination for high-impact, multi-stream delivery programs.