Ronald Fryer
Orlando,FL
Summary
Strategic Principal Cloud Architect with a focus on cybersecurity technologies and risk management. Led cross-functional teams to enhance information security and develop policies for network protection. Managed enterprise security programs and disaster recovery strategies, leveraging expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure, and DevOps Cloud platforms.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Principle Cloud Architect
Amdocs
Newport Beach, California
03.2022 - Current
- Architected enterprise AI/ML platforms, designing end-to-end pipelines for data ingestion, model training, and deployment, ensuring reliable AI workloads at scale.
- Defined and led cloud-agnostic AI Studio architecture, enabling scalable, vendor-neutral platforms for AI initiatives across multi-cloud environments.
- Established architectural standards for AI infrastructure, aligning design with security and compliance requirements to support enterprise initiatives.
- Designed Azure-centric platform architecture, which established secure connectivity with external cloud providers for hybrid workload execution.
- Developed strategy for cloud provider evaluation, balancing service capabilities and cost to support enterprise-wide AI platforms.
- Directed financial optimization of $100M+ in cloud assets through consumption-aware design and strategic workload placement.
- Acted as technical authority on AI transformation, advising leadership on investments and roadmap prioritization.
- Produced architectural blueprints guiding platform engineering teams in AI and infrastructure design, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
Sr. Solutions Architect
Astadia
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Held end-to-end architectural ownership of a global cloud ecosystem managing $100M+ in cloud and infrastructure assets, defining platform strategy, reference architectures, and multi-year roadmaps aligned to security, compliance, and business growth objectives.
- Established and governed cloud platform architecture across compute, identity, networking, storage, and security layers, ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and operational excellence for enterprise workloads supporting 10,000+ users.
- Led Kubernetes and cloud-native platform strategy, defining standards for container orchestration, service networking, and workload isolation, enabling consistent deployment models and resilient application platforms at enterprise scale.
- Directed infrastructure-as-code and automation strategy (Terraform/Bicep/ARM/CloudFormation equivalents), driving repeatable, auditable, and policy-driven provisioning across environments while reducing configuration drift and deployment risk.
- Served as technical authority and advisor for cloud investment and risk decisions, translating architectural tradeoffs into actionable insights for senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Managed cloud financial governance and optimization for $100M+ in assets, implementing consumption controls and lifecycle management strategies while ensuring availability, performance, and security compliance.
Deputy - Chief Information Security Officer
Astadia
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Organized and Established Network Operation Center/Security Operations Center (NOC/SOC); composed of NOC analyst, threat hunting suites, SentinelOne operatives, a 100k endeavor, returned $2M+ ROI in security mitigations/ransomware prevention.
- Advised C-Suite and contractual customers on implementation of IPS, security endpoint, and behavioral context-driven platforms to enhance security posture.
- Designed and implemented Vulnerability management while training, instructing and utilizing industry standard tools (CloudStrike,SentinelOne, and Rapid 7) to effectively reduce cyber-based incidents by 88%.
- Developed 12-month roadmap for ISO 27001/27002 implementation, incorporating international GDPR policies to ensure compliance.
- Designed and established enterprise risk management and 12-18-24 month information security roadmaps to strengthen organizational resilience.
- Effectively drafted and implemented Disaster recover, Business Continuity and architecture while utilizing cloud technologies for over 20+ clients.
- Implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) increasing best security practices and proficiency for Enterprise network supporting 350k plus users.
- Trusted advisor to work in concert w/ customer teams to facilitate site-based accreditations (SOC 2) audits of all locations/services.
Sr. Premier Field Engineer
Microsoft
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Led engineering teams overseeing critical systems across 150+ servers, enabling global initiatives using VMware, Hyper-V, and Azure technologies.
- Acted as SME for Azure integration, collaborating with customers on Azure systems and networking components.
- Developed solution architecture and management for project delivery plans, enhancing analysis and troubleshooting of customer cloud environments.
- Consulted and trained local customers on installation and troubleshooting of Cloud/Azure environments, including M365 administration.
- Deployed with military forces at international bases, assessing facilities and modernizing on-premises to cloud solutions.
- Orchestrated disaster recovery sites within on-prem infrastructure, managing multi-million dollar assets across cloud tenants.
- Provided OCONUS/CONUS expertise on Naval and base infrastructure modifications for critical deployment missions.
- Established project success criteria and streamlined team performance through ITIL governance for delivery operations.
Systems Administration Tier III Supervisor
DODIN
Quantico, VA
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Provided technical support and guidance on network communication and system administration, addressing limitations and common issues to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) increasing best security practices and proficiency for Enterprise network supporting 350k plus users
- Supervised the configuration resolution, event management and incident reporting of all Tier I/II personnel while working on 600k plus systems within the enterprise environment
- Advised Steering Committee and personnel on installation and troubleshooting methods, facilitating effective decision-making and problem resolution.
- Implementing enterprise installation I ensured successful management of the incident process, which ensured 100% integration for all VIP clientele.
- Functioned as a Tier II/III technician, resolved unique troubleshooting challenges, and developed sustainment training for peers to strengthen team capabilities.
- Designed lab environment while performing implementation, configurations, and management of 12 cisco switches, 4 cisco IOS routers, 4 Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, 4 Exchange Servers, 2 BUEM Servers, 8 Virtual Servers and 1 McAfee Host-Based Security Systems (HBSS)
Premier Field Engineer/Trainer
PKI
Quantico, VA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided onsite testing for both US states, territories and abroad (CONUS/OCONUS) locations, while thoroughly training military and civilian personnel on proper installation, upgrades and deployment of Public Key Infrastructure systems.
- Built, configured, and managed Active Directory Certificate Services, that provided secure authentication.
- Managed authentication services using web and client server certificates, enhancing secure access for users.
- Construct new systems design methodologies improving Active Directory functionally and implementation by 62%.
- Designed training modules and oversaw 1st and 2nd tier technical support for internal and external clients.
- Functioned as the technical subject matter expert for the Deployable Group Security Integration Team, offering guidance on security protocols.
- Created PKI training diagrams and documentation, facilitating understanding and implementation of Public Key Infrastructure systems.
- Customized and maintained custom scripts to maximize efficiency and performance
- Ensured highest level of availability while supporting Certificate revocation processes and issuance.
- Evaluated proposed new systems, networks, and software designs to identify security risks.
- Supervised installation of VMware servers and ESXi software, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and standards.
Education
Bachelors - computer science
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GAMBA - Business Management
Strayer University
OnlineSkills
- Cloud architecture and design
- AI/ML platform development
- Infrastructure as code
- Azure deployment strategies
- Security compliance management
- Cloud financial oversight
- Identity and access management
- Cloud security governance
- Microservices architecture
- Kubernetes orchestration and administration
- Infrastructure automation techniques
- Enterprise risk management strategies
- Training program development
- Data governance practices
- Statistical analysis expertise
- SAS programming skills
- Risk management frameworks
- Technical strategy formulation
- Project lifecycle management
Training
- Microsoft Adjunct Trainer, 01/2020
- Microsoft Certified Trainer, 01/2021
- Certified Advance Security Practitioner Course (CASP), 06/2020
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certified, 03/2019
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Security, Certified, 04/2019
- Marine Corps Data Network Technician Course - Graduated Top 1st out of 500
- Public Key Infrastructure Trainer, 01/2018
- Certified Ethical Hacker Course, 01/2019
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional, 01/2016
- Certified Information Security Manager Course, 01/2019
Technical Certifications
- Microsoft Azure Trainer and SME | AZ900, AZ103, AZ104
- Certified Cisco Network Associate Security Professional
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals | Azure Administrator
- Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
- Certified Cisco Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Qualifications Summary
Methodical, results-driven, and competent solutions architect with extensive experience in cyber security technologies, focusing on leading cross functional information security teams and creating policies to safeguard globally distributed networks. Knowledgeable of risk management, ISO/IEC 27001/2, PCI, and NIST frameworks. Leads, manages and organized enterprise information security programs, business continuity, and disaster recovery architecture. Oversees all solutions architecture to streamline cloud migration efficiency and responsible for managing multiple teams as principal advisor for Cloud engineering and Office 365. Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 management (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, AZAD, Intune, Azure Security/Compliance) and 6+ years Azure Cloud experience. Currently holding TS/SCI Security clearance with a CI poly, eligible.
Certification
Azure Solutions Architect
Timeline
Principle Cloud Architect
Amdocs
03.2022 - Current
Deputy - Chief Information Security Officer
Astadia
08.2021 - 12.2021
Sr. Solutions Architect
Astadia
01.2021 - 02.2022
Sr. Premier Field Engineer
Microsoft
01.2018 - 01.2021
Systems Administration Tier III Supervisor
DODIN
01.2014 - 01.2019
Premier Field Engineer/Trainer
PKI
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelors - computer science
Georgia Southern University
MBA - Business Management
Strayer University