Evan Davis

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About Evan Davis

Hello! My name is Evan Davis and I’m a System & Network Administrator with a strong foundation in managing IT infrastructure, supporting users, and optimizing network performance across hybrid environments. With proven experience in Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, VMWare, and Sophos firewalls, I specialize in building and maintaining systems that are secure, scalable, and user-friendly. In my current IT Generalist role, I’ve successfully led multiple infrastructure projects: Migrated our company’s entire phone system from Talkdesk to a cloud-based 3CX solution with SIP trunking via Twilio Restructured our Active Directory to streamline Group Policy management and access controls Deployed and fine-tuned Sophos XGS firewalls to boost VPN speeds and route international traffic efficiently Automated patching and application deployments using PDQ and PowerShell scripts Migrated enterprise email spam filtering from Mimecast to Barracuda, improving deliverability and control Beyond the office, I continuously build my skills through hands-on labs in EVE-NG (Cisco & Sophos), manage my own cloud-hosted servers in Google Cloud, and run Arch Linux as my daily OS to stay sharp on system internals and scripting. What sets me apart: Strong troubleshooting mindset with Tier 1–3 support experience across global teams Technical leadership on cloud migrations and system overhauls Passion for automation, scripting, and hands-on problem solving Certified in CompTIA A+ with ongoing CCNA-level networking knowledge Core Keywords: System Administrator | Network Administrator | Windows Server | Active Directory | Microsoft 365 | Azure | Exchange Online | Sophos Firewall | VMWare | 3CX VoIP | SIP | Twilio | PDQ Deploy | PowerShell | DNS/DHCP | Group Policy | Help Desk Tier 2 / 3 | Network Troubleshooting | VPN | Barracuda | Mimecast | Endpoint Management | CCNA | Cybersecurity Awareness