Matthew Arnold

Background

About Matthew Arnold

I am an IT professional with 20+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise technology environments across a wide range of industries. My expertise spans cloud, security, networking, and end-user support, with a proven track record of delivering reliable, secure, and scalable solutions. Core Areas of Expertise: Cloud & Modern Workplace: Microsoft 365 administration, Azure and AWS environments, Defender for 365, Endpoint security, Exchange migrations (2007–2016), Teams, SharePoint. Networking & Security: FortiNet security appliances, VPN solutions, modern physical/virtual/wireless networking, enterprise firewalls, endpoint protection, and secure remote access. Virtualization & Infrastructure: VMware ESXi/vSphere, Hyper-V, cloud and on-prem VM deployments, migrations (P2V, V2V, XenServer), storage management. Systems Administration: Microsoft Windows (from 3.1 through Windows 11 and Windows Server Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu, Fedora), UNIX, AIX, Novell Netware, plus iOS and Android device management. Backup & Recovery: Dell Rapid Recovery, Veeam, Zerto, enterprise DR planning and execution. Monitoring & Management: ESET, ConnectWise Automate/Manage, Auvik, Spiceworks, Jira, Confluence, ITGlue. End-User & Business Enablement: Hands-on technical support, project leadership, IT procurement, hardware troubleshooting, and remote workforce support. Certifications: VMware VCA-DBT • Microsoft MCSA • Microsoft MCP • ITIL Foundation • CompTIA A+ • CompTIA Network+ I am passionate about aligning technology with business goals, strengthening security posture, and ensuring seamless IT operations. My focus is always on enabling organizations to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently.