Thomas Wimprine
Senior Microsoft Platform & Business Systems Engineer | Power Platform · Azure · Microsoft 365 · Automation · Integration
Senior Microsoft platform and business-systems technologist with 15+ years of experience designing, automating and modernizing enterprise technology environments. Currently serves as the sole IT lead for a manufacturing organization, with responsibility spanning Microsoft 365, security, infrastructure, ERP systems, Oracle reporting, vendor strategy and business-process automation. Combines Azure, DevOps, infrastructure-as-code, databases, APIs and Microsoft business applications to replace manual processes and legacy systems with secure, maintainable solutions. Pursuing the Microsoft Power Platform Developer Associate certification (PL-400).
- Location
- 70455, Robert, Louisiana, United States
- thomas@thomaswimprine.com
- Phone
- (504) 416-6150
- Website
- https://thomaswimprine.com
- Thomas Wimprine
- GitHub
- twimprine
Experience
– present
Systems & Business Applications Engineer at CMP Coatings, Inc.
Sole IT lead for a manufacturing organization, with full ownership of information security, Microsoft 365, infrastructure, ERP support and business-process automation, working directly with accounting, purchasing, operations, executives, vendors and the Japanese parent company.
Highlights
- Serve as sole IT lead for a manufacturing organization, owning information security, M365 administration, infrastructure, networking, ERP support, business applications, vendor and MSP management, and overall technology strategy.
- Assessed on-premises systems for cloud fit and migrated qualifying workloads to Azure, codifying infrastructure as Terraform and deploying via automated CI/CD — the organization's first IaC-delivered, pipeline-deployed infrastructure.
- Develop internal line-of-business applications and workflows — including a remote inventory app and a purchase-order approval process — integrating operational data, SharePoint and Microsoft 365 using Power Apps and Power Automate.
- Administer and modernize M365, Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint and endpoint management, replacing legacy and third-party systems with governed Microsoft-native capabilities.
- Support and modernize DelmiaWorks/IQMS and Oracle reporting, working directly with accounting, purchasing and operations to resolve data, reporting and integration issues; rebuilt the IQMS implementation and go-live risk register.
- Consolidating paid third-party tools onto Microsoft services already included in existing licensing to reduce recurring vendor cost and improve governance and security posture.
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Senior Systems Administrator at In-Telecom
Led cloud infrastructure and automation initiatives, reducing operational overhead through DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code.
Highlights
- Architected and deployed enterprise-scale Azure Data Factory solutions, enabling automated ETL pipelines for multi-tenant data warehousing environments.
- Spearheaded VMware-to-Azure cloud migration initiatives, transitioning 14 customer workloads with minimal downtime using Azure Migrate.
- Established and led the company's first automation team, developing reusable Terraform modules and PowerShell DSC configurations that reduced deployment time from days to hours.
- Designed and implemented Azure networking infrastructure including 20+ Site-to-Site and Point-to-Site VPNs, enabling secure hybrid connectivity for distributed teams.
- Implemented Entra ID identity management for 500+ users across multiple tenants, including RBAC policies, conditional access and MFA enforcement.
- Developed PowerShell-based software distribution system integrated with Azure storage for automated application deployment across customer environments.
- Created and maintained documentation, SOPs and runbooks for cloud infrastructure and automation processes, improving team knowledge sharing and onboarding efficiency.
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Senior Systems Engineer at Unleashed Technologies
Architected and deployed cloud solutions on AWS, leveraging Terraform, Ansible and CI/CD tools to automate infrastructure.
Highlights
- Designed and deployed cloud infrastructure for 15+ enterprise clients using Terraform and Ansible, reducing deployment time by 60%.
- Optimized multi-cloud environments (AWS/Azure), resulting in 25% cost reduction while improving performance metrics by 30%.
- Implemented automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, reducing manual deployment errors by 90% and accelerating deployment frequency from weekly to daily.
- Established security best practices across client infrastructures, implementing controls aligned with SOC 2 and industry standards.
- Migrated legacy on-premises systems to cloud platforms, saving clients an average of $50K annually in infrastructure costs.
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Paramedic at Acadian Ambulance
Provided primary 911 services including medical emergencies, trauma response and patient transfers for one of the largest ambulance services in the southeastern United States. Served full-time and, during the later transition back into technology, on a part-time (PRN) basis.
Highlights
- Delivered emergency medical care and coordinated multi-agency responses in high-risk, time-critical environments.
- Trained and mentored EMTs and paramedics while maintaining rigorous clinical, documentation and regulatory standards.
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Client Solutions Architect at Ahead
Led cloud migration projects, designing solutions that enhanced infrastructure efficiency and scalability using AWS.
Highlights
- Presented cloud architecture solutions to C-level executives, securing $3M+ in project approvals with 85% win rate.
- Designed and proposed AWS migration strategies for 20+ enterprise clients, averaging 40% cost reduction in infrastructure spend.
- Conducted infrastructure assessments using RVTools and cloud readiness tools, identifying optimization opportunities worth $500K+ annually.
- Developed technical proposals resulting in 12 new customer acquisitions and $2M+ in revenue growth.
- Led technical discovery sessions with Fortune 500 companies, translating business requirements into actionable cloud architectures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver 15+ successful cloud transformation projects on time and within budget.
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Senior Systems Administrator at Xavier University of Louisiana
Directed a university-wide VMware Cloud Foundation upgrade, reducing technical debt and improving infrastructure reliability; invited VMworld speaker on VCF implementation and technical debt reduction strategies.
Highlights
- Organized and led VMware project to upgrade to VMware Cloud Foundation Suite, migrating all systems from end-of-life clusters with minimal downtime.
- Leveraged VMware technologies including vSAN, NSX (firewalls and OSPF routing), PowerCLI, vRealize LogInsight, vRealize Operations Manager, vRealize Automation and vRealize Orchestrator to solve infrastructure and automation challenges at scale.
- Managed university's multi-domain Active Directory infrastructure and developed automation scripts to standardize processes and eliminate redundant manual work.
- Implemented, managed and maintained Chef for server configuration management; authored Chef Cookbooks for system configuration, change implementation and rollback.
- Led implementation of ServiceNow ITSM with primary vendor; managed Virtual Desktop Infrastructure using VMware Horizon.
- Managed university's backup infrastructure with Veeam and TruNAS; collaborated with security department to develop institutional IT policies.
- Participated in VMware Customer Advisory Board; contributed to vendor development of video testimonials and technical reports.
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President at Serion Technology
Founded and led a managed services company providing cloud infrastructure and IT solutions to SMB clients, growing from startup to a profitable operation serving 25+ clients.
Highlights
- Built and operated a profitable MSP serving 25+ clients, with full ownership of business development, service delivery, vendor relationships and P&L.
- Executed 30+ Office 365 migrations from on-premises Exchange with minimal business disruption.
- Migrated clients to AWS cloud infrastructure, achieving high availability and measurable reductions in client IT overhead.
- Established disaster recovery procedures across client base, reducing RTO from 48 hours to 4 hours.
- Implemented HIPAA-compliant security controls for healthcare clients through encryption, DLP and access management.
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Director of Managed Services at CMA Technology
Highlights
- Led managed services profit center: conducted discovery of existing team processes and workflows, established KPIs by functional area, reorganized staff into purpose-built departments and managed to individual and team goals.
- Improved managed services profitability by restructuring resource allocation, introducing ITIL best practices and developing individual growth and training plans for technical and supervisory staff.
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AIX / pSeries Administrator at CMA Technology
Highlights
- Designed, configured and supported IBM Power Systems for AIX and Linux workloads — including backup, disaster recovery and storage optimization — for universities, state agencies and healthcare organizations.
- Administered IBM Power Systems hosting Oracle and database workloads for healthcare clients including Epic environments; conducted pre-sales technical reviews and collaborated with sales and delivery teams on solution scoping.
Volunteer
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Information Officer - First Lieutenant at Civil Air Patrol
Highlights
- Developed squadron website and applications for forms and communication; built and maintained squadron IT infrastructure.
- Completed all required FEMA NIMS courses; applied emergency management training during storm responses and field exercises.
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Mentor at FRC Robotics Mentor - Archbishop Rummel High School
Highlights
- Mentored high school students in competitive robotics including Java programming, robot mechanics, basic electronics and competitive conduct.
Awards
VMworld Speaker from VMware
Featured speaker on VMware Cloud Foundation implementation and technical debt reduction strategies
Teacher of the Month from Civil Air Patrol
Recognized for outstanding instruction and mentorship in aerospace education and emergency services training
Customer Advisory Board Member from VMware
Selected to provide strategic input on product development and enterprise implementation best practices
Publications
New Infrastructure Supports University's Learning Mission by VMware
Partnerships Key to Infrastructure Redesign by VMware
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- English
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- Microsoft Business Applications
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