Terry Patterson

Experience

1. Azure Architect & Iam Engineer

   Antares Capital LP

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Senior Cloud Architect and Security Engineer assigned to work with Identity and Access Management team at Antares.(). Lead IAM initiatives using Microsoft Entra, focusing on identity management, permissions, SSO, and conditional access. Design and implement B2B federation for key partners and MSPs. Design and implement security standards and processes for DevSecOps using Microsoft Advanced Security Platforms, Products and Solutions. Migrate legacy systems and authentication systems to modern cloud native platforms and modern authentication. Align programs with NIST security framework and Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architecture; initiate transition to zero-trust architecture. Implement and configure security protocols, cloud standards, and compliance frameworks. Engineer and design automation of Cloud Security solutions using automation tools. Lead the architecture and implementation of cybersecurity solutions, enhancing organizational security posture. Champion the adoption of modern authentication and cloud technologies, reducing reliance on on-premise infrastructure. Work with stakeholders and teams to adopt Microsoft and Industry best practices that align with Zero Trust security. Develop Standard Operating Procedures, optimize and automate internal processes using Generative AI, Microsoft CoPilot, and ChatGPT. Leverage advanced AI tools to streamline documentation and operational procedures, setting new standards for IAM initiatives: Microsoft Cloud Architect · Identity & Access Management, Cybersecurity Engineer, AI Engineer

Education

• Educated is South Africa

  Computer Sciences Equivalent, Computer Operations and Programming

  1980 — 1984