ApplicationSupport&ITOperations

L2 SUPPORT · EVIDENCE · AUTOMATION

Application support, operations and automation

L2 troubleshooting across applications, identity, endpoints and infrastructure, strengthened by structured evidence, clear escalation and practical automation.

Application & Production Support

I investigate application incidents by separating symptoms from assumptions, collecting evidence, validating impact and preparing clear L2 escalation or recovery steps.

Microsoft 365, Identity & Endpoints

Hands-on support across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Active Directory, Windows and endpoint workflows, including access, authentication, policy and compliance-related troubleshooting.

IT Operations & Infrastructure

Operational troubleshooting across Windows, DNS, VMware, monitoring, backups and infrastructure dependencies, with an emphasis on production continuity and evidence-based handover.

Automation & Diagnostics

I use PowerShell and Python to turn repeated checks, evidence collection and reporting into practical workflows using APIs, JSON/CSV data and automated validation.

Selected projects

Showing how I think about troubleshooting, evidence and structured diagnostics.

TRACE IAM Evidence

Identity / Modern Workplace Investigation

View on GitHub

A local-first, read-only IAM evidence workbench for structuring redacted access-support evidence, evaluating deterministic troubleshooting rules and producing reviewable reports.

PythonFastAPIEntra IDConditional AccessEvidence

DNS Audit Tool

Infrastructure Support Workflow

View on GitHub

A PowerShell-based DNS auditing tool with a WPF GUI for fast detection of inconsistent records, patterns that need review, and CSV reporting for operational validation.

PowerShellWPFDNSInfrastructure

Endpoint Support Checklist

Windows Endpoint Evidence Workflow

View on GitHub

A lightweight PowerShell WinForms utility for repeatable endpoint checks, local intervention notes and exportable evidence before escalation or handover.

PowerShellWinFormsWindowsEndpointEvidence

What I do differently

01

Start with evidence

Define the symptom, collect the data and separate what we know from what we assume. Every good fix starts here.

02

Document what matters

Clear notes, runbooks and evidence-based next actions that any team member can follow — not everything, just what the next person needs.

03

Turn repeated checks into workflows

PowerShell and Python tools that collect evidence automatically, so your team spends time on decisions, not data gathering.

04

Escalate with context

When a case goes up, the next engineer gets the symptom timeline, what was ruled out and what still needs checking — not a vague ticket.

From the service desk to production support

2024 — Present

Founder | IT Operations & Automation

Webify Digital Solutions Ltd|Dublin, Ireland · Remote

  • Built support workflows across applications, identity, endpoints and access
  • Built PowerShell/Python tooling for troubleshooting, evidence collection and repeatable IT workflows
  • Developed M365, Entra, Intune, Azure/AWS and AI-assisted operational scenarios with clear safety boundaries

2025 — 2026

IT Support Engineer | IT Operations

Quental|Vigo, Spain · Hybrid

  • Investigated production-critical incidents across enterprise applications, Windows, identity and DNS
  • Diagnosed dependencies between applications, endpoints, servers, network services and industrial systems
  • Supported migrations, technical changes, patching and operational validation
  • Prepared escalation evidence and coordinated resolution with infrastructure, OT, security and vendor teams

2022 — 2024

IT Service Desk Engineer

Auxilion|Dublin, Ireland · Hybrid

  • Delivered L2 IT support for approximately 3,000 users across research centres, offices and colleges
  • Resolved Microsoft 365, Windows, authentication, email, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive incidents
  • Managed escalated cases through analysis, resolution, follow-up and user communication
  • Documented findings and escalation evidence within structured ITSM workflows

2020 — 2022

IT Support — Endpoint & Access Operations

Communisis|Liverpool, UK · On-site

  • Investigated Windows, application, access and configuration incidents across corporate endpoints
  • Supported patching, endpoint hardening and policy-aligned operational changes
  • Collected technical evidence and coordinated escalation with infrastructure and security teams

2002 — 2020

IT Services Business Owner / Technical Lead

BEEP Informática|Málaga, Spain · On-site

  • Led day-to-day technical operations and coordinated a small support team
  • Delivered Windows, software, hardware, printer, network and connectivity support
  • Managed customer priorities, suppliers, service expectations and technical follow-up

Validated skills

A curated selection of certifications that reflect my focus on IT operations, security awareness and practical automation.

Proofpoint Certified AI Data Security Specialist 2026

New
Proofpoint·2026

Proofpoint Certified AI Email Security Specialist 2026

New
Proofpoint·2026

Proofpoint Certified AI Agent Security Specialist 2026

New
Proofpoint·2026

Microsoft Security Essentials Professional Certificate

Microsoft & LinkedIn·2025

AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Professional Certificate

AWS·2024

AWS Cloud Technology Consultant Professional Certificate

AWS·2024

IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

IBM·2024

IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

IBM·2024

Open to remote roles & B2B contracts

Let's talk about Application Support & IT Operations

I am open to Application Support, Production Support, Technical Support and IT Operations opportunities. Full-time and contract work are both welcome, with B2B delivery available through Webify Digital Solutions Ltd when appropriate.

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If the form does not work, you can email me directly at rafael@rafaelalba.com.