Cloud & Systems Administrator

Austin
Rios

Building scalable infrastructure, automating workflows, and advancing toward cloud architecture — one lab at a time.

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Current Status
Active
Based In
Richmond, VA
Focus
Microsoft Azure
Next Goal
AZ-104
About

IT Professional
Going Cloud-Native

With over 8 years in IT — from desktop support to systems administration — I've built a deep foundation in infrastructure, networking, and enterprise environments. Now I'm channeling that experience into cloud administration, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.

I believe the best way to learn is to build real things. Every project on this site is something I've deployed, configured, and maintained myself. My lab at rioscloud.dev is where theory becomes practice.

Currently working as a Technical Support Specialist while pursuing AZ-104 certification and expanding my cloud portfolio.

Cloud
Microsoft Azure Azure Static Web Apps Cosmos DB Azure Functions
Systems
Windows Server Active Directory VMware/vSphere Intune
Networking
DNS DHCP LAN/WAN Meraki Firewall
Dev & Automation
PowerShell Python Bash GitHub
Experience

Career Timeline

2024 — Present
Technical Support Specialist
Stratus Team, LLC
2025
IT Systems and Support Specialist
IDC
2022
Junior Systems Administrator
Veracity Consulting
2022
Desktop Support Analyst / Jr. Network Admin
Journey Health and Lifestyle
2018
IT Support
GPM Investments
2016
Computer Lab Manager
Clean Earth Environmental
Education

Academic Background

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Bachelor of Science
ECPI University