About Me
I’m Diego Uribe, a Senior Systems Engineer / AI Systems Engineer with 15+ years of experience designing, securing, and operating large-scale infrastructure across the US and Latin America. I specialize in AI-driven systems, cloud administration, security compliance, and virtualization. At KPMG US, I designed and built MCP servers for AI content publishing, used AI Foundry and Python in Azure for sentiment analysis, and maintained security compliance across VMware and Azure environments. I manage large VMware estates, Cisco UCS blade servers, and multi-datacenter operations while keeping systems patched, monitored, and highly available.
Earlier in my career at 1010data, Seaboard Marine, FedEx Express LAC, and others, I led datacenter operations, large-scale server and storage migrations, backup and DR platforms, and SOX-compliant security programs. My certifications span Azure, GCP, VMware, Zerto, and Microsoft, and I’m fluent in both English and Spanish. I focus on building resilient, scalable platforms that keep critical workloads secure, observable, and cost-efficient.
Featured Projects
AI-Driven MCP Content Platform – eSolutionsFirst / KPMG US
Designed and built MCP servers to publish indexed content to AI multi‑agent systems. Used AI Foundry and Python in Azure for sentiment analysis, improving accuracy of AI‑driven insights and enabling scalable, manageable content delivery for enterprise workloads.
Multi‑Datacenter Cloud & VDI Platform – 1010data
Maintained 3 datacenters and ~1500 servers while building Azure Virtual Desktop environments (host pools, scaling plans, FSLogix, Entra ID). Managed VMware vSphere across 3 sites (100 hosts, ~350 VMs), improving availability, security compliance, and hardware efficiency through regular patching and firmware upgrades.
Global Virtualization & Backup Modernization – Seaboard Marine
Led daily operations for 15 datacenters and 500+ virtual servers across the US and LATAM. Migrated 50+ VMs from VMware to Hyper‑V, saving ~$480K/year in licensing. Upgraded Commvault from 9→11 and expanded SAN capacity (Pure, NetApp, EMC) to strengthen backup, DR, and storage resilience.
Regional SOX‑Compliant Infrastructure Program – FedEx Express LAC
Led security and compliance efforts for 50+ Windows servers across Latin America and the Caribbean. Designed and enforced GPOs, managed SOX 404 patching with CA Unicenter and WSUS, and acted as technical lead for Business Continuity Planning disaster simulations.
SMB Infrastructure Design & Support – Data Services Corp
Designed and deployed Microsoft Small Business Server environments for SMB clients across South Florida. Implemented Active Directory, Exchange, and LAN/WAN setups, providing on‑site and remote support and aligning deployments with Microsoft best practices for security and reliability.
Broadband Rollout & Customer Onboarding – Mpower Communications
Project‑managed SDSL and T1 installations for small and mid‑size businesses. Coordinated provisioning, site surveys, and customer hardware requirements, serving as technical liaison between sales, provisioning, and English/Spanish‑speaking customers to ensure smooth cutovers.
Enterprise LAN & Messaging Operations – Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
Administered LAN/WLAN and Microsoft Exchange for ~2,500 users across multiple US sites. Built and tested Compaq ProLiant servers for DR at SunGard, maintained security patching and backups, and provided Tier‑2 support for complex Windows, network, and hardware issues.
Expertise
Cloud & AI Platforms
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Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
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Azure Entra ID (IAM)
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Databricks, AI Foundry, Python
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Azure AI & Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900, AI‑900)
Virtualization & Datacenters
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VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi 6.7/7/8
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Hyper‑V migrations (VMware → Hyper‑V)
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Cisco UCS blade servers, multi‑domain
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15+ datacenters, 1000+ virtual servers
Security & Compliance
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SOX 404, audit readiness, BCP/DR
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Qualys, BigFix, CrowdStrike, Mimecast
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Patch management at scale (US & LATAM)
Backup, DR & Storage
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Commvault 9–11, Veeam
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Zerto replication & failover
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Pure, NetApp, EMC, Nexsan, QNAP
Automation & Monitoring
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PowerShell automation (backups, monitoring)
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Zabbix, Datadog, SolarWinds
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MECM, WSUS, CA Unicenter
Languages & Collaboration
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English & Spanish (native/bilingual)
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Vendor coordination, stakeholder updates
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Training junior engineers
Scale Your Infrastructure Performance:
Specializing in Azure cloud management, high-availability virtualization, and large-scale datacenter automation for global operations. Let's optimize your security and compliance frameworks together.
Contact Info
DiegoUribe@gmail.com
Employment History...
2024 — 2026
Systems Engineer
eSolutionsFirst (KPMG US) - AI SaaS Services
Managing 10,000+ VMware virtual servers across U.S. datacenters. Administrating 16 Cisco UCS blade servers via UCS Central to ensure 24/7 reliability. Operating complex multi-domain environments utilizing RHEL 8.8 and Windows Server 2022. Focused on maximizing system uptime and performance metrics through proactive virtualization management.
2022 — 2024
Systems Engineer
1010data - SaaS Services
Orchestrated Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments using FSLogix, MSIX, and Entra ID. Managed 1,500+ servers across three hybrid datacenters while maintaining strict SOC compliance and IAM security audits. Executed massive server decommissioning projects, optimizing GLPI inventories and reducing operational overhead. Developed internal documentation to streamline deployment pipelines and enhance build efficiency.
2012 — 2022
Senior Systems Engineer
Seaboard Marine / LAC - Marine Transportation Services
Directed infrastructure for 15 international datacenters across the U.S., Caribbean, and LATAM markets. Managed 500+ virtual servers on ESXi and Hyper-V with full High Availability (HA) and DRS protocols. Orchestrated enterprise storage via Pure FlashArray and NetApp FAS series. Led critical Commvault backup upgrades from v9 to v11, securing data integrity across 18 SAN environments. Previous foundational expertise includes roles at FedEx Express LAC, Data Services Corp, and Electronic Data Systems (EDS) focused on Wintel security and datacenter operations.
2005 — 2012
Systems Engineer
FedEx Express / LAC - Ground & Air Transportation Services
Supported and maintained VMware and Windows servers across the Latin America & Caribbean division. Led SOX 404 security and patching using CA Unicenter and WSUS, designed and deployed GPOs, and acted as technical lead for Business Continuity Planning disaster simulations and audits.
2003 — 2005
Technical Consultant
Data Services Corp (DataCorp) - MSP
Designed and deployed Microsoft Small Business Server environments for SMB clients. Implemented Active Directory and Exchange, performed on‑site and remote troubleshooting for Windows servers and desktops, and advised customers on secure, reliable network and server designs.
2001 — 2003
Technical Consultant
MPower Communications - Telecommunications Services
Project‑managed SDSL and T1 broadband installations for small and mid‑size businesses. Coordinated provisioning, site surveys, and customer hardware requirements, and served as a bilingual technical liaison between sales, provisioning, and customers.
1997 — 2001
Systems Engineer
Electronic Data Systems (EDS) - MSP
Administered LAN/WLAN and Microsoft Exchange for ~2,500 users across multiple US locations. Built and tested Compaq ProLiant servers for disaster recovery at SunGard, maintained security patching and backups, and provided Tier‑2 support for complex Windows, network, and hardware issues.