Microsoft 365 Administration
Exchange Online, Teams, identity, Defender, SharePoint, Intune, Universal Print, Purview, Copilot, Microsoft Azure, and the policy work around it.
System Administrator | Microsoft 365 Administration | Automation Architect
David Bolding
I build the calm part of IT. Microsoft 365, Intune, SharePoint, Exchange, security, backups, automation, and the weird middle space where people need things to just work.
- Based in
- Easley, South Carolina
- Direct lane
- Microsoft 365, Intune, automation architecture
- Also strong in
- Infrastructure, security tiering, support process
WORK EXPERIENCE
The work I keep coming back to
I am strongest when the work sits between users, systems, and security. That means Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint standards, migration planning, backups, documentation, and the less glamorous pieces that make support less painful later.
I like clean handoffs, repeatable scripts, and honest testing before a big change goes live. This part is weird sometimes, because technology rarely behaves in a straight line. Good emotional intelligence matters there too, because the people running the systems matter as much as the systems themselves.
Endpoint Management
Intune, Autopilot, compliance baselines, Zebra scanner rollouts, mobile management, SCCM, NinjaOne, PDQ, and Endpoint Analytics.
Automation and Reporting
PowerShell, Graph API, Power Automate, n8n, MFA reporting, onboarding/offboarding automation, operational cleanup, and the architecture that keeps the next run predictable.
Infrastructure and Support
Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy, VMware, Hyper-V, Veeam, firewalls, phones, and user support that stays human.
Microsoft 365
Where my current skill set is pointed
My direct lane is Microsoft 365 administration. I work with the services people touch every day, but I also care about the controls underneath: identity, Conditional Access, compliance, endpoint policy, DLP, and practical security reporting.
That work connects back into Local Active Directory, Fortinet and Cisco Meraki networking, server hardware, and Veeam. I am not trying to make IT mysterious. I want the environment to be understandable, documented, and easier to support after the project is done.
Intune
Autopilot
Exchange Online
SharePoint
Teams
Defender
Purview
Conditional Access
Graph API
Copilot
Microsoft Azure
Oracle Cloud
Local Active Directory
Fortinet
Cisco Meraki
Palo Alto
Juniper
pfSense
Untangle
Cradlepoint
VLANs
DNS
DHCP
RADIUS
server hardware
Veeam
Selected impact
A few things that show the shape of the work
Moved public-sector environments toward cleaner management.
Led domain, Intune, desktop security, server management, and file-share-to-SharePoint efforts for city and county work.
Reduced scanner setup time by 40 percent.
Directed the Microsoft Intune rollout for 300 Zebra scanners and moved endpoint setup toward a repeatable process.
Turned security reporting into something people could read.
Built PowerShell reporting around MFA and security features, then used the results to guide support and remediation.
Automated high-turnover support work.
Used PowerShell to reduce onboarding and offboarding workload by 40 percent and remove repetitive administrative mistakes.
Built a security tiering system setup.
Organized privileged access and administrative boundaries into cleaner tiers so higher-risk systems, accounts, and support work were easier to control and explain.
Experience
Systems, support, and managed services
12/2025 to Present
Director of IT Managed Services
Arch Angel Technology and Education | Miami, FL
Led Microsoft Intune, SharePoint migration, Datto RMM, Autotask PSA, cyber security response, and county desktop and server security projects.
7/2025 to 12/2025
System Engineer
Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC
Built immutable backup workflows with Veeam and tape, helped migrate Exchange toward Microsoft 365, and deployed Tenable vulnerability and patch management.
11/2023 to 7/2025
System Administrator
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler | Liberty, SC
Rolled out Intune to 300 Zebra scanners, upgraded HPE and VMware infrastructure, and implemented CIS compliance through Intune.
11/2022 to 11/2023
System Administrator
Lincoln Energy Solutions | Greenville, SC
Implemented Cisco Meraki firewalls, role-based access, zero-trust practices, NinjaOne, documentation, ticketing, and new onboarding and offboarding processes.
11/2020 to 11/2022
Managed Service Engineer
Fusion Managed IT | Greenville, SC
Supported more than 20 clients, managed server and operations issues, created MFA/security reporting, and built Intune and Autopilot setup for drop-shipping workflows.
7/2014 to 11/2020
System Specialist
The Blood Connection | Piedmont, SC
Managed infrastructure, end-user support, phone migration, and onboarding/offboarding automation for a high-turnover environment.
Earlier foundation
Earlier roles with Best Buy, Greenville Technical College, Midlands Technical College, Pickens County School District, CVS Pharmacy, and Pickens Middle School built the service-minded base underneath the technical work.
Stack and credentials
Tools I usually reach for
Administration
Windows Server 2012 through 2025, Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure, Oracle.
Virtualization and backup
VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox VE, KVM, XCP-ng, Verge IO, Veeam, Azure Backup, Rsync.
Networking
Cisco Meraki, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, pfSense, Untangle, Cradlepoint, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, Avaya, ShoreTel, Mitel, FreePBX.
Leadership and process
Staff onboarding, ticketing systems, knowledge base development, support standards, documentation, and emotionally aware technical leadership.
Education and Certifications
Greenville Technical College AS in Computer Technology, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Fortinet FCA.
Projects and writing
Where the thinking keeps moving
The Random Admin
I write a technical blog on system administration, automation, and the human side of IT. Mental health shows up there because good systems still depend on real people carrying the work.
therandomadmin.comHome Lab
A personal infrastructure playground where ideas get tested before they reach production. It keeps my hands on automation, backups, networking, and systems architecture.
dpb.oneContact
Need someone who can steady the system and explain the work?
I am based in Easley, South Carolina, and I am focused on system administration, Microsoft 365 administration, endpoint management, automation, and support work that makes the next day less messy.