Sven Podewils

Infrastructure Architect | Technical Lead | Hybrid Cloud | Security Architecture. More than 20 years of experience designing, modernizing and securing enterprise infrastructure platforms. Expertise in Azure, Active Directory, Enterprise Recovery, Infrastructure Automation and governance. Known for solving complex technical challenges, leading transformation initiatives and mentoring engineering teams. Supporting global environments across 40 countries with focus on resilience, security and transformation.

Leading enterprise infrastructure transformation initiatives focused on Hybrid Cloud, Security Architecture, Infrastructure Automation and Enterprise Recovery. Technical Lead and Architect for Azure Files transformation, Secure Infrastructure Next Level, Active Directory Disaster Recovery and HybridCloud 2025. Responsible for architecture decisions, governance concepts, technical leadership, automation strategies and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.

Designed and evolved enterprise infrastructure services with focus on Active Directory, Windows Server, Hybrid Cloud, Security and Monitoring. Delivered platform modernization initiatives including Active Directory Disaster Recovery, Azure File Sync adoption, Service-Oriented Monitoring and infrastructure automation. Acted as senior technical expert for complex infrastructure and recovery scenarios. Led technical initiatives across infrastructure, security and operational transformation.

Responsible for Microsoft infrastructure, private cloud and hybrid cloud services. Designed and implemented System Center-based monitoring, deployment and virtualization platforms while driving cloud adoption with Microsoft Azure. Led infrastructure modernization initiatives focused on automation, service availability and operational standardization. Project Lead for enterprise private cloud initiatives and Azure integration supporting global business operations.

Designed and implemented automated deployment and infrastructure solutions for enterprise customers. Delivered infrastructure modernization projects focused on Active Directory, virtualization, automation and standardized operating environments. Supported migration initiatives and improved operational efficiency through deployment and provisioning automation. Acted as trusted technical advisor for infrastructure design, migration planning and technology standardization.

Consultant & Solution Expert specializing in Microsoft System Center (SCCM), OS deployment, software distribution, Active Directory, and PowerShell automation. Delivered large-scale public sector projects, including SCCM infrastructure design and operations for 26,000 clients during a Windows 7 rollout, consolidation of 70 sites, and deployment management. Designed new SCCM environments for 9,000 clients, led planning & coordination, and developed the migration strategy from Office 2002 to Office 2010.

Conversion of the IT Support in Germany. Integration of new colleagues in the IT Support group in Germany. Integration of the German IT support team into the international IT support team of John Wiley and Sons. Support of the IT systems (server, clients and infrastructure) for all German offices in various locations. Support and development/ advancement of the OSD environment with System Center Configuration Manager 2007. Completion of the Windows 7 Rollouts for all German offices.

IT systems support (servers, clients and infrastructure) for all German offices. Supported and enhanced the SCCM 2007 OSD environment. Planned and executed the Windows 7 rollout across Germany, including international office support (Hoboken/New York). Provided consulting and troubleshooting during the rollout. Managed software and OS deployment migration from Novell Zenworks to SCCM 2007, supported Active Directory migration, and coordinated the Lotus Notes to Outlook 2007 migration.

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