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DANNY GUZMAN

IT Consulting  //  Infrastructure · Security · AI · Automation  //  Migrations · Office · Support

Independent IT consulting for small and mid-size businesses — infrastructure, security, AI, automation, office setups, cloud migrations, and ongoing support. 7+ years building secure, audit-ready operations across regulated healthcare and technology — including $100K in cost savings, a clean SOC 2 recertification, and 35% faster onboarding cycles. ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).

▸ LOCATION
Eastvale, CA
▸ PHONE
▸ LINKEDIN
7+ yrs
IT Leadership
$100K
Cost Savings Delivered
SOC 2
Clean-Pass Recert
35%
Onboarding Cycle ↓
#01

> cat ./about.md

PROFILE // SUMMARY
/usr/danny/about.md  —  read-only

I'm an independent IT consultant helping small and mid-size businesses run secure, reliable, and modern technology — without the overhead of building an internal team. I work across infrastructure, security, AI, automation, office setups, migrations, and ongoing support.

Over 7+ years I've stood up SOC 2 and HIPAA programs from scratch, migrated workforces across identity and productivity platforms, hardened security postures, opened offices, automated the boring parts, and consistently delivered measurable cost savings without cutting capability.

I take on defined-scope projects, ongoing retainers, and one-off advisory engagements — whichever fits your situation. Healthcare, SaaS, and professional-services SMBs are my sweet spot.

  • Engagement typesProject · Retainer · Advisory
  • SpecialtiesInfrastructure · Security · AI · Automation · Migrations · Office · Support
  • IndustriesHealthcare · SaaS · Professional Services
  • Client sizeSMB · 10–200 employees
  • Work modeRemote-first · On-site when needed
  • TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles (PT)
  • ComplianceSOC 2 (I & II) · HIPAA · Drata
  • Availability● Accepting new clients
#02

> ls ./services/

INFRASTRUCTURE · OFFICE · MIGRATIONS · SECURITY · COMPLIANCE · SUPPORT · AI · AUTOMATION
SVC-01
IT Infrastructure

Endpoint management, identity, productivity stack, and networking — designed, deployed, and documented. Microsoft 365 buildouts, Intune rollouts, Entra ID / Okta identity, MDM/MAM, and zero-trust access. Done right the first time.

Microsoft 365IntuneEntra IDOkta
SVC-02
Office Setups & Buildouts

New office, relocation, or a second location? End-to-end IT buildout — network design, WiFi, conference rooms, badging, printers, structured cabling coordination, ISP procurement, and day-one provisioning. Walk in to a working office, not a project.

NetworkWiFiAV / ConfISP
SVC-03
Cloud & Workspace Migrations

Google Workspace → Microsoft 365, Okta → Entra ID, on-prem → cloud, file servers → SharePoint, VoIP cutovers — planned, sequenced, and executed with zero data loss and minimal user disruption. Comms plans and rollback included.

M365WorkspaceIdentityVoIP
SVC-04
Security Hardening

Zero-trust access design, endpoint hardening, vulnerability management, pen-test coordination, and security-awareness programs. Pragmatic controls that satisfy auditors without breaking the business.

Zero TrustPen-test mgmtPhishingRisk
SVC-05
Compliance Programs

SOC 2 (Type I & II) and HIPAA programs from scratch or rescued from drift. Policy authoring, evidence collection, audit prep, and Drata administration. Stay audit-ready year-round, not just before the deadline.

SOC 2HIPAADrataAudit prep
SVC-06
Ongoing IT Support

Reliable, responsive IT support that doesn't ghost you. Tier 1–3 escalation, endpoint management, user provisioning, license requests, vendor liaison. Month-to-month retainer or burstable hours — pick what fits your team.

Help DeskEndpointProvisioningSLA
SVC-07
AI Adoption & Governance

Roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot, ChatGPT for Business, Claude, and other AI tools without surprising your auditors. Policies, data classification, vendor evaluation, and employee training — compliant adoption from pilot to production.

M365 CopilotAI PolicyVendor EvalTraining
SVC-08
Intelligent IT Operations

AI-augmented service desk and operations. Automated ticket triage, conversational knowledge bases, agentic remediation workflows, and smart monitoring. Scale your support without scaling headcount.

AI AgentsTicket TriageCopilot StudioAI Ops
SVC-09
Workflow & Process Automation

Onboarding/offboarding, license requests, access reviews, and recurring IT ops turned into self-running workflows. Jira Service Management, no-code platforms, and AI-assisted automations — the bot does the form-filling; you handle the judgment.

Jira SMNo-codeRPAITSM
#03

> tail -f ./experience.log

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Manager, IT Infrastructure & Security
Marigold Health — Remote, healthcare technology
JUL 2025 → PRESENT[ CURRENT ]
  • Manage IT infrastructure and security for a fully remote, 80-person healthcare technology company supporting 160+ endpoints across cloud, identity, and endpoint platforms.
  • Delivered ~$100K in cost savings within the first several months through strategic vendor consolidation, licensing optimization, and infrastructure right-sizing.
  • Led SOC 2 recertification to a clean pass, coordinating third-party audits and serving as the primary compliance liaison across a HIPAA-aligned environment.
  • Managed third-party penetration testing end-to-end — vendor coordination through full remediation of all findings — completing all remediations on schedule.
  • Reduced employee onboarding and offboarding cycle times by 35% through workflow automation, Jira Service Management enhancements, and standardized provisioning processes.
  • Own and administer Drata as the primary compliance automation platform, maintaining continuous control monitoring and evidence collection across all audit domains.
  • Spearheaded a company-wide security awareness program — monthly phishing simulations, mandatory training, and policy acknowledgment workflows.
  • Led full VoIP platform migration from Twilio to Dialpad, managing vendor coordination, user provisioning, and cutover with zero disruption across a fully remote workforce.
  • Leading enterprise migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, consolidating a hybrid productivity environment while maintaining compliance and operational continuity.
  • Leveraged AI-driven automation and no-code workflow tooling to accelerate IT operations, reduce manual overhead, and improve service delivery speed.
IT Manager
Netrun Technologies — Remote, managed services
FEB 2019 → FEB 20245 YRS
  • Led day-to-day IT operations for a managed services organization supporting a portfolio of SMB clients across healthcare and professional services sectors.
  • Managed and mentored a team of IT support technicians — conducting regular 1:1s, setting performance goals, and coordinating workload distribution across client accounts.
  • Served as escalation point for complex technical issues, guiding team members through resolution of high-priority incidents and ensuring SLA adherence across all engagements.
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained IT infrastructure for client environments — network architecture, endpoint management, identity platforms, and cloud migrations.
  • Led SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance engagements for healthcare clients — developing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating third-party audits.
  • Built and administered Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and Intune environments, enforcing zero-trust access controls and device compliance policies across hybrid workforces.
  • Developed standardized onboarding and offboarding workflows, reducing provisioning cycle times and eliminating access control gaps across client organizations.
  • Managed vendor relationships and contract negotiations for software licensing, hardware procurement, and cloud services — consistently delivering cost savings against client IT budgets.
  • Collaborated with client leadership to present IT roadmaps and risk assessments — translating technical findings into actionable business recommendations.
  • Automated recurring IT operations tasks using scripting and no-code platforms, improving service consistency and freeing team capacity for higher-value work.
#04

> ls ./skills/

CORE COMPETENCIES & TECHNICAL STACK

IT Leadership & Strategy

IT Operations Management Vendor Negotiation & Consolidation Budget Optimization Stakeholder Communication Cross-functional Collaboration ITSM Agile & Waterfall PM

Security & Compliance

SOC 2 (Type I & II) HIPAA Penetration Testing Coord. Security Awareness Training Phishing Simulation Drata Vulnerability Management Risk Assessment Policy Development

Infrastructure & Platforms

Microsoft Intune Microsoft 365 Google Workspace Cloudflare One Azure AD / Entra ID Okta Jira Service Management macOS & Windows Endpoint Mgmt VoIP (Twilio, Dialpad) Networking & DNS

Data & Automation

Fivetran Snowflake dbt SQL BI / Analytics Tooling AI Workflow Automation Process Automation No-code Tooling
#05

> cat ./credentials.json

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
education.yml

B.S. Computer Science

Colorado Technical University
APR 2022 → MAY 2026
certifications.json  —  verified
  • Foundations of Cybersecurity
    Google  ·  Credential ID: GKK37H5VRAMK
    SEP 2023
  • SOC 2 Compliance Essential Training
    LinkedIn Learning
    MAR 2025
  • Cert Prep: Agile Analysis (IIBA®-AAC)
    LinkedIn Learning
    MAR 2025
  • What Is Generative AI?
    LinkedIn Learning
    MAR 2025
#06

> tail ./transmissions/

WRITING · THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
#07

> ./open_channel --secure

CONTACT · INBOUND
channel: direct  —  encryption: tls-1.3

Let's talk about your project.

Whether you're standing up a new office, planning a Microsoft 365 migration, hardening your security posture, rolling out AI tools, automating the boring parts, or just need reliable ongoing support — I'd love to hear what you're working on. Reach out by email, phone, or LinkedIn; I respond within 24 hours and the first call is always free.