Yogo Melo - Engineer. Builder. Learner.

I’m Yogo Melo, a Systems Engineer specializing in hybrid infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud operations.

With over 7 years of hands-on experience managing enterprise-scale systems across Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms, I focus on delivering secure, documented, and highly available environments.

I’ve supported and engineered solutions for organizations like Disney and AAA, ensuring operational continuity through structured patching, automation, and infrastructure resilience.

Today, I combine technical execution with leadership, documentation, and mentoring — empowering teams and individuals to engineer smarter, not harder.

- Systems & OS: Windows Server (2012–2022), RHEL 7/8/9
- Virtualization: VMware (vCenter, NSX, vSAN, VCF), Hyper-V
- Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS (Hybrid Infrastructure Management)
- Backup & Recovery: Rubrik, Veeam, Avamar
- Automation & Scripting: PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, Azure CLI
- Identity & Access: Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Certificate Management
- Monitoring & ITSM: ServiceNow, Dynatrace, vROPs, Datadog, Jira
- Compliance & Security: HIPAA, PCI, Audit Reporting, SSL/TLS Lifecycle

• Supported a hybrid enterprise environment spanning 16 data centers, 8 global sites, and over 4,000 virtual machines across public and private clouds.
• Deployed a new hyperconverged data center using VMware’s full SDDC suite (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, vCenter), designed to host 300+ servers with integrated backup and replication solutions.
• Implemented structured patching, backup, and remediation frameworks, improving compliance and recovery readiness across multiple regions.
• Developed and maintained SOPs, configuration standards, and documentation libraries, ensuring consistency in day-to-day operations and audits..

• Delivered end-to-end virtualization strategies using VMware and Hyper-V to consolidate physical hardware and optimize resource utilization.
• Orchestrated hybrid cloud deployments leveraging Azure and AWS for scalability and business continuity.
• Integrated on-premises infrastructure with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for secure identity management and streamlined access control.
• Continuously explore and design opportunities for automation-first infrastructure to improve efficiency and reliability.

• Partnered with cross-functional teams to drive infrastructure hardening and remediation, achieving faster resolution of system vulnerabilities.
• Standardized SSL certificate management and Active Directory/GPO configuration, minimizing outages and misconfigurations.
• Enhanced endpoint and server compliance through consistent patch enforcement and system monitoring policies.

• Deployed Ansible playbooks and PowerShell scripts to handle repetitive admin tasks.
• Integrated monitoring platforms (Datadog, vROPs, and ServiceNow CMDB) for unified visibility and proactive remediation.
• Created detailed runbooks and documentation libraries, standardizing operational response procedures across teams.

• Led a small team of systems analysts and network engineers, mentoring them through implementation projects and operational escalations.
• Fostered collaboration between security, network, and operations teams to deliver multi-phase upgrades and system rollouts.
• Recognized for developing a “document-then-automate” approach — ensuring reliability through both precision and process clarity.

• Advocated for a proactive, documentation-driven culture in infrastructure operations.
• Drive continuous refinement of monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes for improved visibility and faster recovery.
• Committed to automating every repeatable process possible, reducing manual effort and increasing reliability across the environment.

 I’m open to collaboration, consulting, and systems engineering opportunities.
For a deeper look into my projects, architecture experience, and technical scope, feel free to reach out — I’m always happy to share details in context.