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Cybersecurity · Cloud · AI Integration

Akisha D.
Anthony

Senior IT Professional and Technical Advisor with 13+ years building secure enterprise systems for NATO, US federal agencies, and Fortune 500 clients — and now leveraging AI to go further, faster.

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Years of experience
13+
CACI · Microsoft · NATO · US Federal
Engineers led
16
Cross-functional, multi-site
Certs & credentials
10+
CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, AWS

Technical depth,
human-centered delivery

I'm a cybersecurity and IT professional who has spent over a decade designing, securing, and modernising enterprise systems for organisations ranging from Microsoft Corporation to NATO and the US Department of Homeland Security.

My work sits at the intersection of technical architecture, governance policy, and people — whether that means leading a 16-person cross-continental team, building Power Platform automation workflows, or writing the documentation that makes complex systems intelligible.

I hold dual master's degrees in Instructional Design & Technology and Information Technology, and I bring that rare combination of engineering rigour and teaching clarity to everything I build.

Cybersecurity & Governance

Designed and implemented SharePoint Online governance frameworks aligned with NATO security policies, STIG, IAVM, and DoD compliance standards.

Cloud Migration & Automation

Led multiple SharePoint-to-Azure and SharePoint 2013-to-M365 migrations, modernising data structures, access management, and automation workflows.

Instructional Design & Training

Created technical training materials and interactive workshops for Power Platform, SharePoint, cybersecurity, and cloud platforms — applied across government, military, and corporate audiences.

AI-Augmented Productivity

Integrating Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini into professional workflows — from policy drafting and documentation to client problem-solving. Designer and builder of two AI-powered applications: Caribbean Trend Lab and Market Mine App.

Building & working
with AI

I work across Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini — selecting the right tool for each task — and have designed and built two AI-powered applications from the ground up.

Featured Application

Caribbean Trend Lab

An AI-powered trend and market analysis platform focused on the Caribbean region — surfacing emerging patterns, market signals, and regional intelligence to support strategic decision-making.

Market Analysis AI-Powered Caribbean Region
Featured Application

Market Mine App

An AI-driven data mining and market research tool that extracts, surfaces, and organises market intelligence — enabling faster, evidence-based insight for clients and stakeholders.

Data Mining Market Research AI-Powered
AI Tools in Active Use
Claude Governance · Docs · Strategy
ChatGPT Research · Problem-solving
Gemini Analysis · Client work
01

Governance Policy Drafting

Used Claude to accelerate the drafting and iteration of cybersecurity-aligned governance documentation — translating complex compliance requirements into clear, accessible policy language.

Policy · Compliance · Writing
02

Client Problem-Solving

Apply Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini selectively to diagnose client challenges, model solutions, and generate options faster — combining AI reasoning with domain expertise to reach better outcomes.

Claude · ChatGPT · Gemini
03

Training Content Development

Leveraged AI to build first drafts of Power Platform and SharePoint training materials, then refined them against real instructional design principles — cutting development time significantly.

Instructional Design · L&D
04

Technical Documentation

Used Claude as a co-author for system architecture documentation, migration planning briefs, and stakeholder-facing IT solution reports — matching tone, detail level, and audience needs.

Documentation · Systems
05

Certification Preparation

Used AI-powered study sessions to prepare for and pass the PL-900 (Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals) certification — including practice questions, concept clarification, and structured study planning. PMP preparation ongoing.

PL-900 ✓ Earned · PMP · Self-study
06

Career & Portfolio Strategy

Worked with Claude to develop resume positioning, personal branding strategy, and this portfolio site — translating 13+ years of technical experience into a coherent, compelling narrative.

Branding · Strategy

Core skills &
technologies

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • Microsoft 365 & SharePoint Online
  • Azure IaaS / Azure Web Apps
  • SharePoint Server 2007–2016
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • IT Infrastructure & Security
  • System migrations & upgrades

Cybersecurity

  • Cybersecurity governance & policy
  • STIG / IAVM compliance
  • NATO security frameworks
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • CompTIA Security+

Development & Automation

  • Power Apps & Power Automate
  • SharePoint development
  • C# backend development
  • ASPX / client-side scripting
  • Systems integration & automation
  • Agile / Scrum / Jira

Instructional Design

  • Curriculum & course design
  • LMS platforms (Blackboard, Moodle)
  • Game-based learning
  • Section 508 / accessibility
  • Adult learning principles
  • Technical training delivery

Leadership & Strategy

  • Team leadership (up to 16 FTE)
  • Project management (PMP in progress)
  • CRM / TMT administration
  • Change management
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Business intelligence solutions
  • Cross-cultural team management

Knowledge Management

  • iKM strategy & architecture
  • Data management & reporting
  • Technical documentation writing
  • Policy & process documentation
  • Azure DevOps / GitHub
  • ITIL 4 Foundation

Professional
experience

Jun 2025 – Present
Task Management Tool (TMT) Administrator
CACI International — Stuttgart, Germany
  • Delivering CRM/TMT solution management for a US military command, maintaining 100% systems availability across all user accounts and teams.
  • Serve as primary liaison to Accenture Systems Administrators and functional engineers — the TMT product owner — coordinating on deployments, migrations, and product-level issue resolution.
  • Building and maintaining customised TMT Advanced Dashboards supporting Command joint directorates in workflow, task tracking, and business process management.
  • Developing automation scripts for routine administration tasks and advising government representatives on critical migration paths and risks.
  • Designing and delivering Level 2 and Level 3 TMT advanced training to coordinators, executive officers, and power users.
Mar 2025 – Jun 2025
IT Consultant — Certification & Transition
Self-Employed — Vicenza, Italy
  • Studied for and passed the Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) certification.
  • Applied Claude AI to governance documentation, technical training design, and knowledge management strategy exploration.
Mar 2022 – Mar 2025
Senior Technical Advisor & Power Platform Developer
Peraton Corporation — Vicenza, Italy
  • Designed and implemented cybersecurity-aligned governance policies for SharePoint Online, ensuring secure access, compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Led the migration from SharePoint Server 2013 to Microsoft 365, modernising workflows, data structures, and user access management.
  • Developed and delivered technical training on Power Apps and Power Automate, enhancing team proficiency in automation and data security.
  • Applied Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaborated with stakeholders to optimise IT solutions and knowledge management processes.
Feb 2019 – Mar 2022
iKM Project Lead & Principal Systems Engineer
Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) — Mons, Belgium
  • Led and mentored a cross-functional team of 16 engineers, developers, and trainers across multiple European locations.
  • Designed cybersecurity-focused cloud migration strategies ensuring compliance with NATO security policies.
  • Managed application modernisation projects using Jira, Azure DevOps, and GitHub for tracking and source control.
Dec 2016 – Feb 2019
Senior Consultant
Microsoft Corporation — Reston, VA
  • Designed SharePoint Online governance frameworks ensuring secure access and regulatory compliance for enterprise clients.
  • Delivered Power Platform training workshops and migrated legacy SharePoint environments to Microsoft 365.
Mar 2016 – Oct 2016
Senior SharePoint Administrator
The Buffalo Group — Ft. Belvoir, VA
  • Managed enterprise SharePoint portals for US military and government agencies, overseeing 47 servers, 61 databases, and 14 site collections across three domains.
  • Ensured compliance with STIG and IAVM standards and facilitated training programmes for content managers and power users.
Jan 2014 – Nov 2015
SharePoint Administrator / Developer
DRS Technologies — Stuttgart, Germany
  • Provided expert support for SharePoint 2007/2010 enterprise portals, integrating DoD regulations and automation standards.
  • Engineered custom solutions including Command Dashboards and ASPX pages with client-side scripting enhancements.
Dec 2011 – Jan 2014
SharePoint / Knowledge Management Engineer
Barling Bay, LLC — Stuttgart, Germany
  • Managed the migration from MOSS 2007 to SharePoint 2010, minimising downtime and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Developed backend solutions in C# incorporating RBAC, encryption mechanisms, and automation workflows.
CompTIA Security+ CE
ITIL 4 Foundation
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
CCNA & CCNA Security
Azure 70-533 Infrastructure
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Agile Project Management L1
Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)
PMP ↗ In progress
2018
M.Ed. — Curriculum & Instruction
Concentration: Instructional Design & Technology
George Mason University, Fairfax VA
2013
M.S. — Information Technology
Concentration: Telecommunications Technology
University of Maryland University College
2009
B.S. — Management Information Systems
University of Maryland University College

Avantgarde
Consulting Group LLC

I help organisations solve complex technology problems — from cloud migrations and cybersecurity governance to AI-powered application development. Tell me what you're building and I'll tell you how I can help.

Phone
+1 (703) 889 7568
Based in
Chesterfield, VA · Available Remotely
Services Offered
AI-Powered Application Development
IT & Cloud Advisory — SharePoint, M365, Azure
Power Platform Development & Workflow Automation
Cybersecurity Governance & Compliance
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