Senior Cloud Engineer

Harro Bahnsen

Building secure, cost-efficient Azure platforms with modern DevOps and IaC.

15% Cost reduction wins
3,500+ Users migrated to O365
30% Faster deployments
Harro Bahnsen headshot

Azure Infra · IaC · DevOps

Charlotte, NC

About

I build cloud platforms that are secure, resilient, and measurable against business goals.

I’m passionate about driving innovation and collaboration by implementing cloud technologies that improve productivity in hybrid environments. My work bridges strategy and execution, aligning Azure infrastructure with security, compliance, and ROI targets.

I specialize in migration planning, infrastructure as code, and governance that scales. Recent wins include cost optimization, Azure Virtual Desktop modernization, and CI/CD automation.

Certifications

Microsoft credentialed with a focus on security and Azure core.

Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Selected Projects

High-impact initiatives across Azure migration, automation, and cost control.

Enterprise Cloud Migration & Integration

Led on-prem to Azure migrations aligned with well‑architected frameworks, improving security posture and governance across enterprise subscriptions.

Azure Cost Optimization Program

Audited and optimized Azure subscriptions, delivering 15% cost savings through consolidation, automation, and policy-driven governance.

Azure Virtual Desktop Modernization

Replaced legacy Citrix environments with scalable AVD deployments, tuned performance, and automated patching and app distribution.

IaC & CI/CD Acceleration

Automated provisioning with Terraform, PowerShell, and ARM, cutting deployment time by 30% and reducing resource consumption by 25%.

Testimonials

Placeholders for now — ready to swap in real quotes.

“Harro brings a rare mix of technical depth and business focus. Our Azure roadmap accelerated the moment he joined.”

— Placeholder, Director of Cloud Platforms

“Clear, pragmatic, and results-driven. The cost savings alone paid for the migration work.”

— Placeholder, VP Engineering

Latest Post

Starting simple — a single featured post for now.

Designing Azure Governance That Actually Scales

A practical approach to policy, cost controls, and IaC workflows that keep large Azure estates compliant without slowing teams down.

Contact

Open to thoughtful conversations and high‑impact cloud work.