Jonathan Bass

About Me

Highly competent and innovative professional with a proven track record in IT leadership and cloud architecture. Adept at reducing costs, improving efficiency, and driving strategic growth through collaborative environments. Skilled in bridging technical and non-technical teams, developing policies, and mentoring engineers. Based in Tallahassee, FL, I specialize in architecting cloud solutions (Azure, AWS, Oracle) and implementing DevOps and Zero-Trust strategies for global organizations.

Professional Experience

Sr. Vice President, Director Platform Engineering/Chief Architect, Cloud

Wilshire Associates, Santa Monica, CA • 2022 - Present

Architected cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Oracle) for global workforce and clients, reducing latency through distributed resources.
Developed DevOps strategy using Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Ansible, implementing CI/CD and IaC for enterprise teams.
Led Zero-Trust and SASE strategy implementation, alongside JIT PIM/PAM for cloud environments.
Oversaw decommissioning of multiple datacenters, built engineering teams (35+ engineers), and mentored junior staff.
Collaborated with executives to drive long-term growth, establishing policies to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Sr. Design Engineer Cloud Platforms/Team Lead

Ameriprise Financial (Contractor), Minneapolis, MN • 2021 - 2022

Designed large-scale VDI environments using Citrix Cloud and Azure AVD, migrating 5,000+ users to cloud infrastructure.
Engineered multi-region geo-redundancy for platform management across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Introduced Citrix App Layering and managed off-shore engineering teams for enterprise deployments.

CTO/Sr. Network and Datacenter Engineer

Professional Networking Solutions (Healthcare), Atlanta, GA • 2011 - 2021

Led large-scale Azure cloud migrations and managed data centers for medium to large businesses.
Designed VDI environments using VMware and Citrix, and implemented virtualized server migrations.
Supervised system administrators, programmers, and helpdesk staff, specializing in managed IT services.

Sr. Manager Network Engineering/Virtualization Solutions

IT Solutions, Tallahassee, FL • 2003 - 2011

Architected large-scale VDI deployments (65,000+ users) using VMware Horizon, Citrix Xen, and Azure WVD.
Designed cross-cloud BDR solutions for 22,000 users and managed enterprise storage (Dell/EMC, NetApp).
Implemented virtual networks with VMware NSX, Cisco ACI, and Palo Alto Panorama.

EDP Adjunct Instructor

Albany Technical College, Albany, GA • 2001 - 2006

Prepared and taught customized and set curriculum classes in computer technology and software.
Trained students in IT skills, preparing them for industry roles in technology and software applications.

Skills

Cloud Architecture (Azure, AWS, Oracle, GCP)
DevOps (Azure DevOps, Terraform, Ansible)
Zero-Trust & SASE Implementation
VDI Solutions (Citrix, VMware Horizon, Azure AVD)
Network Engineering (VMware NSX, Cisco ACI, Palo Alto Panorama)
Enterprise Storage (Dell/EMC, NetApp, Nutanix, HPE)
CI/CD & IaC Strategy Development
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Policy Development & Cost Optimization
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Virtualization (VMware ESX, Citrix Xen, Microsoft Hyper-V)
Backup & Disaster Recovery (Veeam, Acronis, Datto, Commvault)
FSLogix Profile Management & Cloud Cache
Thin Client Deployments (Dell Wyse, HP, IBM/Lenovo)
Citrix App Layering
Cross-Cloud BDR Solutions
High-Density Computing (Cold/Hot Aisle Systems)
VMware & Citrix Consulting
Standard Operating Environment (SOE) Design & Implementation