Ryan Deschaine
Senior AI Architect & Developer
Designing cutting-edge AI solutions, virtualization architectures, and edge computing infrastructure that solve complex problems at enterprise scale.
& Migrations
Professional Recommendations
Trusted by industry leaders and recognized for delivering exceptional results
Kevin Buhler
Relationship-driven Tech Guru
March 2023
"Ryan has been our absolute hero and has saved us several times in crisis. His technical ability is as strong as his dedication to sticking with a problem and working long hours until he finds a solution. Highly recommended."
Nicole Patton
Accomplished IT Leader • Digital Transformation Expert
March 2023
"Ryan and I worked closely on a proposal for a client that required a revamp of their existing Citrix environment. During our months of problem solving, pivoting, diagraming and solutioning Ryan's talents in the VDI space were remarkable. When we worked together it was a think tank of possibilities fused together with best practices, modernization and client focus."
Jerry Ryan
Retired IT Director • Dell Technologies
March 2023
"I brought Ryan on about 6 years ago as a Dell Leased Engineer. Ryan distinguished himself immediately as he took on VMware VDI projects with commercial and Federal customers architecting and deploying multiple Horizon VDI infrastructures successfully. His areas of expertise include vSphere, Citrix, Horizon, Hyper-V, and cloud migrations to Azure, AWS, and GCP."
Professional Experience
Sr Lead Principal Architect
KForce/US Bank
Amazon Connect & Citrix Integration
- ▸Implemented Citrix integration with Amazon CCP, including Audio Redirection
- ▸Troubleshot Amazon Custom CCP, delivered updates, and managed allowed origins
- ▸Guided teams on integrating Stratodesk OS (Linux) with Citrix Workspace App
CI/CD & DevOps Pipeline Development
- ▸Configured CI/CD pipelines for Amazon Connect Node Package updates
- ▸Migrated Jenkins Groovy pipelines to GitLab GitOps using YAML code
- ▸Developed CI/CD Pipelines with MCP Agent/Server automation
Cloud Infrastructure & Networking
- ▸Set up Kubernetes Gateway and Virtual Service for routing CloudFront servers
- ▸Setup Cognito with Intranet pages integrated with Amazon CCP using Traffic Distribution Groups to create Traffic Distribution manager for Global Resilient instances
- ▸Designed Teams Direct Routing with Livevox for HDX Audio, utilizing PSTN Conferencing for offshore staff supporting ~6300 users
Data Integration & Reporting
- ▸Configured Data Transmission reports using CTR and Kinesis for custom vendor reporting
- ▸Established integration between Salesforce and Amazon Connect using Connectors
- ▸Developed and configured solution for Cascade to work with Amazon Connect
Sr. Technical Lead
Accenture
Cloud Migration & Compliance Engineering
- ▸Led NIST 800-171 r2 compliance implementation across OneDrive, Purview, and AWS infrastructure
- ▸Architected multi-cloud deployment supporting 6,000+ virtual devices across Azure and AWS regions
- ▸Implemented Microsoft Purview DLP policies protecting sensitive government data
DevOps Pipeline Development
- ▸Developed Jenkins CI/CD pipeline using Groovy for automated AppStream Image Builder deployments
- ▸Automated image creation process reducing manual build time from 8 hours to 45 minutes
- ▸Integrated version control with automated testing and approval workflows
Multi-Cloud Fleet Management
- ▸Orchestrated AWS AppStream 2.0 and Azure Virtual Desktop fleet management
- ▸Designed auto-scaling policies achieving 30% cost reduction while maintaining performance
- ▸Implemented CloudWatch and Azure Monitor for unified observability across platforms
Security & Access Control
- ▸Configured Azure AD Conditional Access and AWS IAM for Zero Trust architecture
- ▸Implemented MFA enforcement achieving 100% adoption across 6,000 devices
- ▸Established encryption at rest and in transit meeting FedRAMP requirements
Sr Lead Principal Architect
Energizerec/ScaleCapacity
AWS Workspaces Optimization
- ▸Implemented ScaleCapacity solution for AWS Workspaces ensuring optimal auto-scaling and cost efficiency
- ▸Architected multi-AZ deployment supporting 2,500+ concurrent virtual desktop sessions
- ▸Achieved 40% cost reduction through smart scheduling and instance rightsizing
CI/CD Pipeline Architecture
- ▸Reduced deployment times by 30% using Terraform infrastructure as code with GitLab CI/CD
- ▸Automated workspace provisioning reducing manual configuration from 2 hours to 10 minutes
- ▸Implemented automated testing and validation workflows with rollback capabilities
Infrastructure as Code
- ▸Designed modular Terraform templates for repeatable workspace deployments
- ▸Established version-controlled infrastructure with automated drift detection
- ▸Created AWS Service Catalog integration for self-service workspace provisioning
Citrix App Layering & Performance Monitoring
- ▸Implemented Citrix App Layering 4.6/4.0 with Platform, OS, and application layering
- ▸Reduced image management overhead by 60% through elastic layering strategy
- ▸Configured CloudWatch and custom metrics for real-time performance monitoring
Sr. Technical Lead
EC3 Federal Services/Accenture
Large-Scale Azure Migration
- ▸Migrated 3,000 virtual desktops to Azure Virtual Desktop across North America and Europe regions
- ▸Reduced Total Cost of Ownership by 30% through optimized resource allocation
- ▸Achieved zero-downtime migration through phased rollout and automated testing
Enterprise Storage Architecture
- ▸Designed geo-redundant Azure Storage achieving 99.999% durability with LRS and GRS
- ▸Implemented Azure Files for FSLogix profile containers supporting 3,000+ users
- ▸Optimized storage tiers reducing costs by 45% while maintaining performance SLAs
Zero Trust Security Implementation
- ▸Reduced security risk profile by 60% through Azure RBAC and Conditional Access policies
- ▸Implemented multi-factor authentication achieving 100% compliance across federal workforce
- ▸Configured Azure Sentinel for real-time threat detection and incident response
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
- ▸Developed ARM templates and Bicep for repeatable AVD deployments
- ▸Automated session host lifecycle management reducing operational overhead by 70%
- ▸Integrated Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline managing image updates and patching
Networking & Connectivity
- ▸Architected hub-and-spoke network topology with Azure Virtual WAN
- ▸Configured ExpressRoute for secure connectivity to on-premises data centers
- ▸Implemented Azure Firewall and NSGs ensuring network segmentation and compliance
Monitoring & Performance Management
- ▸Deployed Azure Monitor workbooks providing real-time insights for 3,000 sessions
- ▸Configured Log Analytics and custom alerts for proactive issue resolution
- ▸Achieved 99.9% uptime SLA through automated scaling and health monitoring
Sr. Technical Design Architect
Dell EMC Corporation
Google Workspace Enterprise Management
- ▸Managed Google Workspace platform supporting 80,000+ users across global enterprise
- ▸Implemented advanced security controls including DLP, Vault, and mobile device management
- ▸Achieved 99.9% uptime SLA through proactive monitoring and incident management
Multi-Cloud VDI Architecture
- ▸Enhanced virtualization technologies: Citrix Cloud, AWS Workspaces, VMware Horizon, Azure Virtual Desktop
- ▸Designed high-availability architecture supporting 10,000+ concurrent desktop sessions
- ▸Reduced latency by 40% through optimized gateway placement and network design
Endpoint Management Transformation
- ▸Orchestrated migration from VMware Workspace ONE UEM to Microsoft Intune for 15,000 devices
- ▸Achieved zero-touch deployment reducing device provisioning time from 4 hours to 30 minutes
- ▸Implemented conditional access policies and compliance reporting for corporate and BYOD devices
Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Design
- ▸Led hybrid solution design using Azure Stack HCI and GPU-P technologies for graphics workloads
- ▸Architected on-premises and cloud integration supporting 5,000+ CAD/CAM workstations
- ▸Implemented disaster recovery solution achieving 15-minute RTO and 1-hour RPO
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
- ▸Developed PowerShell and Python automation reducing manual tasks by 75%
- ▸Created self-service portal using ServiceNow and REST APIs for VDI provisioning
- ▸Implemented Configuration Management Database (CMDB) for asset tracking and compliance
Technical Delivery & Innovation
- ▸Led cross-functional teams delivering 20+ enterprise infrastructure projects
- ▸Mentored junior architects and engineers on cloud technologies and best practices
- ▸Drove innovation initiatives resulting in $5M annual cost savings through optimization
Enterprise Mobility Architect
Community Care Inc, Citrix
Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop Operations Leadership
- ▸Led technical team for daily Citrix XA/XD environment administration supporting 2,500 users
- ▸Maintained 99.5% uptime SLA through proactive monitoring and incident response
- ▸Managed NetScaler Gateway infrastructure providing secure remote access
Active Directory Infrastructure Design & Migration
- ▸Designed and implemented multi-domain Active Directory environments with site topology
- ▸Executed AD migration consolidating 5 domains into unified enterprise structure
- ▸Implemented Group Policy architecture for centralized desktop and security configuration
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- ▸Acted as SME for Disaster Recovery across multiple co-location data center sites
- ▸Designed failover architecture achieving 2-hour RTO for critical Citrix services
- ▸Conducted quarterly DR testing validating backup systems and runbooks
SME & Technical Consulting
- ▸Provided tier-3 escalation support resolving complex technical issues
- ▸Mentored operations team on Citrix best practices and troubleshooting methodologies
- ▸Collaborated with vendors on product roadmap and feature enhancement requests
Application Delivery & User Experience
- ▸Optimized application delivery reducing login times from 45 seconds to 12 seconds
- ▸Implemented Citrix Profile Management eliminating roaming profile corruption issues
- ▸Configured HDX policies achieving optimal user experience for remote workers
Key Achievements
Delivering transformative results for enterprise clients
$24M VDI Solution
Spearheaded comprehensive VDI solution covering architecture, licensing, and device management for enterprise clients.
Cloud Migration Expert
Successfully migrated virtual machines across Azure, GCP, and AWS for global enterprise clients.
Enterprise-Scale Deployments
Led migration of 30,000+ devices across multiple regions for financial institutions.
Security & Compliance
Implemented robust security measures including MFA, Zero-Trust, and compliance frameworks.
Technical Expertise
Specialized skills across Multi-Cloud Platforms, DevOps, and enterprise architecture
AI & LLM Development
- OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Qwen Integration
- Agentic AI Development
- RAG & Vector Databases
- Fine-tuning & Prompt Engineering
Cloud & Virtualization
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- AWS Workspaces
- Citrix Cloud
- VMWare Horizon
- Microsoft 365 Cloud PC
DevOps & Automation
- Terraform IAC
- Jenkins & CI/CD
- Ansible/Puppet/Chef
- PowerShell
- Microsoft Graph API
AI Chat & Conversational
- Multi-LLM Chat Interfaces
- Context Management
- Streaming Responses
- Function Calling & Tools
- OpenAI/Anthropic/Google APIs
Security & Compliance
- Zero-Trust Security
- Microsoft Purview
- MFA Implementation
- PingFederate
- Compliance Frameworks
Full-Stack Development
- Next.js & React
- TypeScript & Node.js
- Python & FastAPI
- PostgreSQL & MongoDB
- Tailwind CSS & UI/UX
Core Competencies & Certifications
Comprehensive technical expertise across cloud, security, and enterprise infrastructure
Cloud Solutions
Security Implementation
DevOps & Automation
Mobile Device Management
🎓 Education
Anthem Institute
Associate Degree, Computer Networking
🏆 Professional Certifications
🏗️ Infrastructure & Architecture
Planning, infrastructure design, implementation, assessment, large-scale migrations, data center environments
🚀 Technical Delivery
Cloud computing, end-point management, SharePoint migrations, presales, risk management, solution architecture
💼 Consulting & Management
IT optimization, site-reliability engineering, technical lead roles, COTS implementation
Professional Projects
A selection of projects I've built and contributed to, showcasing expertise in full-stack development and AI solutions.
InfraSketch.AI
AI-powered infrastructure design and documentation tool that transforms hand-drawn sketches into professional infrastructure diagrams.
GigClassifieds.com
A marketplace connecting local service providers with customers, featuring secure payments, reviews, and scheduling.
PromptScripting.AI
Advanced prompt engineering platform with version control and collaboration features for AI model interactions.
Let's Work Together
Available for consulting opportunities. Whether you have a question or a project in mind, let's connect and create something amazing.