Azure Platform & IaC
Enterprise Azure environments built as code, from landing zones and governance through the day-two operations that keep them healthy.
- Landing zones & governance
- Terraform, Bicep & PowerShell
- Reusable IaC module libraries
Cloud Architect · Contract & Consulting
Strategic cloud & IT consulting
I design, build, and support cloud environments for consulting firms and direct clients, primarily in Azure. Mainly migration and modernization: moving workloads to the cloud and turning one-off manual builds into infrastructure that's repeatable and easy to recover.
- Microsoft Certified
- Registered LLC & Insured
- Wisconsin-based
20+
Years in IT
4
Clouds: Azure · Azure Gov · AWS · Some GCP
6
Active Certifications
7+
Industries served
Expertise
Where I can help
The six areas where most of my engagements land.
DevOps & Automation
Pipelines and PowerShell that replace manual steps. Fewer tickets, faster releases, and fewer surprises at 2 a.m.
- Azure DevOps pipelines & CI/CD
- PowerShell & SQL automation
- Pipeline & release standardization
Hybrid Cloud & Networking
On-prem and cloud tied together into one environment, built on a network designed for redundancy and uptime.
- Hybrid networking & site-to-site VPN
- Routing, switching & network design
- Firewall, connectivity & network monitoring
Cloud Cost Optimization
Right-sizing, cleanup, and a tagging and commitment strategy that brings your cloud spend back under control.
- Azure cost analysis & reduction
- Resource right-sizing & cleanup
- Reserved capacity & tagging strategy
Migration & Modernization
Application, server, data center, and cloud migrations, planned in detail and rehearsed with real rollback and cutover steps.
- Datacenter, server & cloud migrations
- Application architecture modernization
- Dependency mapping and wave planning
BCDR & Resiliency
Recovery plans that get tested before you ever need them, not binders that sit on a shelf.
- BCDR strategy & recovery runbooks
- Backup and replication planning
- Failover & restore validation
Selected work
Recent project work
A few recent projects that show the kind of work I take on.
Built Azure landing zone frameworks and reusable IaC component libraries with Bicep and Terraform used by platform and application teams across multiple workloads, with multi-tier Azure DevOps deployment automation and BCDR built in.
Performed dependency mapping, network design, and workload planning for a multicloud re-platforming initiative across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Deployed and maintained one of the first complete Epic EHR environments hosted on Azure, alongside Citrix Cloud, for a healthcare technology startup.
Delivered an Epic Isolated Recovery Environment on AWS using Terraform and Epic Kuiper, giving a healthcare client a tested recovery path in the event of a ransomware incident or major outage.
Guided a cloud platform transformation across infrastructure, DevOps, and security teams, including Terraform modules, automated identity auditing, and Sentinel and CSPM integration.
Shaped long-term technical strategy alongside senior leadership while overseeing infrastructure design during hospital construction projects and acquisitions.
Credentials
Certifications & skills
Azure Solutions Architect
Azure Network Engineer
Azure Administrator
AWS SysOps Administrator
CompTIA Network+
Windows Server MCSE
Nutanix NCP Multicloud inactive
Epic ECSA inactive
Skills at a glance
- Azure
- Azure Gov
- AWS
- Some GCP
- Azure Deployment Stacks
- Azure DevOps
- Azure Firewall
- Azure Landing Zones
- Microsoft 365
- Active Directory
- ADFS
- BCDR
- Bicep
- Citrix
- Entra ID
- Epic ECSA
- Hybrid Cloud
- Linux
- Microsoft Sentinel
- NetScaler
- Nutanix
- Palo Alto Firewall
- PowerShell
- SQL Server
- Terraform
- VMware
- Windows Server
Why me
Deep expertise, working directly with you
Whether you're a direct client or a consulting practice bringing in help, you work with me, backed by more than twenty years in demanding, regulated environments.
Principal-level expertise
You work directly with me, a principal-level architect. Your project never gets handed off to someone else.
Vendor-aligned
I work with the vendors and tools you already have. I'm not there to sell you a replacement stack.
Business-first
I explain options in terms of cost and risk, and I'll tell you when the cheap fix is the right one.
Hands-on delivery
I don't just advise. I build, test, and deliver alongside your team.
About
Steve Eversen, Cloud Architect & Consultant
I'm Steve Eversen, owner of EverUplift LLC. I've been immersed in technology most of my life, and I've spent my career adapting to the constant change that comes with it, from traditional on-prem infrastructure to modern cloud platforms.
As a principal cloud engineer and infrastructure architect, I've led cloud migrations, designed multi-tier environments, and guided organizations through technical planning and modernization across healthcare, retail, manufacturing, financial services, insurance, and more. Along the way I've led technical teams, managed budgets, and mentored other engineers.
Consulting is how I put my cross-industry background to work for you, focused entirely on your environment and what it needs.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you work with consulting firms?
Yes. Much of my work comes through consulting practices that need senior cloud architecture help on client projects. I'm comfortable working client-facing or behind the scenes as part of your team.
Which clouds do you work in?
The large majority of my work is in Azure. The rest is a mainly AWS and occasionally some GCP work, usually on projects already running in those environments.
Do you work remotely or on-site?
Both. Most work happens remotely, and I travel on-site as the need arises.
What kinds of engagements do you take?
Advisory, assessments, architecture design, migrations, and full hands-on builds. This can vary from short focused engagements to multi-month projects.
Do you do training or knowledge transfer sessions?
Yes. Knowledge transfer is part of how I work, not an add-on. That includes documentation, walkthroughs, and hands-on sessions with your team as needed.
How do we get started?
Book a free consult. We'll talk through the project and I'll give you an honest read on scope and next steps. There's no obligation to go further.
Get in touch
Let's talk about your project
Whether you're engaging directly or bringing me into a client project, it starts with a short conversation about the goals you plan to achieve.