Profile

Mitch Stewart

Systems Administrator, IT Operations, and Automation Professional focused on secure, efficient, and scalable Microsoft 365, endpoint, and platform solutions.

info@mitchellstewart.ca
800+
Managed devices
M365
Administration
Security
Operations

Summary

I bring a broad mix of systems administration, cybersecurity, automation, and user-focused IT support skills. I'm known for learning quickly, solving problems with attention to detail, and helping others through practical, reliable technology across Microsoft 365, endpoint management, and business platform operations.

Mitch Stewart - Service Systems Automation

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Experience

System Administrator Experience

Systems

  • Administration - Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra ID environments, covering day-to-day operations and security.
  • Device Management - Intune configuration, compliance, application deployment, and remediation policies.
  • Patching and Device Health - Monitoring, patching, and operational health for 800+ devices across multiple clients.
  • Email - Exchange Online policies and email security controls.
  • Servers and Networking - Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, Hyper-V, and VMware.

Security

  • Microsoft Security Tools - Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Sentinel SIEM.
  • Security Operations - Investigated and remediated security alerts, email threats, endpoint risks, and Sentinel incidents.
  • Vulnerability Management - Coordinated software patching and tracked device vulnerabilities to reduce risk.
  • Policy Development - Designed incident response processes and Microsoft Purview DLP policies to strengthen threat resilience and data protection.
  • Security Initiatives - Developed phishing simulations, security orientation, and awareness programs.

Identity

  • Access Management - Entra ID, Conditional Access, authentication methods, SSO integrations, Azure roles, and PIM.
  • Account Management - User accounts, licensing, and role-based access across the organization.
  • Auditing - Access reviews and elevated-role monitoring to maintain least-privilege access.

Applications

  • Application Management - Enterprise applications, Dynamics 365 CRM, SharePoint, and Power Platform environments.
  • Change Management - Tracked Microsoft 365 service changes and coordinated planned platform updates.
  • Security Assessment - Reviewed software and website risks and turned findings into practical fixes.

Service / Help Desk Experience

Troubleshooting and Triage

  • Help Desk Operations - Handled day-to-day employee, vendor, system, and access requests and incidents.
  • Triage - Prioritized competing tickets by business impact, urgency, and service-level expectations.
  • Resolution - Microsoft 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, Office, Windows, and related business systems.
  • Escalation - Routed complex incidents to the right technical teams and coordinated resolution.

Customer Service

  • Support Channels - Phone, email, chat, remote assistance, and in-person support.
  • Communication - Explained technical concepts in plain language to boost adoption and cut repeat requests.
  • User Training - Trained employees on SharePoint and collaboration tools to build self-service skills.
  • Relationships - Built trust through active listening, dependable follow-up, and timely resolution.

Inventory and Procurement

  • Asset Management - Tracked computers, peripherals, assignments, and lifecycle status for 100 employees.
  • Procurement - Assessed requirements, sourced hardware and software, worked with vendors, and prepared equipment for deployment.

Documentation and Coordination

  • Knowledge Base - Documented troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and reusable articles.
  • Request Management - Managed multiple concurrent requests with organized follow-up.

Automation and Reporting Experience

Automation

  • Task Automation - Recurring admin, auditing, reporting, and remediation work using PowerShell, Python, and Power Automate.
  • Onboarding Frameworks - Automated deployment frameworks that standardized and sped up client onboarding.
  • Workflow Solutions - Approval and workflow apps built with Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and REST APIs.
  • Technical Lead - Led automation initiatives focused on reducing support effort and improving customer outcomes.

Reporting

  • Dashboards - Power BI, SQL, and operational reports giving visibility into service, compliance, and security metrics.
  • Analytics Tools - Python-based tools that surfaced recurring issues and supported decisions.
  • Business Insights - Reliable reporting that turns operational data into clear, actionable information.

Business Process Development Experience

Coordination and Collaboration

  • Process Analysis - Workflow design to streamline service delivery, approvals, and day-to-day efficiency.
  • Stakeholder Partnership - Turned business and vendor requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
  • Change Management - Introduced change practices and continuous-improvement initiatives to support adoption.
  • Training and Adoption - Learning platforms, employee engagement tools, and AI adoption programs.
  • Cross-Department Alignment - Coordinated communication between teams to align business needs with technology delivery.

Solution Development

  • Documentation - Process, technical, service-process, and knowledge-base content for support teams and stakeholders.
  • SharePoint Solutions - Communication sites, approval workflows, compliance trackers, licensing monitors, and support trackers.
  • Dynamics 365 - Workflow enhancements to improve service operations and governance.
  • Data Models - Power BI models connecting business systems for cross-department insight.
  • Governance - Strengthened approval workflows, compliance programs, and documentation standards.