Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Your Microsoft Azure & IT expert for the GTA

Deep Shah is a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect helping small and medium businesses with Azure cloud, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, and managed IT support — practical, secure, and backed by Microsoft and ISC2 certifications.

Azure Solutions Architect Expert
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
Remote & on-site across the GTA

What I help with

  • Azure Cloud Consulting
  • Managed IT Support
  • Microsoft 365 & Azure
  • Cybersecurity Hardening
  • Networking, Wi-Fi & VPN
  • NAS, Backup & Recovery
  • On-Prem Infrastructure & Printers
Services

Everything your business technology needs

From day-to-day support to cloud, security, and infrastructure projects — delivered by one accountable, certified consultant.

Azure Cloud Consulting

Microsoft Azure consulting from a certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert — cloud migration, well-architected design, identity, security, and cost optimization for growing businesses.

  • Azure migration & landing zones
  • Solution architecture & review
  • Identity & security (Entra ID)
  • Cost optimization & governance

Managed IT Support

Reliable support for SMB technology needs, including troubleshooting, users, devices, vendors, and day-to-day IT operations.

  • Remote support
  • User and device help
  • Vendor coordination
  • Documentation

Microsoft 365 & Azure

Microsoft 365, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Azure, licensing, tenant cleanup, and secure collaboration improvements.

  • Tenant setup and cleanup
  • Exchange and Teams
  • Azure guidance
  • Licensing support

Cybersecurity Hardening

MFA, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, endpoint protection, identity security, and practical risk reduction.

  • MFA and Conditional Access
  • Defender guidance
  • Security reviews
  • Identity protection

Networking, Wi-Fi & VPN

Network setup and troubleshooting for small offices, including firewall, switching, Wi-Fi, VLANs, VPN, and secure remote access.

  • Firewall setup
  • Wi-Fi and switching
  • VPN access
  • Network troubleshooting

NAS, Backup & Recovery

NAS setup, secure file access, cloud backup planning, backup monitoring, disaster recovery, and restore-readiness guidance.

  • NAS configuration
  • Cloud backup
  • Recovery planning
  • Backup monitoring

On-Prem Infrastructure & Printers

Support for servers, local infrastructure, printers, shared storage, virtualization, and hybrid cloud environments.

  • Server support
  • Printer setup
  • Shared storage
  • Hybrid infrastructure
Why Work With Me

Certified expertise, personal accountability

The reliability of a Microsoft-certified architect with the responsiveness of a dedicated, independent consultant.

Certified Azure Solutions Architect

Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Azure Administrator — the cloud is designed and secured to Microsoft best practices.

One accountable expert

You work directly with Deep — no call centres, no handoffs. The person who scopes the work is the person who delivers it.

Fast, personal response

Remote support when it is quicker, on-site across the GTA when it matters. Prompt replies and clear communication throughout.

Security-first & honest scoping

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity. You get practical, transparent recommendations — never upsells you do not need.

Deep Expertise

Specialized skills beyond the basics

Hands-on across the modern Microsoft stack and traditional infrastructure.

Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Defender (all products)
Exchange
Endpoint Management (Mac, iOS, Android, Windows)
On-Prem Infrastructure
Network Administration
Service Areas

On-site across the GTA, remote everywhere

On-site IT support throughout the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding cities, with secure remote support available across Canada.

Waterdown Burlington Oakville Hamilton Milton Greater Toronto Area

Available as a consultant or for one-time projects

Whether you need ongoing managed support or help with a specific project — a tenant cleanup, security review, network setup, or backup plan — engagements are flexible and scoped to your needs.

Discuss your project
Local IT Support

IT support near you

Local, accountable IT help for businesses across Waterdown and the Greater Toronto Area — on-site when you need it, remote when it's faster.

IT Support in Waterdown

Home base. Fast on-site response for Waterdown small businesses, clinics, and home offices needing dependable day-to-day IT.

IT Support in Burlington

On-site managed IT, Microsoft 365, and cybersecurity support for Burlington offices, retailers, and professional practices.

IT Support in Oakville

Network, Wi-Fi, and Microsoft cloud projects for Oakville businesses that want secure, well-documented systems.

IT Support in Hamilton

Endpoint management, backup, and on-prem infrastructure support for Hamilton teams across multiple locations.

IT Support in Milton

Practical IT setup and ongoing support for growing Milton businesses, from new-office builds to security hardening.

IT Support in Greater Toronto Area

On-site visits across the GTA plus secure remote support for clients anywhere in Canada.

Client Results

Trusted with real Azure infrastructure

A snapshot of the work — some clients prefer to keep their identity confidential, which is always respected.

Deep architected and now manages our Microsoft Azure infrastructure end to end. He took a complex cloud environment, made it secure and well-documented, and stays on top of cost and reliability so we don't have to. Having one accountable, certified expert has made a real difference.

Secure, well-architected Azure environment with ongoing management

Confidential clientOngoing Azure engagement (identity withheld by request)Azure Infrastructure
FAQ

Common questions

What areas does Deep Shah IT Consulting serve?

Deep Shah IT Consulting is based in Waterdown, Ontario and provides on-site IT support across the Greater Toronto Area, including Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, and Milton. Remote support is available across Canada.

Do you work on one-time projects or only ongoing contracts?

Both. Deep Shah is available as a consultant for ongoing managed IT support as well as for one-time projects such as Microsoft 365 tenant cleanups, security hardening, network setups, or backup and recovery planning.

Do I need an Azure consultant or Solutions Architect for my business?

If you are moving to the cloud, running workloads in Microsoft Azure, or want to control cloud costs and security, a certified Azure Solutions Architect helps you design it right the first time. Deep is a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and handles Azure migration, architecture reviews, identity with Entra ID, security, and cost optimization.

How much does managed IT support cost?

Every business is different, so engagements are scoped to your size and needs rather than a one-size-fits-all package. After a free IT/Azure assessment you receive a clear, transparent quote with options — whether that is ongoing managed support or a fixed-scope project.

What Microsoft technologies do you specialize in?

Deep is a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Azure Administrator. He specializes in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, and the full Microsoft Defender product suite.

Can you help improve our cybersecurity?

Yes. As an ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity professional, Deep helps small businesses implement MFA, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, endpoint protection, and identity security to practically reduce risk.

How do we get started?

Reach out through the contact page, email deep@shahdeep.ca, or call 289-700-7835. We start with a free IT/Azure assessment to understand your environment and goals, then propose a clear plan.

Have a different question? Email deep@shahdeep.ca

Ready to make your technology work for you?

Book a free IT/Azure assessment. I will review your environment and give you a clear, practical plan with no obligation.