Darcy MacDonald

Enterprise Systems Architecture & Consulting

Project-Driven Technical Leadership

I operate an independent consultancy providing specialized technical architecture and systems integration services. With a 3-decade portfolio of project delivery, I partner with enterprise organizations to solve complex infrastructure challenges through milestone-driven engagements and high-impact technical execution.

"I am a results-focused specialist. Whether architecting cloud migrations or hardening enterprise landscapes, my focus is on delivering a finished technical product that meets rigorous business requirements."

Industry Footprint

  • • Tier 1 Telecommunications
  • • Public Utility Sector
  • • Health Benefits & Insurance
  • • Provincial Government
  • • Finance & Gaming Tech
30+ Yr Project Portfolio
OS Mastery Linux & Windows
Delivery Outcome-Based
B.Sc. Math & CS

Infrastructure Modernization

Strategic design and implementation of next-generation CRM, billing, and core business systems via project-based engagements.

Advanced Systems Admin

Technical delivery for high-availability OS environments (Linux/Windows). Specializing in configuration as code and repeatable infrastructure.

Cloud Governance & Risk

Comprehensive security posture hardening across AWS and Azure, delivering formal technical PIAs and compliance frameworks.

Identity Infrastructure

Deployment of secure IAM solutions using Auth0, Entra ID, and LDAP to manage enterprise-scale authentication projects.

Data Integration Strategy

Provisioning high-integrity data movement solutions between disparate systems, ensuring technical asset protection.

Automation & Scripting

Engineering custom automation via PowerShell and BASH to optimize system lifecycle delivery and configuration consistency.

Recent Project History

National Security Infrastructure & PCI Program

2022 — Present | Telecommunications

Technical delivery of national PCI-compliance initiatives. Provisioned secure infrastructure and multi-platform integration across complex cloud and partner environments.

CRM & Billing System Transformation Initiative

2019 — 2022 | Telecommunications

Designed and executed the modernization of core digital service provisioning systems for enterprise-scale fibre and mobility networks.

Cloud Risk & Technical Privacy Frameworks

2017 — 2019 | Public Sector & Utilities

Delivered technical TRAs and PIAs for enterprise cloud migration projects and critical utility infrastructure refreshes.

High-Availability Automated Release Program

2013 — 2016 | Insurance & Benefits

Implemented automated deployment pipelines for mission-critical application stacks, resulting in measurable improvements to system reliability and delivery speed.

Technical Toolkit

Server Environments

Linux (RedHat, Ubuntu), Windows Server, AD, SCCM

Cloud Ecosystems

AWS, Azure, O365, Hybrid Cloud, ServiceNOW

Identity & Compliance

Auth0, Entra ID, RCMP Harmonized TRA, PCI-DSS, PIAs

Data & Automation

PowerShell, Jenkins, JIRA, Oracle, SQL Server, Tableau

Engage for Project Delivery

I partner with organizations looking for high-impact technical architecture and independent systems leadership. All engagements are delivery-based and conducted via a digital-first model.

Professional Profile