AUTHOR AT ALPHABYTE AI
Alfaz Khan
Infrastructure Architect & Security Practitioner · Alphabyte Solutions Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Alfaz Khan is an infrastructure and security practitioner with over 15 years of experience leading enterprise IT operations across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. He specializes in multi-site infrastructure management, cybersecurity governance, and ITIL-aligned service delivery — with hands-on expertise across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365. He holds CISSP and CCSP designations from ISC², alongside ITIL v4 Foundation and Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certifications.
Before settling in Vancouver, BC, Alfaz held senior technical leadership roles across East Africa's enterprise IT market, leading cloud migrations, security deployments, and Microsoft Azure engagements for clients across the region. He brings a uniquely international perspective to infrastructure and security — having managed IT budgets exceeding $2M and overseen technology operations for organizations spanning multiple sites and hundreds of end users.
Credentials & Education
Degree
BSc in Information Systems and Technology
Bachelor of Science
Institution
United States International University-Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
Key Coursework
Network Infrastructure · Systems Administration · Cloud Architecture · IT Security · Database Management
Career Timeline
2025 — Present
Infrastructure Architect & Security Practitioner
Alphabyte Solutions Inc.
Areas of Expertise
- Multi-Site IT Operations & Infrastructure
- Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365
- Cybersecurity Governance (CISSP, CCSP, Security+)
- ITIL-Based Service Delivery & Help Desk Management
- Network Security: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN
- Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Vendor & Contract Management
- IT Budgeting & Strategic Planning
Notable Achievements & Recognition
Thought Leadership & Published Content
Framework
“ITIL-Aligned IT Operations Model”
Developed and implemented an ITIL v4-based service management framework across a distributed, multi-site environment.
Project
“Multi-Site Security Deployment”
Architected and delivered a unified firewall and IDS environment across multiple remote office locations.
Initiative
“Cloud Migration & M365 Modernization”
Led end-to-end migration to Microsoft 365 and Azure, improving uptime and reducing infrastructure overhead.
Alphabyte AI
The Claude-focused practice of Alphabyte Solutions. Mid-market AI from the ground up — citizen development, executive enablement, MCP integration, and autonomous agents.