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Michael Anselmo.

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Building secure, reliable IT environments across Windows, Linux, and cloud — with a focus on operational stability and automated deployments.

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About.

Technology should simplify, not complicate. That's the philosophy behind every system built and every solution delivered.

Currently at ClearFuze Networks, specializing in MSP operations, virtualization infrastructure, and building robust IT ecosystems that scale. With deep expertise spanning enterprise environments to cloud deployments, the mission is clear: deliver reliable technology that just works.

Based in Santa Monica, CA — transforming complex IT challenges into streamlined, automated solutions.

0+ Years Experience
0+ Projects Delivered
0% Uptime Target
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Services.

Comprehensive IT solutions — from managed services to cloud strategy. Here's what we specialize in.

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Trusted Technologies.

Partnering with industry-leading platforms to deliver best-in-class solutions.

Microsoft Azure
Microsoft 365
AWS
Google Workspace
Fortinet
Ubiquiti / UniFi
Datto
VMware
Docker
Ansible
SentinelOne
ConnectWise
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft 365
AWS
Google Workspace
Fortinet
Ubiquiti / UniFi
Datto
VMware
Docker
Ansible
SentinelOne
ConnectWise
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Tech Stack.

Cloud & Identity

Azure AD
Microsoft 365
Azure
AWS

Infrastructure

Windows Server
Linux
Proxmox
VMware

Networking

UniFi
Fortinet
VPN
DNS

Tools & Automation

Datto
PowerShell
Docker
Ansible
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Experience.

A career built on solving complex IT challenges — from flight simulators to enterprise infrastructure.

Jun 2019 — Jan 2021
Full-time

Software & Systems Engineer

FlyThisSim — San Luis Obispo, CA

  • Developed, deployed, and maintained AATD Flight Simulators for commercial applications
  • Serviced dozens of flight schools across California and maintained flight simulators and IT infrastructure
  • Custom-fit hardware and software based on client needs
  • Created system documentation, installation procedures, and user manuals
Flight SimsHardwareDocumentationSoftware Dev
Jan 2021 — Present
Ongoing

Systems Engineer

Self-Employed — Santa Monica, CA

  • Independent IT consulting and systems engineering for local businesses
  • Custom infrastructure design, deployment, and ongoing management
  • Network architecture, security implementations, and cloud migrations
ConsultingInfrastructureNetworking
Dec 2021 — Dec 2022
1 Year
Intern SE Sr. SE Sales Eng

Intern

ClearFuze — Santa Monica, CA

  • Began career at ClearFuze learning MSP operations and client support
  • Assisted senior engineers with infrastructure deployments and troubleshooting
MSPSupportLearning
Dec 2022 — Dec 2023
Promoted
Intern SE Sr. SE Sales Eng

Systems Engineer

ClearFuze — Santa Monica, CA

  • Resolved Tier-2/3 escalations; drove root-cause analysis and standardized fixes across sites
  • Built and maintained Windows & Linux on Hyper-V/VMware/Proxmox at scale
  • Designed and operated VLANs, routing, NAT, SD-WAN, IPsec/SSL VPN with Fortinet
Tier-2/3VMwareFortinetHyper-V
Dec 2023 — Dec 2024
Promoted
Intern SE Sr. SE Sales Eng

Senior Systems Engineer

ClearFuze — Santa Monica, CA

  • Configured Azure AD, VNets/NSGs, VPN/ExpressRoute; integrated on-prem with cloud
  • Implemented SOX/CMMC controls (RBAC, MFA, hardening) with audit-ready documentation
  • Automated ops via PowerShell/RMM/Immy Bot; established monitoring and backup/DR
  • Led cutovers to a unified Fortinet platform across client sites
AzureComplianceAutomationLeadership
Dec 2024 — Present
Current Role
Intern SE Sr. SE Sales Eng

Sales Engineer

ClearFuze — Santa Monica, CA

  • Bridging technical expertise with client solutions as Sales Engineer
  • Leveraging 3+ years of hands-on systems engineering to architect tailored proposals
  • Driving technical pre-sales, solution design, and client relationship management
Pre-SalesSolutionsArchitectureClient Relations
Expected Jun 2026
Education

B.A. Computer Science & Linguistics

Santa Monica College — Santa Monica, CA

Certifications
Allworx Certified Technician Autotask PSA Practitioner CoreDial Technical Cert Datto Networking Cert Datto RMM Cert JumpCloud Core Cert Private Pilot
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Let's Talk.

Have a project in mind or need IT infrastructure expertise? Let's connect and build something reliable together.