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Microsoft 365 SharePoint Architect / SME

15+ years transforming organizations through intelligent cloud architecture, enterprise automation, and airtight security — turning M365 complexity into measurable business impact.

MCP Sec+ ITIL PMP CSA CSM 🔒 DoD Secret Clearance
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Sam Younan — Microsoft 365 / SharePoint Architect
M365 Architect
DoD Cleared
15+ Years
PMP · MCP · Sec+
SharePoint SME
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Sam Younan
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About Me

Architecting the Future of
Enterprise Collaboration

Results-driven Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Architect with over 15 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and securing enterprise cloud environments across government, defense, and commercial sectors.

From greenfield GCC High DoD tenant deployments to large-scale migrations involving thousands of users, I bring a rare combination of deep technical expertise and project leadership — bridging the gap between IT complexity and real business outcomes.

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DoD Active Secret Clearance · Top Secret eligible
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Expert across M365 GCC High, E3/E5 tenant environments
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Full-stack Power Platform automation & custom app development
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Enterprise security specialist — Purview, DLP, Defender, MFA
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B.S. Computer Science · Jersey City University
Skills & Expertise

Deep expertise across the
entire M365 ecosystem

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Microsoft 365 Platform
Core M365 suite — architecture, governance & administration
SharePoint Online Microsoft Teams OneDrive for Business Exchange Online Hub Sites GCC High M365 E3 / E5 Dynamics 365
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Power Platform
Low-code automation, custom apps & data visualisation
Power Automate Power Apps Power BI Dataverse Project for Web Custom Workflows
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Security & Governance
Enterprise compliance, data protection & identity
Microsoft Purview Microsoft Defender DLP Policies MIP / AIP IRM eDiscovery Litigation Hold MFA Retention Policies
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Identity & Cloud Infrastructure
Hybrid identity, SSO & multi-cloud environments
Microsoft Entra ID Azure AD SSO / Pass-through Auth Azure VMs / SQL / CDN Amazon Workspaces Multi-cloud SSO
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Migration & Modernisation
End-to-end migration from legacy platforms to cloud
Metalogix Sharegate SkySync SP 2010→2016→Online Box → OneDrive G-Suite → M365 Exchange Migration
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Project & Program Management
Technical leadership from inception to delivery
PMP Certified Agile / Scrum ITIL Risk Management Stakeholder Management ServiceNow Offshore Teams
Experience

15+ Years of
Enterprise Impact

M365 / SharePoint Architect (SME)
Federal / DoD Environment
Jul 2025 — Present
  • Architected and deployed a greenfield M365 GCC High tenant for DoD — end-to-end configuration of custom domains, DNS, and identity validation to meet federal requirements
  • Hardened organizational security posture with Microsoft Purview DLP and governance policies aligned to federal cybersecurity frameworks
  • Engineered cross-platform identity integration between Entra ID and Amazon Workspaces, enabling secure SSO across a multi-cloud environment
  • Designed scalable SharePoint Online architecture using Hub Sites and interconnected site collections, optimizing information hierarchy and discoverability
  • Modernized legacy processes with Power Automate workflows, delivering measurable operational efficiency gains
M365 / SharePoint Architect (SME)
Enterprise Organization
Feb 2024 — Present
  • Installed and configured Project for the Web Accelerator within the Dynamics 365 environment
  • Developed a portfolio management SharePoint site with custom applications for executive-level visibility
  • Built multiple custom web applications using the Microsoft Web Platform
  • Designed and implemented advanced automated workflows for operational streamlining
M365 / SharePoint Architect (SME)
Federal Agency — Army 365 Environment
Jun 2022 — Jan 2023
  • Planned and completed SharePoint NIPR migration from SharePoint 2016 → M365 Online using Metalogix
  • Built an HR application on Army 365 using Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI dashboards
  • Developed an internal project management application on Army 365 with the full Power Platform suite
  • Managed scope, schedule, and cost changes using structured verification and change control techniques
M365 / SharePoint SME
Large Enterprise — M365 E5 Tenant
Oct 2019 — May 2022
  • Delivered end-to-end M365 E5 security expertise: Defender, Purview, DLP, MIP/AIP, IRM, Litigation Hold, MFA, eDiscovery
  • Installed and configured High Availability SharePoint 2016 on-prem farm with SQL 2016 Failover Cluster
  • Led SharePoint 2010 → 2016 migration using Sharegate; managed personal folder migration to OneDrive for Business
  • Managed migration of network shared folders to SharePoint Online/Teams and participated in Exchange 2016 → Online migration
M365 Technical Architect / SharePoint Consultant
Multiple Enterprise Clients
Oct 2018 — Oct 2019
  • Migrated 10,000 users from Box and G-Suite to OneDrive for Business and SharePoint using SkySync
  • Led SP 2010 → SP 2016 upgrade for a secure enterprise — installed 6-server farm, Office Online Server, and Workflow Manager
  • Architected Azure AD Seamless SSO with Pass-through Authentication, reducing login friction company-wide
  • Built supplier and factory management app with M365 SharePoint + Microsoft Flow, integrated with existing SAP system
  • Served as PM for migration of 5,000+ mailboxes from Exchange 2013 on-premises → M365 Exchange Online, delivered on time and on budget
Director, Information Technology / SharePoint SME
Government Technology Services
Mar 2001 — Jun 2017
  • Led M365 and Azure AD SSO implementation for an E3 tenant — migrated Exchange on-premises to Exchange Online
  • Deployed SharePoint portal for a $150M US Navy contract utilizing advanced workflows and role-based security
  • Achieved 30% reduction in admin costs and significantly improved interdepartmental coordination
  • Configured SharePoint environments for US government agencies: DEA, Naval Sea Systems Command, and the Census Bureau
  • Built out full Azure environment — VMs, Storage, SQL Databases, App Services, CDN Profiles, and Power BI Workspace
Projects

Selected
Case Studies

01 — Federal / Defense
DoD GCC High Tenant — Greenfield Deployment
Problem
Federal agency required a fully compliant M365 cloud environment meeting DoD IL4+ security requirements, built from scratch with zero existing cloud footprint.
Solution
Architected complete GCC High tenant — custom domains, DNS, identity federation via Entra ID, Purview DLP governance, and cross-cloud SSO with Amazon Workspaces.
Outcome

Fully compliant federal cloud environment delivered on schedule. Multi-cloud SSO eliminated access friction for all users; zero security incidents post-launch.

M365 GCC High Entra ID Purview Power Automate SharePoint Online
02 — Power Platform
Federal Agency Power Platform Transformation
Problem
Army 365 environment relied on manual, paper-heavy HR and project management processes with no central visibility for leadership.
Solution
Built custom HR and PM applications on Army 365 using Power Apps, Power Automate flows, and Power BI dashboards integrated with SharePoint.
Outcome

Eliminated manual workflows entirely; delivered real-time project visibility to leadership and significantly reduced administrative overhead across the agency.

Power Apps Power Automate Power BI Army 365 SharePoint
03 — Large-Scale Migration
10,000-User Cloud Consolidation (Box & G-Suite → M365)
Problem
Large enterprise needed to consolidate fragmented file storage across Box and G-Suite into Microsoft 365 without disrupting business operations.
Solution
Led phased migration of 10,000 users to OneDrive for Business and SharePoint using SkySync, with managed exception handling and structured communication plans.
Outcome

All 10,000 users migrated on schedule. Third-party storage costs eliminated; collaboration consolidated into a single, governed Microsoft 365 platform.

SkySync OneDrive SharePoint Online M365
04 — Government / Defense
$150M US Navy Contract SharePoint Portal
Problem
High-value US Navy program required a secure, scalable collaboration portal with advanced workflow automation and extranet access for external stakeholders.
Solution
Designed and deployed a feature-rich SharePoint portal with advanced workflows, form-based authentication for extranet access, and role-based security controls.
Outcome

Delivered 30% reduction in administrative costs and measurably improved interdepartmental coordination across a $150M defense program.

SharePoint Azure AD Workflows FBA Extranet
Credentials

Certifications &
Tools

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Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMP · 2011
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Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft
MCP · 2015
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Security+
CompTIA
Sec+ · 2020
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ITIL Foundations
AXELOS Global Best Practice
ITIL · 2015
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Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
CSM · 2018
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Certified System Administrator
ServiceNow
CSA · 2022

Tools & Platforms

SharePoint Online Microsoft Teams Power Automate Power Apps Power BI Microsoft Purview Microsoft Defender Entra ID / Azure AD Azure VMs / SQL / CDN Dynamics 365 ServiceNow Metalogix Sharegate SkySync Workflow Manager Office Online Server Exchange Online OneDrive for Business Amazon Workspaces SAP Integration SQL Server EPM Live
Contact

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Ready to Transform Your M365 Environment?

Whether you're planning a cloud migration, need to modernize your SharePoint architecture, unlock the Power Platform, or require a DoD-compliant M365 deployment — let's talk about how I can help you achieve your goals.

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