Barbara Forbes
About Barbara Forbes
Barbara Forbes is an Azure Technical Lead at OGD ict-diensten, with a diverse background in IT consultancy, system engineering, and community engagement.
Company
Barbara Forbes is currently working at OGD ict-diensten as an Azure Technical Lead. She has been with the company since 2021, based in the Netherlands. Her role involves leading efforts in Azure cloud solutions, focusing on implementing and managing Azure environments to meet the company's needs.
Title
Barbara Forbes holds the title of Azure Technical Lead. In this role, she is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud infrastructure. Her expertise is utilized to improve cloud operations and drive technological advancements within the organization.
Work Experience at SCCT
Barbara Forbes previously worked as an IT Consultant at SCCT from 2019 to 2021 in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. During her tenure, she provided IT consultation services, helping clients to optimize their IT infrastructure and implement effective solutions.
Career at Operator Groep Delft
Barbara Forbes has held multiple roles at Operator Groep Delft. She worked as a System Engineer from 2017 to 2019 in Schiedam, and as a Systeem Administrator Co-Sourcing from 2015 to 2017 in Delft. Prior to that, she was a Shared servicedesk employee from 2014 to 2015 and an ICT medewerker from 2014 to 2019. Her responsibilities included system administration, IT support, and managing servicedesk operations.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Forbes studied at Hogeschool Leiden, where she completed a Bachelor in Art Therapies from 2005 to 2011. She also studied Grafisch vormgeven at Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam, completing her first year in 2005. Her diverse educational background has aided her in her multifaceted IT roles.
Dutch DevOps & GitHub Community Co-owner
Barbara Forbes is a co-owner of the Dutch DevOps & GitHub community (DDOG). She contributes to the growth of the community by fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge among members.
Dutch PowerShell User Group Co-host
Barbara Forbes co-hosts the Dutch PowerShell User Group (DUPSUG). In this role, she helps in organizing events and activities that promote PowerShell and automation practices within the community.
Azure and Automation Blog Writer
Barbara Forbes is an active blogger at 4bes.nl, where she writes regularly about Azure and automation topics. Her posts provide insights, tutorials, and best practices for using Azure technologies and implementing automated solutions.
Developed LISS Tool
Barbara Forbes developed LISS, a comprehensive identity synchronization tool based on PowerShell. This tool is designed to streamline identity management processes and improve operational efficiency.
Azure Update Management Implementation
Barbara Forbes designed and implemented Azure update management in a large hybrid environment. This implementation improved the management and deployment of updates, ensuring system stability and security.
Azure DevOps Migration
Barbara Forbes successfully migrated Azure DevOps from server to service. This migration enhanced operational efficiency by leveraging cloud-based services for continuous integration and deployment.
Landing Zones and IAAS Infrastructure Design
Barbara Forbes designed and implemented landing zones and Azure IAAS infrastructure using ARM templates, Azure Blueprints, and Azure DevOps pipelines. Her work facilitates the deployment of secure and scalable cloud environments.
Azure Environment Implementation
Barbara Forbes works with Azure Policies, Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure DevOps to implement landing zones in high-security Azure environments. Her expertise ensures that the implementations meet stringent security and compliance requirements.