Independent IT Consultant & Cloud Architect

Microsoft 365 & Azure Expertise, On Demand

Timothy Lothering provides strategic cloud consulting and hands-on implementation for organisations across South Africa. Cut complexity, accelerate adoption, and get results.

Specialisation

Cloud Solutions Architecture

Microsoft 365 Azure Security Teams Entra ID Intune
M365 Certified
AZ Architect
ZA Based

Core Consulting Services

Comprehensive advisory and implementation across the Microsoft cloud stack — from licensing strategy through to end-user adoption.

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Microsoft Azure

Architecture design, migration planning, cost optimisation, and governance frameworks for Azure workloads.

IaaS / PaaSLanding ZonesCost ManagementGovernance
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Identity & Access

Entra ID (Azure AD) design, Conditional Access, MFA rollout, hybrid identity, and Zero Trust frameworks.

Entra IDSSOZero TrustMFA
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Microsoft 365 Security

Defender for Microsoft 365, DLP policies, information protection, Purview compliance, and threat response.

DefenderPurviewDLPCASB
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Microsoft Teams

Teams deployment, governance, Direct Routing / Operator Connect telephony, and Teams Rooms configuration.

Direct RoutingRoomsGovernanceACS
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Endpoint Management

Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, device compliance policies, and modern device lifecycle management.

IntuneAutopilotMDM / MAMCompliance
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Exchange & Email

Exchange Online architecture, migrations from on-premises, hybrid configurations, and email security hardening.

Exchange OnlineHybridMigrationDMARC
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SharePoint & OneDrive

SharePoint Online architecture, migration, governance, and OneDrive Known Folder Move deployment at scale.

SharePointOneDriveKFMGovernance

Power Platform

Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI solutions — governance, centre of excellence setup, and custom builds.

Power AppsAutomatePower BICoE
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Licensing & Strategy

Microsoft 365 and Azure licensing optimisation, tenant strategy, roadmap planning, and CSP advisory.

LicensingCSPRoadmapCost Saving

A Structured, Outcome-Driven Approach

Every engagement is tailored — no cookie-cutter playbooks. I invest time understanding your environment before recommending any solution.

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Discover & Assess

Understand your current environment, pain points, licensing position, and business objectives through structured workshops.

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Design & Plan

Produce a clear technical architecture and roadmap, with phased delivery options aligned to your budget and risk appetite.

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Implement & Configure

Hands-on delivery with full documentation. I work alongside your team or independently — whatever suits your capacity.

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Handover & Enable

Knowledge transfer, runbooks, and ongoing advisory options so your team can maintain and build on the solution.

CSA Cloud Solution
Architect

Let's Start a Conversation

Whether you have a specific project in mind or need a second opinion on your cloud strategy — reach out directly.

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Phone / WhatsApp
068 900 7889
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Location
South Africa — Remote & On-site
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Entity
Timothy Lothering — Sole Proprietor

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Use the online booking system to schedule a consultation at a time that works for you. Initial discovery calls are complimentary.

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