Edward Krosel is a native of Prince George’s County, born and raised in the College Park and Beltsville areas. Growing up, he was an avid sports enthusiast, participating in soccer, baseball, lacrosse, and wrestling. His passion for sports led him to compete in a couple of amateur MMA fights and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments during college. Recently, Edward became a father to a wonderful little boy named Kai. When he’s not chasing after a toddler, you’ll find him in the kitchen experimenting with different styles of cooking. In the summer, he loves firing up the grill and smoking various meats from the local butcher shop.
Edward’s IT career officially began in application support at Oracle. Later, he transitioned to a Tier II help desk role at the Food and Drug Administration where he supported researchers and scientists during the early days of the pandemic. Subsequently, he took on a Systems Administrator role at RedZone Technologies, focusing on security engineering and on-premises infrastructure, and he ended up leading a team of 6 talented engineers. His curiosity led him to explore security in cloud technologies. Constantly focusing on different facets of security such as web applications, identity, networking and cloud infrastructure led him to obtaining his CISSP certification. As a Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Edward designed and implemented solutions for small and mid-level businesses. Whether securing O365, architecting cloud environments, or optimizing workloads, he found immense satisfaction in solving complex challenges. Edward now brings his expertise as a Senior Cloud Solutions Administrator at Cloudforce.
Other fun facts about Edward:
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
- I always wanted to grow up to be a hacker.
Do you have any hidden talents?
- I am above average at Tetris.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever given?
- Don’t worry about others, take pride in your work and let it speak for you.
What is one quote that stands out to you?
- “You cannot believe everything you read on the internet.” – Abraham Lincoln
What is your favorite tradition or holiday?
- My favorites are Thanksgiving/Christmas. Having the whole family together and in one place – it’s an irreplaceable feeling.
