About Northshire Tech
Enterprise Technology Expertise You Can Trust
Founded on 25+ years of Fortune 500 experience, Northshire Tech brings enterprise-level technology solutions to businesses of all sizes across New England. From startups to established organizations, we deliver the same quality and expertise that powered major brands like Nestlé, IHG, and IKEA.
Meet the Founder
David Adams:
Technology Leader & Problem Solver
From Enterprise Leadership to Local Excellence
As a Director of Enterprise Architecture and Senior Infrastructure Architect, David has led digital transformation initiatives for global organizations, managing technology platforms serving hundreds of thousands of users worldwide. His expertise spans from zero-trust security implementations to large-scale cloud migrations, bringing Fortune 500-level capabilities to businesses throughout New England.
Beyond corporate leadership, David serves his community as a volunteer firefighter in Manchester, VT, bringing the same dedication to public safety and emergency response that he applies to technology solutions.
Led technology initiatives for Fortune 500 companies including KPMG, Ogilvy & Mather, Skanska, and the Port Authority of NY/NJ.
Built and managed technology platforms for global brands like Nestlé, Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), and IKEA.
Deep expertise across cybersecurity, cloud architecture, network design, and infrastructure management.
Experience That Speaks Volumes
Proven track record across enterprise and consulting environments
Technical Skills
Technical Expertise & Certifications
Deep knowledge across enterprise technology platforms and modern cloud architectures
Azure, AWS, M365, Google Workspace, VMware ESXi/vSphere, Hyper-V, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS implementations.
Cisco Nexus/Routers/Switches, F5 LTM, HP VirtualConnect, BGP, OSPF, VRRP, ISIS, VLANs, SD-WAN.
Palo Alto/Panorama, Cisco ASA, Active Directory/Entra ID, ZTNA, SASE, SSE, CASB, SAML/SSO.
HPE 3Par/EVA/MSA, EMC Clariion/Celerra, NetApp, Cisco MDS, Brocade, FCoE implementations.
Okta platform management, SAML IDP, user provisioning, lifecycle management for 80K+ users globally.
ICS 100/200/400, NIMS (ICS-700), Hazmat Awareness/Operations, Active Volunteer Firefighter.
Recent Leadership Roles
Enterprise Architecture &
Digital Transformation Leadership
Proven Leadership in Complex Environments
Recent roles have focused on enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and infrastructure modernization at scale. From managing global Office 365 consolidations to implementing zero-trust security architectures, David brings hands-on experience with the latest enterprise technologies and methodologies.
Director, Enterprise Architecture - Led infrastructure modernization across data centers, cloud, and edge security for enterprise-wide digital transformation.
Senior Infrastructure Architect - Managed global technology delivery for 14,000+ domains, 140,000 Office 365 accounts, and 80,000+ users worldwide.
Manager, Infrastructure & Network Engineering - Delivered $1M+ annual savings while supporting 189,000 users across 155 countries.
How We Work
Our Approach to Technology
Enterprise expertise with local service and transparent communication
Every solution is built to enterprise standards—scalable, secure, and reliable—regardless of project size.
No tech jargon or hidden surprises. We explain everything in plain English and keep you informed every step of the way.
We build lasting relationships by delivering solutions that grow with your business and providing ongoing support.
Based in Vermont with the ability to serve clients nationwide through remote support and on-site visits.
We recommend the best technology for your needs, not what we prefer. Your success drives our recommendations.
Staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to provide you with modern, effective solutions.
Impact & Results
Notable Enterprise Achievements
Quantifiable results from major technology initiatives and transformations
Consolidated 140,000 accounts across 120 Office 365 tenants into a single global tenant, improving security and reducing operational complexity.
Delivered $1M+ annual savings through datacenter consolidation, reducing 49 racks to 11 racks while improving performance and reliability.
Architected, built, and deployed an enterprise DDI solution replacing 2,000+ Microsoft DNS/DHCP servers across 250+ AD domains, reducing costs, simplifying complexity, all while improving security and visibility.
Led ZTNA, SASE, SSE, and CASB implementations as part of comprehensive security modernization initiatives.
Managed Okta platforms serving 80,000+ users globally with SAML IDP, user provisioning, and lifecycle management across 250+ Active Directory domains.
Achieved DMARC p=reject for ~14,000 domains and consolidated SMTP relay platforms handling 10+ million monthly messages.
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