Helping organizations plan, migrate, and optimize Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and hybrid identity — with clear recommendations, not endless PowerPoints.
Let's Talk StrategyAdvisory and planning focused. I help you choose the right path, avoid common pitfalls, and set up for success — whether you handle the execution or bring in a partner.
Licensing strategy, feature selection, security baselines, and governance so you don't overpay or under-protect.
Planning mailbox moves to Exchange Online — hybrid considerations, cutover vs. staged, coexistence, and post-migration cleanup.
Azure AD Connect strategy, hybrid join, authentication methods, and keeping on-prem and cloud in sync without surprises.
Conditional Access, MFA, Defender, data protection, and the practical controls that actually get used.
Help deciding between Microsoft options (and when something else makes more sense) based on your actual needs and constraints.
Practical guidance on Power Platform, SharePoint, and connecting systems without creating a maintenance nightmare.
What you actually have, what hurts, and what constraints matter. No cookie-cutter assessments.
Practical options with trade-offs explained. You get decisions you can act on, not a 60-page report nobody reads.
Guidance through planning and key decisions. You (or your team/partner) own the hands-on work if that fits better.
I'm Anthony Hutchcraft, an IT professional based in northern Michigan with hands-on experience across cloud platforms, automation, and Microsoft ecosystems. I've spent years solving real operational problems — from identity and collaboration systems to integrations that actually stick.
AWS Certified (Developer Associate and SysOps Administrator). Practical, direct, and focused on what works for the organization in front of me rather than the latest buzzword.
Whether you're planning a migration, tightening up Microsoft 365, or just want a second set of eyes on the strategy — let's connect.
Email me at:
consulting@birchlakeconsulting.com