Daniel R Jacobs Call: +27 75 203 1016
Technician repairing a desktop computer

Freelance IT Engineer + Cloud Architect

Daniel R Jacobs

Tier 2 IT Support Engineer, Cloud Systems Engineer, and AI Solutions Developer with 8+ years of Microsoft 365, Azure, automation, and enterprise support experience.

125+ projects delivered

58+ organizations supported

385+ Upwork hours

Service Lines

Tier 2/3 IT Support

Advanced desktop, server, cloud, Intune, and QuickBooks escalations.

Remote or project-based

Cloud & M365 Projects

Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migrations, Azure VM/ZTNA designs, and Modern Workplace rollouts.

Migration planning available

AI & Automation

Custom AI assistants, OpenAI/Azure OpenAI integrations, n8n workflows, and private LLM deployments.

App and workflow delivery

IT Consulting

Cloud migration, Zero Trust, security hardening, automation, and cost optimization guidance.

Strategy and implementation

Local Repair Bench

About Custom PC Republic

    Workshop Media

    Recent repair, upgrade, and custom build visuals from the bench.

    Credentials & Skills

    Certifications, platform strengths, and technical focus areas from the portfolio.

    Certifications

    Core Skills

    Selected Projects

    Recent work across Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoint security, and Modern Workplace delivery.

    Repair Estimator

    Primary Symptoms
    Service Speed

    Custom Build Planner

    $1,800

    Primary Use

    Marketing Lead Signup

    Send cloud, Microsoft 365, support, automation, and AI project inquiries directly from the site.

    Republic Site Directory

    A searchable interface for your other sites, shops, portals, and support tools.

    Repair Blog

    Practical posts for customers deciding whether to repair, upgrade, or replace.

    Service Quote Chat

    Ask about common repairs, custom builds, diagnostics, timelines, and service pricing.

    Live Intake Queue

    Ticket Customer Device Issue Drop-Off Priority Status