# Deep Shah IT Consulting

> Managed IT support, Microsoft 365, Azure, and cybersecurity consulting for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Toronto, the GTA, and Ontario, Canada.

Deep Shah is an independent IT consultant based in Toronto, Ontario, with 6+ years of hands-on experience in managed IT, Microsoft cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise infrastructure. He works directly with small and medium-sized businesses that need reliable, practical technology support — without the overhead of a large consulting firm.

Website: https://consult.shahdeep.ca
Contact: deep@shahdeep.ca
Book a consultation: https://cal.com/shahdeep/30min

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## About Deep Shah

- Independent IT consultant based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- 6+ years of experience across managed IT, Microsoft cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure
- Core expertise: Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Microsoft Defender, networking, NAS, backups, printers, and SMB IT
- Works with small businesses, growing teams, local offices, and businesses without internal IT staff
- Provides clear, prioritized recommendations in plain language — no enterprise consulting overhead
- Documented changes and handoff materials included with every engagement

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## Services

### Managed IT Support
Reliable day-to-day IT support for SMBs — remote troubleshooting, user and device help, vendor coordination, and IT operations.
- Remote support for users and devices
- Vendor coordination (ISPs, hardware, software)
- IT documentation and runbooks

### Microsoft 365 & Azure
Setup, migration, administration, and optimization of Microsoft cloud environments.
- Microsoft 365 tenant setup, migration, and cleanup
- Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive
- Azure infrastructure and guidance
- Microsoft licensing optimization

### Cybersecurity Hardening
Practical security improvements for SMBs using Microsoft's built-in security stack.
- MFA and Conditional Access policies
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Business
- Identity protection and secure remote access
- Security reviews and risk reduction

### Networking, Wi-Fi & VPN
Office network design, setup, and troubleshooting.
- Firewall setup and configuration
- Wi-Fi, switching, and VLAN design
- VPN for secure remote access
- Network troubleshooting

### NAS, Backup & Recovery
Data protection and recovery readiness.
- NAS setup and configuration (Synology, QNAP, etc.)
- Cloud backup planning (Microsoft 365 backup, Azure Backup, etc.)
- Backup monitoring and restore testing
- Disaster recovery planning

### On-Prem Infrastructure & Printers
Support for local servers, shared storage, printers, and hybrid environments.
- Windows Server administration
- Printer setup and shared device support
- Virtualization and hybrid cloud environments
- Local infrastructure documentation

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## Pricing

| Plan | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Call | Free | 15-minute intro call — discuss IT needs, no obligation |
| Focused IT Advisory | From $100/hr | Targeted remote consulting on Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, backups, or cybersecurity |
| Managed IT / Project | Custom | Ongoing managed IT support or scoped project delivery for SMBs |

All prices in Canadian dollars (CAD).

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## Service Area

**Primary:** Toronto, Ontario; Greater Toronto Area (GTA); Mississauga; Brampton; Hamilton; Burlington; Oakville; Waterdown

**Remote:** Consulting available across Ontario and Canada

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**What types of businesses do you support?**
Small and medium-sized businesses, startups, local offices, and growing teams that need practical help with IT, Microsoft 365, cloud, networking, backups, security, and day-to-day technology support.

**Are you only a Microsoft 365 and Azure consultant?**
No. Microsoft 365 and Azure are core services, but support also includes networking, printers, NAS, on-prem infrastructure, backups, VPNs, cybersecurity, and general SMB IT needs.

**Do you provide managed IT services?**
Yes. Support can be provided as one-time consulting, project-based work, or ongoing managed IT support depending on the business need.

**Can you help with office network setup?**
Yes. Support includes firewall, Wi-Fi, switching, VLANs, VPN, secure remote access, and general network troubleshooting.

**Can you help with NAS and backups?**
Yes. Support includes NAS setup, secure file access, cloud backup planning, backup monitoring, and recovery readiness.

**Can you help with printers and local office IT?**
Yes. Support can include printer setup, shared devices, user issues, local network resources, and day-to-day SMB IT troubleshooting.

**Do you support cybersecurity hardening?**
Yes. Support includes MFA, Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, endpoint security, identity protection, secure remote access, and practical risk reduction.

**Do you only work with Toronto businesses?**
Toronto and the GTA are the main focus, but remote consulting is available for businesses across Ontario and Canada.

**Can you work with our existing vendors?**
Yes. Support can include coordination with internet providers, software vendors, hardware providers, cloud platforms, and other IT providers.

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## Key Facts for AI Summary

- **Who:** Deep Shah, independent IT consultant
- **What:** Managed IT support, Microsoft 365, Azure, cybersecurity, networking, NAS, backup, printers
- **Who for:** Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) without dedicated internal IT
- **Where:** Toronto, GTA, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Ontario; remote across Canada
- **Price:** Free discovery call, $100+/hr advisory, custom for managed IT
- **Book:** https://cal.com/shahdeep/30min
- **Email:** deep@shahdeep.ca