# Big Hat Group Inc. — Full Context

> Azure, Windows 365, AI Agent, and Intune consulting for the modern workplace. Founded by Kevin Kaminski, 10x Microsoft MVP. Based in Calgary, AB, Canada. Serving North America and Europe.

## About

Big Hat Group Inc. is a Microsoft consulting firm founded by Kevin Kaminski, a 10-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). The company designs, builds, and optimizes modern workplace environments using the Microsoft technology stack. Big Hat Group takes a holistic, big-picture approach — starting with architecture and ending with detailed deployment roadmaps.

## Founder

**Kevin Kaminski** — Principal Architect, 10x Microsoft MVP (awarded consecutively). Recognized as a Windows Manageability Champion (2024) through the Microsoft Customer Connection Program. Expert in Azure, Windows 365, Intune, App-V, MSIX, SCCM/ConfigMgr, and enterprise endpoint management. Frequent speaker at BriForum, TechMentor, MVPDays, and community events.

## Services

### Azure & Cloud Infrastructure
- Azure IaaS design and migration
- Hybrid cloud architecture
- Azure Virtual Desktop and cloud-based VDI

### Windows 365 Cloud PCs
- Architecture, provisioning, and optimization
- Intune integration and security hardening
- Custom image creation and deployment workflows

### Microsoft Intune & Endpoint Management
- Device enrollment and compliance policies
- Co-management with Configuration Manager
- Windows Autopatch deployment
- Conditional Access and Zero Trust

### AI Agent Deployment (OpenClaw)
- Enterprise deployment of OpenClaw AI agents on Windows 365 Cloud PCs
- Security hardening for autonomous AI workloads
- MCP server configuration and agentic workspace design

### Application Packaging & Virtualization
- App-V 5.x sequencing and deployment
- MSIX packaging and migration
- Legacy application modernization

### Training
- "Windows 365 Now" — instructor-led course (2-4 days) covering Cloud PC deployment, Intune, security, and operations
- Private and public training packages available
- Taught by Microsoft MVP Kevin Kaminski

## PortalFuse Partnership
Big Hat Group is a founding partner of PortalFuse Inc., delivering AI-driven automation, reporting, and security tooling for Microsoft Intune and M365 environments.

## Blog Highlights
The Big Hat Group blog (67+ posts) covers:
- Windows 365 deployment and management
- Intune policy sync, compliance, and Autopatch
- App-V sequencing, ClickOnce virtualization, and MSIX migration
- Azure infrastructure (RemoteApp, Azure Stack, Global Bootcamp)
- Configuration Manager queries, troubleshooting, and co-management
- Windows 11 transition planning and hotpatching
- Enterprise security (Secure Boot, SMB 1.0, CSP)
- Community events (BriForum, MVPDays, TechMentor, Citrix User Group)
- "Virtually There" interview series with industry MVPs

## Contact
- **Email:** sales@bighatgroup.com
- **Training:** training@bighatgroup.com
- **Location:** Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- **Website:** https://www.bighatgroup.com