I am an Azure Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer, harnessing a solution-focused mindset with deep knowledge of cloud-based architecture, infrastructure automation and DevOps practices to provide scalable software that provides strategic business value for customers in diverse organisations and sectors. I currently operate as an independent contractor. For my most recent completed project providing hands on Senior Cloud Engineer services. I delivered automated deployment of cloud infrastructure and developed integrations for a scalable shared platform to support company growth objectives. I also implemented a ‘Defence in Depth’ cybersecurity strategy to protect against a wide variety of attacks, and oversaw introduction of a failover Disaster Recovery Plan. I am experienced in leading development teams, planning and leading technical direction of multiple concurrent software projects. I am a skilled mentor, adopting a hands-on coaching style to ensure the development of best-in-class software engineering skills. A naturally agile individual, I lead by example to encourage colleagues and peers to work to the best of their abilities, and to maintain that level of commitment and dedication throughout the duration of a project or task. I am able to rapidly appraise organisations, products and marketplaces and identify opportunities for improvement, strengthening product offerings to match clients' needs and facilitate growth.Specialities:✔️ Azure Cloud Engineering ✔️ Azure DevOps ✔️ Solutions Architect ✔️ Agile & Scrum ✔️ C#, .Net, .Net Core ✔️ React, JavaScript, TypeScript ✔️ SQL Server ✔️ EFCore ✔️ WebAPI, Swagger, REST ✔️ Git, Github ✔️ CI / CD ✔️ Test Plan Development ✔️Coaching & Mentoring