- Led the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure for multiple projects, resulting in a 20% reduction in infrastructure costs and a 15% improvement in system performance.- Architected and developed a new CI/CD strategy for GitLab and data pipelines, reducing deployment time by 30% and increasing release frequency by 25%.- Developed cloud architecture strategies to meet business objectives and scalability requirements, ensuring alignment with company goals and enabling seamless growth.- Worked closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide optimal cloud solutions, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and improved operational efficiency.- Implemented best practices for security, performance, and cost optimisation in cloud environments, including the establishment of a comprehensive security framework and the implementation of automated cost-saving measures.

- Led the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure for multiple projects, resulting in a 20% reduction in infrastructure costs and a 15% improvement in system performance.- Architected and developed a new CI/CD strategy for GitLab and data pipelines, reducing deployment time by 30% and increasing release frequency by 25%.- Developed cloud architecture strategies to meet business objectives and scalability requirements, ensuring alignment with company goals and enabling seamless growth.- Worked closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide optimal cloud solutions, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and improved operational efficiency.- Implemented best practices for security, performance, and cost optimisation in cloud environments, including the establishment of a comprehensive security framework and the implementation of automated cost-saving measures.

- Designed and implemented Cloud Governance Framework for AWS and Google Cloud, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and reducing the risk of security breaches.- Led cloud risk management assessment to ensure secure and reliable environments, identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities and ensuring business continuity.- Contributed to landing zone design and ecosystem integrations for robust cloud infrastructures, enabling seamless onboarding of new applications and services.- Ensured technical consistency and global design standards, facilitating collaboration across teams and ensuring a unified approach to cloud architecture.- Conducted research on new technologies, performing proof of concepts and implementing findings, such as exploring the potential of AI/ML for predictive maintenance in the aviation industry.

- Leveraged extensive technical expertise to deliver exceptional results and make a significant impact within a short span of time, including a 10% reduction in project delivery time and a 5% improvement in customer satisfaction.- Prioritised DevOps backlog for NHS England, quickly identifying critical issues requiring immediate attention, resulting in improved system stability and reduced downtime.- Offered best practice guidance on AWS implementation for NHS England, establishing myself as a trusted advisor and ensuring a successful cloud migration.- Strengthened Burendo's partnership with AWS, achieving remarkable results in just 5 months, including increased collaboration and access to new resources.- Acted as a technology consultant, providing insights and guidance on upcoming trends in 2023 to fellow colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

- Designed and architected a SaaS solution built for cloud scale, resulting in a 20% increase in user adoption and a 10% reduction in infrastructure costs.- Collaborated across teams to bring this solution to life, while offering guidance to both senior leadership and junior team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.- - Developed and implemented this leading SaaS solution, demonstrating strong architectural and design skills for optimal performance and scalability, resulting in a 15% improvement in system response time and a 20% increase in user capacity.- Managed strategic relationship with key cloud provider AWS to drive innovation and optimise the technology estate, resulting in early access to new features and services.- Analysed technical and functional specifications, extracting key insights from diverse feature teams and documentation, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.

- Led Platform Modernisation: Collaborated with change, application, and business teams to ensure reliable service delivery, resulting in a 10% reduction in system downtime and a 5% improvement in customer satisfaction.- Championed Documentation: Designed solutions with support and long-term maintainability in mind, reducing the time spent on troubleshooting and maintenance by 15%.- Built Cross-Team CI/CD: Designed and implemented pipelines empowering other CTO teams, resulting in a 20% increase in deployment frequency and a 10% reduction in deployment errors.- Integrated Quality Assurance: Prioritised testing within automated CI/CD for enhanced product quality, resulting in a 5% reduction in post-release defects.- Proactive Problem-Solving: Minimised outages through proactive identification and resolution of issues, resulting in a 10% improvement in system availability.

- Designed & Implemented: Architected secure, scalable Microsoft solutions using Azure and Terraform, resulting in a 15% reduction in infrastructure costs and a 10% improvement in system performance.- Streamlined Development: Created robust CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) for efficiency, reducing deployment time by 20% and increasing release frequency by 15%.- Enforced Governance: Collaborated on and implemented Azure Policy for compliance, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and reducing the risk of security breaches.- Optimised & Troubleshoot: Analysed infrastructure for performance gains and resolved complex issues, resulting in a 5% improvement in system response time and a 10% reduction in downtime.- Drove Platform Reliability: Partnered cross-functionally to ensure service availability, resulting in a 99.9% uptime SLA.

Hedgehog Lab is a renowned technology consultancy firm specializing in delivering innovative digital solutions. With a strong focus on mobile application development, they have established a reputation for excellence in creating cutting-edge software products for their clients. Their expertise lies in utilising state-of-the-art technologies and industry best practices to build robust and scalable solutions.Job Experience:Worked on new client Deliveroo's Sourced product, conceptualising and building the iOS and Android application infrastructure. Leveraged AWS services such as CloudFormation, AWS Vault, Docker, API Gateway, SNS, and Cognito, resulting in a remarkable 30% reduction in infrastructure build time.Led the development of an automated deployment process, implementing infrastructure as code and utilising Gitlab's pipeline management system. This initiative led to a significant 50% reduction in the time required to deploy code to production, enhancing overall delivery speed.Mentored and provided technical guidance to the team, driving technical excellence. This resulted in a remarkable 40% reduction in the number of technical issues and defects encountered during development and deployment phases.Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and product managers. This collaboration ensured the successful delivery of high-quality applications, leading to a notable 35% increase in customer satisfaction.

Capita is a leading consulting and digital services company that specializes in transforming and managing business processes. With a strong focus on innovation, Capita helps organisations harness the power of technology to drive efficiency and growth. As a trusted partner, Capita delivers tailored solutions to clients across various industries, enabling them to navigate complex challenges and achieve their strategic objectives.Job Experience:Built and configured automation processes within AWS and Azure, empowering teams to seamlessly deploy, manage, configure, scale, and monitor their applications.Provided comprehensive assistance to project teams, offering invaluable support and troubleshooting expertise throughout the build process.Continuously enhanced visibility into systems and applications by leveraging relevant analytics and insightful reporting, thereby improving operational efficiency.Conducted rigorous security testing both internally and with external stakeholders, while also ensuring policy documentation and conducting audits to maintain compliance.Delivered operational support for hosted deployments, including after-hours assistance, guaranteeing smooth and uninterrupted service.Successfully established and led a team of highly skilled AWS and Azure engineers, fostering collaboration and driving excellence in cloud-based solutions.

I worked as part of a team of specialists who are responsible for switching platforms from Azure to Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud whilst maintaining performance, availability and security during this process. Deployed Apache Kafka with Strimzi Kafka Operator on 2 different Kubernetes Clusters for production and provide replication between 2 Kafka clusters with Kafka MirrorMakerI worked closely with service delivery, testing and development teams to agree on a design which is cost effective, secure and has high availability whilst following change and management processes.

The responsibilities of the role include provisioning, configuring and administering cloud and virtual infrastructure and Linux operating system environments for web and enterprise applications; and extending and maintaining our process automation capabilities for continuous integration and delivery of applications developed internally and by 3rd parties.

As a AWS Cloud/DevOps Engineer, I led the charge for our engineering team in revolutionising AWS infrastructure and automation. I was the driving force behind championing and implementing infrastructure as code, making sure our customers had the most cutting-edge technology at their fingertips. I worked hand-in-hand with our Manager of Operations and DevOps to build, manage, and automate our AWS infrastructure, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the tech industry.

Played a key role as a member of a dynamic IT team, dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our internal customers (up to 90 on site at any time) through seamless collaboration and the implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions.Collaborated with the team to develop and launch Homefront 2 the Revolution, a product that was available on Xbox and Playstation.Streamlined software development and deployment processes by implementing DevOps methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster time to market for products.Headed the development and implementation of a monitoring system to detect and resolve infrastructure and application issues before they impacted end-users.Created and maintained continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines, resulting in a significant reduction in manual efforts and increased deployment frequency.Drove the adoption of automation tools for infrastructure and application deployment, reducing the likelihood of human error and improving the reliability of the systems.Implemented a disaster recovery plan to ensure business continuity in case of any unforeseen events, resulting in increased resiliency and faster recovery time.

Conceptualised, built, and developed websites and apps for top brands like McDonalds, Audi, Emirates Airlines, and BSKYB as a developer at a global advertising agency. Utilised my expertise in cutting-edge technologies like HTML, CSS, PHP, Objective C, SQL, Java, and JavaScript to achieve high-quality products that met the highest industry standards.Drove the development of top-notch products as a key member of the development team, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products to major clients.Led teams on some of the most exciting projects, such as the Sky News iPad app in 2011. Utilised my technical and leadership skills to guide the team towards delivering a successful app that won multiple awards in the industry, showcasing the impact of my skills.Contributed to the agency's success by delivering high-quality products to major clients, ultimately driving the agency's success.