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Reading, Gb

Toronto

• Built out a team of engineers to deploy and build new services. Grew the team from four to thirteen to encompass networking, security, DevOps and IT.• Led deployment activities across multiple banks to implement a distributed blockchain identity solution.• Championed an infrastructure-as-code approach to deliver repeatable, consistent platforms using technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Git and Jenkins.• Led and managed a successful datacentre migration of business-critical services.• Managed multiple teams through two acquisitions and integrations.• Managed and collaborated with teams across different time zones.• Successfully led a DevOps transformation across different business units.• Promoted a Cloud-first approach, leading vendor selection and migration efforts from an on-premise solution to AWS & Gitlab.com.

Toronto, Canada Area

Led a team managing the private cloud infrastructure for multiple client-facing services. Responsible for infrastructure projects, support escalations, capacity management and service improvements.• Successfully maintained SLAs on multiple production systems running over 600 VMs across both private and public cloud, including an authentication platform processing more than 3 million transactions per month.• Migrated from MySQL InnoDB to Percona XtraDB to enhance service availability and minimize downtime.• Implemented and maintained FedRAMP compliance for US Federal Credential Cloud Exchange solution.

Toronto, Canada Area

Team Lead role managing six engineers delivering new projects and service improvements. Responsible for on-going network architecture and design of SecureKey’s private vSphere cloud, spanning multiple interconnected sites.• Successfully delivered Federal Credential Cloud Exchange (FCCX) solution for US Postal Service in aggressive timelines.• Designed, built and integrated a new performance testing/development site from the ground up.• Deployed, configured and upgraded multiple F5 ADC, Dell Networking and Juniper Firewall solutions.• Upgraded 10G core network upgrade in multiple sites using Dell Force10 S4810 switches.• Support and troubleshooting of Dell EqualLogic iSCSI arrays and NexentaStor NFS solutions.

CTO of a start-up enabling analysis of user-provided DNA data by providers. Led all aspects of the technology roadmap, development & deployment cycle and security of the solution.• Technology selection, architecture and build of a genetic application marketplace handling billions of records.• Managed agile development of the platform, prioritizing operational vs business requirements to quickly deliver the application to production successfully.• Managed a team across different time zones and locations.• Ability to work at the architectural or software engineering level as needed.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Designed, implemented, tested and supported a pre-production lab for a major network operator, including MMS, SMS, mobile browsing and other mobile technologies• Responsible for design, implementation and project management of an HA Java application from a development environment to production using Oracle RAC and F5 load balancers• Architecture, deployment and configuration of a mobile advertising solution on a hosted private cloud• Organised and led technical discussions with hosting providers as part of an RFP process• Deployment and customisation of Jira to track development and customer issues• Enhanced network operator’s SMS service by implementing and testing value-add features on HP Blade systems. Tested resilient LDAP and Diameter failover using Cisco CSS• Successful migration of email to Google Apps, enhancing productivity and reducing costs• Deployed Cloud Hybrid storage solution for office IT infrastructure to enable better collaboration

Networking and IT consultancy services

Marlow, United Kingdom

Implementation and troubleshooting of an ISP-type network. PIX, Checkpoint, UNIX (Solaris/Redhat), Cisco and Alteon experience

Slough, United Kingdom

• Part of an on-call rotation providing 3rd line support for business-critical services on complex networks• Implementation and design changes of a mobile productivity solution. Invited to O2 Germany twice to provide technical consultancy for their implementation. Awarded “Spirit O2” award