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I am Benoit Culioli, a Principal Domain Architect and Cloud Architecture Consultant helping organisations adopt cloud technologies from assessment to migration and ongoing optimisation. I specialise in both application development and infrastructure design, installing and maintaining DevOps pipelines across mid-market to large enterprises, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure and its ecosystem.
I thrive in challenging environments, bring extensive automation and design experience, and excel at liaising with stakeholders at all levels. My track record includes delivering large-scale projects for financial services, retail, government, and software engineering sectors, and I am committed to delivering measurable customer value through secure, scalable cloud architectures.
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Language
French
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Work Experience
Cloud Architecture Consultant at NUVULU / Self Employed
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025Led architecture definition and delivered Azure Shared Services Platform versions 1 and 2, bridging on‑premise and cloud environments while offering cloud‑native services. Created an Azure Security Framework using Azure Policies tailored to financial services requirements. Delivered multiple projects including Application Proxy, tooling upgrades, and Terraform modules. Implemented a full end‑to‑end CI/CD platform and supported Azure rollout across the financial institution, performing architecture reviews and advising on improvements. Collaborated with Microsoft and third‑party solutions such as Virtual Desktop Platform, OpenAI integrations, and resilient Citrix components.
Cloud Architect, R&D at TechData Services
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018Owned and supported the Data Centre Migration Program for EMEA, ensuring end‑to‑end quality delivery and program design/implementation. Instrumental in reviewing and validating new Microsoft Azure technologies and driving their adoption within customer environments. Managed stakeholder engagement across multiple levels to guarantee alignment with business goals.
Architect, R&D
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017Delivered multiple projects including Collaboration Platform migration for a leading financial services client, and in‑house CI tooling (Talos). Responsibilities included CI design with Bamboo, CI implementation and supervision, full end‑to‑end testing, application development, and governance of changes. Technologies included Atlassian Jira/Kanban/Bamboo, Java, SharePoint, IBM WebSphere/Connections.
DevOps Architect at Open GI
February 1, 2016 - February 1, 2016Designed and delivered a full end‑to‑end CI/CD solution to accelerate delivery cycles. Led CI implementation, supervised builds and tests, and ensured robust security and quality controls across the EMEA footprint. Technologies included Linux, IBM WebSphere, Jira/Kanban/Bamboo, and middleware integration.
DevOps and Production Infrastructure Support at R&D
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015Planned and implemented platform infrastructure for e-commerce and self‑service job application sites. Executed DevOps requirements, quality Assurance activities (unit, security, burnout testing), and security implementations. Provided knowledge transfer and handover to BAU teams.
Collaboration Platform Architect at Royal Bank of Scotland
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015Led planning, governance, and migration efforts for the Collaboration Platform (IBM Connections/WebSphere Portal). Oversaw external/internal stakeholder interactions, designed new solutions, and ensured smooth transition to production support. Collaborated with external vendors for gamification, profile customization, and personalization.
Raf Consultant at Perceptive Informatica
June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012Designed automated deployment frameworks using IBM Rational Automation/Build Forge to deploy and redeploy patterned platforms for pharmaceutical trials. Gathered business requirements, designed infrastructure, and integrated multi‑product solutions.
RBS Consultant at Royal Bank of Scotland
December 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011Automated build/deploy processes for on‑demand environments leveraging IBM Rational Automation Framework and related WebSphere technologies. Gathered business requirements and designed automation infrastructure.
Collaboration Architect at Royal Bank of Scotland
March 1, 2011 - March 1, 2011Initiated Change Your Way of Working program through pilot IBM Social Tools. Gathered business requirements, designed end‑to‑end platform integrations, and transitioned solutions to production support.
Consultant at Open Logic Ltd
December 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010Engaged on multiple client projects including Royal Bank of Scotland, Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission, Cardiff University, Cheshire Police, and Oxford County Council. Implemented automation, configuration management, and middleware integration to streamline deployment and operations across environments.
Education
System Information Architect at National Institute of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006Electric and Industrial Data Processing at University Institute of Technologies
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002Baccalaureate Scientifique at High School
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000Qualifications
TOGAF 9 Certified
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018Badge earners are able, in addition to the knowledge and comprehension of TOGAF 9 Foundation, to analyze and apply this knowledge. This includes the terminology, structure, and concepts of the TOGAF 9 Standard. It includes understanding the core principles of Enterprise Architecture, the TOGAF ADM Phases, the TOGAF Content Metamodel, TOGAF ADM tools and techniques, as well as approaches for adapting the TOGAF ADM.
Microsoft Certified Professional
August 23, 2018 - August 23, 2018Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Cloud Platform
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018Earners of the MCSA: Cloud Platform certification have demonstrated the skills required to reduce IT costs and deliver more value for the modern business by implementing Microsoft cloud-related technologies. They are qualified for a position as a cloud administrator or architect.
Microsoft Applied Skills: Secure storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Microsoft Applied Skills: Secure Azure services and workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Microsoft Applied Skills: Deploy and configure Azure Monitor
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Microsoft Applied Skills: Configure secure access to workloads using Azure networking
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Industry Experience
Financial Services, Retail, Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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