Cloud-native expert optimizing performance, automating infrastructure, and ensuring uptime across complex platforms. Built and managed GKE clusters using Istio, Helm, Kustomize, FluxCD. Containerized legacy and modern apps with Docker to improve portability and deployment speed. Built CI/CD pipelines using Codefresh and GitHub Enterprise, enabling faster delivery while enforcing quality and security gates.

Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer at ANZ Bank

October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024

Led DevOps practices and IaC using Terraform and Terraform modules; optimized deployments and maintained environments for critical payments apps; containerization with Docker; orchestrated deployments with Kubernetes; collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve cloud operations and reliability.

Senior Systems Engineer at Stats NZ

April 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023

Spearheaded automation initiatives using Ansible and Terraform; reduced manual effort and ensured consistent configurations across Linux servers; integrated Azure DevOps pipelines and virtualization/containerization; improved deployment reliability across cloud and on-premise environments.

Systems Engineer at Lancom Technology

January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021

Installed, configured, tested, and maintained operating systems, applications, and system management tools; planned and implemented automation for improved efficiency; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure robust infrastructure.

Network Support Engineer at Vocus NZ

January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021

Managed on-prem and Azure VM migrations, DNS, DHCP and directory services; provided on-site and remote support for 600+ employees; ensured network reliability and user satisfaction; documented issues and applied fixes.

Technical Support Specialist at Vocus NZ

July 1, 2017 - February 1, 2020

Delivered high-quality customer experience for on-site residential and small business customers; first-call resolution; educated customers on fiber installation processes; provided accurate information and timelines; handled fault investigations and escalations.

Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer at MetService

November 1, 2023 - Present

Orchestrated seamless discovery and migration planning of on-premises environments to AWS using Service Manager; ensured smooth transitions to cloud infrastructure; utilized advanced Terraform skills for IaC implementation; led orchestration of cloud resources to optimize performance; collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate on-prem and cloud environments; implemented robust automation and monitoring for timely issue resolution.

Senior Systems Engineer at Statistics New Zealand

December 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023

Orchestrated discovery and migration planning of on-premises environments to AWS using Service Manager; led Terraform-based infrastructure deployments; managed Azure deployments including virtual machines, storage and networking; implemented Azure DevOps pipelines and infrastructure as code across Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) environments; ensured secure and scalable cloud infrastructure.

Systems Engineer at Vocus NZ

January 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021

Installed and configured computer hardware, software, networks, printers and scanners; maintained on-prem and Azure VMs; virtualization with VMware/Hyper-V; provided on-site and remote IT support; ensured timely delivery of services and adherence to SLA.