Hi there, I’m Peter Willmot, a UK-based freelance software architect, designer, developer and trainer with over thirty years of commercial experience. I specialize in .NET, C#, MS SQL, C/C++ (legacy and IoT/Embedded), Go and Python across Windows, Linux, AWS and Azure, delivering end-to-end solutions for enterprise customers and training teams to raise their game. I’m known for clear communication, strong presentation skills and practical architecture leadership, with hands-on delivery across Agile, DDD, TDD and BDD. Beyond coding, I focus on designing robust architectures and leading delivery for edge, cloud and hybrid deployments, including IoT/embedded, ML at the edge, and cloud-native microservices. I also contribute as a front-end collaborator when needed and remain active in industry speaking and mentoring across the UK, Europe and Africa.

Peter Willmot

Hi there, I’m Peter Willmot, a UK-based freelance software architect, designer, developer and trainer with over thirty years of commercial experience. I specialize in .NET, C#, MS SQL, C/C++ (legacy and IoT/Embedded), Go and Python across Windows, Linux, AWS and Azure, delivering end-to-end solutions for enterprise customers and training teams to raise their game. I’m known for clear communication, strong presentation skills and practical architecture leadership, with hands-on delivery across Agile, DDD, TDD and BDD. Beyond coding, I focus on designing robust architectures and leading delivery for edge, cloud and hybrid deployments, including IoT/embedded, ML at the edge, and cloud-native microservices. I also contribute as a front-end collaborator when needed and remain active in industry speaking and mentoring across the UK, Europe and Africa.

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Hi there, I’m Peter Willmot, a UK-based freelance software architect, designer, developer and trainer with over thirty years of commercial experience. I specialize in .NET, C#, MS SQL, C/C++ (legacy and IoT/Embedded), Go and Python across Windows, Linux, AWS and Azure, delivering end-to-end solutions for enterprise customers and training teams to raise their game. I’m known for clear communication, strong presentation skills and practical architecture leadership, with hands-on delivery across Agile, DDD, TDD and BDD.

Beyond coding, I focus on designing robust architectures and leading delivery for edge, cloud and hybrid deployments, including IoT/embedded, ML at the edge, and cloud-native microservices. I also contribute as a front-end collaborator when needed and remain active in industry speaking and mentoring across the UK, Europe and Africa.

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Work Experience

Software Architect / Lead Developer at ExpertEase Software
June 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
Design and development of a revolutionary multi-platform platform for Android/iOS using .NET MAUI, with runtime UI delivered from cloud repositories via a JSON-based language.
Cloud Architect / Migration Planner at ExpertEase Software
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Azure-based migration planning and architecture for legacy Windows-based MS SQL Server and ASP.NET apps; included Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Data Factory, Service Bus, Event Hub/IoT Hub, App Services and DevOps.
Azure Microservices Architect at ExpertEase Software
January 1, 2023 - November 13, 2025
Redesign and development of microservices hosted in Azure Container Instances and managed with Azure API Management, Dapr, and cloud-native tooling; migrated SQL data and integrated with Azure services.
Identity Verification Advisor at IDV Solutions (Client engagement)
January 1, 2021 - November 13, 2025
Advisory capacity for identity verification services based on MS Azure, MS SQL MI, .NET and Microsoft Face Recognition technologies.
ML Edge / Embedded Systems Engineer at Qri Ltd / Qri Pty Ltd
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Design and development of edge ML solutions on NVidia Jetson Nano/Jetson devices and Raspberry Pi using TensorFlow Lite, C#, .NET Core; firmware/IoT integration.
IoT & Embedded Systems Lead at Qri (IoT-focused projects)
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
End-to-end IoT prototypes and embedded software on PIC/ARM microcontrollers, HAL/firmware, and cloud integration; led architecture and development for embedded platforms.
SharePoint/BI Architect at Shoprite / South Africa engagements
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2016
MS SQL BI, SharePoint integration, SSIS/SSRS, large-scale BI/ERP deployments; development of dashboards and data pipelines.
Azure Microservices Architect / Edge ML Developer at ExpertEase Software
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design and development of Azure-based microservices architecture for edge devices; migration of legacy ASP.NET Core API to microservices hosted in Azure Container Instances with Dapr sidecars; using Azure API Manager for authentication, authorization, logging and analytics; mentoring development teams on best practices.
Migration Lead / Developer at AND Digital (on behalf of AND Digital)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Lead migration planning and hands-on development for large-scale migrations from Oracle to Azure; architecting and delivering .NET/SQL Server to Azure/SQL MI migrations; providing in-class, one-on-one and remote training, mentorship, and architectural guidance.
Embedded IoT & Firmware Architect at Qri Ltd / ADL (various projects)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
End-to-end design & development of embedded IoT solutions for ARM Cortex microcontrollers including RF networks, firmware in C/C++, and cloud integration using .NET Core; edge gateway implementations with hardware interfacing.
MS SQL BI Specialist / Consultant at Shoprite / First National Bank (various clients)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016
Design, performance optimization and deployment of MS SQL Server BI solutions; ETL/SSIS, SSRS reports, data warehouse design and data analytics; advisory and training for large-scale deployments.

Education

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Qualifications

Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for SQL Server and Architecture
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
MSDN Regional Director – EMA region
January 11, 2030 - November 13, 2025
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
SQL Server MVP (Architecture)
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
MSDN Regional Director (EMEA)
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
MSDN Regional Director for the EMEA region
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
Microsoft MVP - SQL Server & Architecture
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Gaming, Government