I am a dedicated DevOps specialist with extensive expertise in automating, managing, and optimising deployment procedures across on-premises (vSphere) and cloud development (Azure, AWS). I enjoy translating complex technical requirements into secure, scalable solutions and collaborating with stakeholders to align IT capabilities with business goals. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics to integrate advanced security practices into DevOps methodologies and develop resilient, scalable infrastructure. I value continuous learning, teamwork, and delivering reliable, automated systems that enable teams to move faster and more securely.

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I am a dedicated DevOps specialist with extensive expertise in automating, managing, and optimising deployment procedures across on-premises (vSphere) and cloud development (Azure, AWS). I enjoy translating complex technical requirements into secure, scalable solutions and collaborating with stakeholders to align IT capabilities with business goals. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics to integrate advanced security practices into DevOps methodologies and develop resilient, scalable infrastructure. I value continuous learning, teamwork, and delivering reliable, automated systems that enable teams to move faster and more securely.

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I am a dedicated DevOps specialist with extensive expertise in automating, managing, and optimising deployment procedures across on-premises (vSphere) and cloud development (Azure, AWS). I enjoy translating complex technical requirements into secure, scalable solutions and collaborating with stakeholders to align IT capabilities with business goals.

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics to integrate advanced security practices into DevOps methodologies and develop resilient, scalable infrastructure. I value continuous learning, teamwork, and delivering reliable, automated systems that enable teams to move faster and more securely.

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Work Experience

Senior Infrastructure Consultant at Netcompany
August 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Consulting on DevOps and infrastructure solutions across VMware vSphere, Azure, and AWS; designed and deployed secure, scalable cloud environments; advanced CI/CD automation; implemented Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to optimise deployment processes.
Senior Operations Engineer (AI Cloud) at Northern Data Group
March 31, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Monitored GPU-accelerated HPC clusters for health, performance, and availability; proactive problem identification; on-call incident response; root cause analysis and long-term remediation; documented operational procedures and SOPs for upgrades and scripting.
Azure Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) at Capita Shared Services Ltd
January 31, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Remote oversight and optimization of Azure infrastructure; high availability, performance, and security; ticket resolution; automation via Terraform/Bicep; aligned solutions with SLAs/SLOs; cross-team collaboration.
DevOps Engineer at Smart DCC
September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Developed and supported AWS infrastructure (Windows and Linux); managed EKS clusters; utilised Azure DevOps and Entra ID with CI/CD pipelines; automation using Terragrunt, Kubescape, Prowler, Kubescape SaaS, TfSec, and Terraform modules.
DevOps Engineer at FreedomFibre
January 31, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Developed AWS solutions; built GitLab pipelines; created Terraform modules; containerised with Docker; API management via Kong Gateway; monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK in Docker/EKS environments.
Senior DevOps Engineer at NTTDATA
October 31, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Azure-focused DevOps for multiple projects; backstage app to streamline resource deployment; managed cloud environments using AWS EKS, Windows/Linux, Helm, Terraform, Python, and GitHub pipelines; contributed to Tesco Mobile and L&G initiatives.
Automation Engineer at Atos
October 31, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Automation engineering for central government project; deployed a Microsoft Azure AKS cluster; GitLab pipeline-as-a-service; automation with Ansible modules, Terraform, and Ops; agile delivery practices.
DevOps Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group
August 31, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Automated testing and deployment pipelines; Docker, Kubernetes, SonarQube, ELK, Jenkins, Git, and UCD within an agile framework; mentored colleagues and cultivated stakeholder relationships to improve efficiency and security.
DevOps Engineer at IBM-CIC-UK
January 31, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Managed AWS change requests; built Terraform modules; IP whitelisting playbooks; contributed to ELK stack efforts; multi-account logging via Kinesis Data Streams, Firehose, and CloudWatch; collaborated with Scottish Government Platform Maturity Team.
DevOps Engineer at Cavendish Wood
April 30, 2019 - April 30, 2019
Promoted IaC and automation within an agile cloud mobility project; created Terraform workspaces forDevelopment and Production; provisioned VPCs, EC2, security groups, subnets, load balancers, and other AWS resources; implemented log streaming with Kinesis for CloudWatch integration.
Cloud Engineer at Secura
January 31, 2018 - January 31, 2018
Delivered enterprise vCloud projects; installed and configured Linux (CentOS) and Windows servers; prepared migration plans and technical documentation; mentored staff; managed events and incidents via Service Desk; risk mitigation.
Jnr DevOps Engineer at Pinnaca
October 31, 2017 - October 31, 2017
Public sector-focused responsibilities in a secure NOC; Linux and VMware vSphere/Linus patch management; Active Directory setup; security hardening; incident management; contributed to MOJ engagements.

Education

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Qualifications

Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Microsoft Azure Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
VMware Certified Professional (VCP 5.5)
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
MCSE, Linux and CCNA
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
Kubernetes
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025
IBM DevOps Essentials
January 11, 2030 - November 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government