Azure & AWS Integration Architect

Candidate Description

With over two decades orchestrating large-scale infrastructure and cloud initiatives, this solution architect specialises in crafting resilient Azure and AWS environments for government agencies and leading global consultancies. Their breadth spans UNIX, Windows, AIX and Solaris platforms, underpinned by deep expertise in Active Directory integration, ITIL service management and multi-cloud automation. A proven communicator and strategist, they consistently align complex technical landscapes with business objectives across sectors such as taxation, border protection and healthcare.

Adept at Azure DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and hybrid-cloud integration, they have delivered automated deployment frameworks leveraging Team Foundation Server, MFEEE, Chef, Puppet and UrbanCode. Key achievements include accelerating a Healthcare Provider's transformation programme through expedited pSeries migrations, engineering load-balanced VIOS architectures for a Border Protection Agency, and establishing cloud-based disaster-recovery environments that meet stringent RTO/RPO targets. Their technical repertoire further encompasses Event Grid, Service Bus, PowerShell scripting, Oracle and DB2 administration, along with rigorous change, incident and release management.

Leadership roles at a Government Agency, a Technology Company and an IT Services Company highlight their capacity to guide cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers and foster stakeholder collaboration. Comfortable navigating agile and waterfall methodologies, they readily adapt to evolving technological landscapes while maintaining a steadfast focus on service quality and risk mitigation. This professional’s blend of strategic vision, hands-on engineering skill and commitment to continual improvement positions them as a valuable catalyst for digital transformation and operational excellence.