Enterprise Cloud Architect

Candidate Description

With more than 24 years navigating complex technology landscapes, this Enterprise Cloud Architect combines deep multi-cloud expertise with a proven record in secure infrastructure, application modernisation, and intelligent automation. Their broad sector exposure—spanning Defence, Government, Retail, and Financial Services—enables them to translate strategic objectives into resilient Azure, a Major Cloud Provider, and another Major Cloud Provider solutions that adhere to Zero Trust principles and optimise performance, cost, and governance. Consistently, they advocate best-practice architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and DoDAF while driving business-aligned digital transformation.

Adept at API management, microservices design, and event-driven architectures, they have delivered high-impact projects including real-time cyber analytics for a Government Department, an automated supply-chain distribution centre for a Major Retailer, and the secure multi-cloud foundation for a Government Department. Their technical acumen is underpinned by mastery of containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes, Istio), CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins), and infrastructure-as-code, enabling rapid, secure deployments. Key achievements feature Entra ID consolidation, Defender for Cloud DevSecOps pipelines, and AI-powered inventory forecasting using Dynamics 365 and Common Data Model.

Combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership, this professional guides cross-functional teams, mentors engineers, and enforces rigorous architecture governance to ensure scalable, compliant outcomes. Their adaptability across diverse industries, commitment to continuous innovation, and credentials—including Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert and TOGAF 9 Certified—position them as a valuable asset for organisations seeking to modernise, secure, and future-proof their technology estates.