Azure Infrastructure Engineer (Technical Lead)

Candidate Description

Driving transformative cloud initiatives with over 15 years of experience, this Azure Cloud Lead excels at architecting, deploying, and optimising hybrid environments for enterprises across energy, consulting, and financial-services sectors. Their expertise spans Azure IaaS/PaaS, VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft 365, underpinned by a strong command of infrastructure automation, security governance, and cost-management strategies. Adept at aligning technology roadmaps with organisational objectives, they cultivate resilient, scalable, and compliant platforms that support business growth.

Proficiency in Azure DevOps, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines enables them to streamline delivery, reduce manual effort, and enforce configuration consistency. Key achievements include a 51 % cloud-cost reduction for an Airline Company, zero-downtime AVD migrations, and HIPAA-aligned security deployments for a Technology Services Provider. They consistently leverage tools such as Azure Monitor, Logic Apps, and Sentinel to enhance observability and threat mitigation, while embedding ITIL-aligned service management into day-to-day operations.

A natural mentor and technical leader, they foster high-performing, cross-functional teams by providing training in IaC, governance, and cloud best practices. Their collaborative approach with architects, vendors, and C-suite stakeholders ensures successful proof-of-concepts and enterprise-wide roll-outs. Committed to continuous improvement and innovation, this professional delivers secure, automated solutions that elevate operational resilience and accelerate digital transformation.