Azure Technical Architect/Senior Engineer

Candidate Description

With more than two decades of expertise spanning Federal Government, banking, fintech and enterprise sectors, this cloud-first architect has repeatedly delivered secure, scalable and cost-optimised solutions on Azure and AWS. Leveraging a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering and a portfolio of top-tier certifications, they excel at guiding strategic migration, disaster-recovery and hybrid-cloud initiatives for clients such as a Technology Provider, a Consulting Firm, and a Fintech Company. Adept stakeholder engagement and clear communication underpin their reputation as a trusted adviser.

Their technical acumen is evident through deep proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform, Azure DevOps CI/CD, Kubernetes modernisation and advanced data-platform services including Azure Data Factory and Synapse Analytics. Highlights include leading a Maritime Safety Authority’s firewall and SQL consolidation, architecting Azure VMware Solution migrations for a Department, and implementing secure landing zones and managed identity frameworks for a Major Bank. They routinely embed governance, ISO 27001 and NIST controls, while championing Agile and SAFe practices to accelerate delivery.

Combining leadership and hands-on engineering, this professional mentors cross-functional teams, orchestrates complex cut-overs and drives continuous improvement across security, performance and cost. Their adaptability across consulting, defence, mining and superannuation environments demonstrates an ability to translate business objectives into resilient cloud architectures that unlock long-term value.