Cloud Engineering Director & Solutions Architect – Azure & AWS

Candidate Description

With over two decades steering large-scale cloud and data transformations, this technology leader excels in crafting strategy, enterprise architecture and solution delivery across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud environments. They bring a breadth of sector experience spanning financial services, energy, utilities, healthcare and government, underpinned by recognised thought leadership presented at professional forums. Adept at engaging C-suite stakeholders, they combine deep technical insight with a strong commercial lens to develop AI-enabled roadmaps and high-performing teams that accelerate digital journeys.

Adept at orchestrating complex programmes, their technical acumen is demonstrated through proficiency in multi-cloud landing zones, DevSecOps frameworks, MLOps pipelines and data-platform modernisation. Key achievements include directing an AUD 48 million cloud migration factory for an Energy Company, leading hybrid/multi-cloud strategies for 28 Government agencies and delivering Hadoop-based insurance data platforms for a Financial Institution. Leveraging tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps and Hadoop/Spark, this professional consistently implements secure, scalable and cost-optimised solutions aligned to Well-Architected and Responsible-AI frameworks.

Combining strategic vision with hands-on leadership, they have built and mentored high-performing teams within a Professional Services Firm, a Consulting Firm and another Consulting Firm, fostering cultures of innovation and continuous improvement. Their adaptable approach enables rapid alignment to diverse regulatory landscapes and business priorities, while certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect and PMP® reinforce their credentials. Overall, they offer organisations a rare blend of strategic advisory, technical depth and delivery excellence to drive sustainable digital and AI transformation outcomes.