About Me

Hi, I'm the author of Clouded Thoughts!

I'm a Cloud and Infrastructure Architect with a passion for solving complex technical challenges and making IT systems work better for people. With experience across both public and private sectors, I specialize in designing and implementing cloud, hybrid, and enterprise solutions—primarily with Microsoft Azure and related technologies, however my experience spans Azure DevOps, CI/CD automation, hybrid identity, Microsoft 365, virtualization (VMware, Citrix), and enterprise-scale governance and security (including Microsoft Purview and Entra).

I thrive on creative problem-solving, whether it's architecting a new environment, troubleshooting infrastructure, or collaborating with teams to deliver real value. I believe the best solutions combine technical expertise with clear communication, and I enjoy sharing insights here on Clouded Thoughts to help demystify cloud concepts for others.

If you're interested in cloud technology or want to connect, feel free to reach out!

Professional Experience

Senior Consultant, Professional Services – New Zealand (2022–Present):
Provide end-to-end technical leadership and consultancy for cloud and hybrid infrastructure projects, primarily in the public sector. Design and implement Azure and Office 365 solutions, develop hybrid strategies, create technical documentation, and contribute to process improvement and team development.
Senior DevOps Engineer – United Kingdom (2019–2022):
Led the modernization of national education infrastructure, migrating from legacy IaaS to modern PaaS and Kubernetes solutions on Azure. Automated deployments with Azure DevOps, improved cost efficiency, and managed complex environments using PowerShell, ARM/Bicep, and CI/CD pipelines.
Cloud Architect – United Kingdom (2018–2019):
Designed and maintained large-scale IaaS and PaaS cloud platforms for a major MSP. Drove platform expansion, validated solution designs, and led internal cloud transformation projects, including hybrid authentication and Office 365/Azure migrations.
Technical Architect – United Kingdom (2013–2017):
Lead architect for mission-critical IaaS platforms, responsible for design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of managed service infrastructure. Provided technical authority for key clients, focusing on cloud strategy, service improvement, and incident management.

Technical Skills

Azure IaaS and PaaS, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft 365
Azure DevOps, CI/CD, PowerShell, ARM/Bicep, IaC
VMware, Citrix, Windows Server, System Center
Hybrid identity, security, and governance

Certifications

Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure Administrator Associate
Azure Security Engineer Associate
Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
AWS Solution Architect Associate
MCSE: Cloud Platform & Infrastructure