Reduction in annual cloud spend
Project backlog reduction
Reduced service desk wait times
My Journey: From Infrastructure to Strategy
My IT career began as a Graduate IT Specialist in Application Development. I spent many years in IT Support and Infrastructure, learning hardware, networks, and real user problems. This end-to-end view now shapes my cloud work.
Today, as a Cloud Architect and Engineering Manager, I focus on systems, people, and processes. I build clear, data-driven solutions that remove friction, help stakeholders decide with confidence, and deliver real value. I lead calm, collaborative teams and care about inclusive environments.
Core Expertise
- FinOps & multi-cloud design
- Zero Trust architecture
- Agile delivery & team leadership
- Cloud monitoring (PagerDuty, etc.)
Key Technologies
- Azure, GCP
- Power BI, Tableau
- Terraform, Infrastructure as Code
- CI/CD (GitHub Actions, YAML)
Moments at Work
Snapshots from conferences, hackathons, and team days.
Case Studies: Strategy in Action
I turn complex challenges into measurable outcomes.
FinOps & Governance Board Creation
Authored the business case and launched FinOps from the ground up. Now chair the Azure Governance Board to oversee spend, new projects, and standards.
Result: 0% reduction in annual cloud spend.
Secure Tenant Disaggregation
Designed the future state, applied Zero Trust, and aligned leaders with clear diagrams and plans.
Outcome: increased security, licensing flexibility, and total cloud control.
Organisations I've Worked With
Professional Experience
My path in technology leadership.
Cloud Engineering Manager
Westminster City Council | Oct 2024 – Present
- Lead a five-person cloud squad and run Agile ceremonies.
- Set delivery expectations and reduce scope churn.
- Reduced project backlog by 35% through sharper triage.
- Chair the Azure Governance Board.
Technical Architect
Westminster City Council | Feb 2024 – Present
- Lead technical advisor on cloud architecture and strategy.
- Evaluate suppliers and author SOWs (G-Cloud).
- Design HLD/LLD for Azure and GCP using CAF/WAF.
- Introduced FinOps; cut bills by 15% in six months.
Senior Associate
PwC UK | Apr 2022 – Feb 2024
- Built Azure/GCP landing zones with policy-as-code.
- Introduced Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability.
- Right-sizing analysis for 75 VMs saved >£100k/yr.
Earlier roles
2012 – 2022
- Azure Cloud Consultant – Revolent Group
- Senior IT Infrastructure Technician – NextGEN360
- Senior IT Technician – Hologic, Inc.
- IT Infrastructure Administrator – Phillips & Cohen
- IT Support Technician – Booking.com
- Service Desk Analyst – dentsu
Education & Certifications
Formal training and continuous learning.
IT Specialist for Application Development (IHK Germany)
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK), Germany
Grade: 1.3 (Sehr Gut / Excellent)
View certificate →Sociology (Major)
University of Kassel, Germany
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