Profile
Cloud Platform Architect and Operations Manager with extensive experience in cloud-native technologies and DevOps practices, backed by 17 years of experience.Demonstrated Success in leading complex infrastructure projects, optimising platforms, and enhancing cloud, platform and Kubernetes security.Passionate about driving operational efficiency and fostering innovation to deliver cutting edge solutions in cloud and platform environments;
Skills and abilities
Amazon Web Services, Automation, Bash, CI/CD, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Security, Documentation, Git, DevOps, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, Linux, Operational Procedures,, Python, Solution Architecture, Terraform
Experience
Data & Analytics Platform & Operations Lead – Intellihub, Melbourne 04/24 – Present
As the Data and Analytics Platform and Operations Lead, I actively oversee cloud infrastructure, administering AWS resources and Databricks environments using Terraform to ensure efficient resource management and deployment. I lead incident management processes daily, ensuring prompt resolution of issues to maintain service continuity and operational excellence. I work closely with Data Engineering teams to develop Databricks notebooks and scripts that automate tasks and generate valuable data insights. Additionally, I analyse Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for cloud solutions, utilising AWS Cost Explorer for accurate budget forecasting and implementing cost-saving strategies.
Achievements
- Lead trunk-based development, boosting code quality and team productivity.
- Enhance security with pen testing, ensuring compliance and data protection.
- Manage change processes, refining procedures and improving operational resilience.
- Developed automation for AWS resource monitoring and automated CLI access, significantly reducing manual workload and improving operational efficiency.
- Implemented a comprehensive Disaster Recovery solution, designed for enhanced resilience.
- Implemented Run Books, Release Notes, and Post Release templates, fostering improved communication and operational resilience within the team.
- Streamline AWS operations through automation, significantly reducing manual workload and enhancing operational efficiency across the platform.
Lead Engineer – Intellihub, Melbourne 12/19 – 4/24
Lead engineering teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, enhancing resource use.
Coordinate multiple projects, ensuring detail-focused completion and operational improvements.
Mentor junior engineers, fostering professional growth and boosting team productivity.
Implement automated systems, optimising engineering accuracy and process efficiency.
Develop innovative solutions for complex issues, improving functionality and user experience.
Achievements
- Cloud Migration Leadership: Led the successful migration from Azure to GCP, replicating infrastructure and facilitating application migration.
- Kubernetes Optimisation: Orchestrated the migration of a Django application from Elastic Beanstalk to AWS App Runner.
- CDK8s Module Development: Developed a TypeScript-based CDK8s module, promoting best practices and reducing client burden.
- Cloud Security Enhancement: Significantly enhanced cloud security using AWS security tools and adhering to Google’s best practices.
- Google Cloud Deployment: Successfully deployed a secure Google Cloud environment, fortifying infrastructure against potential threats using Google Cloud security foundations guide.
Senior Engineer
Led the design and development of a cutting-edge AWS Transit Gateway Solution using STNO, enabling seamless interconnectivity.
Implemented CIS Kubernetes Benchmarks, continuously uncovering vulnerabilities in Docker images through continuous integration.
Improved Kubernetes deployments by introducing Mutating Webhooks and enforcing security policies with Open Policy Agent Policies using Gatekeeper.
Elevated secret management with the deployment of the CSI Secret Store Driver for Vault, AWS, and GKE across all Kubernetes clusters.
Provided indispensable platform support for AWS, GCP, Kubernetes (EKS and GKE), Istio, Gatekeeper, Sealed Secrets, and Infrastructure as Code.
Achievements:
- AWS Transit Gateway Implementation: Spearheaded the design of a cutting-edge AWS Transit Gateway Solution.
- Security Benchmark Implementation: Implemented CIS Kubernetes Benchmarks, uncovering vulnerabilities in Docker images.
- Kubernetes Security Enhancement: Further secured Kubernetes deployments with Mutating Webhooks and Open Policy Agent Policies.
- Secret Management Optimisation: Elevated secret management with the deployment of the CSI Secret Store Driver for Vault, AWS, and GKE.
- Platform Support Excellence: Provided indispensable platform support for a diverse range of products.
Senior Consultant– CMD, Melbourne 06/19 – 12/19
Delivered consulting services in cutting-edge cloud and containerisation technologies, leveraging architectural design prowess.
Designed, implemented, and orchestrated CI/CD toolchains for efficient management of AWS and Google infrastructure, optimising project workflows.
Established and nurtured valuable client relationships, collaborating seamlessly with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Championed knowledge sharing through mentoring, training sessions, and resource provision to empower client team members.
Achievements:
- Knowledge Sharing Advocacy: Advocated for knowledge sharing within the team through proactive mentoring, conducting training sessions, and developing comprehensive documentation.
- EKS Implementation and Team Training: Spearheaded the setup of Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), empowering the team with advanced container orchestration capabilities. Provided extensive training to ensure the seamless adoption of Kubernetes practices and documented best practices for future reference.
DevOps Engineer – TreviPay, Melbourne 04/17 – 6/19
Led the successful deployment of Kubernetes in the MSTS environment on AWS, managing three clusters, including a critical production cluster.
Conducted a proof of concept for Kubernetes Federation and initiated Terraform automation for cluster creation.
Evaluated AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) upon its release and facilitated the onboarding of developers and their applications onto Kubernetes.
Enhanced AWS monitoring, tagging, auditing, and security compliance for RDS databases and S3 buckets, automating AWS group and policy management through CI/CD pipelines using Troposphere.
Delivered training on Kubernetes application deployment in the U.S.-based office.
Achievements:
- Kubernetes Deployment Leadership: Successfully spearheaded the deployment of Kubernetes in the MSTS environment on AWS, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
- AWS Monitoring Advancement: Enhanced AWS monitoring, tagging, auditing, and security compliance for RDS databases and S3 buckets, fortifying the infrastructure against potential risks.
- EKS Onboarding Facilitation: Facilitated the seamless onboarding of developers and applications onto Kubernetes using AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service, optimising resource utilisation.
- CI/CD Training Delivery: Provided comprehensive training on Kubernetes application deployment in the U.S.-based office, contributing to the team’s proficiency in CI/CD processes.
DevOps Administrator– Australian Council of Research, Melbourne 11/16 – 4/17
Managed and deployed Amazon Web Services infrastructure utilised for hosting external applications and services.
Involved in the deployment of the Marking System Load Testing environment to AWS using custom Troposphere scripts and CloudFormation, utilising Docker for containerisation.
Contributed to improved monitoring of AWS and internal environments using CloudWatch and Splunk.
Assisted in improving system security through the enforcement of Web Services Security best practices.
Achievements:
- AWS Infrastructure Management: Managed and deployed Amazon Web Services infrastructure for hosting external applications and services.
- AWS Environment Deployment: Involved in the deployment of the Marking System Load Testing environment to AWS using custom Troposphere scripts and CloudFormation.
- Monitoring Improvement: Contributed to improved monitoring of AWS and internal environments using CloudWatch and Splunk.
- Security Enhancement: Assisted in improving system security through the enforcement of Web Services Security best practices.
Senior System Administrator – State Revenue Office, Melbourne 03/15 – 10/16
Implemented DevOps practices through the use of Puppet, defining the desired state of new and current infrastructure based on its purpose.
Undertook work with Amazon Web Services, growing the current environment through migrating locally based web services and applications to a cloud-based solution.
Contributed to the integration, configuration, and deployment of Splunk to monitor all systems.
Rolled out the infrastructure and systems for the SRO project, acknowledged with national awards for best government website.
Achievements:
- DevOps Implementation: Implemented DevOps practices through the use of Puppet, defining the desired state of new and current infrastructure.
- AWS Environment Growth: Undertook work with Amazon Web Services, growing the current environment through migrating locally based web services and applications.
- Splunk Integration: Contributed to the integration, configuration, and deployment of Splunk to monitor all systems.
- Award-Winning Project: Rolled out the infrastructure and systems for the SRO project, acknowledged with national awards for best government website.
System Administrator – Swinburne University, Melbourne 03/07 – 12/14
Responsible for the UNIX Backup Environment and key contributor to implementing the Echo360 software solution.
Developed documentation for a range of procedures and systems, including backup environment, problem management, and service desk procedures.
Achieved 100% reliability over the past 5 years of the University Unix Data Protector, EMC Legato Networker backup environments.
Administered, designed, and implemented the production environment of the Echo360 project.
Achievements:
- UNIX Backup Environment Management: Responsible for the UNIX Backup Environment and key contributor to implementing the Echo360 software solution.
- Documentation Development: Developed documentation for a range of procedures and systems, including backup environment, problem management, and service desk procedures.
- Backup Environment Reliability: Achieved 100% reliability over the past 5 years of the University Unix Data Protector, EMC Legato Networker backup environments.
- Echo360 Project Implementation: Administered, designed, and implemented the production environment of the Echo360 project.
Service Desk Analyst 03/04 – 03/07
Undertook 1st and 2nd Level support of IT services provided to Swinburne University staff
System Engineer– Globalnet, Melbourne 06/02 – 12/03
Education
Swinburne University – Melbourne, Aus 2011
Graduate Certificate of eForencis
Swinburne University – Melbourne, Aus 2011
Graduate Certificate of eBusiness & Communications
Swinburne University – Melbourne, Aus 2001
Bachelor of Applied Science (Mathematics and Computer Science)
Experience
Lead Engineer | Innablr Oct 2022 – Present
- Effectively coordinated the successful completion of multiple concurrent projects, demonstrating adept prioritisation and attention to detail.
- Provided leadership to engineering teams, ensuring the timely and budget-conscious delivery of projects with a focus on efficient resource utilisation.
- Implemented automated systems to optimise the accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes, contributing to operational enhancements.
- Enhanced product performance through the systematic streamlining of design processes and the strategic integration of automation tools.
- Architected innovative solutions for complex engineering problems, resulting in improved functionality and an enhanced user experience.
- Mentored junior engineers to support their professional growth and contribute to overall team productivity.
Achievements:
- Cloud Migration Leadership: Led the successful migration from Azure to GCP, replicating infrastructure and facilitating application migration.
- Kubernetes Optimisation: Orchestrated the migration of a Django application from Elastic Beanstalk to AWS App Runner.
- CDK8s Module Development: Developed a TypeScript-based CDK8s module, promoting best practices and reducing client burden.
- Cloud Security Enhancement: Significantly enhanced cloud security using AWS security tools and adhering to Google’s best practices.
- Google Cloud Deployment: Successfully deployed a secure Google Cloud environment, fortifying infrastructure against potential threats using Google Cloud security foundations guide.
Senior DevOps Engineer | Innablr Dec 2019 – Oct 2022
- Led the design and development of a cutting-edge AWS Transit Gateway Solution using STNO, enabling seamless interconnectivity.
- Implemented CIS Kubernetes Benchmarks, continuously uncovering vulnerabilities in Docker images through continuous integration.
- Improved Kubernetes deployments by introducing Mutating Webhooks and enforcing security policies with Open Policy Agent Policies using Gatekeeper.
- Elevated secret management with the deployment of the CSI Secret Store Driver for Vault, AWS, and GKE across all Kubernetes clusters.
- Provided indispensable platform support for AWS, GCP, Kubernetes (EKS and GKE), Istio, Gatekeeper, Sealed Secrets, and Infrastructure as Code.
Achievements:
- AWS Transit Gateway Implementation: Spearheaded the design of a cutting-edge AWS Transit Gateway Solution.
- Security Benchmark Implementation: Implemented CIS Kubernetes Benchmarks, uncovering vulnerabilities in Docker images.
- Kubernetes Security Enhancement: Further secured Kubernetes deployments with Mutating Webhooks and Open Policy Agent Policies.
- Secret Management Optimisation: Elevated secret management with the deployment of the CSI Secret Store Driver for Vault, AWS, and GKE.
- Platform Support Excellence: Provided indispensable platform support for a diverse range of products.
Senior Consultant | CMD Solutions Jul 2019 – Dec 2019
- Delivered consulting services in cutting-edge cloud and containerisation technologies, leveraging architectural design prowess.
- Designed, implemented, and orchestrated CI/CD toolchains for efficient management of AWS and Google infrastructure, optimising project workflows.
- Established and nurtured valuable client relationships, collaborating seamlessly with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Championed knowledge sharing through mentoring, training sessions, and resource provision to empower client team members.
Achievements:
- Knowledge Sharing Advocacy: Advocated for knowledge sharing within the team through proactive mentoring, conducting training sessions, and developing comprehensive documentation.
- EKS Implementation and Team Training: Spearheaded the setup of Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), empowering the team with advanced container orchestration capabilities. Provided extensive training to ensure the seamless adoption of Kubernetes practices and documented best practices for future reference.
DevOps Engineer | TreviPay Apr 2017 – Jul 2019
- Led the successful deployment of Kubernetes in the MSTS environment on AWS, managing three clusters, including a critical production cluster.
- Conducted a proof of concept for Kubernetes Federation and initiated Terraform automation for cluster creation.
- Evaluated AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) upon its release and facilitated the onboarding of developers and their applications onto Kubernetes.
- Enhanced AWS monitoring, tagging, auditing, and security compliance for RDS databases and S3 buckets, automating AWS group and policy management through CI/CD pipelines using Troposphere.
- Delivered training on Kubernetes application deployment in the U.S.-based office.
Achievements:
- Kubernetes Deployment Leadership: Successfully spearheaded the deployment of Kubernetes in the MSTS environment on AWS, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
- AWS Monitoring Advancement: Enhanced AWS monitoring, tagging, auditing, and security compliance for RDS databases and S3 buckets, fortifying the infrastructure against potential risks.
- EKS Onboarding Facilitation: Facilitated the seamless onboarding of developers and applications onto Kubernetes using AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service, optimising resource utilisation.
- CI/CD Training Delivery: Provided comprehensive training on Kubernetes application deployment in the U.S.-based office, contributing to the team’s proficiency in CI/CD processes.
Dev Ops Administrator | Australian Council for Educational Research Nov 2016 – Mar 2017
- Managed and deployed Amazon Web Services infrastructure utilised for hosting external applications and services.
- Involved in the deployment of the Marking System Load Testing environment to AWS using custom Troposphere scripts and CloudFormation, utilising Docker for containerisation.
- Contributed to improved monitoring of AWS and internal environments using CloudWatch and Splunk.
- Assisted in improving system security through the enforcement of Web Services Security best practices.
Achievements:
- AWS Infrastructure Management: Managed and deployed Amazon Web Services infrastructure for hosting external applications and services.
- AWS Environment Deployment: Involved in the deployment of the Marking System Load Testing environment to AWS using custom Troposphere scripts and CloudFormation.
- Monitoring Improvement: Contributed to improved monitoring of AWS and internal environments using CloudWatch and Splunk.
- Security Enhancement: Assisted in improving system security through the enforcement of Web Services Security best practices.
Senior System Administrator | State Revenue Office Victoria
May 2015 – Sep 2016
- Implemented DevOps practices through the use of Puppet, defining the desired state of new and current infrastructure based on its purpose.
- Undertook work with Amazon Web Services, growing the current environment through migrating locally based web services and applications to a cloud-based solution.
- Contributed to the integration, configuration, and deployment of Splunk to monitor all systems.
- Rolled out the infrastructure and systems for the SRO project, acknowledged with national awards for best government website.
Achievements:
- DevOps Implementation: Implemented DevOps practices through the use of Puppet, defining the desired state of new and current infrastructure.
- AWS Environment Growth: Undertook work with Amazon Web Services, growing the current environment through migrating locally based web services and applications.
- Splunk Integration: Contributed to the integration, configuration, and deployment of Splunk to monitor all systems.
- Award-Winning Project: Rolled out the infrastructure and systems for the SRO project, acknowledged with national awards for best government website.
System Administrator and Problem Manager | Swinburne University of Technology
Mar 2007 – Dec 2014
- Responsible for the UNIX Backup Environment and key contributor to implementing the Echo360 software solution.
- Developed documentation for a range of procedures and systems, including backup environment, problem management, and service desk procedures.
- Achieved 100% reliability over the past 5 years of the University Unix Data Protector, EMC Legato Networker backup environments.
- Administered, designed, and implemented the production environment of the Echo360 project.
Achievements:
- UNIX Backup Environment Management: Responsible for the UNIX Backup Environment and key contributor to implementing the Echo360 software solution.
- Documentation Development: Developed documentation for a range of procedures and systems, including backup environment, problem management, and service desk procedures.
- Backup Environment Reliability: Achieved 100% reliability over the past 5 years of the University Unix Data Protector, EMC Legato Networker backup environments.
- Echo360 Project Implementation: Administered, designed, and implemented the production environment of the Echo360 project.
Service Desk Analyst | Swinburne University of Technology. Mar 2003 – Mar 2007
Systeme Engineer | Globalnet Solutions . Jun 2002- Feb 2003