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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drizzlyowl/
GitHub: https://github.com/drizzlyowl/
Location: Bradford, UK
Summary
A highly motivated Operations Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and Terraform, complemented by a strong background in web development and technical architecture, specialising in building high-availability, secure systems, particularly for public sector clients.
Work Experience
dxw | November 2022 – Present
Operations Engineer:
- Responsible for the ongoing support and development of infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform.
- Continue to develop and maintain an internal hosting platform for dxw.
- Collaborated with development teams to automate deployments and ensure operational efficiency.
- Out-of-hours experience as 1st-line triage and 2nd-line escalation for technical operations.
Senior DevOps Engineer | Department for Education Contract (within dxw):
- Led DevOps implementation, leveraging Microsoft Azure for efficient cloud deployment.
- Played a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, contributing to streamlined development and deployment processes.
- Implemented infrastructure and application monitoring, logging, and diagnostics to proactively identify and address potential issues.
- Implemented strong secure-by-design principles and familiarity with Well-Architected Frameworks.
- Identified and decommissioned legacy Azure resources, resulting in approximately £20,000 in annual cost savings.
Mixd | November 2015 – October 2022
Lead Technical Architect (April 2021 – October 2022):
- Designed, provisioned, and maintained robust and highly available web hosting solutions for clients using Rackspace OpenStack.
- Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible and Heat Orchestration templates.
- Regularly engaged in stakeholder meetings to present and explain high-level overviews of web hosting configurations, ensuring clear communication and alignment with client requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring the stability and security of critical public service websites, including NHS Intranets, NHS Trust/CCG websites, North West Ambulance Service, and North Yorkshire Police.
Senior Developer (2018 – April 2021):
- Led numerous WordPress website development projects, presenting progress and deliverables throughout sprint cycles.
- Established and reinforced common development patterns across the wider development team, promoting code consistency and maintainability.
- Developed custom WordPress plugins using DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) principles to optimize code reuse and efficiency.
Web Developer (November 2015 – 2018):
- Developed WordPress themes, contributing to the front-end design and functionality of client websites.
- Collaborated effectively within teams of 3-4 developers on various web projects.
- Provided technical support to clients, addressing support queries, applying bug fixes, and implementing maintenance patches.
Skills
- Infrastructure Skills: Terraform, Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Rackspace OpenStack), Infrastructure Management, DevOps practices, Linux Administration, CI/CD, Technical Architecture, Virtualization (VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V), Containerization (Docker), Ansible, Heat Orchestration
- Web Development Skills: WordPress Plugin and Theme Development, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
- Soft Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Project Management, Leadership, Client Communication