Experience

Self employed

• Denmark
• Information Technology & Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Lead DevOps Consultant

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  London, England, United Kingdom As a Technical Lead for Microsoft Azure DevOps based implementations, involved in leading strategic engagements with tier 1 clients (fintech, banking, insurance, government) to assist with their cloud journey and migration into the cloud as well as improving cloud posture and optimizing costs (FinOps) Formulating and spearheading cloud strategy, the introduction of design principles, patterns, and standards to ensure delivery of a secure, efficient cloud hosting capability, whilst working… Show more As a Technical Lead for Microsoft Azure DevOps based implementations, involved in leading strategic engagements with tier 1 clients (fintech, banking, insurance, government) to assist with their cloud journey and migration into the cloud as well as improving cloud posture and optimizing costs (FinOps) Formulating and spearheading cloud strategy, the introduction of design principles, patterns, and standards to ensure delivery of a secure, efficient cloud hosting capability, whilst working closely with Microsoft on Enterprise Cloud Adoption framework implementation as part of the Cloud Governance best practices. Involvement in strategic high-level decision for supporting development of applications which were possible, can be consolidated into the Azure and Microsoft Stack, whilst implementing Cloud Governance best practices as well as Azure Landing zones and CAF (Cloud Adoption Framework) blue prints (including RBAC, Continues Compliance using Azure Policy, 12 development principles for Cloud based Microservices based applications and more). Embedding disciplined architectural and modern development approaches for software design, CI/CD, utilizing Azure PaaS services, in an aligned way to the Microsoft Secure SDLC, for leading the delivery of development teams. Design, strategizing and implementation of continuous integration (utilizing TerraTest for automated integration tests) and continuous delivery (CI/CD) using AzureDevops release pipelines (using a gated approach, with reviewers and approval points). Active involvement in design and technical implementation of Azure Devops based artifacts using Terraform Automation, Implementation of Istio Service Mesh, whilst covering all of Azure Devops associated services and artifacts. Advising, designing and applying best practice, around integral aspects of Azure Technical stack, such as security (including Azure Defender for Cloud), monitoring and auditing configuration, Docker images security scanning and more. Show less



AXA XL

• Bermuda
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Devops Cloud Automation Principle Consultant

  • May 2019 - Dec 2019

  London, United Kingdom As a senior Cloud DevOps consultant, driving the design and implementation/adoption of a DevOps / Cloud Automation environments for Continuous Integration/Deployment of server-based infrastructure layers (OS, patching, hardening, standard components) as well as serverless PAS based cloud applications/services. High involvement in building the foundation for extending into application installation/configuration, whilst covering Windows Servers and RHEL 7.x based servers (both on-premise and… Show more As a senior Cloud DevOps consultant, driving the design and implementation/adoption of a DevOps / Cloud Automation environments for Continuous Integration/Deployment of server-based infrastructure layers (OS, patching, hardening, standard components) as well as serverless PAS based cloud applications/services. High involvement in building the foundation for extending into application installation/configuration, whilst covering Windows Servers and RHEL 7.x based servers (both on-premise and in the Azure public cloud). Being part of a strategic team, for automating the company’s enterprise application deployments globally and establishing a continuous integration (CI), continuous deployment (CD) and continuous operations (CO) environment. Providing advanced service catalog cloud based items to the development teams. Responsibilities: · Developing Devops SDLC pipeline, including AzureDevops Azure Cloud services-based implementation as well as YAML Azure Devops Pipelines. · Spearheading designing and coding of infrastructure as code, whist utilizing Artifactory, Azure advanced features and AzureDevops, for creation of full-blown core environments. · Automating of environment configuration using Chef and automated build & release pipelines using Azure Devops and PowerShell scripts. · Installing and configuring advanced Azure services such as ILB ASE, App Gateway, Azure Firewall, Azure SQL and more and then automating and standardizing the process of creating and deploying such services onto Azure based environments on demand. · Working closely with Infosec security team for implementation of security tools including: Dynatrace, QualysGuard, LogRythem, Azure Log analytics, HD Insights monitoring, Chef Automate / Chef Compliancy, Chef InSpec, RHEL CIS security hardening, HD Insights monitoring and Chef Automate / Chef Compliancy · Involvement and support in deployments of solution to dev and test and pre-prod environments Show less



Vocalink, a Mastercard company

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Lead Devops Consultant

  • Jun 2018 - May 2019

  London, United Kingdom As a senior Lead DevOps consultant, working as part of MasterCard’s NextGen Java development team for brand new Faster Payment platform for the South America market, whilst putting in place Devops best practices, automation processes and toolsets, whilst fully harnessing AWS cloud tech stack. Responsible for the design and automation of Infrastructure creation (using Terraform on AWS), automated application builds (using Jenkins with Gradle), packaging and storage in binary repositories… Show more As a senior Lead DevOps consultant, working as part of MasterCard’s NextGen Java development team for brand new Faster Payment platform for the South America market, whilst putting in place Devops best practices, automation processes and toolsets, whilst fully harnessing AWS cloud tech stack. Responsible for the design and automation of Infrastructure creation (using Terraform on AWS), automated application builds (using Jenkins with Gradle), packaging and storage in binary repositories (Artifactory, Nexus), automated release & deployment (using Jenkins) whilst using Java related scripting framework such as Kotlin for configuration and deployment, as well as database deployment frameworks such as Flyway. Working with internal BAs, Product owner and Scrum master to gather requirements, design and formulate the Devops strategy and execute implementation. Involvement in the automation of all SDLC lifecycle activities Show less



bp

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead DevOps Consultant

  • Jul 2017 - May 2019

  Sunbury-on-Thames As a senior Lead DevOps consultant, spearheading Cloud Migration of BP’s strategic applications from current on-prem datacenters to Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure). Responsible for the design and implementation of Infrastructure & application builds, release, deployment, and configuration activities. Working with internal Business partners & Application Management Teams to gather requirements, prototyping, architecting, implementing/updating solutions, building and executing test plans… Show more As a senior Lead DevOps consultant, spearheading Cloud Migration of BP’s strategic applications from current on-prem datacenters to Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure). Responsible for the design and implementation of Infrastructure & application builds, release, deployment, and configuration activities. Working with internal Business partners & Application Management Teams to gather requirements, prototyping, architecting, implementing/updating solutions, building and executing test plans, performing quality reviews, managing operations, and triaging and fixing operational issues. Covering end to end activities of migration (infrastructure automated creation, configuration, CI/CD – automated deployment etc.). Show less



Centrica

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior DevOps Consultant

  • May 2016 - Jul 2017

  Berkshire Working as a senior DevOps Consultant, covering end to end automation and migration of Centrica’s application into cloud (AWS, Azure), involved in the design and implementation of Public and Internal facing services across all development streams up to Production environments. Working closely with Puppet on a continues configuration framework and with Jenkins (CloudBees) on continues deployment pipelines. Utilizing AWS and Microsoft Azure for infrastructure as software (Iaas) automated… Show more Working as a senior DevOps Consultant, covering end to end automation and migration of Centrica’s application into cloud (AWS, Azure), involved in the design and implementation of Public and Internal facing services across all development streams up to Production environments. Working closely with Puppet on a continues configuration framework and with Jenkins (CloudBees) on continues deployment pipelines. Utilizing AWS and Microsoft Azure for infrastructure as software (Iaas) automated environments provisioning as well as Paas offerings for both (i.e: AWS RDS, Azure SQL Server). Integrating ServiceNow with AWS and Azure provisioning, implementing ServiceNow Orchestration and plug-ins for covering end to end self-service workflows (for end to end provisioning, configuration and deployment of environment as well as any other cloud based assets). Show less



Education Software Solutions

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior DevOps Consultant

  • Dec 2015 - Apr 2016

  Bedford Working as a senior DevOps Consultant, to cover automation of the full SDLC technical stack including Cloud Azure based environment automated provisioning, automated configuration (Chef), Continues Integration (TFS 2015 Vnext), Continues Delivery pipelines (TFS 2015) and generally all environment based provisioning for all teams (dev, business) from Dev to Production. Managing all Environments as part of the Ops team, periodical refreshes and recycling. Highly involved in the enablement of… Show more Working as a senior DevOps Consultant, to cover automation of the full SDLC technical stack including Cloud Azure based environment automated provisioning, automated configuration (Chef), Continues Integration (TFS 2015 Vnext), Continues Delivery pipelines (TFS 2015) and generally all environment based provisioning for all teams (dev, business) from Dev to Production. Managing all Environments as part of the Ops team, periodical refreshes and recycling. Highly involved in the enablement of the company’s new gen platform, which is to be deployed on a cloud basis to thousands of units of deployments and clients. Involved in all environment related technical implementation, whilst working closely with all project’s teams (developers, Bas, Testers, Business users). Actively developing a one click deployment process utilising Continues Integration, automated build, Continues Deployment and assisting the client to move to a more agile based DevOps Model. Show less



MUFG

• Japan
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environment & Release Manager (Build & Environment)

  • Apr 2013 - Dec 2015

  London, United Kingdom Working as Environments & Release Manager, to cover technical environments of the bank as part of its global change programme and overall SDLC improvement processes. Covering Environments provisioning, management, maintenance, automation, recycling and proactively managing the overall software services environments’ catalogue for existing and on-coming projects. Involved in large infrastructure upgrade projects, regulatory, Transactions/payment platforms/systems, trading and Risk… Show more Working as Environments & Release Manager, to cover technical environments of the bank as part of its global change programme and overall SDLC improvement processes. Covering Environments provisioning, management, maintenance, automation, recycling and proactively managing the overall software services environments’ catalogue for existing and on-coming projects. Involved in large infrastructure upgrade projects, regulatory, Transactions/payment platforms/systems, trading and Risk Management systems. Covering related project stages from inception and design to technical implementation, whilst working closely with all project’s members from programme managers to developers and testers. Putting in place the processes and best practices whilst focusing in automation (Continues Integration, continues build, Continues Deployment) and DevOps Model to streamline and improve Build & environment efficiencies. Show less



Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• SDLC/Automation Consultant

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  London, United Kingdom Acting as a consultant to put in place an SDLC framework and work with both PMs as well as Dev managers in order to shape and define company wide best practices for the lifecycle of projects form inception through implementation and closure. • Designing, defining and putting in place the foundations for a group wide SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) while creating and incorporating all artefacts and documentation (for PMS, BAs, Dev Leads/Devs, Test Managers/Leads/Testers) including… Show more Acting as a consultant to put in place an SDLC framework and work with both PMs as well as Dev managers in order to shape and define company wide best practices for the lifecycle of projects form inception through implementation and closure. • Designing, defining and putting in place the foundations for a group wide SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) while creating and incorporating all artefacts and documentation (for PMS, BAs, Dev Leads/Devs, Test Managers/Leads/Testers) including Quality gates to pass in order to move from one phase to the other, while creating a team WIKI and SharePoint Portals to accommodate the framework. • Liaising with Dev Leads, PMs and BAs to analyze identify and propose process improvements as part of the new SDLC framework. • Advising and proposing improvements on development best practices (continuous code integration, automated build, Unit testing framework) as well as performance improvements (based on analyzing current systems architecture). • Working closely with team leads and involved parties (BAs, PMs, Dev Leads). • Piloting and assisting in applying the new framework on existing and new projects. • Providing training and workshops as part of the implementation of the developed framework, while coaching teams for SDLC / Dev best-practices. Show less



Microsoft

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• QA Consultant / Lead

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

  London, United Kingdom Setting up a testing team to work closely with the Windows 8 Development team (UK/US/India) and putting a solid test framework in place to cover end to end testing for windows 8 based applications including performance testing. • Shaping and putting in place all testing artifacts, while utilizing TFS 2012 capabilities (Including Test Manager). • Putting a framework in place for end to end testing, while utilizing BDD tools as well as UI based test automation tools. • Designing testing… Show more Setting up a testing team to work closely with the Windows 8 Development team (UK/US/India) and putting a solid test framework in place to cover end to end testing for windows 8 based applications including performance testing. • Shaping and putting in place all testing artifacts, while utilizing TFS 2012 capabilities (Including Test Manager). • Putting a framework in place for end to end testing, while utilizing BDD tools as well as UI based test automation tools. • Designing testing lifecycle processes, including test data generation procedures in order to simulate a full data workflow for creating optimal test coverage. • Covering Microsoft Cloud Technologies (Windows Azure) as part of the Middle Tier and utilizing Azure SDK and Microsoft Bespoke Azure services and covering over performance of the end to end solution using VSTS performance testing and Microsoft performance tuning tools. • Using Microsoft IE VMware farm instances in order to simulate multiple operating systems for configuration and localization testing as well as running performance tests for the developed applications. • Recruitment and line management of on-shore testing resources. • Liaising with off-shore testing and Dev resources and expert team across the globe (Bing/Azure development teams). • Supporting PM with incorporating agile Scrum methodology for managing the project and the team. Show less



Mizuho Bank

• Test Automation Manager

  • Mar 2012 - Nov 2012

  Leading up test automation function and its implementation as part of continues integration process and daily business automated regression. Improving the quality and coverage of testing by leading the development of an automated Business Intelligence reconciliation test framework solution. Taking active part in the sprint management process (Scrum Mastering) while applying Agile Scrum best practices. Actively acting as the team’s Environments/Release manager overseeing software… Show more Leading up test automation function and its implementation as part of continues integration process and daily business automated regression. Improving the quality and coverage of testing by leading the development of an automated Business Intelligence reconciliation test framework solution. Taking active part in the sprint management process (Scrum Mastering) while applying Agile Scrum best practices. Actively acting as the team’s Environments/Release manager overseeing software release to all environments (sys, UAT, Prod) while working with all business end clients (Finance IT/Product Control etc) and infrastructure teams (DBAs, UNIX, Operations). Show less



HSBC

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Automation Test Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Mar 2012

  Setting-up an automated testing team and function (based on setting up a data driven Dot.Net test automation framework) to allow automation of existing regression packs and its application earlier in the development phase. Designing and applying similar solutions for all new project to leveraging the automated test solution across multiple project steams. Improving the breadth and quality of testing conducted during the development, unit testing and integrated system testing (IST) phases… Show more Setting-up an automated testing team and function (based on setting up a data driven Dot.Net test automation framework) to allow automation of existing regression packs and its application earlier in the development phase. Designing and applying similar solutions for all new project to leveraging the automated test solution across multiple project steams. Improving the breadth and quality of testing conducted during the development, unit testing and integrated system testing (IST) phases while covering end to end test projects (functional/non-functional) across the group, including covering of a large strategic Infrastructure transformation programme. Show less



RBS

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Test Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

  Spearheading Security Services testing activities while covering projects activities across the group. Working closely with the product’s development team and business users while covering end to end testing activities for security products implementation based on Dot.Net (SOA Web services) technologies. Leading Security Services testing activities across the group (UK, US, Hong-Kong) while gaining strong exposure to all development teams (Java and Dot.Net technologies based) from Front… Show more Spearheading Security Services testing activities while covering projects activities across the group. Working closely with the product’s development team and business users while covering end to end testing activities for security products implementation based on Dot.Net (SOA Web services) technologies. Leading Security Services testing activities across the group (UK, US, Hong-Kong) while gaining strong exposure to all development teams (Java and Dot.Net technologies based) from Front Office to Back-Office . Managing of test framework / Regression test suites, utilizing VSTS 2008/10 test automation, Continues integration using N-Unit test packs, SoapUI, QTP and JMeter. Functional testing of SOA based (Web Services) infrastructure using Web Services testing tools such as SoapUI. Non Functional Testing: Performance testing, Resiliency, Database Testing, DRP Testing, Network testing, LDAP testing while using both bespoke Dot.Net (C# based) test automation framework as well as Microsoft Visual Studio 2008/10 toolset. Test automation of Web services and applications as well as for Performance and Load Testing while utilising Visual Studio 2010, N-Unit and bespoke Dot.Net based performance test automation frameworks (c# based). Working closely with production support providing Root cause analysis and fault resolution for production incidents, while having an in-depth understanding into the security products (on a C# Code level). Show less



Coller Capital

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Test Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Jun 2010

  Leading a local team of Test analysts and working towards establishing structured testing approach for company wide projects. Defining, implementing and overseeing a comprehensive and evolving test strategy that covers all applications developed and supported by Business Systems. Working closely with business and technical teams for designing and managing the processes/tools necessary to perform effective system, performance and regression testing activities.



Pension Protection Fund

• Test Automation Manager

  • Mar 2009 - Jan 2010

  Managing a team of test analysts providing functional / non-functional testing services to the organization. Building and developing test service capabilities while covering: recruitment, resourcing, test methodologies (Scrum Agile & DSDM) best practices, implementation of Test Automation framework utilizing Visual Studio 2008 Team system and Team Foundation Server to its extent and incorporating other leading test automation tools such as AutomatedQA Test Complete.



bp

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Test Manager

  • Feb 2008 - Mar 2009

  Managed the delivery of the Technical Test capability service and lead all non-functional testing projects across the company portfolio, with a strong focus on SAP and financial/commodity trading systems. Established and lead a Technical (non-functional) Testing team for the implementation of world class tools and capabilities across the company portfolio, worked with the various stakeholders and took part in all strategic projects.



MSN (Microsoft) UK

• Test Manager

  • Mar 2007 - Feb 2008

  Successfully led the testing and delivery of quality web solutions for the client’s customers worldwide (Europe & Emea, US) for MSN UK, while implementing Agile Scrum methodology, focusing on setting in place structured testing framework for the UK headquarters and utilizing Microsoft based testing tools and suites. Tested applications varied in complexity from traditional information portals to complex web services & applications in which a variety of different web technologies were involved… Show more Successfully led the testing and delivery of quality web solutions for the client’s customers worldwide (Europe & Emea, US) for MSN UK, while implementing Agile Scrum methodology, focusing on setting in place structured testing framework for the UK headquarters and utilizing Microsoft based testing tools and suites. Tested applications varied in complexity from traditional information portals to complex web services & applications in which a variety of different web technologies were involved while working closely with the company’s local UK teams, US Teams, Shanghai and India off-shore teams in order to share and reuse software solutions, test tools and resources. Show less



Vodafone

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Test Manager

  • May 2006 - Nov 2006

  Successfully managed a strategic testing project for Migration of TestDirector 7.6/8.0 to Quality Center 8.2. The principal functional area of CRP (Common Registration Platform) is associated with subscribing customers to Vodafone on-line services and authenticating them for the subsequent use of these services. A user may interact with a service using one or more of the following channels: Web (Using the users web browser, the user can navigate to www.vodafone.co.uk where the user can… Show more Successfully managed a strategic testing project for Migration of TestDirector 7.6/8.0 to Quality Center 8.2. The principal functional area of CRP (Common Registration Platform) is associated with subscribing customers to Vodafone on-line services and authenticating them for the subsequent use of these services. A user may interact with a service using one or more of the following channels: Web (Using the users web browser, the user can navigate to www.vodafone.co.uk where the user can subscribe or login to web enabled Vodafone online services , WAP ( Register via Handset), Blind (The User has no GUI to interact with a 3rd party application). The component should be used with Quality Center in order to work out the process. The user registration process supplies User name and password which should be associated with a designated UNIX box with the appropriate rights to perform the required tasks. Show less



EDS Group

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Technical Project Manager

  • May 2002 - Jan 2006

  Managed large-scale IT projects in aviation, transportation, Telco and security fields. Led all Internet development technology initiatives (based on Dot.Net) and Testing activities. Involved in the project’s full lifecycle while focusing on tenders, suppliers' selection processes, negotiations and implementation phases, working with and managing 3rd parties across the UK (SITA, ULTRA), Europe (TERMA, SIMTRA) and the US (GWDI).



Cardonet

• Head of Quality Assurance

  • Aug 2000 - May 2002

  Actively involved in the establishment and management of the QA Department of the company at its R&D center.



EDS Group

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Aug 2000

  Managed large-scale software development teams for the government sector and consulted high tech and startups companies in internet development technical architectures.



Temurot Computers

• Development Team Lead

  • Aug 1996 - Dec 1998

  Developed tender management and RFP generation automation process tools, using Visual Basic, MS development tools and OLE Automation while utilizing relational databases (SQL Server). Managed internet development team delivering large-scale Internet projects.