James Chambers

08/2024 - Present: Remote, UK and EU

Designed, deployed, and managed Microsoft Azure infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security in compliance with GDPR, PIPEDA, and SOC 2 regulations.
Developed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Bicep and ARM templates, automating provisioning and management workflows via Azure DevOps.
Optimised cloud performance through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights, implementing automated scaling and recovery mechanisms.
Enhanced and maintained CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, enabling seamless application deployments and integrations across development teams.
Applied FinOps principles by monitoring cloud costs with Azure Cost Management, identifying optimisation opportunities, and recommending cost-saving measures.
Implemented Azure-native security solutions, including Azure Security Center, Defender, and Key Vault, enforcing Zero Trust principles with RBAC and MFA.
Collaborated cross-functionally to troubleshoot and resolve Azure-related operational issues while ensuring solutions align with business objectives.
Created and maintained comprehensive documentation for Azure infrastructure, automation processes, and workflows, providing technical guidance to internal teams.

02/2023 - 08/2024

Engineered robust 'lift and shift' strategies, enhancing major applications' performance on Azure, directly contributing to efficiency gains and operational cost reductions.
Proficient in optimising Azure services, including Compute, Storage, and Active Directory, to build scalable and secure cloud infrastructures.
Leveraged Azure DevOps, PowerShell, and Bicep to pioneer process automation, promoting efficiency and ensuring adherence to compliance standards.
Upheld stringent security measures and ensured compliance with UK Government policies, underpinned by AZ-900, AZ-104, and SC-900 Microsoft certifications.
Collaborated closely with multiple departments to ensure cloud solutions align with business strategies, driving innovation and organisational growth.
Committed to continuous learning and applying best practices in cloud technologies and security operations.
Applied Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies to streamline and fortify cloud provisioning processes.

02/2018 - 02/2023: Newcastle, UK

Served 4 years on Rapid Response, 1 year in Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Communicated effectively within diverse communities and coordinated with experts to solve crimes.
Encouraged inter-departmental collaboration for crime prevention efforts.
Responded swiftly to public safety emergencies.
Skilled in intelligence reporting and stakeholder support for crime resolution.

06/2010 - 02/2018: Remote

Skilled in creating dynamic websites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL, leveraging cloud-based technologies for scalability.
Proficient in key development tools and secure command-line operations.
Innovates user experiences through data-driven enhancement strategies.
Executed quality-driven projects rapidly, maintaining user experience standards.
Designed and analysed email campaigns, leveraging Google Analytics for optimisation.

Cloud DevOps Engineer