James Chambers

Experience

02/2023 - Present: Newcastle, UK (Hybrid)

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.

Proficient in IaC with Bicep for Azure deployments.
Versatile version control with Git expertise.
Good scripting abilities in PowerShell and Bash.
Competent in Python for automation.
Experienced in Azure services and SecOps, ensuring secure, best-practice cloud architectures.
Proficient with Office 365 Suite, enhancing team productivity and collaboration.
Skilled in Windows, MacOS and Unix-based operating systems for optimal performance and security.
Experience in developing and delivering technical and soft skill training.