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Ashley Reed

@ashleyreed

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Infrastructure Engineer with 8+ years of cloud platform expertise.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning in cloud infrastructure.

I'm an Infrastructure Engineer and team leader with over 8 years of experience in designing, deploying, and scaling production-grade cloud platforms in Azure and AWS. My career has been marked by a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and implementing Infrastructure as Code, ensuring system resilience in complex distributed environments. I am adept in Zero Trust architectures, CI/CD automation, and secure SaaS delivery, which has allowed me to contribute significantly to the organizations I've worked with.

Throughout my professional journey, I have architected and implemented scalable cloud infrastructure, focusing on secure SaaS delivery and Zero Trust principles. I have led teams in maintaining production systems that support over 500 internal users, defined infrastructure strategies, and improved both technical and end-user documentation. My commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration has been key in driving successful outcomes in fast-paced, remote-focused teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer

Current

The Planning Inspectorate

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Architected and implemented scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS, focusing on secure SaaS delivery and Zero Trust principles. Led a team of engineers in maintaining production systems supporting over 500 internal users and critical planning services.

Azure AWS SaaS Zero Trust Products Infrastructure as Code Automation Grafana Nagios

Infrastructure Operations Engineer

The Planning Inspectorate

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Migrated legacy infrastructure to a cloud-first model, aligning systems with SaaS patterns and secure access controls. Designed and implemented endpoint security policies (Zscaler, Defender, WDAC) across hybrid devices.

Cloud Migration SaaS Zscaler WDAC PowerShell DevSecOps

IT Systems Engineer

Bristol IT Company

Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)

Led multiple cloud migrations to Azure and AWS for SME and mid-market clients, reducing client infrastructure costs by 25–40%. Deployed scalable network solutions including VLAN segmentation, firewalls, and VPNs.

Azure AWS VLAN Firewalls VPN Scripting SLA Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

QA Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship, IT Systems Engineer

Completed a Level 3-4 IT Systems Engineer Apprenticeship, gaining practical experience in IT systems and operations. Developed foundational skills in infrastructure management and support.