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Brian Archer

@brianarcher

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I build governed Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure solutions.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to deliver and govern Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure solutions, while improving development practices, automating business processes, and supporting the growth of technical teams.

I've delivered Azure Landing Zones, Azure Communication Services, Terraform deployments, and Power Platform applications for the Scottish Courts & Tribunals Service. At OFGEM, I served as the internal Microsoft 365 and Power Platform subject matter expert, implementing data governance, environment strategy, and Azure DevOps-based ALM processes.

At sportscotland, I led large-scale ICT projects and built Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, and Power Automate solutions that replaced legacy processes. With over 10 years across public- and private-sector IT support, infrastructure, and platform engineering, I also support developer growth through code reviews, training, and best-practice guidance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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DevOps Engineer

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BA Technical Solutions Ltd

Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Lead deployment and configuration of Azure Landing Zones, deploy Azure Communication Services, build proof of concept for Azure Containers, fulfill ad-hoc Azure resource requests using Terraform, oversee Power Platform Canvas App development, and maintain a Model-Driven App.

Azure Terraform Azure DevOps Power Platform Canvas Apps Model Driven App Azure Communication Services Azure Container Apps

Principal M365 Platform Engineer

OFGEM

Jan 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Served as internal M365 Power Platform SME, implemented data governance and environment strategies, maintained and enhanced five Power Platform solutions, and led a team of PowerApps developers.

Power Platform Azure DevOps CoE Starter Kit Canvas Apps Power Automate SharePoint Dataverse Code Review Team Leadership

ICT Systems Engineer

SportScotland

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Provided 3rd line support, led large scale ICT projects including Microsoft 365 deployment and VMware installation, delivered staff training, and developed Power Platform solutions to automate business processes.

Microsoft 365 Windows Server VMWare Fortinet Power Platform Power Automate Canvas Apps Project Management

ICT Helpdesk Analyst

SportScotland

Jan 2016 - Dec 2022 (6 years 11 months)

Provided 1st/2nd line support to a large user base, built and configured end user devices, and facilitated staff training on cyber security best practices.

IT Support Troubleshooting Configuration Training

Technical Support Consultant

TSG

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)

Provided first line remote support to a large customer base, diagnosed and solved hardware and software faults, and answered general technical queries.

Remote Support Troubleshooting Hardware Software Customer Service