David Harland
@davidharland
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of commercial experience, specializing in AWS DevOps and Java Development. My expertise includes a wide range of technologies such as Spring, Spring Boot, AWS Services, Micro Services, Hibernate, JPA, Javascript, JQuery, AngularJS, JMS, Restful Services, and Web Services.
I have a strong background in designing and implementing complex systems, including installing servers and operating systems, designing and networking servers, designing and coding databases, and designing and coding applications. My experience includes working on high-profile projects such as the FPS for Mastercard, replatforming of Booking.com, Barclays Internet Banking, and the SPINE project at British Telecom.
I am passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends, and I am always looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow and develop my skills.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Devops Engineer
Mastercard
Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Leading a team of DevOps Engineers for the IPS project, managing systems including GitHub, Artifactory, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines for inter-banking systems across multiple countries.
Senior Web Application Developer
Greensill
Aug 2020 - Mar 2021 (7 months)
Full stack development of a Risk Analysis system, creating micro-services and utilizing AWS technologies for deployment and data management.
Senior Web Application Developer/AWS Devops
Sainsburys
Dec 2018 - Jul 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Setup and integration of EKS environments and CI/CD pipelines, developing micro-services and databases for telematics integration.
Senior Web Application Developer/AWS Devops
Booking.com
Oct 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 2 months)
Re-architecture of the RentalCars/BookingGo web platform, establishing a new AWS multi-region infrastructure and micro-service architecture.
Senior Web Application Developer/AWS Devops
Blackcat Solutions
Jan 2017 - Sep 2017 (8 months)
Developed a Risk Management System using Spring Boot and AWS architecture, integrating with a React front-end.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Staffordshire University
MSc, Computer Science
1999 - 2001
Activities and societies: Regular member of the Staffordshire University football team.
Completed a Master of Science in Computer Science, focusing on advanced computing concepts and applications.
Liverpool University
BEng (Hons), Aerospace Engineering
1995 - 1998
Earned a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Aerospace Engineering, covering principles of engineering and design.
Stafford College
BTEC National Diploma, Engineering
1993 - 1995
Grade: Merit/Distinction
Achieved a BTEC National Diploma in Engineering, focusing on practical and theoretical aspects of engineering.
Blessed William High School
GCSEs, General Education
1988 - 1993
Grade: 5 GCSE’s (including English and Maths)
Completed secondary education with a focus on core subjects including English and Maths.
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