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Michael Marcus

@michaelmarcus

Experienced Lead DevOps Engineer with a focus on automation.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values innovation and teamwork, where I can leverage my DevOps expertise to drive cloud transformation and automation initiatives.

I am a seasoned Lead DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in managing the full lifecycle of products, from requirements analysis to implementation and ongoing support. My career has been marked by a strong focus on automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment, which has enabled me to deliver robust solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

Throughout my tenure at various organizations, I have successfully led teams in transitioning to cloud-native technologies, particularly on Azure. My role at Canada Life UK involved overseeing the migration of infrastructure and applications, implementing infrastructure as code, and enhancing security measures. I take pride in my ability to mentor and upskill team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

My commitment to excellence is reflected in my achievements, such as creating automated CI/CD pipelines, centralizing logging and monitoring, and significantly reducing the number of production issues through proactive measures. I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and drive business success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CU

Lead Engineer

Canada Life UK

Mar 2024 - May 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Led the Cloud and DevOps team, managing the transition from contractors to permanent engineers and ensuring comprehensive knowledge transfer and documentation. Developed and improved a central platform for application deployment on Azure, focusing on security, automation, and best practices.

AS

Lead DevOps Engineer

Ascent

Mar 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Managed and upskilled a DevOps team, providing technical escalation and guidance on Azure standards, particularly security and networking. Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure, application, and database deployments using Terraform and ARM templates.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

RC

Richmond-Upon-Thames College

A Levels, Various

Completed A Levels in English Literature, Classical Civilizations, and Photography. These subjects developed strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative skills.

GS

Grey Court Secondary School

GCSEs, Various

Achieved 12 GCSEs, including core subjects such as Maths, Statistics, Science (double award), English, English Literature, and Art and Design. This foundational education provided a broad range of academic skills.

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Open University

Postgraduate Certificate, Computing

Completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Computing, focusing on key areas such as Requirements Analysis, Analysis and Design of Enterprise Systems, Relational Database Systems, and Advanced Database Technology. This program enhanced my understanding of complex computing concepts and their practical applications.

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Roehampton University

Bachelor of Arts, Film and Television Studies

Grade: 2:1

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Studies with a 2:1 classification. This degree provided a comprehensive understanding of film and television production, theory, and critical analysis.

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