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Michael Marcus

@michaelmarcus

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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

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.

Cloud DevOps Azure Infrastructure as Code Bicep Azure DevOps Monitoring Security Monitoring

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.

DevOps Azure CI CD Terraform PowerShell Azure DevOps SonarQube Black Duck

Lead DevOps Architect

Wolters Kluwer

Mar 2020 - Mar 2022 (2 years)

Facilitated the adoption of a DevOps culture by upskilling build and operations teams, centralising logging, and improving tooling. Automated pipelines, reduced production issues, and stabilised containerised environments for the flagship product.

DevOps Culture Tooling Analysis Automation Azure DevOps Git NuGet Octopus Deploy Continuous Deployment Static Code Analysis Application Insights

Lead DevOps Developer

Wealth Dynamix

Jun 2019 - Mar 2020 (9 months)

Resolved CI/CD issues by replacing custom solutions with out-of-the-box functionalities and implementing centralised logging. Introduced infrastructure as code for efficient provisioning and enhanced security processes.

CI CD Azure DevOps PowerShell Infrastructure as Code Azure Security Logging Telemetry Training

Lead DevOps

Parliamentary Digital Service

Feb 2017 - Feb 2019 (2 years)

Led the DevOps team, managing staff and contributing to the development of a new data platform. Migrated legacy systems to Azure, achieving significant cost savings and performance improvements.

DevOps Cloud Migration Azure SaaS Tomcat Java Application Development Monitoring Application Insights Recruitment Training

DevOps

Parliamentary Digital Service

Sep 2016 - Jan 2017 (4 months)

Developed a new data platform and unified search service, focusing on build and deploy pipelines and centralised logging. Automated support for legacy systems, significantly reducing backlog and improving user experience.

Data Platform Telemetry CI CD Automation Testing Database Administration Data Migration Documentation Azure DevOps

Application Support

Parliamentary Digital Service

Dec 2015 - Aug 2016 (8 months)

Provided 2nd line support for bespoke applications and databases, including troubleshooting, fixes, and deployments. Improved problem identification through enhanced queries and automated availability checks.

Application Support Database Administration Troubleshooting Deployment Monitoring Testing SQL SPARQL Knowledge Sharing Communication

IT Support

Missing People

Jan 2015 - Nov 2015 (10 months)

Developed applications to replace manual paper systems and streamline processes, focusing on improving IT practices. Created a proof of concept for a Child Rescue Alert system and an app for staff training and scoring.

Requirements Gathering Application Development Testing Proof of Concept Process Improvement IT Practices

IT Support Volunteer

Missing People

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)

Provided 2nd and 3rd line IT support, including troubleshooting client applications, databases, and hardware. Improved business processes by replacing Excel documents with an Access database and streamlining data entry workflows.

IT Support Troubleshooting Active Directory Hardware Business Process Improvement Data Quality Databases

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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.

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.

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.

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.