Michael Marcus
@michaelmarcus
Experienced Lead DevOps Engineer with a focus on automation.
What I'm looking for
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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