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Simon Varlow

@simonvarlow

Innovative and adaptable IT professional, seeking either a DevOps or SRE role.

Results-driven Network Systems Engineer with over 10 years of experience in infrastructure automation, server administration, and cloud technologies. Currently expanding expertise in Docker and Kubernetes, with the goal of transitioning into DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). Proven track record in streamlining operations through automation using Ansible, Terraform, and AWS technologies, aiming to leverage these skills to drive efficiency and reliability in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Deployment Engineer

HerculesAI

Nov 2024 - Jun 2025 (7 months)

Deployed products to customer site, troubleshooted issues with products and deployments. Created and maintained documentation and deployment plans.

Communication Skills Project Management SQL Customer Service

Network Systems Engineer

Cisco

Oct 2018 - Oct 2024 (6 years)

Created ansible playbooks for automation of infrastructure and systems deployments. Created terraform scripts for automation of infrastructure and systems deployments. Built up a new AWS environment for a secondary Data Center using Terraform. Worked with Office 365 (along with assisting with the migration from on premise). Setup a currently idle Kubernetes cluster in preparation of future use.

Terraform Ansible Linux SQL AWS

SaaS Solutions Administrator

D2L

Mar 2015 - Oct 2018 (3 years 7 months)

Setup and configure D2L instances and organizations for clients. Deploy new versions of D2L software (patches and upgrades) to client sites. Identify improvements to the installation process and documentation. Continuous Updates to Deployment Documentation as processes improve and change. Create and modify scripts to create efficient solutions. Review scripts for accuracy and functionality.

AWS SQL Automation Scripting CI CD