Leading end-to-end solution design on Azure, from requirements through to high-level and detailed designs, with clear artefacts including ADRs, integration and data flow diagrams and NFRs
Designing cloud-native solutions using App Service, Functions, Container Apps/AKS, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Service Bus, Event Grid and Logic Apps
Defining API standards and patterns using Azure API Management, enabling customers to integrate directly with the platform from their own tools and workflows
Designing integration across a commercial stack covering CRM, contracting, payments, entitlements and renewals
Shaping the Azure data architecture (Data Factory, Data Lake, Fabric or Synapse) to support BI, reporting, AI and stakeholder transparency
Embedding security by design, including Entra ID, zero trust, secrets management and network security, alongside resilience, DR, UK GDPR and audit requirements
Assessing build, buy and SaaS options and making clear recommendations on cost, risk and time to value
Championing IaC, CI/CD and the Well-Architected Framework, running design reviews and mentoring engineers
Evaluating emerging technologies, including Azure OpenAI, and ensuring their ethical and compliant use