AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals

Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner

Linux+

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

AWS Certified Developer - Associate

SQL for Data Science

Formulating Cyber Security Strategy

Managing Cyber Risk

HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)

Diploma Of Accounting

Diploma of Financial Planning

As part of a geographically diverse team procured, planned and executed high value port operations contracts with the US Navy ships for Talisman Sabre 2019 and related visits to Brisbane, Garden Island, Adelaide and Fremantle. Focused primarily on the US Navy ship husbandry panel arrangement and also oversaw port visits by the South Korean Navy.

Planning Analyst - Government & Defence

Consultant

Responsible for security vendor renewals worth over $10 million annually. Overseeing renewals for vendors like Cisco and McAfee, analysing agreements, and suggesting improvements. SAP procurement processing. I contributed to compliance, audits, and kept vendors accountable to their promises. I traveled to Singapore to assist Cisco with testing new procurement IT system and held regular meetings with vendors to ensure we got good value. During contract renewals, I provided pricing advice and recommendations to help negotiate better deals.


- Part of Dimensions Data's first private cloud team
- Governance, reporting and renewal of existing contracts.
- Overseeing Cisco, McAfee, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Palo Alto and Netapp renewals.
- Analysis of existing agreements with recommendations for improvement or change.
- Managing compliance and audits.
- Maintain vendor accountability in regard to the agreed SLA's.
- Provide pricing and recommendations during contract renewal negotiations.

National Vendor Administrator

Various contracts in Canberra as a SAP Migration and Data Analyst. Calleo + Cynosure.

ERP will modernise, integrate and transform Defence’s approach to managing its finances, human resources, logistics, engineering, maintenance and estate with Azure delivering the performance, security and resilience which is essential for such a critical application. The SAP S/4HANA baseline will theoretically allow Defence to use a number of plug-in modules to address the wide and varied needs of the organisation, across its various agencies and sites both in Australia and abroad.

The Garrison Estate Management System (GEMS) is a project that leverages and expands the existing SAP systems which is already in use by ROMAN (finance), BORIS, SIAC and PIMS. GEMS provides the foundation on which CIOG provides the Department with secure access to a central financial and estate management repository and environment.

SAP Data Migration - Department Of Defence

Helped deliver multiple S/4HANA migration projects for Garrison Estate Management System; manage secure and accurate migration of sensitive data as part of defence projects.

In this role, I led the design and implementation of secure AWS architectures, automated infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, and Bash, and managed key components including load balancers, secret storage, and backup systems. I developed penetration testing course content, hardened cloud environments, and containerized applications using Docker and VMware. My work also included network security configuration, data pipeline development, and building AI infrastructure using LLaMA 3 and Open WebUI for advanced cyber labs and challenge creation.

AWS Cloud Engineer

Build, deploy and administer PoS validator nodes on AWS. Design custom monitoring dashboards with Grafana and Prometheus.

Validator Node Developer

Cursor Ambassador

Fifth Domain is a software platform for the creation, delivery, and measurement of technical cyber training and assessment activities. FIFTH DOMAIN Cynaptics™ analytics engine and our five-step implementation approach makes Fifth Domain a comprehensive system for cyber operations recruitment, skills development, and team structuring.

- AWS architecture design and implementation
- Load balancer configuration and management for applications
- Secure secret storage and management using AWS tools
- Database backup and recovery using AWS services
- Bash scripting for automation and maintenance tasks
- Security auditing and hardening for AWS infrastructure
- Development of penetration testing course materials
- Security architecture design for AWS environments
- Experience with VMware virtualisation
- Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure provisioning and management
- Docker and containerisation of applications
- Network security and firewall configuration

SQL, Terraform, Cloudformation

AWS Cloud Manager

<p>I build and run dedicated engineering teams in Vietnam. Cloud, DevOps, and SRE units designed for 24/7 reliability, fast delivery, and enterprise-grade execution. Tech Ops Asia is based in Da Nang City which has a population of 1.2 million.</p>

Director

Delivering comprehensive software development services, specialising in advisory, cloud, product development, enterprise software, and AI solutions. Our team excels in agile development, rapid prototyping, and building scalable systems. From crafting MVPs for startups to implementing complex enterprise solutions and developing cutting-edge Web3 technologies, we drive digital transformation across industries. Our flexible approach and deep technical expertise ensure we deliver high-performance, innovative solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Outsourcing Strategy
- Cloud Architecture & Deployment
- Team Leadership & Management
- Technical Pre-Sales Client Consultation
- Ethical Hiring Practices

Operations - Cloud

Fair Developers | Elite Offshore Teams for Cloud, DevOps and AI

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