Anthony Stark

• Lead Azure cloud migrations for enterprise clients, migrating 500+ VMs and
applications from on-premises to Azure using Azure Migrate and Site Recovery,
achieving 99.9% uptime during cutover windows.
• Design and implement hub-spoke network architectures across multiple Azure regions
with Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute connectivity. Configure Azure
Private DNS zones and network security groups for secure workload segmentation.
• Develop infrastructure as code solutions using Bicep and Terraform to automate Azure
resource deployment across Dev, Test, and Production environments. Implement
modular templates for VNets, storage accounts, and compute resources.
• Build and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment and
application releases. Integrate automated testing, approval gates, and deployment
slots for zero-downtime releases.
• Implement Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments for 500+ remote users,
configuring host pools with auto-scaling, FSLogix profile management, and integration
with on-premises Active Directory via Azure AD Connect.
• Configure Azure Policy and Blueprints for governance across multiple subscriptions.
Implement role-based access control (RBAC), resource tagging standards, and cost
management controls.
• Deploy Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters for containerised workloads with
Azure Container Registry integration. Configure ingress controllers, network policies,
and Azure Monitor for container insights.
• Architect multi-cloud solutions for clients operating AWS and Azure environments,
implementing cross-cloud networking, identity federation, and unified monitoring
strategies.
• Automate Azure resource management using PowerShell and Azure CLI scripts for
routine operations, backups, and compliance reporting.
• Provide technical pre-sales support including solution design workshops, proof-of
concept deployments, and architecture review sessions with client stakeholders.

• Led cloud infrastructure projects across AWS and Azure platforms for enterprise
clients. Deployed VPC architectures in AWS with Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and
multi-region configurations for high availability.
• Migrated SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases to AWS RDS and Azure SQL Database
with minimal downtime using AWS DMS and Azure Database Migration Service.
Configured automated backups, read replicas, and point-in-time recovery.
• Implemented Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for multi-cloud deployments.
Created reusable modules for EC2 instances, RDS databases, S3 buckets, Azure VMs,
and storage accounts with state management in Terraform Cloud.
• Built CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI for automated application builds and
infrastructure deployments. Integrated Docker image builds, security scanning with
SonarQube, and automated testing.
• Deployed containerised applications on AWS EKS and Azure AKS with Helm charts.
Configured cluster autoscaling, pod security policies, and service mesh (Istio) for
microservices traffic management.
• Configured Microsoft Intune for endpoint management of 1, 000+ devices including
compliance policies, application deployment, and conditional access integration with
Azure AD.
• Implemented Azure Virtual Desktop environments with multi-session Windows 10,
FSLogix profile containers on Azure Files, and optimised RemoteApp publishing for
line-of-business applications.
• Set up monitoring and logging using Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, and
Azure Monitor. Created custom dashboards for infrastructure metrics, application
performance, and cost tracking.
• Automated routine infrastructure tasks using Python and PowerShell scripts for
resource provisioning, cost reporting, and compliance auditing across cloud
environments.
• Introduced Git version control and branching strategies for infrastructure code
repositories. Conducted training sessions on DevOps practices and IaC best practices.

• Architected and deployed cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure for client projects.
Implemented EC2 Auto Scaling Groups with Application Load Balancers and Azure VM
Scale Sets with Azure Load Balancer for scalable web applications.
• Built production Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS and Azure AKS, managing 50+
containerised applications. Implemented namespace isolation, resource quotas, and
Horizontal Pod Autoscalers for efficient resource utilisation.
• Deployed centralised logging with ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for
infrastructure and application logs. Configured log retention policies, alerting rules,
and custom Kibana dashboards.
• Implemented service mesh using Istio and Linkerd for microservices communication,
providing traffic management, circuit breaking, and distributed tracing capabilities.
• Configured Azure Virtual Desktop with Windows 11 multi-session VMs, MSIX app attach
for application delivery, and Azure Files Premium for profile storage with 2ms latency.
• Automated infrastructure deployments using Ansible playbooks for configuration
management across 200+ servers. Managed application deployments, OS patching,
and security hardening.
• Established CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Jenkins for .NET and Java
applications. Integrated automated unit testing, code quality gates, and blue-green
deployment strategies.
• Implemented AWS Lambda functions for event-driven automation tasks including S3
object processing, CloudWatch event handling, and automated backups.
• Configured hybrid cloud networking with AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute
for secure, low-latency connectivity between on-premises data centres and cloud
resources.
• Mentored DevOps engineers on container technologies, infrastructure automation, and
cloud architecture patterns.

• Deployed on-premise Kubernetes cluster (20 nodes) for mining operations data
processing workloads. Configured persistent storage with local volumes, deployed
Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring, and implemented automated certificate rotation.
• Implemented GitLab CI pipelines for continuous integration and deployment of mining
applications. Configured automated builds, Docker image creation, and deployment to
Kubernetes using kubectl and Helm.
• Managed VMware vSphere infrastructure with 100+ virtual machines supporting
critical mining operations. Performed capacity planning, host maintenance, and VM
migrations with zero downtime.
• Configured Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops for remote access to mining applications.
Managed Citrix Storefront, NetScaler Gateway, and session host optimisation for 200+
concurrent users.
• Implemented disaster recovery solution using Veeam Backup & Replication with
automated daily backups, offsite replication, and tested recovery procedures
achieving 4-hour RTO targets.
• Deployed Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) on-premise for project
management and source control. Configured database backends, SSO integration, and
automated backup strategies.
• Integrated mining-specific applications with enterprise systems ensuring high
availability through load balancing and database clustering.
• Implemented database version control using Flyway for SQL schema migrations across
development, staging, and production environments.
• Configured Active Directory Group Policies for security hardening, software
deployment, and user environment management across Windows Server 2016/2019
infrastructure.
• Automated server patching and compliance reporting using PowerShell scripts and
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

• Led migration of critical applications to AWS, implementing EC2 instances in Auto
Scaling Groups, RDS PostgreSQL databases with Multi-AZ deployment, and S3 for data
lake storage.
• Deployed AWS Lambda functions (Python) for automated data processing of energy
consumption records, triggered by S3 events and integrated with DynamoDB for
storage, reducing processing costs by 60%.
• Implemented hybrid connectivity using AWS Direct Connect for secure, high
bandwidth connection between on-premises data centre and AWS VPC.
• Configured AWS CloudWatch monitoring with custom metrics, alarms, and dashboards
for EC2 instances, RDS databases, and Lambda functions. Set up SNS notifications for
critical alerts.
• Deployed Azure Functions for event-driven computations and API integrations with on
premises systems.
• Managed Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) across multiple AWS regions with Transit
Gateway for inter-region connectivity. Configured route tables, NACLs, and security
groups for network segmentation.
• Implemented automated testing in CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, including
infrastructure validation with Terraform plan and application testing before production
deployment.
• Configured AWS Systems Manager for centralised patch management, configuration
management, and secure parameter storage across 100+ EC2 instances.
• Deployed CloudFormation templates for standardised infrastructure provisioning
including VPC networking, RDS databases, and application stacks.

• Led ISO27001 certification initiative, implementing information security controls, risk
assessments, and compliance documentation for cloud infrastructure.
• Deployed Windows Autopilot with Microsoft Intune for zero-touch device provisioning.
Configured Autopilot profiles, enrollment status pages, and White Glove deployment
for corporate devices.
• Implemented Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM) for software
deployment, OS imaging, and patch management across 500+ Windows devices.
• Configured Microsoft Intune policies for device compliance, application protection, and
conditional access integrated with Azure AD.
• Deployed Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops environment with NetScaler load balancing,
session host optimisation, and profile management for 300+ users.
• Implemented business continuity and disaster recovery plans including automated
backups, offsite replication, and documented recovery procedures with quarterly DR
testing.
• Designed secure cloud architectures with network segmentation, encryption at rest
and in transit, and multi-factor authentication for administrative access.
• Configured Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery of critical VMs with automated
failover testing and runbook automation.

• Migrated judicial databases and applications to AWS, implementing secure RDS
instances with encryption, automated backups, and audit logging for compliance.
• Deployed secure collaboration tools in AWS with encryption, access controls, and
comprehensive audit trails meeting government security requirements.
• Implemented disaster recovery solution using AWS Backup for automated cross-region
replication of critical justice system data.
• Built secure CI/CD pipelines with secrets management using HashiCorp Vault, ensuring
encryption of sensitive justice-related data throughout deployment process.
• Configured automated patch management using Ansible ensuring systems remained
compliant with security policies without manual intervention.
• Integrated SonarQube for continuous security scanning within CI/CD pipelines,
identifying and remediating vulnerabilities before production deployment.
• Implemented AWS GuardDuty and Security Hub for threat detection and security
compliance monitoring across all AWS accounts.

• Re-architected core superannuation system (Acurity), migrating from IBM iSeries to
Windows Server platform supporting 500, 000+ members with 99.9% uptime SLA.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo, Jenkins, and Control-M for automated
builds and deployments of superannuation applications across development, UAT, and
production environments.
• Integrated legacy COBOL applications into modern CI/CD workflows, bridging
mainframe development with DevOps practices.
• Configured Puppet Enterprise for automated configuration management of 200+
Windows and Linux servers, ensuring consistent security baselines and application
configurations.
• Administered IBM AIX and IBM iSeries platforms supporting critical financial systems
including database management, capacity planning, and performance optimisation.
• Implemented SQL Server Always On Availability Groups for high availability of critical
databases with automatic failover and read-scale capabilities.
• Designed and tested disaster recovery procedures achieving 4-hour RTO and 1-hour
RPO targets for critical superannuation systems.
• Performed database performance tuning, index optimisation, and query analysis for
SQL Server databases processing millions of transactions daily.
• Automated backup and recovery operations using custom PowerShell scripts
integrated with enterprise backup solutions.

• Managed Windows Server 2003/2008 R2 infrastructure supporting 250+ users across
manufacturing and administrative facilities. Administered Active Directory, Exchange
Server 2007, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy for centralised user and computer
management.
• Implemented VMware ESX virtualisation platform, migrating 40+ physical servers to
virtual machines, reducing hardware costs and improving disaster recovery
capabilities.
• Led ERP system implementation and integration with manufacturing execution
systems, ensuring reliable data flow between production floor and business systems.
• Administered SQL Server 2005/2008 databases for business applications including
backup strategies, performance monitoring, and user access management.
• Deployed and managed Cisco network infrastructure including switches, routers, and
firewall appliances. Configured VLANs for network segmentation between production
and corporate networks.
• Established IT service management processes including incident tracking, change
management, and asset inventory using BMC Remedy ticketing system.
• Managed IT budget of €500K annually including hardware procurement, software
licensing, and vendor contracts. Negotiated service level agreements with external
vendors.