Cloud Architecture

Mission

As an enthusiastic AWS Ambassador and Digital Transformation Architect I am focusing on advancing architecture strategies and supporting teams to deliver successful business solutions in the cloud.

I am passionate about agile architecture and hands-on delivery, driven to produce quality work, and enjoy being part of a high performing team.

Technologies

I am passionate about AWS and all the new services they are releasing. Technologies that I am currently applying are:

• Serverless - API Gateway, Lambda, Dynamo DB, S3, Aurora Serverless, Serverless Framework, SAM
• AWS – Well Architected Framework Practitioner, Professional level certified
• Automation & Shift Left: CloudFormation, Code Build, Code Deploy, Terraform, Cucumber
• Software Engineering – Go, Java, Python, Design Patterns, 12 Factor

Experience

Throughout my career I have been involved with the complete lifecycle of large scale projects, from business case analysis and design, through to implementation, testing and deployment. My extensive experience in multi-channel delivery allows me to understand the complexities of digital projects and resolve issues that arise.

In my role as an AWS Chief Architect at Hostopia I am helping our customers on their Digital Transformation journey. For a detailed description of previous assignmets please refer to my LinkedIn Profile

Certificates

This is a list of relevant certificates that I hold:

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
• AWS Certified Developer - Associate
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
• AWS Certified AI Practitioner - Early Adopter
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect
• Archimate Certified

Publications and Contributions

Book

• Coming soon: Cloud native anti-patterns - published by Packt

Talks

• 2024-10-17: Sydney Cloud Native Development Summit
• 2024-10-17: Cloud Excellence Summit NSW
• 2024-08-15: Cloud Security Summit Sydney 2024
• 2024-08-06: Fintech Cybersecurity Breakfast Session
• 2024-05-15: Cloud and Container Security in AppSec and DevSecOps - AppSec & DevSecOps Summit Sydney 2024
• 2023-12-13: AWS User Group Sydney - 2023 re:Invent Panel
• 2023-10-26: DevOps Summit - Shifting left with security & implementing DevSecOps
• 2023-09-19: Rethinking the 'Sec' in DevSecOps for modern architectures - AWS Security Forum (ICC Sydney)
• 2023-06-13: AWS re:Inforce 2023 (Anaheim, CA) - Rethinking the ‘Sec’ in DevSecOps for Modern Architectures (level 300)
• 2023-04-05: AWS User Group Sydney - Cloud Cost Governance Automation: How to Get Started and Build Continuous Feedback Loops
• 2022-12-13: AWS User Group Sydney - 2022 re:Invent Panel
• 2022-10-26: Rethinking the ‘Sec’ in DevSecOps: The State of Open Source Security
• 2022-10-26: Challenges and Best Practices for Next Generation Open Source Software Architectures
• 2022-07-06: The Current State of DevOps in the Cloud-Native Era
• 2022-07-06: The Value and Challenges of Cloud Native Transformation
• 2022-03-30: Transformation through modernisation
• 2022-03-30: Governance automation in AWS
• 2021-10-20: Go Beyond DevSecOps to Continuous Security
• 2021-10-19: Automated Shift-Right Testing of Infrastructure as Code with AWS Control Tower Guardrails and AWS Config
• 2021-06-03: How to plan and execute your application modernisation roadmap
• 2021-03-30: Modernise Now: How to Prevent Legacy Technology from Stunting Your Growth
• 2020-12-03: Embedding a Shift Left Culture in your Enterprise (UK)
• 2020-04-22: AWS Control Tower
• 2020-01-22: 2019 Re:invent Recap
• 2019-11-06: ServerlessConf 2019 - Highlights and trends seen through the AWS lens
• 2019-02-07: Landing Zones - and why friends don't let friends build them
• 2019-02-07: Pragmatic Approach to Microservices and Cell-based Architecture

Blog Posts

• Tips & Tricks for AWS re:Invent
• Accelerating Web Application Delivery with AWS Serverless Technologies
• Tackling Container Security Within CI/CD Pipelines
• Automated EC2 Recovery With AWS Backup Restore
• Getting Started With AWS Backup Plan
• Efficient Implementation of AWS Service Control Policies With Terraform
• Re:invent - official AWS attendee guide
• AWS Control Tower - a simple setup guide
• Death by NoDevOps - Why process transformation is essential for businesses
• Why Cloud Native is essential for your 2021 retail strategy and how to get started
• Data Governance with Amazon Macie
• How to Use AWS Config Aggregator to Get a Single View of Compliance Across Your Entire Enterprise Landscape
• Enterprise Governance with AWS Aggregator and Conformance Packs
• Governance & Compliance Automation With AWS Config
• How to Master the AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Exam
• How to Master the AWS DevOps Professional Exam
• What Santa Claus Can Teach Us About Agile Software Delivery
• Agile Santa
• The Business Value of Effective Integration Testing: An Alexa Skill Use Case
• Effective Integration Testing of Alexa Skills
• The Sandwich Responsibility Model: Introduced by AWS Outposts
• AWS Outposts bring a new Shared Responsibility Model
• Friends Don’t Let Friends Build Landing Zones
• AWS Landing Zone - a delightful and refreshing start into your day
• How to Improve Your Presentation Skills: Tips from an Experienced Performer and Speaking Coach

Media Releases

• RetailBiz: Is the theory of constraints holding Australian retailers back?
• ARN: Hostopia Australia pushes into professional services with AWS
• IT Wire: Hostopia Australia appoints Gerald Bachlmayr as Chief Architect AWS Cloud
• IT Brief: Hostopia Australia extends AWS partnership with latest appointment

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