Darius Simon
West Midlands
Summary
Azure DevOps Consultant experienced in delivering secure and scalable Azure platforms and automated deployment pipelines within public sector cloud delivery. Contributed to cloud security and governance by aligning environments with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Well-Architected recommendations while actively supporting infrastructure deployments and environment configurations. Committed to continuous improvement through ongoing certification pursuits in cloud engineering, automation, and DevOps practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cafcass- Azure DevOps Engineer
Version 1
08.2024 - Current
- Cafcass engaged Version 1 to design, build, and support a secure Azure cloud platform to host critical services, including ChildFirst and PNC. The project focuses on implementing a robust hub/spoke architecture, ensuring secure connectivity, environment consistency, and compliance with Microsoft’s Well-Architected Framework, particularly around security and governance. The platform supports multiple environments (TST, UAT, PERF, Production) and prioritises reliability, scalability, and customer confidence.
- Created and ran a DR plan to ensure systems ran smoothly
- Used Docker and Kubernetes to manage, scale and update containers for improved automation possibilities.
- Developed and maintained infrastructure as code using Terraform, ensuring consistent and repeatable environment setups across multiple stages.
- Managed, scaled, and updated containers using Docker and Kubernetes, enhancing automation and streamlining deployment processes.
- Used CI and CD automation testing to effectively assess application function and user experiences.
- Managed version control systems like Git, ensuring streamlined code integration and collaboration amongst team members.
- Participated in Agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives for continuous improvement
- Implemented Azure DevOps to optimise team workflows and improve project tracking efficiency.
Companies House - Developer
Version 1
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Rebuilt infrastructure of government website across front-end and back-end to enhance user experience and system functionality
- Applied problem-solving skills to tackle challenges, streamlining workflow and enhancing project delivery
- Project Skills: Terraform, Azure Cloud, Azure Pipelines, GitHub
- Hard skills: Project management, Programming, HTML, CSS, Java
- Participated in daily meetings and collaborated on tasks while independently completing assigned responsibilities.
Web Developer
The Peoples Orchestra
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed website from scratch using HTML to effectively promote charity events.
- Collaborated with the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games to enhance event marketing efforts.
- Maintained a high standard of customer service according to company operating procedures.
- Utilised advanced Microsoft applications to efficiently complete administrative tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Cyber Security
Aston University
Birmingham, BIR01-2023
Skills
- Azure DevOps
- Continuous integration
- CI/CD automation
- Infrastructure as code
- CosmosDB
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- Docker understanding
- Cloud architecture
- Cloud services
- Agile methodology
- Linux
- Python
- Data management
- Compliance frameworks
- Problem solving
- AWS
- General SQL knowledge
- Security, User, Role and Permission administration
- Build and release processes in both test and live environments
- Creatiing and maintenance of ARM Templates and YAML scripts
Certification
- AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft
- AWS Partner: Generative AI Essentials (Business), AWS
- AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
- HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate 003
- AI Fundamentals Part 3: AI Ethics
Custom Section
Motivated and rapidly developing Associate Consultant with hands-on experience across Azure, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code. Demonstrates strong ownership, continuous learning, and growing independence in cloud delivery. Brings a security-aware mindset, solid fundamentals in Terraform and Azure DevOps, and a proactive approach to improving delivery quality through automation, standardisation, and collaboration.
Hobbies and interests
- Participate in multple fitness events and collaborate with different fitness brands as fitness is big to me
- Football
- Politics
- Computer Gaming
- DevOps
Timeline
Cafcass- Azure DevOps Engineer
Version 1
08.2024 - Current
Companies House - Developer
Version 1
10.2023 - 08.2024
Web Developer
The Peoples Orchestra
08.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Cyber Security
Aston University