Experienced engineering without the full-time hire
Have a project that needs doing, a technical problem that's been sitting on the backlog, or a few days of work that needs an experienced pair of hands?I help businesses solve infrastructure problems, make better use of AWS, and build the tools they need to work more efficiently. No lengthy hiring process or large consultancy fees. Just experienced engineering with a focus on getting the job done.
I've spent over 20 years working across Linux, AWS infrastructure and full-stack software development. I can get up to speed quickly, work independently, and leave you with something useful.
Let's talk about what you need and how I can help. I'm based in Melbourne and am available for local and remote engagements worldwide. Just reach out and let me know what you're thinking.
Let's make a plan.
Send me an email with thoughts about your project.-
Linux
The year was 1999 and whilst others were partying (like it was 1999) I
was installing Red Hat Linux on an Intel 486. With over 20 years of sys-admin
experience there is a large range of rarefied tasks I've been exposed to.
Linux projects? I can help. -
Development
Listen to the requirements. Formulate a plan. Identify the scope.
Optimize for scale and cost. Take everyone on that journey. Document
everything. And then show up the next day when changes are needed.
Python, Shell, Go, and everything Web. -
AWS
Ten years ago I built a microservices architecture for domain
registrations in the AWS platform for the largest domain registrar in
Australia. I've basically been neck-deep in web infrastructure ever since.
Use my experience for your benefit. -
Security
Together we can identify the security gaps in your architecture
and form a plan that balances security with convenience. Let's mitigate the risks
that you know should have been fixed yesterday. You don't have to be the fastest, but
let's outrun the bear.
What can I help you with?
Whether it's an adhoc sys-admin request, a dedicated project, or the development of a new feature, this is an overview of some of the capability I can provide.-
Websites
End-to-end website development and support, from initial concept through to deployment and ongoing improvements.
Front-end and back-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python. DNS, SSL, hosting, CDN integration with AWS CloudFront and Cloudflare, plus ongoing maintenance and performance optimization. -
Deployment Pipelines
Build faster, safer deployment pipelines that reduce manual work and make releases predictable.
Experience with Buildkite, Jenkins and GitHub Actions to streamline builds, automate testing, improve deployments and get code into production with confidence. -
DNS
Reliable DNS management, troubleshooting and configuration for websites, applications and cloud infrastructure.
Configure, migrate and debug DNS records with extensive experience across AWS Route 53, Cloudflare DNS and other major providers. -
DevOps Guidance
Practical DevOps guidance to help your team improve delivery, reliability and operational confidence.
From infrastructure and automation to deployment strategies and best practices, I help teams build workflows that scale without unnecessary complexity. Take your team from (sorry about this) DevOps zeroes to DevOps heroes. -
Optimization
Improve the performance of your applications, databases and infrastructure while reducing unnecessary costs.
Identify bottlenecks, tune SQL queries, optimize code and recommend practical improvements that deliver measurable performance gains. -
Database Admin
Database administration and optimization for PostgreSQL, MySQL and SQLite.
Covering installation, migrations, schema design, backups, replication, performance tuning and troubleshooting to keep your data secure and your applications running smoothly. -
SSL Certificates
Keep your websites secure with professionally managed SSL certificates and HTTPS configuration.
Installation, renewal automation, troubleshooting and best-practice configuration to maintain security, trust and uninterrupted service. -
AWS Lambda
Build and manage scalable serverless applications using AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
From simple automation to production APIs, I can design, deploy and maintain serverless solutions without the overhead of managing traditional servers. -
AWS Security Audit
Identify security risks before they become production problems with a comprehensive AWS security review.
Assess IAM, networking, storage, logging and infrastructure configuration, with practical recommendations aligned to AWS best practices and standards including SOC 2, CIS and ISO 27001. -
AWS Architecture
Design and review AWS infrastructure for performance, scalability, security and cost efficiency.
Whether you're building from scratch or improving an existing environment, I help ensure your architecture follows the AWS Well-Architected Framework. -
AWS Pricing
Reduce unnecessary AWS spending without sacrificing performance or reliability.
Review your infrastructure, identify wasted resources, recommend savings opportunities and help you get the most value from your AWS investment. -
AWS Networking
Design secure, scalable AWS networking that supports your applications today and as they grow.
Configure VPCs, public and private subnets, routing tables, security groups, NAT gateways and network access controls for reliable connectivity and strong security. -
Staff Admin
Day-to-day user and access management across your business systems and cloud platforms.
Provision and remove accounts, manage permissions, enforce password policies, generate credentials and keep access secure throughout the employee lifecycle. -
GitHub Enterprise
GitHub Enterprise administration to keep your repositories secure, organised and easy to manage.
Configure repositories, teams, permissions, branch protection, security policies and repository rules while supporting developers with day-to-day administration. -
Backup Solutions
Design reliable backup and recovery solutions that protect your business from data loss.
Implement backup scheduling, retention policies, versioning, encryption, deduplication, disaster recovery planning and storage optimization to ensure your data is always recoverable.
Any questions, just reach out...
Email, phone, Zoom, Teams, Slack, anything that suits you just let me know.
