Welcome to my website.

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I'm Scotty. I'm a loud and hungry, self proclaimed cloud wizard based in Perth, Australia. I like building things. I also like breaking things, then building better things from those things. When I'm not nerding out on a computer, I like to read, cook, climb, hit the gym, practice yoga, or find some other new hobby/project/interest to get stuck into.

This is my Cloud Resume, a capability statement in cloud form that demonstrates my current level of skill and proficiency in designing and implementing AWS cloud solutions on the world wide web. It's comprised of two parts: the cloud, and of course, the resume.

I Made This

The Cloud Part

This website uses a serverless architecture to provide high availability and reliability at low cost, with minimal operational overhead, and is secure by design.

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Architecture Diagram
FRONT-END

The front-end is a static single page website, written in HTML/CSS and hosted in an Amazon S3 bucket, which is served via CDN using Amazon CloudFront. The site uses a custom domain name which is managed in Route53, with modern network and security protocols and standards configured. Security headers are configured to be restrictive.

API

The counter below displays a visitor count for the site. An API is configured to read and update the visitor data in a DynamoDB table, using API Gateway and AWS Lambda. The API and the frontend are integrated using CORS.

DEPLOYMENT

The entire solution is developed and deployed as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using the AWS CDK in Typescript. An automated CI/CD pipeline using AWS CodePipeline with GitHub allows for fast and seamless updates with minimal effort and zero downtime.

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Site Visits

Number of visitors that have graced this site with their presence.

Who Am I

The Resume Part

Senior Consultant | DevOps Engineer - Akkodis

May 2023 - CURRENT

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate within a team of developers and engineers to develop and maintain a large portfolio of integrated apps and services
  • Build and operate in a compliance environment (PCI DSS, ISMS ISO27001, Security and resilience ISO 22301, ISO 22301 Security and resilience business continuity management systems requirements)
  • Provide ongoing support and resolve application integration issues
  • Develop and maintain solutions following AWS and DevOps best practices
  • Research and explore opportunities for CI/CD improvements
  • Modernisation and uplift of existing infrastructure using IaC tooling (CloudFormation/CDK)
Key Achievements:
  • Improved client BCP methodologies and coordinated a disaster recovery exercise simulating a complete AZ failure
  • Nominated and won an internal Top of the Pack award in recognition of performance - Oct 2023
  • Developed a custom AWS CDK construct to deploy a software component analysis solution to an environment
  • Built and implemented an automated software component analysis solution using SBOMs for secuirty and compliance
  • Promoted to Senior Consultant - Apr 2024
  • Placed 4th across ANZ in the 2024 AWS Security GameDay Championship (Team of 2)

Senior Service Desk Officer - Perenti

Oct 2021 - May 2023

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provided ongoing level 1/2 support across a global mining enterprise of 9000
  • Incident response
  • Carried out on-site visits for project and hardware deployment
Key Achievements:
  • Developed and implemented service desk escalation SOP
  • Developed and implemented Service Desk Officer daily expectations and objectives

Service Desk Administrator - iQuest

Dec 2019 - Oct 2021

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provided ongoing level 1/2 support to more than 60 businesses
  • Managed projects to implement new products and services to clients
  • Carried out on-site visits for project and hardware deployment
  • Consulted with clients and key stakeholders to guide them making key business decisions leveraging technology
Key Achievements:
  • Exceeded individual KPI target for the financial year by 110%
  • Designed, developed and implemented low-code applications using Microsoft Power Platform to digitise manualprocesses
  • Audited company 365 environment and implemented changes to improve the organisation's security posture
  • Generated a report and built a process from the internal 365 audit to audit and raise the security posture for all client 365 environments
  • Worked with management to implement new security awareness training & simulated phishing platform

Skillset


  • Typescript
  • Javascript
  • Python
  • HTML/CSS
  • BASH
  • PowerShell
  • AWS Cloud
  • IaC CDK/Cloudformation
  • Serverless
  • Networking
  • DNS
  • Security
  • SBOM/Software Supply Chain
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • Design and Media
  • ITILv4 Foundations
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Highly Motivated
  • Adept Learner

Certifications

CP Cert
SAA Cert
DVA Cert
AZ Cert
PL Cert

Additional AWS Accreditation

well-architected-proficient
aws-partner-technical-accredited
aws-partner-sales-accreditation
aws-partner-cloud-economics-essentials
aws-partner-migration-sales-essentials
aws-partner-generative-ai-essentials

Publications

Case Study: Protecting E-IAM Authentication Services with AWS WAF

July 2024

Link: here

Projects

Cloud Resume Challenge
For: Myself
Sep 2022

Built a website with a database, API gateway, custom domain and running on a serverless architecture with good security posture from the ground up, deployed to AWS using IaC with AWS CDK. You're looking at it.

Testimonials

Author image Joel McCaughan Senior Business Analyst, Dept of Transport

I have followed Scott's career from the beginning, and can attest to his drive to continuously exceed expectations and up skill himself diligently. I cannot recommend him enough.

Author image Elliot Segler National Solutions Lead - AWS, Akkodis

Scott is an exceptionally quick study and has shown great promise in developing and exercising his skills in cloud technologies. His attention to detail and pragmatic approach to problems would make him a valuable member of any team.

Author image James Clarke General Manager – Technology, Architecture, Governance & Security, Perenti

Has a heart of gold, with an honest passion for making tech and the service offering better for everyone, especially the customer. Scotty is an extremely hard worker and has a distinct passion for learning and resolving any issues thrown his way. His enthusiasm is only matched by his work ethic. He has the trust of his team, is approachable and knowledgeable in what he does. He notably gets the business side. This makes him stand out and is well respected within the senior leadership group. Truly an asset to any team, and any company for that matter.

Author image Mathew McCabe Operations Manager, iQuest

It is rare to see an individual come into a business and change a company's culture for the better. Scott provided a can-do attitude which inspired his fellow teammates and raised results across the board. His eagerness to learn and not only push himself but others around him is a valuable asset to any business.

Author image Luke Spectre Cloud Infrastructure Lead, Paywise

Scott consistently pushes himself to develop skills not only within IT, but in his interpersonal skills also. This helps create a strong team environment within his workplace and assists in building solid relationships with vendors and clients. He will be a huge asset in whichever role he is placed.

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