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Mark S.MS

Mark S.

Azure Expert | Architect | DevOps | FinOps

€700/day
Revel, EE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Mark

Since 2010, I’ve helped organizations modernize, scale, and secure their cloud platforms. I specialize in designing and building secure, scalable architectures across Azure, with deep expertise in cloud modernization, data center migrations, DevOps automation, and Entra ID (Azure AD).

I combine high-level strategy with hands-on delivery to build secure, cost-efficient, and compliant cloud environments. I’ve supported clients worldwide across industries including oil & gas, mining, automotive, telecom, high-tech, and fintech.

Available for projects across Europe, with focus on Nordics and DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).

Core Expertise:

Azure Cloud Architecture – AKS (Kubernetes), Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Data Factory, App Services, Key Vault, Entra ID (SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, hybrid identity)

Cloud Migration & Modernization – Lift-and-shift, replatforming, and modernization with minimal disruption

DevOps & Cloud Automation – CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), IaC with Terraform, Bicep, ARM

Governance, Security & Compliance – GDPR, PCI DSS, SOC 2-aligned architecture and risk controls

FinOps & Cost Optimization – Cloud spend management and efficiency strategies

Advisory & Leadership – Partnering with senior stakeholders, cross-border delivery, regulated industries
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • M & M Advisory
    Freelancer
    BANKING AND INSURANCE
    February 2025 - Today (1 year and 4 months)
    I help organizations modernize, secure, and scale on Azure. With 20+ years of cloud experience, I deliver hands-on architecture, DevOps automation, and FinOps strategy to build secure, automated, and cost-efficient cloud environments.

    What I do for clients:

    - Design and build Azure platforms with security, scalability, and compliance built in
    - Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
    - Lead cloud migrations and modernization programs from planning through delivery
    - Advise executives and engineering teams on cloud strategy, governance, and cost optimization
    Microsoft Azure FinOps DevOps GitHub Terraform
  • eCapital
    Director, Cloud Infrastructure
    BANKING AND INSURANCE
    February 2025 - June 2025 (5 months)
    Lead a cross-functional team of cloud architects and engineers in the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise-scale applications infrastructure. A key contributor to M&A initiatives. Integrated infrastructure from acquired companies. Led the consolidation of Microsoft tenants and streamlined the cloud footprint to align with enterprise standards.
  • Bounteous (formerly Accolite)
    Director of Cloud Enablement
    January 2022 - October 2023 (1 year and 9 months)
    Lead cloud strategy and delivery for enterprise clients across Azure and AWS. Drive transformation initiatives, define DevOps and automation frameworks, and oversee execution aross architecture and engineering teams. Played a key role in building strategic partnerships with Microsoft and AWS to expand service offerings and go-to-market capabilities.
    Microsoft Azure Amazon Web Services

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