About Me 🌟
Hey! I'm Lloyd, a DevOps/Cloud Engineer in South Australia.
I have a strong background in developing and supporting IT infrastructure with a focus on automation, security and saving on costs.
Currently, I'm working for Cuscal, where I am deeply involved in creating reusable IaC modules and effectively integrating key systems such as GitHub and Terraform into our operations.
My Journey 🛤️
I kicked off my career as a Systems Engineer at Humm Group, under the guidance of incredibly supportive mentors who helped me in building my career's foundations.
One memorable challenge was being tasked to hand over my computer to a developer for several hours to update an application in production — a regular occurrence in our small, three-person team. This frustrating experience had a profound impact on me, igniting my passion for DevOps as I realised it's potential in improving the business’ productivity.
From Humm Group, I transitioned through roles at Drakes, CMD Solutions, and Nielsen, before my current position at Cuscal. My journey has been enriched with experiences in automation, security, and cloud, earning me several accolades and certifications along the way.
Certifications and Awards 🏆
- Hashicorp Certified Vault Associate
- AWS Certified Developer Associate
- Hashicorp Certified Terraform Associate
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Beyond Work 🎵
When I'm not configuring clouds or scripting automation, I'm likely found caring for my eclectic menagerie: an old, spirited pug, a needy cat, a lively school of fish, a vibrant flock of chickens, and a bustling kingdom of bees 🐝.
Thank you for visiting my blog! Stay tuned for more insights into IT, cloud innovations, and my occasional random musings. 🚀
Reach Out 📬
Let's connect! Whether you have a question, want to collaborate on a project, or just feel like sharing an interesting IT challenge, I’d love to hear from you.
- LinkedIn: Connect with me on LinkedIn
- Email: Drop me a line