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Paul Smurthwaite

Senior Infrastructure Engineer | Azure Cloud Engineer (Candidate) | Wintel & Hybrid Systems Specialist | BSc (Hons) Cyber Security | Veteran

Technical leader with extensive experience implementing, securing, and optimising enterprise-scale infrastructure. Career progression from hands-on systems engineering and business ownership to directing 24/7 operations for mission-critical estates.

Committed to ethical standards and accountability. Expert in ensuring technical delivery meets specification and budget requirements while maintaining operational speed. Proven track record in streamlining operations and resource allocation, automating workflows, and maintaining standards compliance.

Currently focused on transitioning to Azure Hybrid Cloud, integrating established infrastructure experience with modern cloud-native implementation and automation techniques.


🛠️ Technical Stack

Category Technologies
Cloud Platforms Azure
Infrastructure/DevOps Terraform GitHub Actions Docker
Scripting/Logic PowerShell Python Bash
Legacy/Hybrid Windows Server 2000-2022, Active Directory, Group Policy, Hyper-V, TCP/IP

📊 Certification Roadmap

  • AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
  • AZ-801: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services
  • AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals
  • AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate
  • AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

📂 Featured Projects

☁️ Cloud & DevOps

  • Cloud-Resume: A live, professional portfolio hosted on Azure Static Web Apps with full CI/CD integration.

🛡️ Wireless Security Toolkit (BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Final Year Project)

  • WSTT: Core analysis engine for automated wireless threat detection and network auditing.
  • WATT: Repository of attack scenario configurations and scripts for controlled security testing.
  • WAPT: Modular toolkit for deploying simulated wireless infrastructure with an accessible UI.

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