freelance · UK · remote-friendly
Freelance DevOps Consultant UK
I help startups, scale-ups, and engineering teams fix slow deployments, fragile infrastructure, and unclear cloud ownership — without adding another permanent hire.
the problem
Problems I can help with
Deployments are slow and stressful
Releases take hours, require multiple people, and still fail randomly in production.
Nobody fully owns the infrastructure
It grew organically and now nobody understands how it all fits together.
CI/CD is fragile
Pipelines break for unclear reasons and fixing them is a heroic effort every time.
Cloud costs keep climbing
The AWS bill grows each month but nobody can explain the biggest drivers.
Monitoring exists but nobody trusts it
Too many false positives, or production issues are found by customers before your team.
You need senior help, not a permanent hire
The work exists but not enough to justify a full-time infrastructure engineer.
the output
What I deliver
- ✓Infrastructure audit with written findings, risks, and a 30/60/90-day improvement plan
- ✓Terraform module architecture and remote state management
- ✓GitLab CI/CD or GitHub Actions pipeline redesign
- ✓Kubernetes deployment workflows and Flux GitOps setup
- ✓Observability baseline — Prometheus, Grafana, structured alerting
- ✓AWS cost review and rightsizing recommendations
- ✓Ansible automation for OS-level configuration
- ✓Runbooks and handover documentation
tooling
Tools I work with
I use these in production — not just on paper. See the homelab for proof.
engagement models
Typical engagements
Infrastructure Review
1–2 daysA focused audit of your current setup. You get a written report with findings, risks, quick wins, and a prioritised action list — fixed scope, clear output.
Implementation Sprint
2–4 weeksPick one or two problems and fix them properly — IaC, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, or observability. Scoped before work begins.
Monthly Advisory Retainer
OngoingStrategic oversight, architecture decisions, code reviews, and a regular sync to stay ahead of infrastructure problems.
Emergency Support
Ad hocSomething's broken and needs fixing now. Available for urgent, time-sensitive troubleshooting with a fast response.
credibility
Why work with me
14+ years
Software engineering, cloud, and infrastructure
AWS Certified
Solutions Architect – Associate
Terraform Certified
HashiCorp Associate
Enterprise clients
Waypoint Trading Solutions, Wunderman Thompson, Collinson
Production homelab as proof of work
I run a 6-node k3s cluster on Proxmox with Flux GitOps, BIND9 DNS HA, full Prometheus/Grafana observability (116 panels, 55 alert rules), Longhorn storage, and Terraform/Ansible IaC — not just on a CV, but running 24/7.
See the homelab architecture →explore more
Related services
Terraform Consultant
IaC design, module architecture, and state management.
Learn more →GitLab CI/CD Consultant
Pipeline redesign, runner setup, and GitOps delivery.
Learn more →Kubernetes Consultant
Cluster architecture, Flux GitOps, and observability.
Learn more →AWS Cloud Consultant
Architecture reviews, cost optimisation, and security.
Learn more →questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you work remotely?
Yes, fully remote. Based in Wirral, UK, and available across GMT. I've worked with distributed teams across Europe and the US.
What industries have you worked in?
Financial services (Waypoint Trading Solutions), retail and e-commerce (Wunderman Thompson), and enterprise SaaS (Collinson, ESW). Projects ranged from 3-person startups to 200+ person engineering organisations.
How long does a typical engagement last?
From a 1-day audit to 6+ month contracts. Most engagements start with a scoped review before expanding into longer implementation work.
Can I start with something small?
Absolutely. An infrastructure review is a low-risk way to get started — fixed scope, clear deliverable, no ongoing commitment required.
Do you also do software engineering?
My background includes software development, but I now focus entirely on infrastructure, cloud architecture, and DevOps. I won't be the right fit for frontend or backend product development.
get in touch
Ready to fix your infrastructure?
Tell me what you're dealing with and I'll get back to you within a business day. No commitment — just a conversation.