Case studies

A small selection of anonymised examples. The pattern is consistent: stabilise platform operations, reduce cost drift, and implement controls that keep improvements from regressing.

Public sector analytics platform (SC)

Supported a multi-tenant Azure analytics platform (data/ML services and virtual desktop) where operational reliability and day-to-day run quality were the priority.

Improved deployment reliability through pragmatic automation and IaC improvements
Operational hardening and documentation to reduce key-person dependency
Design input focused on patterns teams could run and maintain safely

Azure cost control — six-figure annual reduction (without disruption)

Reduced ongoing Azure spend by addressing over-provisioning and implementing platform-level controls designed to prevent cost drift returning.

Targeted optimisation focused on high-impact areas (not generic reporting)
Guardrails and governance changes to prevent regression
Security posture uplift alongside cost control, with no drama for delivery teams

Landing zone & governance build

Contributed to Azure landing zone design and implementation, prioritising platform consistency, safe guardrails, and operability for teams adopting the environment.

Resource organisation, policy, and identity alignment
Repeatable deployments via IaC with sensible defaults
Standards that teams could follow without constant exceptions

Delivery acceleration (reduced friction, higher confidence)

Reduced delivery friction by standardising patterns and improving onboarding materials so product teams could ship safely, with fewer escalations and less rework.

Pragmatic CI/CD patterns and starter templates
Guidance designed for real delivery teams, not theory
Improved release confidence through repeatability and clarity

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