10/10/2026 updated
partially available
info: Available evenings and weekends
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Engineer | Azure DevOps Specialist
East Kilbride, United Kingdom
Only remote
HND Technical Support (Grade A) - Motherwell CollegeAbout me
A dedicated and passionate IT professional with over 10 years experience. Throughout my career I have gained extensive experience with technologies across the Microsoft ecosystem, specialising in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure, across both private and public sector organisations.
Azure Kubernetes ServiceApplication Lifecycle ManagementMicrosoft AzureCloud EngineeringDevOpsMicrosoft Power AutomatePower Platform IntegrationTerraform
Microsoft Power Platform Development
Extensive expertise in designing, building, and maintaining Power Platform solutions including Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, Power Automate flows, and Dataverse. Experience includes migrating legacy SharePoint applications, implementing ALM processes, and overseeing Citizen Developer projects.
Azure Administration & DevOps
Proven track record in deploying and configuring Azure Landing Zones, implementing CI/CD Pipelines via Azure DevOps, managing Azure Communication Services, and fulfilling infrastructure deployment requests using Terraform.
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Lead the deployment of enterprise scale AKS platform complete with ArgoCD GitOps, network integration, and monitoring. Deployed custom alerting solution with Microsoft Teams integration.
Microsoft 365 Administration & Security
Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and security, including implementing data governance strategies with DLP policies, managing Power Platform environments, and delivering staff training on Microsoft 365 applications.
Terraform Infrastructure as Code
Practical experience using Terraform to fulfill ad-hoc Azure resource deployment requests and manage cloud infrastructure in an automated and repeatable manner.
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
Implementation of ALM processes using Azure DevOps Pipelines to manage the full lifecycle of Power Platform solutions, ensuring structured development, testing, and deployment practices.
Power Platform Governance
Implementation of governance frameworks within Power Platform environments, including DLP policies, CoE Starter Kit installation and configuration, and best practices for platform management and clean-up operations.
Windows Server & Client Operating Systems
Experience in Windows Server installation, configuration, and administration, as well as building and configuring end-user devices including laptops, desktops, mobiles, and tablets.
Copilot Studio
Knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio as part of the broader Power Platform ecosystem.
ICT Helpdesk & Technical Support
Over six years of experience providing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support to large user bases across multiple sites, diagnosing hardware and software faults, and facilitating cyber security training.
Networking & Security Fundamentals
Certified knowledge in networking (CCNA) and Microsoft security, compliance, and identity fundamentals (SC-900), supporting secure and resilient IT infrastructure design.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2025
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Leading the deployment and configuration of Azure Landing Zones. Deploying Azure Communication Services to integrate with in-house developed applications. Building a proof of concept solution for Azure Containers. Fulfilling ad-hoc Azure resource deployment requests using Terraform. Overseeing the development of a Power Platform Canvas App by Citizen Developers. Leading the ongoing maintenance of a previously developed Power Platform Model-Driven App.
Served as the internal M365 Power Platform Subject Matter Expert (SME). Implemented data governance strategy within Power Platform using DLP policies. Implemented an environment strategy and ALM process using Azure DevOps Pipelines. Installed, configured, and maintained the CoE Starter Kit. Maintained and enhanced five Power Platform solutions migrated from legacy SharePoint 2013 apps, comprising Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps, and Power Automate flows. Performed the role of Professional Development Lead (PDL) for a team of in-house PowerApps developers. Conducted code reviews and led best practices implementation for Power Platform development.
Provided 3rd line support to 1st/2nd line Helpdesk Analysts. Led large scale ICT projects including Microsoft 365 deployment, Windows and VMware Server installation/configuration, WAN redesign, and Fortinet firewall deployment. Delivered staff training on Microsoft 365 applications. Developed Power Platform solutions including time management apps, a Model-Driven planning app, and a PMO canvas app. Used Power Automate to streamline business processes. Assisted with onsite IT support for Team Scotland at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham 2022.