Pieter Loubser
Group Cloud Solutions Architect
Cape Town
Summary
An accomplished solution architect, tasked with the design and implementation of virtualization and cloud computing solutions. A detail-oriented cloud architect dedicated to enhancing cloud governance, compliance, and operations. Adopts a pragmatic approach to digital transformation, translating business objectives into value-driven multi-cloud services.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Group Cloud Solutions Architect
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for complete design of solution architecture, transforming business requirements and objectives into budget-conscious, security-first cloud solution.
- Automate Liquid's cloud deployment platform methodology for AWS and Azure hyper-scalers . Increase Engineering productivity by 70%.
- Subject Matter Expert in the automation of Continuous Deployment/Continuous Integration platforms utilizing Python, API and Terraform.
- Define company digital transformation roadmaps leveraging industry best practices for Cloud Adoption Frameworks and Well-Architected Frameworks.
- Define company cloud Governance and Compliance policies, integrating existing company-defined governance policies with Cloud best practice governance policies.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to deliver application overlay and cloud underlay synergies.
- Responsible for design and implementation of Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Backup, and Availability of Hybrid and Cloud-only solutions.
- Responsible for assessment and design of Cloud Connectivity Solutions (Layer2 and Layer3) for AWS Direct Connect, Oracle FastConnect, Teridion AI/ML, and Azure ExpressRoute.
- Responsible for Design of SD-WAN overlay technologies, integrating Cloud connectivity with Meraki SD-WAN solutions. Build Proof of Concept and Proof of value platforms.
- Build Proof of Concept and Proof of value platforms. Developing cloud-first approach by automating deployment tasks.
- Run technology workshops, technical Q&A sessions and compile Standard Operating Procedure documentation for cloud engineering teams.
- Responsible for Bi-annual Microsoft Advance Specialization Audits to ensure company design and solutions comply with Microsoft Best Practices for Cloud Network design.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Senior Specialist: Cloud Managed Services
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
04.2021 - Current
- Determines methodologies and go-to-market plan for Managed Services Solutions.
- Assesses alignment of New Products and related services with Customer needs and attainment of required objectives.
- Establishes pricing strategy for wholesale, enterprise, and managed services solutions.
- Subject matter expert on planning, constructing, delivering, and managing solutions for customers.
- Maintains accountability for capacity management to ensure delivery of Cloud Managed solutions.
- Develops and executes sales enablement programs, crafting relevant collateral for training initiatives.
- Engages with stakeholders across business to support new products and solutions, crafting services that differentiate Liquid Intelligent Technologies in markets.
- Creates quarterly roadmaps aligned with priorities aimed at driving MRR and increasing market share.
- Provides consultancy services to Cloud and Cyber Security Team regarding design and implementation of Cloud services for Azure and AWS.
Produces runbooks for Cloud Engineering Team to implement and operationalize cloud services.
Cloud Architect
T-Systems South Africa
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Meet with Business Stakeholders to drive digital transformation and cloud adoption.
- Identified and remediated single points of failure and security risks.
- Defined cloud architecture for both hybrid and non-hybrid cloud solutions. Rationalize digital inventories and design a migration strategy.
- Maintained compliance with cybersecurity regulations (GDPR and CSSF-17/654 Luxembourg) and measures, tracked, assessed, integrated and reported on modernization and migration processes.
- Developed and documented Standard Operating Procedures for cloud-based solutions and client applications within cloud service.
- Recommended design changes and modernize production systems in response to changing business process by implementing technologies like Docker containers, Kubernetes Services and GitHub CICD pipelines.
- Provided solution designs to meet business objectives and to respond to current and future business requirements.
- Researched and understood emerging technologies and end-user needs.
- Provided architectural leadership and guidance to technical delivery teams to deliver robust, highly scalable and cost-effective solutions.
- Design and implement Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity systems in hybrid cloud environment.
- Integrate multi-cloud environments to deliver digital-twin application access to mining satellites in Australia.
- Provide Professional Services to Healthcare and Investment houses for cloud assessments, cloud migration and cloud optimization.
- Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation (i.e. Docker Repos, Azure Registries, GitHub)
- Migration of databases from on-premises to cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS).
- Migration and modernization of IaaS web applications to public cloud.
- Design PowerApps for workflow automation in Azure.
- Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.
- Defined Internal processes for cloud deployments and adoption (Naming convention, network configuration, PaaS deployment).
- Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency for cloud adoption deployments.
- Assessment of Cloud security postures and provide recommendations.
VMWare Virtualisation Specialist
T-Systems South Africa
01.2008 - 12.2016
- Manage T-Systems virtualization Service and Support and license renewals.
- Design, implement and maintain VMware environments and Disaster Recovery solutions for Eskom, Transnet Group (30 000 users), Maitland Financial Services Group, Petronet South Africa, CapeSpan.
- Design and Implement VMware Solutions for 12 Eskom Power Stations.
- Engage with engineering professionals who is charged to produce high quality technical work.
- Responsible to prepare accurate management and technical monthly reports.
- Manage Capital Expenditure.
- Provide Consulting services to T-Systems South Africa Line of Business.
- Render technical assistance to financial team during preparation of tenders and proposals.
Network Consultant & Citrix Team Leader
arivia.kom
01.2000 - 12.2008
- Design Citrix and VMware solutions for Government institutions including enterprise design for Eskom, Transnet and Petronet - 30 000 users.
- Identity and Access Management integration with Novell and Active Directory.
- Oracle Database integration with VMware and applications.
- Enterprise Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity for Government Institutions.
- Management of Citrix team, Performance appraisals and employee development plans.
- Design, implement and maintain Citrix Metaframe XP for ESKOM Distribution.
- Design, implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure for Eskom Distribution Local area network and Wide area network.
Establish and Maintain 3rd Party Contracts. - Design and maintain private IP address ranges for ESKOM.
- Design and implement ESKOM’s Top 40 application migration strategy to Citrix Metaframe.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Business Information Systems
Tshwane University of Technology
Tshwane, South Africa 01.2006 - 01.2007
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Digital Systems)
Technikon Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.1995 - 11.1998
Skills
Enterprise Architecture
Cloud Architecture Design
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
O365 solutions and O365 tenant management
Cloud Adoption, Governance and Compliance
Certification
Certified Azure Architect Expert
Timeline
Group Cloud Solutions Architect
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
01.2022 - Current
Senior Specialist: Cloud Managed Services
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
04.2021 - Current
Cloud Architect
T-Systems South Africa
01.2017 - 03.2022
VMWare Virtualisation Specialist
T-Systems South Africa
01.2008 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Business Information Systems
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2006 - 01.2007
Network Consultant & Citrix Team Leader
arivia.kom
01.2000 - 12.2008
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Digital Systems)
Technikon Pretoria
01.1995 - 11.1998
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