Location
London, United Kingdom
Samuel Lotfi
- Cloud infrastructure.
- Enterprise networking.
- Zero-trust security.
- Infrastructure as code.
- Disaster recovery.
- DevOps pipelines.
- Desired-state automation.
- Cloud-native platforms.
- Measurable cost reduction.
0
Years Engineering
0
Cloud Platforms
0
Countries Worked
Azure / AWS
Networking
Terraform
About
Cloud infrastructure engineer specialising in Azure, networking, automation, Linux systems, and secure enterprise infrastructure.
Better infrastructure is clarified, automated and made reliable.
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with advanced enterprise networking experience.
I design, build, and operate cloud platforms with a strong focus on Azure infrastructure, CCNP-level enterprise networking, hybrid connectivity, firewall security, Linux systems, and infrastructure automation.
My background combines hands-on engineering across enterprise networking, hybrid connectivity, firewall security, private access, automation, and production support.
I work best where cloud infrastructure, enterprise networking, security, and operations overlap — from private Azure connectivity and secure routing to Linux and kernel-level networking troubleshooting.
I help organisations build infrastructure that is secure, scalable, automated, cost-aware, and ready for real production use.
Cloud Platforms
Azure, AWS, GCP, landing zones, virtual networks, compute, storage, identity, monitoring, backup, governance, and cloud cost management.
Automation & IaC
Terraform, Terragrunt, Ansible, SaltStack, Bash, PowerShell, Python, CI/CD pipelines, server configuration, and repeatable infrastructure delivery.
Networks & Systems
Private DNS/DoH, hybrid routing, switching, BGP, S2S VPN, QoS, IPv6, IPsec, private endpoints, Azure Firewall, Fortinet, Barracuda, WAF, kernel-level networking(MPTCP), hybrid networks, and Zero Trust Landing Zones.
2013
Built network engineering foundations in secure business infrastructure.
2018
Moved deeper into vehicle connectivity, diagnostics and embedded test leadership.
2022
Focused on cloud infrastructure, automation, routing and enterprise delivery.
UK
Based in London, with international experience across the UK, Sweden and the United States.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Microsoft Azure
95%
AWS / GCP
85%
Landing Zones / Governance
90%
Networking & Security
Hub-Spoke / VNet Design
95%
VPN / BGP / Private DNS
90%
Zero Trust / No Public Exposure
92%
IaC & Automation
Terraform / Terragrunt
92%
Azure DevOps / CI/CD
88%
Ansible / PowerShell / Bash
86%
Cost & Resilience
Azure Cost Optimisation
95%
Monitor / Log Analytics
90%
Backup / DR / High Availability
88%
Professional Expertise
Infrastructure engineer with breadth across cloud, DevOps, networks, Linux, diagnostics and stakeholder-led delivery.
14+
Years Engineering
3
Cloud Platforms
3
Countries Worked
Certifications
AUTOSAR Adaptive
Embedded Linux / Yocto
Computer & Communications BSc
Full UK Driving Licence
Resume
From network engineering and connected systems to secure cloud infrastructure, automation, and enterprise platform delivery.
Professional Journey
From network engineering and connected systems to secure cloud infrastructure, automation, and enterprise platform delivery.
Cloud Engineer
UK Government • United Kingdom 
Delivering secure Azure cloud infrastructure in a regulated public sector environment, with a focus on government-grade security, governance, cost optimisation, and reliable platform operations.
- Designed and supported Azure infrastructure across secure enterprise environments.
- Worked with networking, private access, monitoring, automation, and infrastructure as code.
- Contributed to Azure cost reduction, governance improvements, and operational control.
- Supported secure-by-design infrastructure aligned with public sector and ISO 27001-style requirements.
Network & Cloud Engineer
McLaren Applied Ltd. • Woking, UK 
Worked across cloud infrastructure, racing connectivity, wireless systems, and enterprise networking for high-performance motorsport and connected vehicle environments.
- Built and supported AWS-based infrastructure using EC2, routing, VPN, and Terraform.
- Worked on complex vehicle connectivity, wireless networking, and link aggregation scenarios.
- Supported ISO-27001-compliance, OpenVPN, routing, common infrastructure services, and cloud administration.
- Managed cost visibility, infrastructure documentation, and requirements using IBM DOORS, Polarion, and Teamcenter.
Automotive Network & Cloud Engineer
Harman International / Samsung • Gothenburg, Sweden 
Supported connected vehicle platforms with a focus on network connectivity, cloud integration, 5G modem technology, automation, and CI/CD delivery.
- Analyzing vehicle network connectivity, modem behaviour, routing, and connected cloud services.
- Worked with 5G modem technology and connected services for Polestar 3.
- Built CI/CD pipelines and automation to reduce repetitive engineering work.
- Supported code reviews, design reviews, agile delivery, and technical troubleshooting.
Automotive Network Engineer
Actia Nordic AB • Gothenburg, Sweden
Testing and validation for Vehicle Connectivity Module ECU software, covering CAN, FlexRay, DoIP, Ethernet diagnostics, Wireshark analysis, CANoe, and CAPL automation.
Network Engineer
Academic Work AB / Telia Company • Gothenburg, Sweden
Worked on telecom and enterprise network infrastructure for Telia, supporting routing, switching, monitoring, service reliability, troubleshooting, and network operations.
Network Engineer
Tris Pharma Inc. • New Jersey, USA
Supported business network infrastructure across Cisco switching, routing, VLANs, firewall connectivity, SD-WAN-style operations, user connectivity, and day-to-day network reliability.
Android Developer / Instructor
Freelancer • New Jersey, USA
Built Android applications and taught mobile development, covering app design, programming fundamentals, debugging, user requirements, and practical software delivery.
Services
The engineering value I bring to cloud, infrastructure and platform teams.
Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure design and delivery across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.
We build secure, scalable platforms covering landing zones, compute, storage, identity, monitoring, backup, governance, and production-ready cloud foundations.
Security & Zero Trust
Security-first cloud environments built around zero trust, least privilege, private access, and no unnecessary internet exposure.
We focus on private endpoints, network segmentation, controlled ingress/egress, secure admin access, firewall policies, audit logging, encryption, and ISO 27001-aligned controls.
Cost Optimisation
Real cloud cost reduction, not generic FinOps.
We identify hidden waste across oversized resources, logging ingestion, storage, unused services, reservations, security costs, retention policies, and duplicated environments.
Delivered over £200,000/year Azure cost reduction.
Networking & Connectivity
Secure cloud networking from site-to-site VPNs to complex BGP routing, hub-and-spoke networks, firewall routing, private DNS, and hybrid connectivity.
We design and deliver VNets, subnets, route tables, NSGs, Azure Firewall, private endpoints, NAT, WAF gateways, and controlled egress.
Infrastructure as Code & DR
Repeatable infrastructure using Terraform, reusable modules, remote state, and automated deployments.
We design for high availability, disaster recovery, backup, failover, resilient networking, and rebuildable cloud environments.
Automation & DevOps
Automation for faster, safer infrastructure delivery.
We build DevOps pipelines, server configuration, patching, hardening, monitoring, and desired-state automation using Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions.
Contact
Available for cloud infrastructure, DevOps, networking and platform engineering opportunities.
Contact Info
Based in London, with international experience across the UK, Sweden and the United States.
Phone
+44 789 411 3536
samuel@tuxware.cloud
Work Status
Swedish EU citizen with UK settled status.
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