Benjamin Fairall
IT Professional Services Solution Architect @Btl Consultancy Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
IT Professional Services Solution Architect @Btl Consultancy Ltd
GB
Providing technical leadership and end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise infrastructure and platform services across multiple technology domains, including storage, backup and recovery, virtualisation (VMware/NSX-T), security monitoring (SIEM), and automation. Leading the design and governance of scalable, resilient, and secure PaaS and IaaS platforms, producing high quality architectural artifacts to support complex application and service consumption. Collaborating closely with business stakeholders, Enterprise Architects, and engineering leaders to translate business requirements and constraints into pragmatic, future proof architectural designs that deliver measurable business outcomes.
EDUCATION
Glasgow Caledonian University
Engineer’s Degree, Network Systems Engineering
Dumfries & Galloway College
Higher National Diploma (HND), Computing (with Technical Support)
MIT Professional Education
Digital Transformation: From AI and IoT to Cloud, Blockchain and Cybersecurity, Information Technology
SKILLS
ABOUT BENJAMIN FAIRALL
Senior Solutions Architect with over 14 years of experience designing, governing, and evolving secure, scalable infrastructure and platform architectures across enterprise, public sector, and regulated environments. Recognised for providing architectural leadership across virtualisation, storage, networking, and cybersecurity domains, with a strong focus on resilient, compliant, and service oriented platform design.Extensive experience translating complex business, regulatory, and operational requirements into pragmatic solution architectures spanning hybrid and cloud environments. Trusted advisor to stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership, frequently consulted on architectural decisions, technology strategy, and platform evolution. Adept at balancing technical excellence with cost, risk, and delivery constraints to achieve measurable business outcomes.Demonstrated ability to operate across the full architecture lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, design assurance, and implementation oversight. Possesses deep hands on knowledge that informs architectural decisions, enabling effective governance while remaining grounded in real world delivery considerations.Has worked globally across multiple regions, including the UAE, supporting diverse organisations and mission critical platforms. Known for a collaborative, delivery focused approach, strong design judgement, and a bias for action when navigating complex architectural challenges. Continues to develop within the architecture discipline, contributing to the design of \"future ready\" platforms in an increasingly cloud centric and security driven landscape.Specialties: Cybersecurity, CISSP, Risk Management, Cyber Defence, Cyber Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Solutions Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Compliance Management, Information Assurance, VMware vSphere, Desktop Virtualisation, VMware Certified Professional, VMware Infrastructure, IT Service Management, ITIL, Agile Methodologies, Storage Architectures, Brocade Fibre Channel Fabrics, Cisco/Dell IP Routing and Networking, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco Architecture & IOS, Technical Support, Project Management, AutoCAD, Client and Server Operating Systems, MPLS Environments, Server Installation and Configuration.
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