Daniel Hill
Head of Platforms Cloud & Infrastructure Expertise Building High-performing Engineering Teams @Y TREE
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Platforms Cloud & Infrastructure Expertise Building High-performing Engineering Teams @Y TREE
Spearheaded a company-wide initiative to rebuild the entire infrastructure platform on AWS, delivering a solution that significantly improved cost-effectiveness, security posture, and overall reliability, all while ensuring the continuous operation and support of existing critical systems.Drove substantial improvements in development efficiency by leading the optimisation of the CI/CD pipeline during the AWS rebuild.Cultivated a supportive and person-centric team environment for Platform Engineers and Support Specialists, operating under the principle of empowering and supporting the team rather than simply directing them. Championed the implementation of comprehensive technology risk awareness and logging processes across technology, enhancing the team\'s ability to identify, track, and mitigate potential issues proactively.Oversaw the day-to-day financial management for the Technology department, ensuring timely payment/invoice processing, and clear understanding of any budget variances.Managing vendor relationships to negotiate contracts at or below costActively collaborated with numerous departments across Y TREE, providing essential technical insight and guidance to facilitate project delivery and ensure alignment with platform capabilities.Architected platform solutions with a strong focus on future scalability and cost-conscious growth, ensuring a balanced approach to infrastructure investment that supports both current needs and anticipated expansion.Effectively managed and resolved incidents with a calm and decisive approach, ensuring swift service restoration, clear and timely communication to stakeholders, Introduced a weekly Post-Incident Review (PIR) committee to analyse active and past incidents and drive continuous improvement.Provided comprehensive technical support and policy guidance to ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory compliance requirements impacting the technology platforms.
EDUCATION
University of Gloucestershire
BSc (Hons) Degree in network computing, Network computing/Information Technology
SKILLS
ABOUT DANIEL HILL
A highly accomplished and strategically focused technology leader, possessing a deep-seated passion for technology and a proven track record in driving the development, security, and scalability of critical fintech platforms. My approach blends strategic leadership with a strong technical understanding, grown through continuous personal engagement with ever-emerging technologies and a dedicated home lab environment.My responsibilities encompass providing strategic direction for a wide range of technology disciplines, ensuring alignment with business objectives and the evolving fintech landscape. I lead a high-performing team of platform engineers and support specialists, fostering a collaborative culture focused on delivering robust and innovative platform solutions. A core tenet of my leadership is ensuring our platforms adhere to stringent security protocols and comply fully with all relevant UK financial regulations as well as being cost effective.My commitment extends beyond strategic oversight to a genuine engagement with the underlying technologies. I maintain a proactive approach to learning and experimentation within my home lab, allowing me to stay at the forefront of technical advancements and bring a practical perspective to platform architecture and strategy. This hands-on experience informs my approach to building resilient, scalable, and efficient platforms capable of meeting the demands of a dynamic industry.Effective collaboration with product management, compliance, and operations teams is paramount to my role, ensuring platform initiatives are strategically aligned and effectively executed. I am dedicated to continuous platform optimisation, risk mitigation, and fostering innovation to support organisational growth and success. I welcome connections with fellow technology leaders and look forward to exploring opportunities for impactful collaboration and professional development.
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