Thomas Thornton
Senior Azure Technical Specialist (Solution Architect) @Kainos
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Azure Technical Specialist (Solution Architect) @Kainos
Belfast, GB
I lead the design, delivery, and assurance of modern digital service platforms primarily on Microsoft Azure, supporting large-scale cloud transformations including migrations, application modernisation, and deployment of web-based services. I provide architectural leadership to ensure alignment with client business needs and uphold technical excellence.With broad experience across Azure, I manage complex environments spanning IaaS, PaaS, and Cloud-Native technologies. I work closely with stakeholders, translating complex technical details into strategic insights that enable effective decision-making and foster long-term partnershipsAs a passionate people leader, I coach and develop team members and technical communities across Kainos. I actively contribute to knowledge sharing and participate in industry forums to shape future technology roadmaps and continuously elevate platform capabilities.Core responsibilities include- Championing innovative platform technologies and enforcing modern engineering standards- Providing end-to-end solution architecture and technical assurance for Azure platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and resilience- Leading delivery of large-scale cloud transformation projects, including migrations and application modernisation- Translating complex technical concepts into clear business value narratives for a diverse range of stakeholders- Managing, mentoring, and developing teams- Navigating and recovering challenging projects through strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills- Conducting regular platform reviews to mitigate risks, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure stable production environments- Actively participating in technology communities to promote best practices, innovation, and collaboration within and beyond Kainos- Taking full ownership of delivery outcomes by making timely, accountable decisions in fast-paced, dynamic environments
EDUCATION
Southern Regional College
Associate's Degree, Foundation Degree in Computing Science
Ulster University
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
BTEC National Diploma
Associate's Degree, BTEC National Diploma for ICT Practioners
Banbridge High School
High School, GCSES
SKILLS
ABOUT THOMAS THORNTON
Key Focus Areas:Microsoft Azure | Kubernetes (AKS)| Terraform | GitHub Actions | Azure DevOps | GitOps | Platform Governance | Cost Optimisation | Developer Experience | Infrastructure as Code | Technical Leadership | Platform EngineeringAs a Senior Platform Technical Specialist at Kainos, I lead the design, development, and delivery of modern digital platforms - primarily on Microsoft Azure - while helping shape the strategic direction of our platform capabilities. I bring deep technical expertise and solution architecture skills to support clients through every stage of the delivery lifecycle, from pre-sales engagement to implementation in live production environments.In this role, I’m trusted to make sound, pragmatic decisions in fast-paced environments, balancing innovation with operational stability. I work closely with industry leaders and internal communities of practice to influence technology roadmaps and advance platform engineering maturity across Kainos and our clients.Key Responsibilities- Leading the delivery and support of modern Azure-based platforms in production environments- Providing technical assurance and architectural guidance across large-scale transformation programmes- Championing technology innovation and driving continuous improvement- Developing strategic client relationships and supporting business growth- Building strong internal capability by mentoring engineers and fostering a people-first culture- Conducting platform reviews to identify risks, performance gaps, and opportunities for enhancement- Owning complex delivery decisions and being accountable for their outcomes- Influencing the future direction of Kainos’ platform engineering practices- I’m passionate about developing others, being bold in vision, and delivering impactful technology solutions that meet evolving business needs.
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