Senior Azure cloud architecture – governance, security and costs under control
I help organisations build secure, scalable and cost-effective Azure environments. My background includes years of experience in cloud architecture, automation and FinOps management for a global SaaS service.
Services
How can I help your organisation?
Practical expertise and clear results without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Azure health check
A productised, fixed-price audit (3–5 days) covering cloud security, cost leaks, access rights and architectural risks.
- Concrete action report
- Prioritised remediation list
- Review with leadership and development
Landing zones and architecture
Build your Azure environment on a sustainable, scalable foundation aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework best practices.
- Infrastructure as code (Terraform / Bicep)
- Networks, hub-spoke and segmentation
- Multi-tenant and production environments
Cost management (FinOps)
Make cloud costs visible and keep them under control by identifying waste, right-sizing workloads and creating continuous budget and alerting practices.
- Immediate savings opportunities
- Cost allocation and tags
- Reserved Instances and Savings Plans analysis
Blog and articles
Latest insights
Practical lessons on cloud architecture, Azure security, cost reduction and freelancing.
Azure Cost Quick Wins: 10 savings opportunities in almost every environment
Reduce your cloud bill by 15–30% without compromising functionality.
Expiring Entra ID application secrets: find them before production breaks
A simple automation model for keeping certificates and secrets under control.
From employment to freelancing: calculating your minimum hourly rate
A practical calculation model to support your own pricing.
About me
An experienced partner for your cloud journey
I have worked extensively in the Microsoft ecosystem, focusing on Azure-native cloud services, security, identity and automation.
I have helped build and guide a highly automated and scalable global SaaS cloud environment. I work naturally as a collaborative lead, architect and customer-facing expert.
Looking for an expert for your project?
I provide senior expertise through engagements, project-based audits or part-time architecture support.
- Roles: Azure architect, Cloud Lead, FinOps consultant
- Location: Remote / Helsinki region / Päijät-Häme
- Invoicing: CloudyMind Oy (Business ID 3660736-5)
Would you like to discuss developing your cloud environment?
I usually respond within one business day. Send an email or book a 30-minute remote meeting.