Hi, I am Adam

I am a cloud and technology consultant
I am passionate about automation and optimization
I am always learning and improving how things run
I work on cloud migration and FinOps projects
I work with teams to build smarter, more efficient systems
I work to make technology more accessible and inclusive
I love solving real-world problems with clean solutions
I love building workflows that connect people and tools
I love working on projects that make a positive impact
I love creating space for focus, clarity, and creativity

Adam Brown

Principal Consultant at Altra

I help organizations optimize cloud spend and streamline technical delivery. I am passionate about automation, inclusive design, and building tools that connect teams and systems.

My Soft Strengths

These are the key skills I bring to every project and team.

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Communication

Adaptability

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Technical Strengths

Azure

Extensive experience with Azure assessments, migrations, and FinOps optimization. Deep understanding of Azure billing, governance, and automation tooling.

AWS

Delivered cloud strategy and migration support for AWS. Familiar with CUR, reserved instances, and AWS cost management practices.

Google Cloud

Worked with GCP in assessment and cost modeling contexts. Familiar with SKU-level billing exports and cloud-native services.

PowerShell

Created powerful automation and diagnostic scripts, including domain controller reporting, network mapping, and SQL insights.

Python

Used for scripting VM diagnostics, data processing, and automation in cloud and VMware environments.

Docker

Used for local development, containerized workflows, and self-hosted tools like n8n. Built custom images for complex integrations.

n8n

Built custom automation pipelines using n8n, integrating Salesforce, TickTick, Airtable, and APIs. Extended functionality via Docker.

Git

Experienced with GitHub-based development. Used version control for scripts, shared workflows, and infrastructure-as-code.

FinOps

Certified FinOps practitioner focused on cloud financial management. Delivered assessments and reporting at scale using billing exports and tooling.

SQL Server

Worked with SQL Server environments in migration contexts. Integrated DMA insights and schema analysis into reporting pipelines.

Bash / Shell

Written custom Linux scripts to collect system and network data during assessments. Familiar with deployment automation and CLI tools.

Windows Server

Managed Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and SCCM across enterprise environments. Automated diagnostics and reporting in assessment contexts.

Linux

Experienced working across Linux server distributions. Created diagnostic tools, system scripts, and automation workflows in assessment and migration scenarios.

Experience

Principal Consultant

2024-08 - Present

Responsibilities:

Led strategic deployment and enhancement of Dr Migrate solutions across UK, CEE, and the Middle East.
Enabled global system integrator partnerships to support wider geographic delivery.
Delivered FinOps, assessment, and migration outcomes tailored to enterprise needs.

Senior Presales Engineer

2023-11 - 2024-08

Responsibilities:

Drove product enhancements and customer enablement for Dr Migrate in UK and EMEA regions.
Worked closely with clients and partners to deliver successful assessments and migrations.
Developed technical content and presales collateral for enablement.

LAB3

2022-12 - 2023-10

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Senior Engineer – Dr Migrate

2022-12 - 2023-10

Responsibilities:

Led European expansion of Dr Migrate with a focus on Western Europe and Germany.
Produced technical collateral and tooling to support assessments and partner delivery.
Coordinated with global teams for scalable content development and delivery support.

Inviso

2020-04 - 2022-11

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Azure Assessment Consultant

2020-04 - 2022-11

Responsibilities:

Delivered Azure cloud assessments and software asset management consulting.
Supported customers in infrastructure optimization and migration planning.
Worked closely with Microsoft account teams to align cloud strategy and execution.

CloudM / Cloud Technology Solutions

2017-09 - 2020-04

Belfast, United Kingdom

Customer Success Manager

2019-10 - 2020-04

Responsibilities:

Led product adoption and onboarding for Office 365 and G Suite clients.
Delivered enablement sessions and drove usage of CloudM’s migration tools.

Technical Product Specialist

2017-09 - 2020-04

Responsibilities:

Delivered pre-sales expertise and technical support for CloudM’s migration tools.
Liaised with development teams to improve product features and documentation.
Authored technical articles and onboarding content.

Cased Dimensions

2015-05 - 2017-09

Belfast, United Kingdom

Senior Consultant

2015-05 - 2017-09

Responsibilities:

Implemented hybrid Azure solutions and Microsoft automation tools.
Worked across SCOM, SCCM, and Orchestrator deployments.
Contributed to ISO 27001 certification and SC-cleared projects.

Recent Posts

Sermon Notes - 18 May - Hallowed be your Name

Faith is an important part of my life, and at its core, trying to understand how things plug together is another key part of what makes me me. As part of that, I’ll be sharing sermon notes here from time to time–simple reflections and takeaways from the Sunday messages at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Bangor. I hope they’ll be an encouragement and a way for me to think aloud as I follow Jesus.

Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 4 minutes Read

Why I Use Netlify Redirects (and Not Hugo's)

One of the most useful things I’ve done for my personal site recently is set up short, memorable URLs that redirect to the tools and platforms I use every day. For example, if you want to book a meeting with me, you can now just visit: /book …which will redirect you to my Calendly page. The Problem with Hugo Redirects At first, I tried to use Hugo’s built-in redirect system. Hugo supports redirects through a combination of page front matter and generated aliases, but I ran into a couple of issues:

Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 2 minutes Read

What Remote Work Reveals About Inclusion for Neurodivergent People

On a recent holiday, I finally had the space to slow down and process—a rare luxury in the rhythm of modern work. While recharging (easier said than done, for me at least!), I was reflecting on what remote work really means for neurodivergent people like me. I’m autistic and dyspraxic, and full-time remote work has been transformative in many ways. It removes the sensory overwhelm of office spaces, reduces social masking, and gives me more control over my environment. But it also made one thing clear: the issue was never just where we work—it’s how we work, and who the systems are built for.

Sunday, May 11, 2025 | 3 minutes Read