Logan Talbot
- logan@logantalbot.com
- logantalbot.com
- UK, Manchester
Logan is adept at collaborating within agile teams, as demonstrated by his diverse project engagements utilizing Agile Delivery Methodologies. He has showcased cloud-native and AI thought leadership, presenting at events such as the Microsoft South-Coast Summit and serving as a Microsoft Certified Trainer on Azure topics. As a highly skilled Senior Solution Architect with over a decade of experience, Logan excels in delivering innovative solutions within the Azure ecosystem. Recently, he has been architecting GenAI-based applications, a pursuit further validated by his 19 cloud certifications, including expert-level credentials in Solution Architecture and AI.
Logan is passionate about staying at the forefront of technological advancements, particularly in the realm of Intelligent Apps and AI. He led the development of an award-winning GenAI-based application, implemented and scaled Azure AI services for a national government client, and authored an open-source project that offers detailed insights into architecting, securing, and developing Intelligent Apps at scale.
Logan is a recognized leader in several key areas:
- As Azure Innovation & AI Lead, he drives AI adoption while serving on Capgemini’s Microsoft AI Technical Council, gaining exclusive insights from Microsoft’s private preview programs.
- He plays a pivotal role in Capgemini’s Global App Modernisation team, which focuses on transforming legacy applications into intelligent, modern solutions.
Work Experiences
Senior Solution Architect
Providing technical leadership in driving Azure cloud strategies and intelligent application modernization. Leads initiatives to integrate AI-driven approaches into legacy system transformations.
Key points:- Azure Innovation & AI Lead: Leading innovation and AI strategy for a sub-practice within the Capgemini UK business unit.
- Hyper-scaler Lead: Providing technical leadership for Capgemini's global Cloud & Custom Application business unit, focusing on transforming legacy applications into intelligent, modern solutions for major hyper-scalers.
- Architecture
Software Engineering Manager
Leading a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions for Capgemini's clients. Responsible for the technical direction of the team, ensuring that they are up-to-date with the latest technologies and methodologies.
Key points:- People Management: Managing engineers across all levels, from junior to senior, to ensure they are working effectively and efficiently. Including conducting performance reviews, probations and setting goals.
- Hiring Manager: Conducted interviews for engineers across all levels, in roles of a Solution Architect, Software Engineer, and DevOps Engineer.
Senior Software Engineer
Logan drives strategy and innovation to support and improve business capabilities, processes, and applications in the Cloud for a variety of Capgemini’s clients. Supporting them in adopting or advancing their use of Microsoft Cloud services. Logan will architect and lead the implementation of solutions ensuring than applications are delivered to clients high expectations.
Key points:- Technical Lead Developer: Oversaw full-stack application implementations, including DevOps practices.
- Cloud Architect: Engineered secure, scalable solutions on Microsoft Cloud.
- Engineering Manager: Directed software engineering teams to achieve high-quality deliverables.
- Training & Certification Lead: Spearheaded initiatives to enhance internal skills, such as certification and targeted training programs.
- Hiring Manager: Conducted interviews for engineers across all levels, emphasizing Azure and .NET expertise.
Software Engineer
Developing and delivering some of the most innovative software solutions available for Capgemini's clients, using Microsoft Cloud technologies. Logan has worked in a cloud-first environment, with a strong focus on serverless, microservices and containerisation, seeing them through from design and into production. With a demonstrable agile mind-set and approach, having ample opportunity to illustrate his love of development and passion for technology.
Key points:- Developing cloud-first applications on Azure.
- Creating backend services in .NET.
- Implementing DevOps principles on projects to ensure fully CI/CD managed applications.
Junior Software Engineer
.NET service and React.js frontend development for applications for an e-commerce company.
Junior Software Engineer
.NET service and JavaScript frontend development for applications in the Rail Industry.
Certifications
Expert Certifications
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- DevOps Engineer Expert
- Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
Specialty Certifications
- Azure IoT Developer Specialty
- Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty
Associate Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
- Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Azure Network Engineer Associate
- Azure Administrator Associate
- Azure AI Engineer Associate
- Azure Developer Associate
- Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate
Fundamentals Certifications
- Google Cloud Digital Leader
- Azure Data Fundamentals
- Azure AI Fundamentals
- Azure Fundamentals
Other Certifications
- Microsoft Certified Trainer
Projects
Enabling decarbonised heating future in the UK
Logan led a hybrid team of over 15 employees from client and Capgemini for a key government project aimed at decarbonizing heating in the UK. Logan's leadership in developing technical systems for the project resulted in producing multiple GDS Public Beta services, enabling National Regulatory Authority to provide access to the scheme for over 1200 installers. The scheme allowed at least 14,000 applications to be created, with at least 9000 property owners obtaining their share, totalling over £45 million in the first 8 months. Logan's contributions to the project were praised by Cal Haigney, Vice President and Dave Gibson, Delivery Directory, Capgemini CCA, who stated that Logan has gone "above and beyond" on the assignment and that Logan’s "teams’ efforts over 18 months contributed to the delivery of new [client] policy supporting the UK's environmental targets.“ Logan has been personally praised by his client leadership on by “excelling as a Team Lead, a Technical Lead, and an Architectural Champion” and “always leads from the front.”
Driving Innovation for Automotive client
Logan was the Lead developer, leading a team of 4 to 6 engineers on a critical pricing automation project. As the lead developer, he architected, developed, and implemented the DevOps, for the project using Azure, AKS, Azure DevOps. These services are used in 43 countries and integrated with well-known automotive manufacturers for a global leader in Service Leasing and fleet management.