Logan Talbot
- logan@logantalbot.com
- logantalbot.com
- UK, Manchester
Logan is a highly technical and delivery-focused Technical Lead and Solution Architect with over 8 years of experience in delivering highly complex Microsoft Cloud-based solutions. He has further solidified his knowledge with 19 certifications in the Microsoft Cloud, AWS, Power Platform and GCP including 4 at an expert level in DevOps, Security & Solution Architecture. Logan has the key skills to lead the implementation of your software and provide services such as solution architecture, technical leadership, and team management using DevOps and Agile capabilities. Logan has a proven track record of success in leading the implementation of technical systems, including leading a hybrid team of over 15 employees for a key government project in the UK. Logan's technical expertise and leadership resulted in the successful development and implementation of multiple complex services over an 18-month period. Logan has a strong interest in cutting-edge technologies and Azure services to ensure that he provides you with an implementation that is secure, future-proof, and meets your requirements.
Work Experiences
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, Leading the implementation of full stack applications (including DevOps).
- Cloud Architect, Architecting secure cloud based solutions on Microsoft Cloud.
- Engineering Manager, Managing team(s) of software engineers.
- Training & Certification Lead, Leading internal initiatives to help develop and improve the business unit. For example, leading of training initiative which aims to increase certification and training.
- Hiring Manger for interviewing engineers of all levels for Azure and .NET engineering roles.
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.