What kind of work are you looking for?

I’m drawn to challenging technical projects that involve infrastructure modernization, cloud architecture, or DevOps transformation. I’m particularly interested in opportunities where I can help organizations scale their technology platforms or improve their engineering practices.

I would like to be a member of a team of talented, goal-oriented individuals that are all collaborating their particular skills and experiences to something big or important that will be useful and meaningful to ordinary people or society as a whole. Whether that is a product, a service, a protocol, or maybe something else entirely.

What can we expect when working with you?

Once I have direction, I will draw on my 40 years of industry knowledge, best practices and hands-on technical work experience, and work diligently on the best solution for all stakeholders. I’m not afraid to make suggestions or proposals that might lead to discussions that might lead to a better outcome or understanding, or challenge assumptions to find out-of-the-box solutions. I will also try to leverage my engineering and managerial skills as required, to ensure all parties are communicating effectively up and down the chain and that everyone has a reasonable set of goals, expectations, and the time and resources necessary to achieve them. I am happiest when everyone else on the team is happy and productive and I can get down to writing code, tests or documentation myself.

I am also aware of my limitations. If I don’t know something, or don’t know it very well, I will say so, ask questions and take the time to study or find out as appropriate.

Are you prepared to relocate?

No. I may be able to travel on business for short periods, but I’m not considering any long-term relocation.

I’ve worked remotely for all of my clients since 1999, not just since the ‘Covid’ episode. Additionally, I have worked cohesively with teams that span continents and timezones. I am practiced in the necessary discipline and communications skills required to be an useful and productive team member, regardless of my location.

I work from an office that has multiple fibre redundant connections, 4G backup connectivity and a battery-backed inverter power system that can withstand multi-hour power outages. It’s rare for me to drop out of a meeting, or not have Internet connectivity during work hours.

Are you prepared to travel?

Internationally? Maybe. If there’s a very good reason for it. Airports are a drag.

I still enjoy travelling domestically within Thailand whenever time permits. From time to time I will travel to attend specific on-site jobs, training and conference events across the country, whether related to my work or any of my other hobbies.

Are you prepared to do ‘on call’ work?

Typically, I don’t have any problems being contacted during an incident (24/7). However, if on-call duties are a standard part of the role, or out-of-hours incidents are (or become) common, there are a few things that would need to be discussed and clarified first.

How much do you charge?

My rates vary based on the complexity of the engagement, timeline, and scope of responsibility. I typically structure engagements as either project-based fixed fees or monthly retainers for ongoing advisory work.

I’m happy to provide a detailed proposal once we discuss your specific needs and objectives.

What forms of payment do you accept?

I have a strong preference for cryptocurrency payments due to their efficiency and lower transaction costs, particularly for international clients.

For enterprise clients with specific procurement requirements, I’m open to discussing alternative payment arrangements. Please contact me to discuss options that work for your organization.

Are you working legally?

Yes. I am British-born and educated, and have been living Thailand for over 20 years on a ’non-immigrant’ category visa. I run a small consultancy company (DBD-registered) which provides me with a work permit and allows me to comply with all local foreign employment laws. Please feel free to ask for up-to-date copies of any documentation you may need for your due diligence.

What’s the best way to contact you?

E-mail is preferred for initial contact.

After that, real-time communications via instant messaging and voice/video calls and screen-sharing are usually more efficient and productive.

I’m a recruiter. Should I contact you?

I appreciate your interest, but I work most effectively with direct client relationships. If you’re representing a specific opportunity that aligns with my expertise in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, or DevOps consulting, I’m happy to discuss the details.

For general inquiries, you’ll find comprehensive information about my background and capabilities throughout this site and my GitHub profile.

Please note that technical assessments are billable as consulting time.

I’m not a recruiter, but we have a position you would be good for. Should I contact you?

Sure. Please send me an e-mail with the details.