Summary
Adrian is a senior software architect and independent IT consultant with nearly four decades of experience across software engineering, systems architecture, infrastructure, and networking. He works with organisations that need clear technical leadership, pragmatic decision-making, and robust solutions to complex technical challenges.
His core strength lies in bridging software and infrastructure. Adrian does not treat applications, platforms, and networks as separate concerns — he views them as parts of the same system. This full-stack perspective enables him to design solutions that are not only functionally correct but operationally resilient and efficient in real-world environments.
He is known for providing clear, vendor-neutral guidance, focusing on outcomes rather than trends, and helping clients make technology choices that stand the test of time.
Consulting Focus
Adrian supports clients with:
- Architecture design and review
Scalable, maintainable system and platform architecture - Cloud and Kubernetes strategy
Practical adoption of containerised and cloud-native technologies - Automation and DevOps
Improving reliability, repeatability, and delivery speed - Network-aware system design
Ensuring applications are designed with real infrastructure constraints and opportunities in mind - Modernisation of legacy environments
Evolving platforms without unnecessary disruption - Technical advisory and due diligence
Independent, experience-based assessment and guidance - Mentoring and capability development
Helping teams strengthen their engineering practices
Networking & Infrastructure Expertise
Alongside his software career, Adrian has consistently worked as a network engineer in practical roles:
- Designed, built, and operated physical, virtual, and cloud network infrastructures to support development and testing environments
- Studied and applied enterprise networking concepts (including Juniper) in large-scale commercial environments
- Operates a sophisticated home lab with multiple switches, access points, VLANs, and segmented networks for secure and mixed-use scenarios
This experience informs his consulting work. Understanding how applications behave on real networks allows him to design systems that perform reliably under real conditions, not just in idealised diagrams.
Approach
Adrian takes a pragmatic, collaborative approach. He works closely with stakeholders to understand business goals, operational constraints, and existing environments before recommending solutions. His focus is on clarity, simplicity, and long-term sustainability.
His motto, Sic vis pacem, para bellum, reflects his belief that careful preparation, solid architecture, and informed decisions prevent crises and enable confident progress.
Background Highlights
- Nearly 40 years in computing across development, architecture, and infrastructure
- Author and technical writer on Kubernetes and practical infrastructure topics
- Deep multi-disciplinary experience spanning software, systems, and networks
- Proven track record guiding organisations through technical change
Working With Adrian
Adrian is well suited to organisations that:
- Are scaling or modernising their platforms
- Need experienced, independent architectural guidance
- Want to adopt cloud-native approaches sensibly
- Value practical, honest technical advice grounded in real experience
He helps organisations reduce risk, manage complexity, and build technology foundations that support long-term success.
Motto
Sic vis pacem, para bellum
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