IT Director — London, UK

Cloud, Security &
AI Governance

Over 15 years transforming enterprise IT — from full cloud migrations and security uplifts to AI governance frameworks. I build systems that reduce cost, eliminate risk, and scale.

£300k
Annual cost reduction
+57%
Security posture uplift
50+
Organisations served
100+
Automations delivered
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Impact that speaks for itself
Real outcomes from enterprise transformations, not theoretical frameworks.
£300k
Annual IT operating costs eliminated
Led a complete cloud transformation programme across multiple business units, consolidating legacy infrastructure and renegotiating vendor contracts to deliver sustained year-on-year savings.
+57%
Security posture improvement
Designed and implemented enterprise security uplift including endpoint hardening, zero-trust network architecture, and comprehensive ITSM capability across the organisation.
100+
Business process automations
Built data-driven reporting programmes and workflow automations using Power Platform, Azure Logic Apps, and custom integrations — eliminating manual processes and reducing human error.
How I think about IT
Principles that have held up across 15 years and 50+ organisations.
01

Start with the business problem

Technology decisions should flow from business needs, not the other way around. Every transformation I've led begins with understanding what the organisation actually needs to achieve — then designing the simplest technical path to get there.

02

Security is architecture, not afterthought

Bolting security on at the end is expensive and fragile. I build it into the foundation — zero-trust principles, conditional access, endpoint hardening — so that security posture improves as the system grows, not despite it.

03

Automate the repeatable

If a human is doing the same task twice a week, it should be automated. This frees people to focus on judgment calls and creative problem-solving — the work that actually moves an organisation forward.

04

Measure everything, assume nothing

Gut feel is valuable for direction. Data is essential for decisions. I instrument systems from day one — cost tracking, security scoring, uptime metrics — so that every conversation about IT is grounded in evidence.

What I do best
Deep specialisation across the Microsoft ecosystem, cloud infrastructure, and modern security frameworks.
CLOUD

Cloud Architecture & Migration

Full Azure landing zone design, Microsoft 365 transformations, hybrid infrastructure, and cloud-first strategies for mid-sized organisations.

SECURITY

Cybersecurity & Zero Trust

Endpoint hardening, conditional access policies, Azure AD security, Intune device management, and zero-trust architecture implementation.

AI

AI Governance & Automation

Building responsible AI frameworks, Copilot deployment strategies, and intelligent automation using Power Platform and Azure AI services.

ITSM

IT Service Management

Service desk transformation, ITIL process design, SLA frameworks, and building internal IT capability from the ground up.

Experience
2023 — Present
Current

Director of IT

Leading enterprise IT strategy across cloud infrastructure, security, and AI governance. Driving digital transformation, managing vendor relationships, and building scalable systems across multiple business units.

Azure Microsoft 365 Intune Security AI Governance
2018 — 2023

Senior IT Consultant

Delivered cloud migration programmes, security audits, and infrastructure modernisation for 50+ organisations across various industries. Built automation frameworks reducing operational overhead by 40%.

Cloud Migration Autopilot Power Platform ITSM
2010 — 2014

BSc Information Technology

University of Hertfordshire

Foundation in systems architecture, networking, and software engineering that underpins a practical, engineering-led approach to IT leadership.

Latest thinking
Writing on cloud, security, and the evolving landscape of enterprise IT.
25 Mar 2026 Security

Endpoint Security Hardening Checklist for Modern IT Teams

A practical, no-nonsense checklist covering device encryption, EDR deployment, conditional access, and the often-overlooked gaps in endpoint security posture.

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24 Mar 2026 AI

Navigating the Rapid Evolution of AI Regulations in 2026

The regulatory landscape for enterprise AI is shifting fast. Here's what IT leaders need to know about compliance, governance, and responsible deployment.

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19 Mar 2026 Security

Practical Zero Trust for SMEs: A Real-World Blueprint With Microsoft 365 and Azure AD

Zero trust doesn't require a seven-figure budget. Here's how to implement it with the Microsoft stack most SMEs already have.

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24 Feb 2026 Cloud

Designing Azure Landing Zones for Mid-Sized Organisations

Getting the foundation right before the first workload migrates. A practical guide to Azure landing zone architecture for organisations with 200-2000 seats.

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What people say
From colleagues and clients across 15 years of IT transformation work.
Amine transformed our entire IT infrastructure in under six months. The cost savings were immediate, but the real value was the security posture and operational maturity he built into the organisation.
S
Sarah K.
COO, Financial Services
His ability to translate complex technical problems into clear business decisions sets him apart. We went from firefighting to proactive management within the first quarter.
M
Mark T.
Managing Director, Healthcare
Let's talk
Whether it's a cloud migration, security audit, or AI strategy — I'm always open to a conversation.
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