Olusegun Orija
(Olu) is a Digital Consultant who merges creative vision with advanced technology to deliver practical, scalable, and future-ready solutions. He integrates AI-driven prompt engineering, intuitive UI/UX design, and seamless technical execution to bring bold ideas to life.
He specializes in full-stack development with C# and .NET, Cloud architecture, and DevOps engineering, partnering with clients to lead digital transformation, cloud migration, and continuous delivery across complex ecosystems.
Outside of consulting, Olu freelances globally, exploring emerging tech trends and advocating for purposeful innovation.
— Rethink.. Reimagine.. Reinvent
— Based in the United Kingdom
Professional Journey
My career has been shaped by diverse experiences across consulting, enterprise software development, and cloud infrastructure.
Azure DevOps Engineer
07/2024 – 11/2024CloudAttribution
Client-facing Solutions Architect for a FinTech firm delivering services to an Investment Management company.
- Designed and built a secure and scalable hosting solution for a .NET Core application in Azure for multiple clients
- Implemented Terraform IaC to automate cloud resource provisioning and improve delivery efficiency
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives
- Leveraged AI tools to improve productivity
Azure DevOps Engineer
08/2023 – 05/2024HappyDance
Lead and sole DevOps Engineer for a top-performing digital agency, managing Azure hosting and DevOps pipelines.
- Maintained Azure hosting environments with robust security and failover testing
- Designed and implemented GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines
- Set up Azure Functions and AI Search integrations
- Led DNS migration and supported Umbraco CMS website deployments
- Produced RCAs for incidents and delivered monthly reports to leadership
.NET Software Engineer
02/2021 – 05/2024Skipton Building Society
Developed scalable .NET solutions integrated with Sitecore CMS, ensuring reliability and security.
- Built scalable, service-oriented applications in .NET MVC
- Collaborated with architects and security teams to address vulnerabilities
- Implemented static code analysis (Mend) and mentored junior developers
- Proactively monitored production systems to resolve performance issues
Senior DevOps Engineer
11/2022 – 01/2023XML International
Managed DevOps operations for cloud-native applications on Azure, leading deployments and integrations.
- Optimized build and deployment pipelines for scalable services
- Oversaw deployment of Svelte framework application
- Led a team to streamline processes and improve system integration
- Provided technical guidance to foster continuous improvement
DevOps Specialist
02/2021 – 11/2022Cube
Implemented CI/CD pipelines and automation for hybrid cloud environments.
- Developed Azure CI/CD pipelines with automated testing
- Managed VMware and Azure cloud infrastructure
- Integrated PowerShell scripts with Octopus Deploy pipelines
- Provisioned Linux VMs for ELK stack monitoring
- Implemented Ansible playbooks to automate server configuration
DevOps Engineer
07/2020 – 02/2021iPipeline
Supported build pipelines and cloud migration efforts for financial services software.
- Automated legacy application server setup with PowerShell
- Maintained Jenkins and TeamCity build pipelines
- Integrated PRTG Network Monitor for performance tracking
- Collaborated with external teams for application and infrastructure support
Sitecore DevOps/SRE Engineer
10/2018 – 07/2020Collinson
Led Sitecore CMS migration to AWS and managed DevOps and SRE operations.
- Migrated Sitecore CMS hosting to AWS and implemented AppDynamics monitoring
- Managed CI/CD pipelines for externally developed application code
- Acted as SME for Sitecore tasks and provided staff training
- Enhanced IaC and automation with Terraform, PowerShell, and Ansible
.NET Software Engineer
12/2017 – 10/2018Brooke
Delivered Sitecore-based .NET solutions for enterprise systems.
- Developed and supported enterprise .NET applications with Sitecore integration
Sitecore .NET Developer
10/2017 – 11/2017McCann Birmingham
Short-term contract developing Sitecore solutions for marketing projects.
- Delivered Sitecore web applications under tight deadlines
Sitecore .NET Developer
03/2017 – 05/2017Sidewalk
Contract role delivering Sitecore solutions for client websites.
- Developed custom Sitecore CMS components for client projects
Sitecore Systems Consultant
10/2011 – 12/2016Saga
Supported, developed, and maintained enterprise Sitecore solutions.
- Provided consultancy and development for Sitecore-based enterprise applications
Sitecore Application Support Engineer
09/2009 – 09/2010Eduserv
Supported Sitecore application infrastructure and provided technical maintenance.
- Delivered application support for Sitecore platforms ensuring uptime and reliability
Skills & Technologies
Expertise across the full technology stack, from frontend development to cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.
Cloud Platforms
Programming Languages
Frontend Technologies
Backend Technologies
DevOps & Tools
Databases
Certifications
Continuously updating my skills with industry-recognized certifications from leading technology providers.
Certified Sitecore Solution Developer
ITIL® v3 Foundation
AWS Certified Developer Associate
AWS Certified SysOps Admin Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
Microsoft Certified Azure Developer
Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
HarshiCorp Certified Terraform Associate
My Philosophy
"Technology should empower businesses to achieve their goals efficiently and sustainably. My mission is to bridge the gap between complex technical solutions and practical business value."
Education
Degree in Computing
University of West of England
Specialized in software engineering, database design, and enterprise architecture. Completed project on "C# Application with Entity Framework Integration."