Moses O'Hara

As a Technologist with over 20 years of experience I have a passion for delivering large and complex projects across global business.

As evidenced in my resume I have demonstrated a proven track record as a thought leader within my field, proactively nurturing connections with multiple stakeholders across markets and disciplines. Bringing personal passion in executing and delivering future proofed, iterative solutions to bring tangible business efficiencies, product development, delivery and cost savings.

In my next role I will continue to use my leadership skills to help transform modern business technology practices with an eye always on new advancements. Being able to combine my personal passion for technology with dynamic and fast-moving business has proven and will continue to provide success for both myself and the company I work for.

What I Do

Cloud Leadership

I am at the helm of driving transformative cloud initiatives across the organization's worldwide operations. My role centres on envisioning and executing a cohesive global cloud strategy that leverages cutting-edge technologies to accelerate innovation and agility.

I thrive on collaborating with diverse teams from various regions, guiding them to design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud solutions that propel the business forward. By seamlessly integrating cloud-native approaches, I ensure optimized performance, cost-efficiency, and exceptional user experiences across all corners of the globe.

In essence, I am committed to revolutionizing global presences through strategic cloud leadership, shaping a future where cloud technology is a driving force for continued success.

Design & Architecture

I am a seasoned professional at the forefront of shaping and executing the strategic vision for cloud solutions in alignment with the organisation’s goals. My expertise lies in crafting robust and scalable cloud architectures that prioritize security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

I take pride in leading diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and mentoring talent to drive the seamless implementation of cutting-edge DevOps practices. I empower organisations to optimize performance, establish disaster recovery mechanisms, and harness automation to create a resilient and high-performing cloud ecosystem.

Ultimately, I am the driving force behind the organization's cloud transformation, infusing innovation and expertise into every facet of our cloud design and architecture.

Security

My primary mission is to ensure the safety and protection of our organization's assets, personnel, and operations on a global scale. Drawing on my extensive expertise, I lead the development and implementation of comprehensive security strategies that address a wide range of threats and risks.

Through collaboration and strategic partnerships, I establish robust security frameworks, conduct thorough risk assessments, and deploy cutting-edge technologies to fortify defenses. Constantly vigilant, I monitor emerging security trends and incidents to swiftly adapt our strategies and maintain a secure environment.

By fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement, I contribute to the resilience and success of the organization across the global landscape.

DevSecOps

My role centres around harmonizing development, security, and operations into a seamless and agile process on a global scale. Guided by a commitment to continuous integration and security automation, I drive the integration of security practices into every stage of our software development lifecycle.

Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, I champion the adoption of DevSecOps best practices, enabling us to deliver secure, high-quality software at an accelerated pace.

Through my leadership, we prioritize proactive threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and address potential risks early.

By fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation, I empower our global teams to create, deploy, and manage applications with security as a core foundation.

Testimonials

Resume

20+ Years of Experience

Education

2006
Manchester Metropolitan University

Computer & Network Technologies BSc(Hons) 2:1

Course Detail

1999
Broxtowe College

Electronics and Communications Engineering ND

Course Detail.

Experience

2021 - Current
WPP

Senior Director, Platforms & Operations (Cloud)

Provide operational leadership to deliver and support cloud environments and services including Azure, GCP and AWS which provide services for base of over 40K enterprise users bordering more than 100 markets worldwide.

Domain leader for cloud technologies and best practices globally including delivery of DevOps, IaC Serverless, Container, SDN/SDWAN and Run & Operate for cloud across the organization

Lead day to day operations including SecOps, SysOps and FinOps, incident response, resource planning, change management and communications in a large scale, highly dynamic environment with continually changing priorities.

Create secure, repeatable solutions and IAC patterns against complex requirements for internal and external environments.

Identify and enact cost saving and right sizing activates across the clous estates.

Recruit, mentor and nurture teams of technical solutions and systems architects (200+ people) working on cloud first products and transformation of traditional workloads.

Lead and manage outsourced and near-shored developments and support teams to assist in GroupM’s technology goals.

Create strategies to increase team performances by anticipating future and often complex needs of clients and markets, determine areas of training for various teams and create intuitive processes.

Successfully communicate technology plans and efficiencies to various departments and establish goals and strategies that represent interest and trends of the various markets.

2016 - 2018
GroupM

Global Product Owner

• Deliver multimillion-dollar media trading solutions across APAC, MENA and EMEA to support a base of more than 10K users.

• Review and optimize work-flow efficiency, data management as well as mastering single source truth reporting helping reduce FTE consumption by 60%.

• Develop product strategy and roadmaps for the 3-year life cycle with quantifiable successes.

• Identified and developed trusted partner relationships with product owners to create, own and improve strategic and tactical IT & Digital that align with Group M’s Global Product strategy.

• Took ownership to develop and refine goal-oriented product roadmaps to implement a high-level strategic plan for future development and create agile processes.

2014 - 2016
Mindshare

Senior Account Director, Data and Technology

•Develop new technical and data strategies that align with Mindshare’s vision and support the regional community of 7000 people.

•Led and mentored regional engineers and technicians to optimise key deliverables for the data and technology initiatives.

•Deliver workflow automation and process transformation improving agency FTE consumption by 70%.

•SME for technical subjects including reporting, data warehousing solutions and governance for regional technical projects.

•Product Owner of Mindshare’s bespoke media command center, delivered to 7 markets regionally and multiple global markets.

2013 - 2014
GroupM

Platform Technologist

•Reported to Regional Director for Social Media and Production Services to design and deliver technical solutions that improved production workflows.

•Developed and managed technological strategies to support GroupM's business operations around the se of Cloud Computing, Media Production Tooling and Technical Architecture.

•Lead new social campaign workflows for Unilever, P&G and Nestlé accounts (90% of all social applications).

• Provided 70% cost saving through Cloud adoption strategy.

•Implemented and directed data privacy and compliancy programs on a global level.

2007 - 2013
Manchester Metropolitan University

Technical Lead & Project Co-Ordinator

• Directly reported to the Asst. Director of Finance to design and implement financial processing platforms for 90% of the University’s income (US$175M).

• Advisory recommending technical improvements for existing Information Systems and automation for financial processing within 18 months.

• Main partner with PwC to prepare and pass external technical assessments audits for financial systems.

• Managed multiple projects including the Finance Tuition Billing System which allowed for technological directives across other projects and an SOP for strategic future planning.

• Key Person-in-charge to the Special Projects team including the technical integration and security assessments of ‘ManMet Card’.

2009 - 2011
DHgate.com (China)

Technical Architect (Consulting)

• Developed and implemented social media strategies accounting for a 400% increase in community size in 18 months.

• Delivered strategies and policies for Information Systems.

• Person-in-charge of designing, deploying and managing a DevOps infrastructure including Directory Services, NAP/NAC & AV, SCM etc.

• Designed and conducted a cross divisional training program around customer engagement for a team of 300 people.

Cloud Technologies

Azure

95%

Terraform and IAC

92%

Container Technologies

70%

Kubernetes

40%

DevSecOps Skills

CI/CD

99%

ADO

80%

Git

20%

Security Linting

90%

Backlog Management

60%

Solution Architecture

80%

Portfolio

My Works
SoundCloud Audio

SoundCloud Audio

SoundCloud
Media Project 2

Media Project 2

Media
Vimeo Video 1

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Vimeo Videos
Media Project 1

Media Project 1

Media
Mockup Design 1

Mockup Design 1

Mockups
YouTube Video 1

YouTube Video 1

YouTube Videos

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