Hi! I'm Gareth, a Cloud Architect
specializing in modern infrastructure and GIS.

Welcome to my personal site where I share my work and projects.

Experience

With a background in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and a passion for cloud-native technologies, I've spent nearly two decades bridging the gap between spatial data, enterprise applications, and modern infrastructure.

Cloud Architect

Worldline Mobility and e Transactional Services (2022 - Present)

Designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions, focusing on architecture, security, and digital transformation for mobility services.

Technical Consultant

ServicePower (2007 - 2022)

Implemented full-stack enterprise solutions, specializing in application support and strategic technical consulting.

GIS Specialist

ServicePower

Managed complex spatial data integrations and optimization workflows for field service management.

Consultant

MDA / Bromsgrove Council

Led a major digitization program moving public services to Oracle Spatial, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.

Featured Projects

A collection of tools and experiments I've built to solve real-world problems or explore new technologies.

BuddyGenerator Logo - Student Group Splitter

BuddyGenerator

A tool for teachers to effortlessly split classes into balanced student groups using buddy choices and exclusions. Built with privacy in mind—100% client-side.

The Stack

This website is more than just a resume—it's a live demonstration of modern, serverless cloud architecture. Built for security, performance, and cost-efficiency.

Users CloudFront CF Functions OAC S3 Bucket

Security

The S3 bucket is strictly private. Access is granted only via Origin Access Control (OAC), ensuring no direct public exposure of the data lake.

Compute at Edge

CloudFront Functions provide lightweight request rewriting at the edge, enabling clean subfolder routing for tools like the BuddyGenerator.

Distribution

A global CDN provides low-latency delivery, while Route 53 manages the DNS with health-aware routing for maximum availability.

Skills & Expertise

GIS & Spatial

Oracle Spatial, GIS Digitization, Spatial Data Analysis.

Technical Consulting

Full-stack Implementation, Application Support, Solution Architecture.

Development

Web Technologies, Tooling, Privacy-First Applications.

Contact

Feel free to send me a message!