Azure Platform Architect
DevOps Consultant
Do more with less.
Simple systems that scale.
— Ivan Belchev
Azure Platform Architect
Do more with less.
About me
I help organizations reduce operational cost, improve reliability, and strengthen security by designing end-to-end cloud platforms for scalable software delivery. My work focuses on aligning architecture, automation, and observability to enable teams to move faster with lower risk, while maintaining long-term sustainability and compliance.
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| Varna, Bulgaria | |
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| English - Fluent |
Technical University - Varna
- MSc in Software Engineering
- BSc in Automation, Information and Control Engineering
Microsoft Certified
- AZ-205: Azure Developer Associate
- AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals
Cloud & Platform
Azure Architecture
- Cloud foundation design
- Multi-tenant platform topology
- Enterprise network & identity
- Governance and compliance models
Delivery & DevOps
Platform Automation
- Infrastructure as Code
- Enterprise CI/CD platforms
- Source-controlled workflows
- Release and rollout strategies
Runtime
Cloud-native platforms
- Managed compute platforms
- Container orchestration
- API management layers
- Distributed service patterns
Reliability
Observability & SRE
- Telemetry and monitoring
- Service reliability objectives
- Operational runbooks
- Resilience engineering
Security
Identity & governance
- Centralized identity systems
- Secrets management
- Policy and compliance
- Zero-trust architecture
Software
.NET & APIs
- Backend service design
- API integration layers
- Developer productivity
- Domain boundaries
A simple process that scales
- Constraints First
Solutions are shaped within constraints of security, compliance, budget, timelines, team capabilities, and operating model. - Operability by Design
Systems are built with clear failure modes, controlled blast radius, and measurable reliability targets. - Automate Delivery
Infrastructure as Code and standardized pipelines reduce manual effort and deployment risk, enabling predictable delivery at scale. - Measure & Iterate
Observability and cost signals guide decisions and continuous improvement.
What to Expect
- Architecture decisions documented with explicit trade-offs and guidance on when not to apply a given approach.
- Reusable modules and templates that reduce cognitive load across teams.
- Baseline observability and operational runbooks to maintain long-term operability.
- Incremental delivery with safe rollouts, rollbacks, and quality gates.
CAF / Landing ZonesDevOps PracticesSRE PrinciplesPragmatic trade-offs
DevOps Consultant
Varna, Bulgaria · May 2025 – Present
Design and deliver enterprise Azure cloud platforms aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, enabling secure, scalable, and cost-efficient software delivery.
- Establish cloud foundations, operating models, and delivery standards for enterprise environments.
- Define and standardize Infrastructure as Code and automation frameworks to improve reliability and deployment consistency.
- Lead cloud modernization initiatives focused on cost optimization, platform simplification, and operational resilience.
- Provide technical leadership to DevOps teams and act as a trusted advisor on cloud strategy, delivery practices, and operational excellence.
Enterprise Azure Platform & DevOps Transformation
Current Engagement
Leading an enterprise platform modernization initiative focused on cost reduction, delivery reliability, and operational simplicity.
- ~65% infrastructure cost reduction through consolidation and right-sizing.
- Standardized CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code across environments.
- Safer rollouts enabled through revision-based deployments and built-in observability.
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