Damon Mcdonald
About Damon Mcdonald
Damon Mcdonald is an Azure and Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in cloud technologies and infrastructure management. He currently works at CarFinance 247 and the NHS, contributing to cloud migration and technical leadership in his roles.
Work at CarFinance 247
Damon Mcdonald has been employed at CarFinance 247 since 2020, serving as an Azure / Cloud Engineer. His role involves leveraging cloud technologies to enhance the company's infrastructure and services. Based in Manchester, United Kingdom, he has contributed to various projects that support the organization's operational efficiency and cloud strategy.
Current Role at NHS
In addition to his position at CarFinance 247, Damon Mcdonald has worked at NHS as the Office 365 Technical Lead since 2019. His responsibilities include overseeing the implementation and management of Office 365 solutions at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. His role emphasizes cloud-based collaboration tools and systems management.
Previous Experience in Infrastructure Engineering
Damon Mcdonald has prior experience as an Infrastructure Engineer at both Preston City Council and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service. He worked at Preston City Council for a brief period of two months in 2019 and spent five months at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service in 2018. These roles provided him with foundational skills in infrastructure management and support.
Technical Skills and Homelab Management
Damon Mcdonald has successfully managed a homelab featuring a server and switch stack with failover capabilities and 140TB of raided storage. He utilizes technologies such as Plex, VMware, and Azure in his personal projects, demonstrating a broad range of technical skills and a commitment to continuous learning in cloud and infrastructure technologies.
Involvement in Cloud Migration Projects
Currently, Damon Mcdonald is involved in a One Drive Migration and SCCM project at NHS. This work highlights his expertise in cloud migration and systems management, showcasing his ability to handle complex projects that enhance organizational efficiency and data management.