Paul Middleton
About Paul Middleton
Paul Middleton is a Principal Customer Architect at Chef Software, with a diverse background in cloud architecture and technical consulting across various industries. He has held significant roles at companies such as allpay Limited, Agilisys, and Deloitte UK, accumulating extensive experience in automated infrastructure deployments and enterprise architecture solutions.
Current Role at Chef Software
Paul Middleton serves as the Principal Customer Architect at Chef Software since 2021. In this role, he focuses on delivering strategic enterprise architecture solutions and assurance for high-profile accounts. His responsibilities include leading technical pre-sales workshops and supporting the development of architecture principles, styles, patterns, and standards. His expertise in cloud-native solutions enhances product usage and performance.
Previous Experience at allpay Limited
Prior to his current position, Paul Middleton worked at allpay Limited as a Cloud Architect for a brief period in 2018. His role involved designing cloud solutions to improve operational efficiency. This experience contributed to his extensive knowledge in cloud architecture.
Career at Agilisys
Paul Middleton held multiple roles at Agilisys, including Cloud Technical Architect from 2018 to 2019 and Managing Consultant - Cloud from 2020 to 2021. He also served as Principal Cloud Architect from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Agilisys allowed him to develop a strong foundation in cloud technologies and enterprise solutions.
Educational Background
Paul Middleton studied at The Open University, where he earned a Foundation Degree in Business Information Technology in 2010. He also completed a Certificate in Information Technology and Computing from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he achieved the ITIL Foundation certificate V3 from QA Training in 2010, enhancing his knowledge in IT service management.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Paul Middleton possesses extensive experience in designing automated infrastructure deployments. He has a strong background in security risk management and disaster recovery solutions. His cloud-native mindset emphasizes providing cost-effective solutions across various business lines, making him a valuable asset in the technology sector.