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Hello, I'm Cameron.

A technologist who likes the whole journey: working out what the real problem is, choosing sensible tools, and shipping something people rely on.

Currently working, always happy to chat
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“The right answer is usually the simplest one that will still make sense in two years.”
Cameron Shields
01

What I do

I work as a hands-on technology leader. I set direction, shape architecture and still write code. My background spans the public sector and private enterprise, from regulated environments to fast-moving product work.

02

How I think about tools

I know the Microsoft ecosystem deeply (Power Platform, Copilot, data and integration), but I am not tied to one vendor. I work across cloud platforms, open-source stacks, APIs, databases and modern web engineering, and I pick tools for risk, cost, time to value and long-term maintainability.

03

Strategy to execution

Roadmaps and standards, AI and automation, full-stack applications, data pipelines and the integrations that make separate systems behave as one. I can explain the technology to a board and then help the team deliver it.

04

Away from the keyboard

I'm usually researching a whisky, testing the water in my reef tank, or disappearing down a rabbit hole about something new. The same curiosity is what makes me good at the day job.

What I'm good at

Where I add the most value.

01

Technology leadership & architecture

Roadmaps, reference architectures, build versus buy and technical standards that scale with the business.

02

AI, automation & intelligent systems

Copilots, agents, workflow automation and decision support that people can trust and govern.

03

Full-stack engineering & integration

Modern web applications, APIs and services, plus integrations that connect SaaS, legacy and custom systems.

04

Data, platforms & delivery

Analytics and data platforms that executives and operators actually use to make better decisions.

Toolkit

The tools I reach for.

Grouped by what they help me do. I would rather describe what I've built with them than put a made-up percentage next to each one.

AI & automation

  • Copilot Studio
  • Azure AI Foundry
  • OpenAI & Claude APIs
  • Power Automate
  • Agents & RAG

Engineering

  • TypeScript
  • React & Next.js
  • Python & FastAPI
  • Node.js
  • REST & Graph APIs

Platforms & data

  • Power Platform
  • Dataverse
  • Azure
  • Supabase & Postgres
  • Power BI

Leadership

  • Architecture & standards
  • Roadmaps
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Mentoring
  • Governance

Values

How I like to work.

  1. 01

    Honesty first

    I say what I know, what I don't, and what it will really take.

  2. 02

    Keep learning

    I refine my skills constantly, and I share what I learn in public.

  3. 03

    Move with purpose

    Fast iteration, but never at the cost of doing it properly.

  4. 04

    Deliver exceptional

    Quality in the details, because that is where trust is built.

Experience

The career so far.

Each role links to the detail: what I owned, what I shipped and the stack I used.

View my CV
  1. Jan 2026 - PresentCurrent

    Solutions Consultant

    Valto Remote, UK

    Solutions Consultant specialising in Microsoft 365, owning client engagements from pre-sales through to solution design and technical handover, delivering impactful workshops, practical architectures and commercially sound outcomes

  2. Jan 2025 - Feb 2026

    Senior Cloud Developer

    Valto Remote, UK

    Senior Cloud Developer with proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end business applications using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse and Power Pages. Skilled in client engagement, technical documentation, and creating custom solutions that streamline operations and enhance user experience.

    • Power Platforms
    • React
    • Javascript
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • +4
  3. Jun 2023 - Oct 2024

    M365 Product Owner and Modern Workplace Analyst

    J. & J. Denholm Group Glasgow, UK (Hybrid)

    Power Platform Solutions Lead at Denholm Group, driving digital transformation for over 4,500 employees by delivering enterprise-scale automation, intranet systems, and data analytics tools. Led the design, development, and rollout of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions, enabling smarter business processes and improved operational efficiency.

    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power BI
    • Dataverse
    • Dynamics 365
    • +8
  4. Nov 2022 - May 2023

    IT Strategy and Transformation Consultant

    Capgemini Invent Remote, UK

    IT Strategy and Transformation Consultant at Capgemini Invent, leading high-impact projects for global insurance clients including Allianz and AXA. Specialised in options appraisal, IT assessments, resource planning, and executive stakeholder engagement to drive strategic decisions across APAC and EMEA.

    • Power BI
    • SharePoint
    • Microsoft 365
    • Excel
    • Visio
    • +2
  5. Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

    EMEA Technical Delivery and Programme Lead

    DXC Technology Remote, EMEA

    Technical Delivery and Programme Lead responsible for managing large-scale project initiatives across EMEA. Successfully delivered process optimisation, cost savings, and enhanced reporting through tools such as Power BI, PowerApps, and Agile leadership across cross-functional teams, directly supporting executive-level strategy.

    • Power BI
    • Power Apps
    • Power Platforms
    • SharePoint
    • Microsoft 365
    • +3
  6. Jan 2021 - May 2022

    Business Systems and Transformation Strategy Lead

    DXC Technology Remote, UK

    I successfully led £1.2M in cost savings through offshoring and directed technical estate mapping for 1,400+ clients, cutting project timelines by 60%. I managed 30+ projects, increasing efficiency by 15%, and developed 10+ Power BI reports, enhancing executive decision-making. I also spearheaded the £1.5M ERP implementation, completing it 3 months ahead of schedule and 20% under budget, while optimising 100+ processes across departments to improve workflow by 30%. Through stakeholder engagement, I boosted project visibility and alignment by 30%, ensuring smooth change management and cost efficiency.

    • Dynamics 365
    • Power BI
    • Excel
    • Word
    • PowerPoint
    • +2
  7. Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

    Early Careers Programme (Apprentice/Graduate)

    DXC Technology Erskine, UK

    As part of DXC Technology’s Early Careers Programme, I drove operational and strategic improvements through data analysis and reporting. Key achievements include automating reports to double operational efficiency, delivering data-driven insights to public sector stakeholders (e.g., NHS, DVSA, Defence), establishing a technical foundation for ERP and continuous improvement, and enhancing decision-making through Power BI dashboards.

    • Excel
    • Power BI
    • SQL
    • SharePoint
    • Teams
    • +5

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