Paul Palmer

Motivated individual with a strong foundation in cloud computing principles and AWS technologies, complemented by AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and AWS Solutions Architect, Associate certifications. Demonstrates knowledge of designing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions, with an understanding of core AWS services, networking, identity and access management, storage, compute, and cost optimisation. Familiar with cloud architecture best practices, infrastructure deployment, monitoring, and security concepts, with a proactive approach to learning emerging cloud technologies and DevOps methodologies.

Personnel Administrator at British Army (2017-01 – Present)

Provide personnel administration support to military personnel, ensuring compliance with Army policies and procedures. Process leaves requests, including annual leave, maternity leave, and individual allowances while maintaining accurate personnel records. Administer military allowances, including housing and other entitlement benefits. Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including transport, flights, accommodation, and travel documentation.

• Improved payroll accuracy by auditing personnel pay records, identifying discrepancies, and implementing timely resolutions to support reliable payroll administration.
• Delivered seamless career administration by coordinating course enrolments, career progression, postings, and service termination processes in line with organisational policies and service requirements.
• Strengthened data integrity and regulatory compliance by administering confidential personnel records, validating administrative documentation, and safeguarding the accuracy of employee information.

Soldier at British Army

Wagon Driver / Scaffolder

Roofing Labourer at Pears Roofing NW Ltd

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration – British Army (2019-01)

NVQ Level 2 in Public Services – British Army (2017-01)

AWS architect-associate

AWS cloud practitioner

CNNA (start in september)