As an AWS Solutions Architect Professional, I provide comprehensive cloud consulting services to help businesses migrate to and optimize their AWS infrastructure. My expertise spans across multiple industries and AWS services.
Core AWS Consulting Services:
Cloud Migration Strategy: End-to-end AWS migration planning and execution
AWS Infrastructure Design: Scalable, secure, and cost-optimized architectures
Serverless Solutions: Lambda, API Gateway, and event-driven architectures
DevOps & CI/CD: Automated deployment pipelines using AWS native tools
Cost Analysis: AWS cost analysis and optimization strategies
Security & Compliance: AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks
Currently working in the financial sector building enterprise AWS solutions. Previously consulted for household name companies across Healthcare, Banking and Finance, Blockchain, Mining, Oil and Gas, Telecommunications, Retail, and Food & Beverage industries. You can view my project portfolio for examples of my work.
I am the founder of the Zero-Days Meetup where I share AWS and cloud security knowledge. Here's my talk on SSH security:
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I created some really amazing projects for some very cool people.
Project A:
Using AWS Amplify, we made a Netflix style service to help the elderly to
enjoy tailored content made just for them. Using an AWS template we created a service that could
take
uploads from a web portal that was protected by AWS Cognito, we can upload video content to an S3
bucket
for processing with the media encoder service. That encoded footage is put in a new bucket for
consumption by cloudfront when users login. The data is tracked by putting metadata into a Dynamo
table.
The application was written in React.
AWS Services Used
AWS Amplify
AWS CodeCommit
AWS Cognito
AWS DynamoDB
AWS S3
AWS Lambda
AWS Elemental MediaConvert
AWS Elemental MediaLive
AWS Cloudfront
AWS Cloudwatch
AWS AppSync
AWS Route53
Project B:
I helped an IT security company to fully uplift all their infrastructure
into
an up to date, considered and designed three tier VPC. NAT Gateways, Application load balancers
with
AWS Cognito + MFA. Uplifted all their current applications. Setup instance profiles, Systems
Manager,
and cloudwatch agents. New applications were rolled out to new infrastructure, and major version
updates
for Gitlab, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Logstash, Wazuh, Greenbone Security Manager, Nessus, and Gophish.
AWS Infrastructure Components
AWS VPC
AWS Route53
AWS EC2
AWS SSM
AWS Cognito
AWS S3
AWS IAM
AWS ACM
AWS RDS
AWS CloudWatch
AWS Backup
The majority of my work code is in private repos.
Services
Professional AWS Consulting Services
Transform your business with expert AWS cloud consulting. I help organizations of all sizes leverage the full power of Amazon Web Services to drive growth, reduce costs, and improve scalability.
AWS Consulting Specializations:
AWS Migration Consulting: Seamless lift-and-shift or re-architecting for cloud-native solutions
Serverless Architecture: Build scalable, cost-effective applications with AWS Lambda and serverless services
AWS Security Consulting: Implement robust security frameworks and compliance standards
Cost Optimization: Reduce AWS costs by 20-40% through architectural improvements and right-sizing
DevOps & Automation: CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
AWS Training & Mentoring: Upskill your team on AWS best practices and architecture patterns
AWS Consulting: Looking to migrate to AWS, optimize your current infrastructure, or build new cloud-native applications? I provide end-to-end AWS consulting services from strategy to implementation. Check out my previous projects and certifications.
AWS Training & Coaching: Need to upskill your team on AWS? I offer flexible training programs covering AWS solutions architecture, best practices, and hands-on workshops. Available for weekend or after-hours sessions.
The Hamer family has a rich history spanning centuries, with roots tracing back to Lancashire, England, and eventual migration to Australia in the mid-19th century.
Early Origins & Migration
The Hamer family name originates from the village of Hamer in Lancashire, England, with the first recorded mention being "John of the Hamore" in the Lancashire Assize Rolls of 1401. An even earlier record shows Richard Hamer in the Sussex Subsidy Rolls of 1296. The name derives from either an occupational origin meaning "maker or seller of hammers" from Old English "hamor," or possibly from an old Saxon forename connected to Thor (the Germanic name for Thor was "Hamar"), suggesting ancient warrior heritage. (Source: House of Names - Hamer Family Crest)
The family has a distinguished history of academic achievement, with Samuel Hamer graduating from Oxford University in 1593 (Bachelor of Arts) and 1596 (Master of Arts), becoming a Fellow at Brasenose College. James Hamer followed in academic tradition, earning degrees including Bachelor of Divinity in 1669 and becoming master of Magdalene College school. (Source: Our Relatives - The Hamer Family)
First Hamers in Australia
The Hamer family arrived in Australia through various migration paths during the 19th century. The earliest arrivals included convict settlers to Tasmania: Henry Hamer (b. 1815), an English weaver transported in 1843; John Hamer, convicted in Lancashire and transported in 1843; and Joseph Hamer (b. 1814), an English dyer transported in 1845. Additional civilian settlers included John Hamer, a 54-year-old laborer, and Elizabeth Ann Hamer, a 22-year-old domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855. (Source: House of Names - Hamer Family Crest)
Andrew and Sarah Hamer represent the most successful early settlers who established the distinguished family line in Australia. Taking advantage of the Assisted Migration program, they arrived in 1841 with their daughter Alice (baptised in Bolton Parish, July 14, 1839) during the peak year for assisted immigrants. (Source: Our Relatives - The Hamer Family)
Andrew quickly secured fertile river flat land on Queen Charlotte's Vale Creek, about six and a half miles south of Bathurst (Lots 18 and 19 of the Wardell Estate). He initially built a crude wattle and daub hut for his family and began clearing the gum trees. However, after the great flood of 1844 demonstrated the vulnerability of the river flat, Andrew wisely moved fifty feet higher up the hill and constructed a more substantial wattle and daub house with brick chimneys around 1845.
The Andrew and Sarah Hamer line became the most prominent, being part of a select group of five families who settled in the Bathurst district in Queen Charlotte's Vale and Campbell's River area. Andrew successfully transitioned from his English trade as a weaver to become a baker/farmer, establishing a subsistence farm growing oats, potatoes, and maintaining an orchard that would support the generations who would become political leaders, military heroes, and distinguished citizens.
Academic & Professional Excellence
The Hamer family's commitment to education and excellence spans generations:
Professor Alison Patrick (1921-2009): Senior member of the Department of History at the University of Melbourne for forty years and internationally recognized authority on the French Revolution.
Alan William Hamer (1917-2012): Rhodes Scholar who achieved first-class honours in chemistry at Oxford University (Magdalen College, 1938-41). Distinguished industrial chemist and businessman who served as executive director (1959-68) and managing director/deputy chairman of ICI Australia and New Zealand (1971-79), and chairman/managing director of ICI India (1968-71). Federal government science adviser who helped establish Australia's giant radio telescope at Forbes, contributing to the moon landing program. Fellow of the Royal Society of Victoria, Royal Australian Chemical Institute, and Australian Academy of Technical Sciences. Described as "the epitome of Wordsworth's 'happy warrior'" and a true Renaissance man.
Clive Arthur Hamer AM (Service No. NX141383/N276632) (1923-2015): Distinguished educator with MA Honours in English from University of Sydney, teacher and headmaster. Served as Private with 2 Advanced Ordnance Depot (1942-1946). Awarded Order of Australia (AM) in 1985. Author of "Hope of the Vale" (1985, revised 1995), a comprehensive 823-page family history documenting five pioneer families including the Hamers who settled in Queen Charlotte's Vale, NSW. (Sources: DVA Nominal Rolls, National Library of Australia)
Thomas Hamer: Prominent citizen of Orange, NSW, successful butcher with multiple shops, owned 823 acres of land, and served as Alderman (1893-1894).
Educational Legacy: Family connections to Swinburne University through David's paternal aunt Ethel, who married George Swinburne, founder of Swinburne Technical College.
Military Service Heritage
The Hamer family has a proud tradition of military service. Historical records indicate that Hamer family members served with distinction in various conflicts:
Gallipoli Campaign: Family members Captain Frank Hamer KIA, and brother Private Joseph Hamer KIA, Sargent Alfred Hamer WIA, D.C.M, served during the ill-fated Gallipoli landings, demonstrating the courage and sacrifice that would become hallmarks of the Hamer name.
Harold Hamer (Service No. NX32961) (1911-2000): Warrant Officer Class 2 with 2/1 Pioneer Battalion who served as a "Rat of Tobruk" during the North African campaign, including the siege of Tobruk where Australian forces held out against overwhelming odds. Lived to age 89, representing the enduring spirit of the Tobruk veterans. (Source: Rats of Tobruk Tribute Database)
Herbert Hamer (Service No. N272454): Served as Sapper in the Australian Army (1941-1943), enlisted from Bathurst, NSW at age 50, demonstrating the family's commitment to service across generations. (Source: DVA Nominal Rolls)
Distinguished Service Cross: Sir Rupert Hamer, and, David Hamer was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross "for gallantry, skill and devotion to duty while serving in HMAS Australia in the successful assault operations in the Lingayen Gulf, Luzon Island."
Naval Excellence: David came first in his class for English and history, was awarded the Grand Aggregate Prize for academic studies, and received maximum time for early promotion to Lieutenant.
Thomas Henry Carson Gillings (Maternal Grandfather) (Service No. 171243): Distinguished New Zealand-born merchant sailor who demonstrated extraordinary courage during WWII, surviving two separate torpedo attacks by Japanese submarines off the Australian coast - once as a mate and once as a captain. Served aboard SS Limerick when torpedoed by Japanese submarine I-177 off Cape Byron on April 26, 1943 (72 of 74 crew survived). Awarded 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, 1939-45 Medal, and Australia Service Medal for his distinguished service in dangerous waters across multiple theaters. Died August 24, 2002, at the Wamberal pub with his mates after playing a game of lawn bowls - a fitting end for a sailor who lived life to the fullest. (Sources: Find a Grave Memorial, Wikipedia - MV Limerick)
Thomas Hamer (Service No. R174493/M8118116) (1983-present): Continuing the family's naval tradition, joined the Royal Australian Navy at 16, completing vocational training at HMAS Cerberus during the September 11, 2001 attacks. Deployed immediately to the Persian Gulf aboard HMAS Kanimbla for a 6-month Global War on Terror deployment. Served five years with multiple border protection deployments around Australia. Awarded four service medals: AASM (ICAT), Australian Defence Medal, Afghanistan Medal, and Operational Service Medal.
Earlier Conflicts: Historical references suggest some family members may have fought in the English Civil War alongside parliamentary forces.
Political Leadership
The Hamer name is synonymous with distinguished political service in Australia, producing some of the nation's most respected leaders:
Sir Rupert James Hamer AC, KCMG, ED (Service No. VX13528/213040) (1916-2004): Distinguished "Rat of Tobruk" who served as Major with the 2nd/43rd Battalion AIF in WWII across Tobruk, Syria, El Alamein, New Guinea, and Normandy (1936-1945). Mentioned in Dispatches (1945) for distinguished service in the South-West Pacific. Later served as Commanding Officer of the Victorian Scottish Regiment (1954-1958). As Premier of Victoria (1972-1981), he modernized and liberalized Victoria's government, implementing environmental protection laws, abolishing the death penalty, decriminalizing abortion and homosexuality, and introducing anti-discrimination laws. (Sources: DVA Nominal Rolls, Wikipedia - Rupert Hamer)
David John Hamer (1923-2002): Served in both the House of Representatives and the Senate with a distinguished naval career. Liberal member for Isaacs (1969) and Liberal senator for Victoria (1977-1990). Served as Chairman of Committees and Deputy President of the Senate (1983-1990). (Sources: Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate, Royal Australian Navy)
Paul Hamer: Contemporary Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since 2018, representing Box Hill.
The Hamer siblings represented an extraordinary concentration of talent and achievement. Born to English solicitor Hubert Hamer and nurse Elizabeth (Nancy) McLuckie, the four children each distinguished themselves in different fields: Sir Rupert as Premier and military officer, David as naval officer and politician, Alison as an internationally recognized historian, and Alan as a leading industrialist and scientist. Their collective achievements led to recognition as one of Australia's most illustrious families.
Enduring Legacy
The Hamer family's contributions to Australian society are formally recognized through multiple lasting tributes:
Hamer Hall, Melbourne: The 2,466-seat concert hall at Arts Centre Melbourne was renamed in 2004 to honor Sir Rupert Hamer's instrumental role in establishing the Arts Centre. Originally opened as Melbourne Concert Hall in 1982, it serves as home to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and stands as a permanent tribute to the family's commitment to the arts.
Hamer Family Fund: Established in 2004 in honor of the family's achievements, supporting projects that advance the arts, the environment, and good government in Australia.
From 16th-century Oxford scholars to 20th-century political leaders, from pioneering Australian settlers to distinguished military officers, the Hamer family legacy represents centuries of service, scholarship, and leadership. The naming of one of Australia's premier concert venues in the family's honor demonstrates the lasting impact of their contributions to Australian culture and society. This heritage of military service, political leadership, academic excellence, and community contribution reflects the family's longstanding commitment to service and duty—values that continue to influence the family today.
