M. Scully — Network Consultant specialising in enterprise infrastructure, security architecture, and automation. Turning complex requirements into reliable, scalable networks.
Designed and delivered a software-defined WAN across 20 sites for a regional logistics company. Migrated from legacy MPLS to SD-WAN, achieving a 40% reduction in WAN costs while improving application performance and resilience with active-active failover.
Built a Python and Ansible automation framework for configuration management across 200+ network devices. Standardised provisioning, enforced compliance checks, and cut change-window time by over 70% through idempotent playbooks and Git-based version control.
Architected a Zero Trust network for a financial services client, replacing perimeter-based security with micro-segmentation, identity-aware proxies, and continuous verification. Reduced lateral movement attack surface and achieved compliance with relevant regulatory standards.
Independent consultancy delivering network design, security architecture, and automation projects for clients across finance, logistics, and healthcare. Engagements range from greenfield designs to complex migrations and operational support.
Led design and delivery of multi-site MPLS WAN infrastructure serving 150+ locations. Drove the SD-WAN migration programme and mentored a team of four junior engineers.
Supported LAN/WAN infrastructure for a mid-size enterprise. Handled BAU changes, hardware upgrades, and assisted with a major data-centre consolidation project.