Mei Blakely

Background

About Mei Blakely

Results-driven and quality-minded DevOps and Cloud Engineer with 17 years of software industry experience — bringing a methodical problem-solving approach shaped by research, teaching, and hands-on automation to deliver scalable, reliable platform capabilities. Keenly interested in automation, continuous learning, and exploring modern technologies. Over the years, I have driven process improvements to enhance team efficiency and establish better workflows. I have earned certifications like Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305), Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400) and Azure Administrator (AZ-104), reflecting the hands-on experience I’ve gained in cloud architecture and automation. Additionally, I earned a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) credential from my earlier work supporting agile teams. I hold two research-based Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering, with peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals like Journal of Lightwave Technology and Journal of Optical Communication. These degrees involved original research, rigorous coursework, comprehensive exams and significant scholarly contributions. My early academic and teaching experiences sharpened my ability to think systematically, explain complex ideas clearly, and mentor others — skills that still shape how I collaborate, lead, and support technical teams. I approach engineering as structured problem-solving — not memorising solutions — and bring that mindset into everything I do. I also bring a systems-thinking approach to designing secure, well-governed environments — embedding quality and scalability into the foundation of cloud adoption. Alongside my technical skills, I have implemented Agile/Scrum practices, coached teams, and driven process improvements that enhance collaboration and project delivery.