Mark Heidl Freelancer · Verfügbar für Projekte

Mark
Heidl

Cloud Solution Architect

Entwurf und Aufbau resilienter Cloud-Infrastruktur auf Azure & AWS. Seit 2023 selbstständig – Enterprise-Architektur, Automatisierung und Cloud-Beratung in ganz Europa.

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About me

Building for the cloud,
on your terms.

With over 7 years in IT — spanning full-stack development, cloud consulting, and enterprise architecture — I've developed deep expertise across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem and beyond.

Since 2023, I work as an independent freelancer. I help companies design scalable cloud infrastructures, automate deployments and solve complex technical challenges — without unnecessary overhead.

Based in Germany, working remotely across Europe. Outside of cloud architecture, you'll find me on a soccer pitch or somewhere in the world with a backpack.

7+
Years in IT
2.5+
Years Freelance
20+
Certifications
Career
  1. 2023 – Present

    Freelance Cloud Solution Architect

    Self-employed · Remote · Germany

    • Cloud architecture & strategic consulting
    • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep)
    • Azure & AWS multi-cloud design
  2. 2019 – 2023

    Cloud Solution Architect

    metafinanz Informationssysteme GmbH

    • Design & implementation of cloud solutions
    • Infrastructure deployment automation
    • Cloud monitoring (Azure & AWS)
  3. 2016 – 2019

    IT Consultant & Developer

    Alegri International Service GmbH

    • Cloud development (Web Apps & Storage)
    • .NET / Entity Framework development
    • MS SharePoint & Logic Apps
What I offer

Services

Cloud Architecture

Scalable, resilient and cost-optimized architectures on Azure and AWS — from greenfield designs to complex migrations.

Infrastructure as Code

Automating deployments with Terraform, Bicep and ARM Templates — repeatable, version-controlled infrastructure at any scale.

Digital Solutions Development

Custom .NET / C# applications that digitize and automate business processes — from Outlook add-ins and API backends to full-stack web apps built with .NET Aspire.

Cloud Consulting

Strategic guidance on cloud adoption, technology selection, security posture and digital transformation — tailored to your goals.

Technical Skills

Core Expertise

Microsoft AzureExpert
Terraform / Bicep / ARMExpert
CI/CD · Azure DevOps · GitHub ActionsAdvanced
Kubernetes / ContainersAdvanced
Cloud Security & IdentityAdvanced
Amazon Web ServicesAdvanced
Microsoft 365 / SharePointExpert
.NET / C# / JavaScriptExpert
Tools & Platforms

Ecosystem

Azure AWS Google Cloud Terraform Bicep ARM Templates Kubernetes Docker Azure DevOps GitHub Actions Azure Monitor Log Analytics Azure AD / Entra ID Microsoft 365 SharePoint Logic Apps Azure Functions Azure Policy PowerShell .NET / C# JavaScript Entity Framework
Certifications

Certified Expertise

Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Solutions Architect Expert
AZ-305
Expert
DevOps Engineer Expert
DevOps Engineer Expert
AZ-400
Expert
Azure Administrator Associate
Administrator Associate
AZ-104
Associate
Azure Security Engineer Associate
Security Engineer Assoc.
AZ-500
Associate
Azure Network Engineer Associate
Network Engineer Assoc.
AZ-700
Associate
Identity and Access Administrator Associate
Identity Admin. Assoc.
SC-300
Associate
Azure Data Scientist Associate
Data Scientist Assoc.
DP-100
Associate
Azure Fundamentals
Azure Fundamentals
AZ-900
Fundamentals
Azure Data Fundamentals
Azure Data Fundamentals
DP-900
Fundamentals
Azure AI Fundamentals
Azure AI Fundamentals
AI-900
Fundamentals
SC-900
Sec., Comp. & Identity
SC-900
Fundamentals
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
MS-900
Fundamentals
AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Solutions Architect Assoc.
AWS SAA-C03
Associate
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Cloud Practitioner
AWS CLF-C02
Fundamentals
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
Associate Cloud Engineer
Google Cloud
Associate
CKAD
CKAD
Kubernetes App Developer
Professional
KCNA
KCNA
Cloud Native Associate
Associate
Professional Scrum Master I
PSM I
Professional Scrum Master
Scrum.org
OpenHack: Containers
OpenHack: Containers
Microsoft
OpenHack
OpenHack: DevOps
OpenHack: DevOps
Microsoft
OpenHack
OpenHack: Modern DWH
Microsoft
OpenHack
Projects & References

Selected Work

Client references and project details available upon request.

“Mark Heidl is characterized by a deep understanding of the Microsoft Azure platform and has successfully designed, implemented, and managed complex cloud architectures. His technical skills and expertise in cloud computing are impressive. He always works with great care, detail orientation, and structure, resulting in excellent outcomes.”

Sebastian Heyna, CTO · Mobility Inside Plattform GmbH
Liebherr
Manufacturing · Global

Cloud Security Engineering

Standardization and automation of Azure management processes: Subscription Provisioning, Azure Policy, PIM, Defender for Containers, GitHub Actions migration.

Azure Policy / PIM Defender for Cloud Terraform GitHub Actions
12 months
Allianz Technology
Insurance · Enterprise

Azure Landing Zone

Large-scale multi-cloud landing zone for 80+ teams migrating to Azure and AWS. Designed hub-spoke networks, connected 7 on-premises datacenters via ExpressRoute, automated with Jenkins & Terraform.

Azure / AWS ExpressRoute Kubernetes Jenkins · Terraform
24 months
Mobility Inside
Transport & Mobility · Startup

Azure Landing Zone & API Management

Designed and built the cloud foundation for a startup of German transit operators: hub-spoke network, AKS, Container Apps, Azure API Management — fully automated with Bicep.

AKS Container Apps API Management Bicep
11 months · Reference letter available
Deichmann
Retail · Germany

Azure Landing Zone

Sole architect and engineer for a complete Azure Landing Zone: hub-spoke network with Azure WAF, VPN, DNS — fully automated via GitHub Actions and Terraform/Terramate.

Azure WAF / VPN GitHub Actions Terraform · Terramate
4 months
Selecta AG
Vending & Retail · Switzerland

E-Commerce Integration

Integrated an existing CMS with Shopify: bidirectional product, price, and order data sync using Cloud Native Azure Functions and Service Bus.

Azure Functions Service Bus .NET 6 Shopify API
12 months
Lifa Logistics GmbH
Freight & Logistics

Freight Quoting Tool & Monitoring

Replaced 300–400 daily manual quote processes with a digital Outlook-integrated tool (JavaScript + .NET 7 API). Added a PowerBI dashboard with transport heatmap.

.NET 7 API Outlook Addon PowerBI Azure
12 months · Reference letter available
Get in touch

Let's work
together.

Have a project in mind or want to talk cloud? Drop me a message — I usually respond within 24 hours.