John Wardrop is Principal Systems Architect at Advanced. He is a seasoned IT professional with 20 years of experience, including 6 years as a lead subject matter expert on the Microsoft Azure public cloud, where he's specialised in automation, infrastructure as code, and DevOps practices. Passionate about modern and emergent technology, he's also an avid fan of Dungeons & Dragons and enjoys spending time visiting interesting places with his wife and two dogs.