Michael Mifsud

SRE (Site Reliability Engineer)

United Kingdom39 yrs 2 mos experience

AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Over 12 years in High-Availability Engineering.
Architected platforms for global airlines and banks.
Expert in AI Platform Engineering and Cloud Architecture.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and AI Infrastructure expert with extensive experience in high-availability systems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Site Reliability EngineeringMagentoTeam LeadershipAgile MethodologyPhp DevelopmentE-commerce SolutionsUnix AdministrationSoftware Development

Other Skills

AI ActRabbitMQProblem SolvingDeliverablesContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Progressive Web Applications (PWAs)REST APIsTeamCityTest-Driven DevelopmentOWASP ZAPOWASPGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Burp SuiteTenable NessusVulnerability Scanning

About

We are moving from an era of software that analyses data to software that takes action (Agentic AI). But deploying autonomous agents in Fintech without rigorous infrastructure is a liability, not an asset. My career has been defined by High-Availability Engineering. For over 12 years, I architected mission-critical platforms for global airlines and banks (CBA, FAB, Cathay Pacific), ensuring 99.99% uptime for billions in transactions. Today, I apply that same "Banking-Grade" robustness to the AI Stack. What I Build: 🔹 AI Platforms: Orchestrating autonomous agents using Python, N8N, Claude. 🔹 Cloud Infrastructure: Designing scalable, self-healing environments on Kubernetes (EKS) using Terraform and Helm. 🔹 Reliability & Security: Implementing Identity-First security and OWASP guardrails to prevent AI hallucinations and unauthorised agency. Core Tech Stack: 🛠 Languages: Python, Go, TypeScript, PHP (Legacy Modernisation). ☁️ Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker. 🤖 AI/ML Ops: LangChain, LangGraph, Vector Search, GitLab Duo. I am looking to partner with Engineering Leaders who need to drive AI innovation without breaking their core platform stability.

Experience

Collinson

2 roles

Site Reliability Engineer

Promoted

Aug 2015 – Sep 2025 · 10 yrs 1 mo · London Area, United Kingdom

Site Reliability Engineer On Magento (Adobe Commerce Cloud) servicing global clients like Accor Hotels, Flying Blue, Velocity Frequent Flyer etc

AI ActRabbitMQSite Reliability EngineeringMagento

Senior Software Engineer

Apr 2012 – Aug 2015 · 3 yrs 4 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

Worked exclusively on Magento projects. Initially as a full stack developer, then as a Technical Lead and in recent years promoted to Senior Software Engineer (Magento). This latest role involved running a team of 2 Magento developers and 2 QA testers to provide second line support to our clients which include Flying Blue, Virgin Australia, Commercial Bank of Australia, Latam Airlines, Accor Hotels, First Abhu Dabi Bank and other world cl;ass organisations

MagentoTeam Leadership

3 roles

Full Stack Engineer

Jul 2010 – Apr 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos

First experience with Magento. I built three full scale Magento projects all requiring substantial customisation. Worked in a team of three developers using Agile methodology.

MagentoAgile Methodology

Senior PHP Developer

Promoted

Jan 2001 – Jun 2010 · 9 yrs 5 mos

Developed a PHP e-commerce framework from scratch. Marketing and selling e-commerce solutions handling the entire lifecycle from project specifications to release. Hired for several large Magento based projects in Lithuania on a subcontractor basis. Worked as a senior programmer in teams of 4 to 6 people using Agile programming techniques including SCRUM.

PHP DevelopmentE-commerce Solutions

Information Technology Management Consultant

Apr 1996 – Dec 2000 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Started off as consultant planning an ecommerce (import/export) solution for a food importer/ wholesaler. Eventually assumed the role of IT manager responsible for implementing the software developed by a local company.

Galdes & mamo insurance

Unix System Administrator

Jun 1990 – Jul 1996 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Following short period of training in the Uk I administered a UNIX based Motorola setup with 30 plus users. Played a key role in drawing up specifications, overseeing development, implementation and training for a complex insurance management software which was to integrate the main broker in the UK (Royal Insurance) with the local agency.

UNIX AdministrationSoftware Development

Software Engineer

Apr 1986 – May 1990 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Developed an offline accounting package for a major Maltese electronic goods chain. Installed the system and trained all personnel to use the software. In the early days of wide area networks I was one of the first Maltese programmers to connect retail outlets via modems updating a central database.

Software Development