Summary
Hayden Bakkum is a Cloud Architect and seasoned software engineer with 13 years’ experience building Java-based systems and leading cloud migrations across AWS and GCP. He combines hands-on development in Java, JavaScript/Node/React, C# and Rust with infrastructure-as-code expertise using Terraform and Ansible to deliver automated, production-grade platforms. His background spans ecommerce, fintech and travel, with roles from principal engineer to technical lead and independent contractor, often owning network design, Kubernetes and CI/CD automation. Hayden has repeatedly driven large migrations and performance optimizations—moving on-prem services to managed cloud offerings and standardizing microservice patterns for teams. Based in Canterbury, New Zealand, he brings a pragmatic balance of architecture, mentorship and deep troubleshooting skills honed through repeated contract engagements.
13 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Postgraduate Diploma in Science Electronics and Computer Science, Postgraduate Diploma in Science Electronics and Computer Science at University of Otago