Cloud Architecture & Observability Consultant
Helping organizations achieve clarity through observability. With extensive experience in enterprise-scale monitoring and cloud architecture, I deliver solutions that provide real visibility into complex systems.
Get in touchAbout Me
I specialize in cloud architecture and observability solutions, with deep experience designing and implementing systems both on-premises and in the cloud. Throughout my career at companies like Xero, Spark, HP and Kiwibank, I've architected monitoring solutions that scale with business needs while providing actionable insights.
My expertise spans multiple observability platforms including Sumo Logic, Datadog, Splunk, and New Relic, combined with strong AWS cloud services knowledge. This unique combination allows me to design and implement reliable, cost-efficient, and observable systems that solve real business problems.
I work with organizations of all sizes to improve their monitoring capabilities, reduce troubleshooting time, and gain deeper insights into their systems' performance. Whether you're migrating to the cloud, scaling your existing platform, or looking to modernize your monitoring approach, I can help at any level—from overall strategy to detailed implementation.
Services
Observability Strategy Development
Help you create an observability strategy that aligns with your business needs and technology stack. I'll work with you on a roadmap, recommend appropriate tools, and develop an implementation plan.
Observability Platform Implementation
Set up and configure enterprise observability platforms with particular expertise in Sumo Logic. I can handle everything from the initial setup to advanced configurations tailored to your specific requirements.
Cloud Observability Architecture
Assess your AWS environment to identify observability gaps, design observability solutions for your specific cloud services, and create a cohesive architecture that provides clear visibility across your infrastructure.
Observability System Integration
Connect your observability with your incident management tools, automation systems, and business dashboards. This creates end-to-end visibility across your entire environment.
Platform Optimization & Cost Management
Analyze your current observability and identify ways to improve performance while reducing costs. I'll help optimize data routing and storage to eliminate unnecessary expenditure.
Documentation & Playbooks
Create clear documentation for your observability systems, including implementation guides, visual diagrams, and troubleshooting playbooks. This helps your team become more self-sufficient.
Observability as Code Implementation
Build your observability using infrastructure as code. This provides automated, version-controlled deployments of your observability configuration.
What Others Say
Hi my network, I'd like to recommend Marty Lindsay for his exceptional expertise in observability. Marty is a true professional with deep knowledge and hands-on experience in tools like Sumo Logic, Dynatrace, and Splunk, etc. His ability to seamlessly transition between engineering and architectural roles makes him a versatile asset to any team.
Marty's attention to detail and his knack for zooming in on the minutiae while also maintaining a strategic, big-picture perspective is truly impressive. He is not only highly skilled but also incredibly easy to work with, always bringing a positive and collaborative attitude to the table.
If you're looking for someone who can elevate your observability practices and drive technical excellence, Marty Lindsay is your go-to person!
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I've had the pleasure of collaborating with Marty and have kept in the same circles with him for over ten years*
Putting his (excellent) knowledge & skills of the many & varied tooling aside, he has always brought a well thought out, methodical, and (also excellent) outcome-driven approach that has only benefited every organisation lucky enough to secure his services.
Hit him up directly, or hit me up for an intro 👍 Chur!
* - Far out Marty... it hits different when you write that down!
I've enjoyed working with Marty at Kiwibank. Marty was able to dive into a new and complex environment with lightning speed and he brought a ton of value to table. He really blew me away with how he was able to take existing designs and improve them and also how he took problems and turned them into fully fledged solutions.
Marty tackles any new challenge with ambition, gives great feedback, and adds a special touch to any project. Plus, he's the go-to for Wordle strategies and just an all-around awesome person to have on the team.
Marty is an amazing mentor for me and the rest of the team, cannot recommend him enough!
I can 100% recommend Marty, so if you are looking for an experienced professional on the observability, monitoring and architecture field he is the person! 👍
Worked closely with Marty Lindsay and he is a gem. Would be lucky to have him on any team
Contact
Let's discuss your observability needs. Whether you're looking to implement a new monitoring solution, optimize an existing platform, or develop a comprehensive observability strategy, I can help you gain clarity and confidence in your systems.
I typically respond to inquiries within one business day. Available for remote consulting engagements throughout the APAC region.