Mark Bacon

Expert Software Architect & Leader | IoT, Cloud & Scalable Tech Solutions

About Me

Developing With a Passion While Exploring The World.

Strategic-thinking and visionary Engineering Leader with over 15 years of experience in software development and architectural design. Proven track record in leading architectural vision, fostering innovation, building high-performing teams, and delivering efficient, scalable solutions.

Expert in cloud technologies, IoT, and embedded systems, with demonstrated success in aligning technology initiatives with business objectives. Passionate about fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Leading by example and fostering a culture of creative solutions and continuous improvement within teams. Championing strategic change and architectural excellence, inspiring and guiding teams to achieve both technical and business milestones.

Eager to leverage technology to solve complex business challenges, contribute to organizational growth, lead a talented team, and make a significant impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Experience

Architect – Landis+Gyr

2022-Present​

Working on smart metering and Demand Side Response, delivering scalable, API-first, serverless solutions on Google Cloud Platform. Established governance frameworks and architectural best practices while shaping new IoT/SaaS platforms. Driving technical leadership across smart meters, edge and cloud to enable next-generation energy solutions.

Lead Design Engineer & Software Team Manager – Texecom

2021-2022​

Accelerated IoT product roadmaps, introducing Rust-based architectures and a scalable Linux platform. Led the firmware team, bridging cloud and embedded development while driving technical innovation.

Lead Architect & Solution Architect – TalkTalk

2018-2021

Led OSS architecture, designing a TM Forum-aligned Azure platform and managing solution architects. Spearheaded network provisioning system architecture, resource planning, and cross-functional strategy.

Software Engineering Manager – Cobham Defence Communications

2008-2018

Managed multinational engineering teams developing secure, high-performance military communication systems. Led Agile adoption, optimised hardware-software integration, and ensured compliance with ISO 9001 and defence standards. Spearheaded mission-critical software development for global defence operations.

Innovative Technology

2004-2007​

Developed embedded firmware for banknote validation systems, enhancing security, performance, and reliability in real-time applications.

Stay In Touch

I’m always open to discussing architecture, IoT, cloud solutions, embedded systems, and best practices in software engineering. Whether you’re looking to collaborate, exchange ideas, or just have a chat over a good cup of coffee, feel free to reach out!

Let’s build, innovate, and solve complex problems together!

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