Kailum Clouston
Service Reliability • Global IT Operations • Support Engineering • Operational Excellence
Supporting globally deployed technology platforms across Amazon, Google, McLaren and enterprise IT environments.
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Driving Reliable Technology Operations at Global Scale
Delivering Reliable Technology Operations at Scale
Throughout my career, I have supported enterprise technology environments across global organisations including Amazon, Google, McLaren and WholeServ.
My focus has consistently been on improving service reliability, operational efficiency and technology outcomes through a combination of technical expertise, operational leadership and continuous improvement.
Whether leading critical incident response, improving business continuity processes, mentoring engineers or driving platform transformations, I aim to build resilient technology operations that enable organisations to perform at their best.
Operational Impact & Leadership
Career Impact
Global Operational Sites Supported | 100+
High Severity Incidents Managed | 500+
Global Products Supported | 40+
Enterprise Platform Migrations Led | 3
Backup & Recovery Improvement | 40%
Engineers & Apprentices Mentored | 65+
Reliability Improvements Delivered | 20+
Vendors Managed | 10+
Teams Managed | 6
Core Leadership Areas
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Building trust-based relationships across engineering, operations, business and vendor teams to align priorities, drive consensus and deliver outcomes without relying on direct authority. Experienced in navigating complex stakeholder environments and leading through credibility, communication and collaboration.
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Leading technology operations within fast-paced and business-critical environments, balancing service reliability, operational risk and customer impact. Experienced in managing escalations, driving operational readiness and maintaining high standards of service delivery.
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Using data, operational metrics and trend analysis to identify improvement opportunities, reduce inefficiencies and increase organisational effectiveness. Focused on creating scalable processes that support long-term business objectives while improving day-to-day operations.
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Driving service stability through structured incident management, root cause analysis and proactive problem resolution. Committed to improving operational resilience, reducing recurring issues and enhancing the overall reliability of technology services.
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Partnering with technical teams, business leaders and external vendors to ensure alignment between operational priorities and organisational goals. Skilled at managing expectations, facilitating decision-making and maintaining productive long-term relationships.
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Supporting the growth of engineers and technical teams through mentoring, knowledge sharing and operational leadership. Passionate about creating environments where individuals can develop professionally while contributing to high-performing teams.
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Leading technology and process improvements that increase efficiency, simplify operations and support organisational growth. Experienced in platform migrations, service modernisation initiatives and driving adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
Areas of Expertise
IT Operations
Operational Governance
Service Delivery
Technical Operations
Operational Readiness
Change Management
Infrastructure & Platforms
Enterprise IT Systems
Cloud Services
Networking
End User Computing
Platform Support
Reliability & Service Management
Incident Management
Problem Management
Root Cause Analysis
Service Reliability
SLA Performance
Leadership & Management
Stakeholder Management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Process Improvement
Mentoring & Coaching
Operational Strategy
My Journey
WholeServ Limited
IT Support Engineer - IT Manager
Key Responsibilities
Delivered infrastructure and end-user support services.
Managed technical troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Maintained internal repair and refurbishment operations.
Supported client environments across multiple industries.
Mentoring and training of IT Engineering team
Key Achievements
Platform Transformation Leadership
Knowledge Management Ownership
Microsoft 365 Expertise
Workshop Ownership
Automation & Scripting Ownership
Metrics
3 Platform Migrations Led
75+ Knowledge Articles Created
300+ Devices Repaired/Refurbished
McLaren Group
Service Desk Analyst
Key Responsibilities
Delivered infrastructure and end-user support services.
Managed technology incidents and service requests.
Supported business-critical systems and operational continuity.
Maintained backup and recovery capabilities.
Key Achievements
Improved data backup and restoration processes by 40%, significantly reducing recovery times and increasing operational resilience.
Enhanced system reliability through proactive maintenance and monitoring.
Supported business-critical technology systems within a demanding operational environment.
Improved service delivery standards through process optimisation.
Metrics
40% improvement to Backup & Restore process time
1000+ Users Supported
Amazon
Lead Robotics Support Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Owned operational support for globally deployed technology and robotics platforms.
Led high-severity incident response and operational escalations.
Partnered with engineering teams to improve service reliability and platform performance.
Conducted operational readiness reviews and risk assessments.
Analysed operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Key Achievements
Supported 3 globally deployed platforms across 100+ operational sites.
Reduced Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) by 25%.
Led 530 critical incidents with minimal operational impact.
Improved operational visibility through metric-driven reporting and analysis.
Delivered 20 reliability improvements through cross-functional collaboration.
Metrics
100+ Operational Sites Supported
3 Robotics Products Owned
10+ Vendors Managed
500+ High Severity Incidents Managed
25%+ MTTR Improvement
Google UK
Corporate Operations Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Managed technical escalations across multiple products and services.
Provided advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Worked closely with engineering teams to resolve systemic issues.
Improved support processes and service delivery standards.
Key Achievements
Resolved 150 complex escalations.
Achieved 99% customer satisfaction score.
Reduced escalation volume through proactive issue management.
Contributed to operational process improvements across support teams.
Metrics
20+ Projects Completed
750+ 5* Internal Customer Reviews
300+ Devices Repaired/Refurbished
65+ Apprentices & Engineers Trained
Let’s Connect
If you'd like to discuss technology operations, service reliability, operational leadership or future opportunities, I'd be happy to connect.
Coventry, UK