Elliott Leighton-Woodruff

Principal Architect at Synextra

A Microsoft MVP for Azure Infrastructure as Code, Elliott has over a decade of experience in tech, specialising in Microsoft Azure, cloud architecture, and scalable solutions. With a background in professional and managed services, he focuses on cloud platform engineering, DevOps, and automation—helping businesses adopt cloud-native technologies smoothly.

What keeps him hooked? The constant evolution of tech. There’s always something new to learn, a fresh challenge to tackle, and better ways to do things.

Outside of work, he loves traveling, exploring new cultures, and discovering great food along the way.

Articles by Elliott Leighton-Woodruff

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What It Means to Be a Microsoft MVP in Azure Infrastructure as Code

Elliott has been named a Microsoft MVP in Azure Infrastructure as Code, but what does that mean...

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Elliott Leighton-Woodruff

Azure Templates – ARM to Bicep

ARM templates are graveyards of JSON. ARM to Bicep is how you bring them back to life without...

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Elliott Leighton-Woodruff

The Future of Quantum Computing

Quantum computing still feels like science fiction—but it's real, it's weird, and it's inching...

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Elliott Leighton-Woodruff

IP Allocation Like a Boss: Winning Patterns for Azure Networking in Terraform

Stop juggling spreadsheets. IP allocation done right with Terraform keeps your modules reusable...

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Elliott Leighton-Woodruff

Policy as Code for Azure – Is It Worth Your Time?

Nobody loves cloud governance, but clicking around portals doesn’t scale. Policy as code brings...

Elliott Leighton-Woodruff

Terraform Azure Verified Modules: What, Why and How to Use Them

Terraform on Azure is messy. Azure Verified Modules give you trusted, ready-to-go modules so you...

discover smarter cloud migration strategies

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Smart Cloud Migration Strategies to Avoid Common Pitfalls

Azure should do more than shift your data. With the right cloud migration strategies, it can boost...

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Elliott Leighton-Woodruff

New Rules for Azure DevOps: How to Set Up Conditional Access

From 28 July 2025, Azure DevOps drops ARM for auth. Conditional Access policies targeting ARM...

Elliott Leighton-Woodruff

Azure Quota Groups Explained: Less Admin, More Control

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