We are at a pivotal moment in the evolution of IT and business. The Cloud holds the potential to fundamentally transform how IT services are delivered—and in doing so, reshape the organisation itself. Yet, the cloud journey is not without challenges.
Will the shift from CAPEX to OPEX models be understood across the business? Can leadership guide staff through the necessary changes to processes, skills, structure, and tools? How can teams adopt new technologies while managing existing systems? Do they truly understand the foundational changes that The Cloud introduces? And what are the implications for security, governance, and compliance?
These are the real-world questions that inspired the creation of Cloud Mechanix.
Our Mission
To enable businesses and IT professionals to understand and use The Cloud effectively—enhancing operations and advancing careers through education.
Training That Works
Cloud Mechanix has developed custom Azure training—a unique blend of theory, real-world context, and hands-on labs. We combine knowledge-based foundations with best practices and practical exercises to quickly teach the why and how of using The Cloud in ways that are effective, scalable, and above all, secure.
Consulting That Empowers
Our consulting approach is intentionally different. We believe in true collaboration, where consultants work openly and transparently with clients. Rather than creating dependency, we aim to enable and coach internal teams, involving them directly in the design and implementation process. By the end of the engagement, your staff is not just handed a system—they’re already running it.
Who Are We?
Aidan Finn, Managing Director, Consultant, and Trainer
Aidan has been working in IT since 1996, with experience spanning consulting, engineering, and technical sales. Over nearly three decades, he has witnessed and contributed to the industry’s evolution—from physical client/server architectures to virtualisation, and now to cloud-driven digital transformation.
Aidan has supported organisations across central and local government, private enterprise (including finance, manufacturing, and shipping), NGOs, and universities in their journey to the cloud, focusing on management, governance, and Zero Trust security principles. He has been delivering highly-rated training on Microsoft Azure for years to Microsoft partners in Ireland and customers around Europe.
He is a long-standing Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), holding this recognition for 17 years. Aidan’s current area of expertise is Microsoft Azure, with previous MVP awards in Cloud & Datacenter Management (Hyper-V) and System Center Configuration Manager. Aidan has delivered sessions at global events including Microsoft Ignite and TechEd Europe.
In addition to his speaking engagements, Aidan has authored or co-authored five technical books, regularly publishes insights on his blog aidanfinn.com.
Nicole Finn, Operations Director
Nicole is a Microsoft 365 specialist with deep experience in the CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) channel, playing a key role in developing one of the world’s most successful markets for Microsoft 365. Based in Ireland, she has helped Microsoft partners embrace and sell Microsoft 365 in what was once a sceptical market—training sales teams, coordinating technical enablement, and guiding customers through complex licensing landscapes.
Her efforts have been instrumental in positioning her company as one of the top CSP Indirect resellers globally. Nicole’s strong communication and organisational skills have consistently ensured smooth operations and successful partner engagement.
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