Experience

 

Manager Solution Architecture – Security Service Line

DXC Technology

November 2023 – Present | Bristol, United Kingdom
 

Senior Security Solutions Architect

DXC Technology

January 2022 – October 2023 | Bristol, United Kingdom
 

Cyber Security Architect

Dyson

February 2020 – January 2022 | Bristol, United Kingdom
 

Cloud Security Architect – CIO & Chief Solutions Advisor

BT Global – Security Portfolio

October 2018 – January 2020 | Ipswich, United Kingdom
 

Cyber Assessment Lab Manager – Security CTO

BT Global Services – Security Portfolio

March 2018 – September 2018 | Ipswich, United Kingdom
 

Lead Technical Designer – Specialist Integration Practice

BT Global Services – Complex Security Solutions

June 2017 – March 2018 | Ipswich, United Kingdom
 

Lead Technical Designer – Research, Remediation & Design

BT Global Services – Global Security Architecture & Design

July 2016 – May 2017 | Ipswich, United Kingdom
 

Lead Technical Designer (Multiple Enterprise Accounts)

BT Global Services – Global Security Architecture & Design

October 2015 – June 2016 | Ipswich, United Kingdom
 

Consultant Network Engineer (IP/MPLS Design)

BT Technology, Service & Operations – Global Network Services

October 2014 – September 2015 | Ipswich, United Kingdom
 

Graduate Network Engineer (IP/MPLS Design)

BT Innovate & Design – Global Network Services

September 2012 – September 2014 | Ipswich, United Kingdom
 

IT Summer Placement Intern

ARM

July 2011 – September 2011 | Cambridge, United Kingdom
 

Academic Developer Evangelist Intern

Microsoft

July 2010 – June 2011 | Reading, United Kingdom
 
 

Certifications

 

Solutions Architecture & Cloud Computing:

– AWS: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (2019), AWS Technical Professional (2019).
– Microsoft: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (2022).
– (ISC)²: CISSP (2024), CC (2024), CCSP (2019).
 

Computer & Network Security:

– Cisco: CCNA Security (2015).
– Juniper Networks: JNCIS-SEC (2015).
– Palo Alto Networks: PCNSE7 (2016), ACE (2016).
– Fortinet: NSE 3 (2017), NSE 2 (2017), NSE 1 (2017).
– FireEye: FSE (2017), FJSE (2016).
– Skybox: STSP (2017), SCSC (2017).
– Zscaler: ZCCA-IA (2017), ZCCA-PA (2017), ZCCP-IA (2017), ZCDS-IA (2017).
– NSTISSI-4011 Standard for INFOSEC Professionals: CNSS/NSA & DoD/ANSI Certified (2015).
– EC-Council: C|EH (2012).
– Microsoft: MTA Security (2011).
 

Telecommunications:

– Cisco: CCDP (2015), CCDA (2015), CCNP Routing & Switching (2014), CCNA Routing & Switching (2012), CCENT (2012), CCNA Exploration (2008-2012).
– Alcatel-Lucent: NRS II (written & lab) (2015), NRS I (2014).
– Juniper Networks: JNCIS-ENT (2015), JNCIS-SP (2014), JNCIA-Junos (2013).
– Microsoft: MTA Networking (2011).
 

Operating Systems:

– Microsoft: Specialist (2015), MCITP (2012), MCSA (2012), MCTS (2011), MTA Windows Server Administration (2011), MTA Database (2011), MCP (2011).
– ECDL Foundation: ECDL (2006).
 

Software Development:

– Microsoft: MTA Windows Development (2011), MTA Web Development (2011), MTA Software Development (2011).
 
 

Education

 

University of Bradford, United Kingdom

Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Grade: Distinction

2019 – 2021
 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

MITProfessionalX – Cybersecurity: Technology, Application and Policy

12/01/2016 – 23/02/2016
 

University of Northumbria at Newcastle, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking for Computer Security
Grade: First-Class Honours

2008 – 2012
 

University of Northumbria at Newcastle, United Kingdom

Cisco Networking Academy Programme: CCNA Exploration

2008 – 2012