Experience
Senior Security Solutions Architect
DXC Technology
January 2022 – Present | 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