Profile

I am an experienced cyber security architect with years of experience across three continents, covering the breadth and depth of security and infrastructure in a wide spectrum of businesses including health care, public sector, aviation, insurance, financial services, and banking. I have a proven track record of leading in the architecture, design and implementation of secure, business-enabling IT solutions and understand the impact of security decisions based on hands-on experience gained from implementation. The last few years have I have been focused on Microsoft Azure security architecture, helping my clients securely migrate to and implement solutions on Microsoft Azure and build go-to-market solutions using Microsoft security technology and services.

Citizenship

Dual UK / USA citizen with full right to work in both countries.

Key Qualifications

• MBA
• CISSP-ISSAP
• CISM

Areas of Expertise

• Security Architecture and Design
• Cloud Security
• Microsoft Azure
• Broad infrastructure, networking, and network security knowledge
• Risk Assessment and Management
• Strategy Development
• Governance
• Strong writing skills; capable of both technical and business writing
• Stakeholder and relationship management

Experience

CLOUD SOLUTION ARCHITECT - CLOUD SECURITY AND IDENTITY, MICROSOFT; UK — 2021+
Cloud solution architect, focused on Azure and multi-cloud security and identity. Worked with Microsoft partners to train and enable them on Microsoft security technologies and services. Also helped partners build go-to-market solutions that used Azure security services, the Microsoft Defender suite, and Microsoft Sentinel.Some highlights include:

• Security architecture reviews of Azure solution architectures for partners
• Helped partners design and launch a number of security service offerings including security operations centres built upon the Microsoft Sentinel SIEM and the Defender suite including Defender for Cloud.
• Helped multiple partners build out their Microsoft security practice
• Sales, pre-sales, and technical skill enablement for partners, including creating and running hands-on ‘hackathons’
• Evangelism including webinars, in-person and hybrid events, and demos.

SECURITY ARCHITECT, CAPGEMINI; MANCHESTER, UK — 2007-2014, 2017-2021
Security architect with a focus on architecture and design for both on-premise, cloud, and hybrid platforms. Key engagements include:

• Cloud security architect
• Cloud security architect on multiple on-prem to Microsoft Azure migrations,
• Microsoft Azure security reviews for multiple organisations,
• Security architecture reviews for both on-premise and cloud solutions.

SENIOR SECURITY CONSULTANT, ECS; MANCHESTER, UK — 2014-2017
Senior Security consultant with a focus on security architecture and design.

LEAD NETWORK SECURITY CONSULTANT, ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE; CHICAGO, IL — 2003-2006
Lead Network Security Consultant with a focus on network security design and
architecture, assessment, and implementation for the largest health care organisation in Chicago. The role involved frequent contact with clinicians and hospital managers to help ensure proper duty of care and that security did not interfere with job duties.

SENIOR CONSULTANT, DIVINE, INC.; CHICAGO, IL — 2001-2003
Security Consultant with a focus on network security design and architecture, assessment, and implementation. Specialised in Check Point security and VPN products, as well as Cisco networking, security, and VPN products.

Education

MBA, Warwick Business School, Warwick UK

• Dissertation achieved with distinction. Overall degree achieved with Merit.

Current Certifications

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• CISSP-ISSAP
• CISM
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Full CV available via upon request.