Experience

Australian Government

• 200 - 300 Employee

• Cyber Security Consultant

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Cyber Security Consultant, Architect and Assessments Cyber Security Consultant, Architect and Assessments



Australian Government Department of Education

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cyber Security Consultant

  • Sep 2020 - Jun 2022

  Cyber Security Accreditation, Architect and activities associated with that function, including but not limited to: - Assess applications proposed to be introduced into our on premises data centre. - Assess web-based SaaS cloud applications proposed to be subscribed to. - Assess applications not previously assessed which are identified through a renewal process. - Changes to the environment in support of CAB approvals. - Provide advice to the ICT threat landscape. - Provide input and document Cyber Security Architecture designs.



Australian Department of Home Affairs

• Australia
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2020

  Cyber security consultant, Solutions Architect for Traveller and Identity branches. Senior Systems Integration Engineer Producing high level and detailed technical and security solutions and designs; Producing technical and security work packages for actioning by ICT teams; Reviewing completed technical builds and creating and maintaining “as built” documentation. Cyber security consultant, Solutions Architect for Traveller and Identity branches. Senior Systems Integration Engineer Producing high level and detailed technical and security solutions and designs; Producing technical and security work packages for actioning by ICT teams; Reviewing completed technical builds and creating and maintaining “as built” documentation.



Aegis 9

• Australia
• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2020

  As a Security Consultant, I do regular solution assessments to improve on and confirm regulatory requirements for our clients. I assist as a Systems Architect with the focus on designing the solution to best practice and secure by design principals on new and standard patterns. I also do Software Development in converting current systems to new technologies and developing new systems end to end. My Systems Administration tasks include the initial design, setup, configuration and administration of Windows, Unix, Linux and Network solutions including Database setup, install and design on-premises, physical and virtual deployments, Hybrid and in the cloud.



Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

• Australia
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager, Information Systems

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2018

  The Manager, Information Systems, will ensure that the information systems within the CEO and its systemic schools meet the current and expected future needs of staff. The Manager will develop strategies and oversee the integration of systems to ensure maximum efficiency of information flow. • Participating in the development and review of those goals and strategies.• Providing effective leadership and management of the Information Systems team with the aim of ensuring the efficient and effective development, maintenance and use of systems and providing a high level of service to all users.• Utilise standard project management procedures to guide the planning and implementation of all Information Systems projects • Collaborating with the CEO Service Areas and schools of the Catholic Education Office to ensure that a co-ordinated and integrated approach to management of information is achieved.• Managing processes to enhance the coordination and utilisation of system data by a) Analysing and documenting the specific information needs of key personnel within the CEO and its schools. b) Managing and enhancing the CEO’s data warehouse system based on identification of information needs. c) Developing strategies for the improvement of workflow processes including the development of business rules for the management of data within the organisation. d) Ensuring data security and confidentiality by co-ordinating the levels of access to information. e) Providing relevant reports to meet the needs of CEO and school staff. f) Liaising with CEnet and other external bodies about the development of their data warehouse systems and ensuring that the CEO’s data warehouse system complements the other systems as required in order to continue providing a comprehensive data service to CEO and school staff.• Identifying staff training needs for the use of supported information systems and arranging appropriate training.

• Database Administrator and SharePoint Programmer

  • Nov 2011 - Aug 2014



Legal Aid South Africa

• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Application Software Manager

  • Nov 2008 - Oct 2011

  ▪ Senior Database Administrator▪ Manage the team of ICT Professionals▪ Manage the creation and conversion of High-level requirements.▪ Handle strategic Information System issues▪ Assist in the compilation of the IS Business plan▪ Evaluate Information System trends▪ Manage projects to ensure outcomes/product delivery in specified time▪ Manage Information System facilities and operations▪ Monitor, report, compile and consolidate management reports▪ Manage the provision of the business solutions▪ Assist in development▪ Assist in the development of the warehouse and BI solutions▪ Responsible for the Development InfrastructureACHIEVEMENTS:▪ Reduced reliance from external Vendors▪ Business Intelligence solution deployed▪ Deployed several new systems to support the organization▪ Upgraded the in-house developed system from SharePoint2003 to SharePoint2007

• Database Administrator/Assistant Systems Administrator

  • Oct 2004 - Oct 2008

  ▪ Database entity and attribute design on Microsoft 2000/2005▪ Design and maintain ETL and DTS packages for the warehouse and Cubes▪ SQL Development▪ Develop, implement and managed Data recovery models and Maintenance▪ Maintain data integrity, availability and reliance▪ Maintain security, performance and user access▪ Assistance to the System Administrator and Network Administrator▪ Software implementation and maintenance▪ Created Reports from source data, warehouse and cubes.▪ Assists in the business application developmentACHIEVEMENTS:▪ 99% Uptime of the Database system▪ 100% recoverability during Disaster recovery simulations▪ System Integration and standardization▪ Deployed a New integrated system for the Core Business



BCX

• South Africa
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Software Developer

  • Sep 1999 - Sep 2004

  ▪ Develop and maintain several Windows based application ▪ Conversion of MS Access systems into MS SQL and ASP.NET solutions ▪ Conversion of Delphi BDE to ADO ▪ Database Administration ▪ Data conversion and cleanup projects ▪ Project Management ▪ User support and system administration on Windows and Unix ▪ Setup and Design Server/Client environment ▪ Version control and system patch management ▪ User training ▪ Documentation creation and updates ACHIEVEMENTS: ▪ Deployed the biggest online Property Valuation system in South Africa



Edenvale Local Council

• Network Administrator

  • Aug 1996 - Aug 1999

  ▪ Install, service, repair all computer hardware and software ▪ Install and administer NT Servers, Novell Server and SCO-Unix servers. ▪ Install and administer Exchange and Domino Server ▪ Develop, implement and maintain Grand Father, Father, Son Backup solution ▪ Install, setup and administer Routers, Switches and wired network systems ▪ Evaluate Software and Hardware components ▪ Training and support to all the users ▪ Develop and maintain documentation ▪ Assisted with the yearly budget requirements ACHIEVEMENTS: ▪ Upgraded the whole Novell network to a Windows NT based environment ▪ Installed a 3km Laser Network in place of an old 64Kb Modem network ▪ Converted most documents to e-paper including an electronic Fax solution