Principal - Online Technology

• Feb 2022 - Present

Senior Associate - Online Technology (Online Security)

• May 2021 - Feb 2022

Technical Projects Manager

• Oct 2020 - May 2021

‒ Assisting the Chief Technical Officer in the delivery of the IWF technical programme nationally and internationally. ‒ Managing the delivery of IWFs technical projects‒ Tracking, evaluating, developing and influencing emerging and existing technologies, tools, protocols and standards and communicate findings and implications both internally and externally. ‒ Identifying and researching the potential for new IWF services derived from new technologies and requirements gathering from key stakeholders. Show less

Technical Projects Officer

• Apr 2018 - Oct 2020

- Assisting the Deputy Chief Executive in the delivery of the IWF technical programme nationally and internationally.- Project Management of Technical Projects.- Tracking, evaluating, developing and influencing emerging and existing technologies, tools, protocols and standards and effectively communicating findings, implications and recommendations both internally and externally. - Identifying and researching the potential for new IWF services derived from new technologies and requirements gathering from key stakeholders.- Providing proactive problem-solving skills whilst working as part of a team.- Preparing Technical Reports and briefing notes as requested by the Deputy Chief Executive/Senior Management Team.- Presenting technical findings and recommendations to Senior Management Team, IWF Board, IWF Funding Council and internal/external stakeholders as required.- Working as an enthusiastic and innovative individual showcasing strong technical skills. Show less

Technical Researcher

• Feb 2012 - Apr 2018

- Researching the activities and technologies used by offenders trading in indecent images of children online.- Providing evidence of the impact of and developments in online criminal distribution trends and how these developments are being used by distributors of criminal content.- Promoting research findings to internal and external stakeholders to support the IWF strategic plan and assist in developing policy and best practice.- Preparation of briefing papers for Board/Directors providing recommendations supporting or mitigating changes due to the impact of internet developments, incorporating recommendations and tactics for key stakeholders and providing presentations on findings.- Tracking, evaluating, developing and influencing emerging and existing technologies, tools, protocols and standards and communicating implications both internally and externally. Show less

Internet Content Analyst

• May 2009 - Feb 2012

- Processing reports of URLs made to the IWF Hotline, analysing the content and assessing its potential criminality under UK law, particularly images of child sexual abuse; criminally obscene content hosted in the UK and non-photographic images of child sexual abuse hosted in the UK.- Accurately tracing the content's geographical origins or the next logical point of investigation.- Produce detailed reports of current trends in relation to potentially criminal content to assist stakeholders in developing strategies to combat such material.- Liaison with UK ISPs, IWF Members, specialist police units, International hotlines, etc. as necessary. Show less

Domain Names Manager

• Sep 2005 - Jun 2008

- Sole responsibility for management and administration of international domain name portfolios and associated intellectual property issues of a number of high profile corporations including FTSE100 clients and some of the world's best known brands. - Consultancy activities including provision of advice and guidance regarding domain name management strategy in over 250 jurisdictions worldwide (gTLD and ccTLD). - Attending to registration, acquisition, transfer of domain names in line with client brand strategy / budget, advising on and/or attending to special requirements for registration. - Undertaking investigations into location/identity of domain name registrants and/or associated nameservers and advising on relevant legislation/implementation of enforcement action to tackle infringement.- Research and preparation of Briefing Papers for circulation to clients advising on the latest industry trends / upcoming TLD releases. - Advising on and prosecuting enforcement actions via administration of UDRP / DRS proceedings before WIPO / Nominet.- Preparation of official documentation for submission to WIPO / Nominet in relation to acquisitions, transfers and dispute resolution.- Provision of online brand monitoring services including a variety of domain name / brand name watches to proactively monitor integrity of brand online. Show less

IT Manager

• May 2004 - Jun 2008

- Responsible for the firm’s IT network infrastructure.- Superuser administration of the firm’s enterprise customer management system.- End-user training.- Costing, sourcing, licensing, acquisition, installation and day-to-day maintenance of all hardware/software for the business.- 1st/2nd level support to users.- Sole point of contact for 3rd party ICT suppliers. - Sole point of accountability for development, design, implementation and management of the firm’s external website. Show less