Co Organizer

• Sep 2021 - Present

Developer Advocate

• May 2021 - Present

As we move towards the declarative nirvana of "everything as code", how does this affect our approach to security? In spite of security's noble but often both poorly defined and received attempts at hanging with the cool kids with forced parlance like DevSecOps and shift-left, this same change which is enabling the daft punk infused better, faster, and stronger of DevOps can also bring a secure by default definition of "harder". Security used to be more about probability. Within… Show more As we move towards the declarative nirvana of "everything as code", how does this affect our approach to security? In spite of security's noble but often both poorly defined and received attempts at hanging with the cool kids with forced parlance like DevSecOps and shift-left, this same change which is enabling the daft punk infused better, faster, and stronger of DevOps can also bring a secure by default definition of "harder". Security used to be more about probability. Within the desired state, can reside a desired security. With each layer and stage we add throughout our pipeline from Terraform to Yaml, with the help of Bridgecrew not only can we define what secure means, we can also sustain it. Show less As we move towards the declarative nirvana of "everything as code", how does this affect our approach to security? In spite of security's noble but often both poorly defined and received attempts at hanging with the cool kids with forced parlance like DevSecOps and shift-left, this same change which is enabling the daft punk infused better, faster, and stronger of DevOps can also bring a secure by default definition of "harder". Security used to be more about probability. Within… Show more As we move towards the declarative nirvana of "everything as code", how does this affect our approach to security? In spite of security's noble but often both poorly defined and received attempts at hanging with the cool kids with forced parlance like DevSecOps and shift-left, this same change which is enabling the daft punk infused better, faster, and stronger of DevOps can also bring a secure by default definition of "harder". Security used to be more about probability. Within the desired state, can reside a desired security. With each layer and stage we add throughout our pipeline from Terraform to Yaml, with the help of Bridgecrew not only can we define what secure means, we can also sustain it. Show less

Director of Solution Architecture and Community

• Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

As a "first on the ground" position again, this time for EMEA, my role was pivotal to growth. This divided my time between acting as the first pre-sales technical architect, driving partner engagement and enablement to scale our presence, and driving brand awareness of the StackRox kubernetes native approach to security through strategic community building initiatives and engagements. The long term goal is to both build a team of solution architects to complement the sales organisation… Show more As a "first on the ground" position again, this time for EMEA, my role was pivotal to growth. This divided my time between acting as the first pre-sales technical architect, driving partner engagement and enablement to scale our presence, and driving brand awareness of the StackRox kubernetes native approach to security through strategic community building initiatives and engagements. The long term goal is to both build a team of solution architects to complement the sales organisation and amplify our focus on widening the kubernetes security community. Show less As a "first on the ground" position again, this time for EMEA, my role was pivotal to growth. This divided my time between acting as the first pre-sales technical architect, driving partner engagement and enablement to scale our presence, and driving brand awareness of the StackRox kubernetes native approach to security through strategic community building initiatives and engagements. The long term goal is to both build a team of solution architects to complement the sales organisation… Show more As a "first on the ground" position again, this time for EMEA, my role was pivotal to growth. This divided my time between acting as the first pre-sales technical architect, driving partner engagement and enablement to scale our presence, and driving brand awareness of the StackRox kubernetes native approach to security through strategic community building initiatives and engagements. The long term goal is to both build a team of solution architects to complement the sales organisation and amplify our focus on widening the kubernetes security community. Show less

Solutions Architect

• Mar 2019 - Oct 2020

As a first on the ground solution architect for Aqua Security in the UK, I wore many hats. My primary objective was engaging with companies ranging from cloud first start-ups to enterprise financial institutions in a pre-sales role to bring clarity to what cloud native security means and how Aqua can bridge the gap allowing for secure deployments in kubernetes and the cloud. As an essential part of that role, it was great fun engaging with the cloud native and cyber security… Show more As a first on the ground solution architect for Aqua Security in the UK, I wore many hats. My primary objective was engaging with companies ranging from cloud first start-ups to enterprise financial institutions in a pre-sales role to bring clarity to what cloud native security means and how Aqua can bridge the gap allowing for secure deployments in kubernetes and the cloud. As an essential part of that role, it was great fun engaging with the cloud native and cyber security communities in public speaking engagements, generating lively content (video and podcast) to accelerate brand awareness and of course consume beer and pizza at scale. Show less As a first on the ground solution architect for Aqua Security in the UK, I wore many hats. My primary objective was engaging with companies ranging from cloud first start-ups to enterprise financial institutions in a pre-sales role to bring clarity to what cloud native security means and how Aqua can bridge the gap allowing for secure deployments in kubernetes and the cloud. As an essential part of that role, it was great fun engaging with the cloud native and cyber security… Show more As a first on the ground solution architect for Aqua Security in the UK, I wore many hats. My primary objective was engaging with companies ranging from cloud first start-ups to enterprise financial institutions in a pre-sales role to bring clarity to what cloud native security means and how Aqua can bridge the gap allowing for secure deployments in kubernetes and the cloud. As an essential part of that role, it was great fun engaging with the cloud native and cyber security communities in public speaking engagements, generating lively content (video and podcast) to accelerate brand awareness and of course consume beer and pizza at scale. Show less

Solutions Architect

• Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

Worked with major accounts to architect and resolve product adoption and ROI for security automation at scale. This was a holistic approach to drive the success of the devsecops pipeline, combining the Synopsys product range with open source solutions, automation and best practices. The by-product of this was to act as a customer advocate to feed use cases, successes and customer feedback to product and the sales organisation to ensure the organisation as a whole was responsive to customer… Show more Worked with major accounts to architect and resolve product adoption and ROI for security automation at scale. This was a holistic approach to drive the success of the devsecops pipeline, combining the Synopsys product range with open source solutions, automation and best practices. The by-product of this was to act as a customer advocate to feed use cases, successes and customer feedback to product and the sales organisation to ensure the organisation as a whole was responsive to customer requirements.

Sales Engineer

• Nov 2014 - Nov 2018

Working within the Software Integrity Group as a Pre-Sales Technical Consultant, providing companies with best in class solutions for software code quality, security and supply chain management.

Co-Founder

• Jan 2001 - May 2016

Co-founded the technical sportwear and lifestyle company Lookfly in 2001. In a niche sports market focusing on Ultimate Frisbee players and culture, grew the company from scratch in a few short years to a point where it was pioneering high end sports clothing from the technical yarn from recycled european plastics, to the knit of the fabrics, to the final garment construction using an entirely European supply chain and adhering to ethical and eco-conscious methods. Lookfly has supplied… Show more Co-founded the technical sportwear and lifestyle company Lookfly in 2001. In a niche sports market focusing on Ultimate Frisbee players and culture, grew the company from scratch in a few short years to a point where it was pioneering high end sports clothing from the technical yarn from recycled european plastics, to the knit of the fabrics, to the final garment construction using an entirely European supply chain and adhering to ethical and eco-conscious methods. Lookfly has supplied and continues to supply the Great Britain National team among other international squads at the World Championship level. Lookfly proudly sold its brand ownership and supply chain to Canadian and World Leading Ultimate Frisbee Clothing brand VC Ultimate. Show less Co-founded the technical sportwear and lifestyle company Lookfly in 2001. In a niche sports market focusing on Ultimate Frisbee players and culture, grew the company from scratch in a few short years to a point where it was pioneering high end sports clothing from the technical yarn from recycled european plastics, to the knit of the fabrics, to the final garment construction using an entirely European supply chain and adhering to ethical and eco-conscious methods. Lookfly has supplied… Show more Co-founded the technical sportwear and lifestyle company Lookfly in 2001. In a niche sports market focusing on Ultimate Frisbee players and culture, grew the company from scratch in a few short years to a point where it was pioneering high end sports clothing from the technical yarn from recycled european plastics, to the knit of the fabrics, to the final garment construction using an entirely European supply chain and adhering to ethical and eco-conscious methods. Lookfly has supplied and continues to supply the Great Britain National team among other international squads at the World Championship level. Lookfly proudly sold its brand ownership and supply chain to Canadian and World Leading Ultimate Frisbee Clothing brand VC Ultimate. Show less

Sales Engineer

• Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

Pre-sales Technical Consultant. Improving code quality and security across development organisations through Coverity's tools for static analysis, test and quality management. Pre-sales Technical Consultant. Improving code quality and security across development organisations through Coverity's tools for static analysis, test and quality management.

Application Specialist

• Mar 2013 - Oct 2014

Maximising HBM's product line potential and strengthening HBM customer relationships within the top tier customers through application specific test and engineering consultancy. Maximising HBM's product line potential and strengthening HBM customer relationships within the top tier customers through application specific test and engineering consultancy.

Engineering Manager

• Apr 2011 - Mar 2013

The combined role of Project Manager and Technical Applications Lead, acted as the European Manager and key Systems Engineer taking numerous projects from the requirements phase to full production for major customers such as Ford, GM, TATA Motors. The combined role of Project Manager and Technical Applications Lead, acted as the European Manager and key Systems Engineer taking numerous projects from the requirements phase to full production for major customers such as Ford, GM, TATA Motors.

Applications Engineer

• Aug 2000 - Feb 2005

Worked pre and post sales directly with tier 1 customers and integrators to customise and innovate Motorola telephony products to the maximise the market potential, features and ease of integration. Worked pre and post sales directly with tier 1 customers and integrators to customise and innovate Motorola telephony products to the maximise the market potential, features and ease of integration.

Software Engineer

• Mar 1997 - Jun 1999

Worked in small custom software development teams both in-house and consulting within remote development teams with a telecommunications focus. Worked in small custom software development teams both in-house and consulting within remote development teams with a telecommunications focus.

Software Team Leader

• 1994 - 1997