About Me
Dedicated to fortifying digital landscapes and proactively countering cyber threats, I bring a demonstrated history of implementing robust security measures. My journey in cybersecurity has been fueled by a genuine passion for staying ahead of the cybersecurity curve and crafting resilient defence strategies. Through a meticulous approach, I’ve contributed to enhancing the security postures of diverse organisations.
As a seasoned cybersecurity and ICT engineer, I have successfully merged the realms of cybersecurity and systems/network engineering. My expertise lies not only in fortifying digital defences but also in architecting and optimizing intricate systems and networks. With a keen eye for identifying vulnerabilities and implementing strategic security measures, I’ve played a pivotal role in safeguarding organisations against a spectrum of cyber threats.
My professional journey is marked by a strong work ethic and unwavering motivation. Whether working independently or as part of a collaborative team, I thrive in environments that demand adaptability and innovation. My ability to rapidly grasp complex concepts positions me as a valuable asset in dynamic projects that require agility and strategic thinking.
Experience
- Catalytic IT
- Principal Consultant
Provide expert advice and recommendations to clients on enhancing their security posture and mitigating vulnerabilities.
Conduct comprehensive penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on client networks, systems, and applications.
Generate detailed reports outlining findings, including vulnerabilities discovered, exploitation techniques used, and recommendations for remediation.
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including presenting findings and recommendations to executive-level leadership. - Senior ICT Consultant
Provide technical architecture and strategic consultation in the development of systems contingency, disaster recovery and incident response plans for a wide range of customers.
Perform cyber security risk assessments and implement solutions to mitigate risk.
Create custom programs & scripts to meet clients’ bespoke requirements.
Perform Strategic Planning/Preparation (includes budgeting) for clients.
High & low-level design creation and implementation.
Protect data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures.
Promote and develop vendor partnerships.
Design, develop and support network and security systems.
Perform technical audits, reviews and proposals.
Perform advanced systems, network & security consultancy for customers.
Complex network designs & implementation to provide redundancy at all levels.
Provide escalation support to clients’ onsite IT teams & peers. - ICT Consultant
Design and implement technical solutions designed to meet client’s bespoke requirements.
Support client ICT strategic vision.
Create and develop excellent security processes, technical documentation and policies.
Understand and translate business requirements to relevant solutions.
Perform systems & network engineering tasks for customers:
Systems design & implementation
Migration to cloud services - Azure/AWS
Network topology designs & implementation with best practices
Firewall audits and reviews
- Principal Consultant
- Corpus Christi College
Certifications
- ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional+ (OSCP+)
- Certified Wireless Security Professional
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Wireless Network Administrator
- Certified Wireless Design Professional
- Jamf 300 Certified Administrator
Education
- Murdoch University, 2017
- Bachelor of Science
- Cybersecurity & Information Management
- Internetworking Security
- Bachelor of Science
- Polytechnic West TAFE, 2012
- Diplomoa of IT
- Networking
- Diplomoa of IT
- Corpus Christi College