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• At Lionsoul Global, I lead security engineering efforts in a fast-paced startup environment focused on digital assets and wealth management. My work centres on building and scaling secure infrastructure, embedding.
• Architecting secure, resilient infrastructure in AWS using Terraform, ensuring scalable security for digital asset services.
• Enhancing container and cloud security by hardening and building containerised environments, mitigating potential vulnerabilities.
• Building robust security measures across the SDLC, including SAST, DAST, enabling automated vulnerability detection and remediation.
• Collaborating with an external Security Operations Center (SOC), refining incident response strategies to safeguard both internal infrastructure and client data.
• Conducting penetration testing for internal systems and front-end applications, identifying and addressing critical vulnerabilities, and improving content validation to counteract attacks.

London, England, GB

• At Kroo, I was one of two security engineers where I focused on embedding security across fintech services, from secure authentication systems to cloud migrations. My role centred on integrating security within.
• Spearheaded the creation and automation of secure CI/CD pipelines using Concourse and Terraform, facilitating security scanning and vulnerability checks within development workflows.
• Defined IaC best practices and conducted security assessments, using tools like Trivy and GitLeaks, to catch vulnerabilities early in the SDLC.
• Led the transition to AWS Identity Center (SSO), implementing it from scratch in a code-first manner, and built an internal application to automate permission adjustments in AWS, now adopted across the organisation.
• Established a comprehensive AWS security strategy, fortifying resources with tailored security groups and minimising potential attack vectors.
• Drove the deployment of the bank’s first microservice to EKS and Kubernetes, leading the project from initial proposal to successful launch.

London, England, GB

• DevSecOps/Security Engineer, shift left approach of embedding security within the SDLC. Key achievements include:
• Led the seamless integration of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) using tools like Falco, enhancing monitoring and security alerting.
• Drove the company's IT inventory revamp for improved security and compliance, and actively collaborated in the development of security solutions for open-source applications
• Played a pivotal role in developing infrastructure-as-code practices, resulting in a fortified, agile security posture.”

London, GB

• As a Security Analyst at BT, I worked within the blue team, focusing on detecting and mitigating cyber threats for key stakeholders, including government departments. My role involved proactive threat hunting, incident.
• Conducted in-depth threat hunting activities, analysing network traffic to identify and investigate indicators of compromise, such as malware, phishing attacks, and other suspicious behaviours targeting critical.
• Monitored and responded to security incidents in real-time, working within the blue team to ensure swift containment and mitigation of threats, protecting sensitive data and maintaining service continuity.
• Conducted regular security audits to ensure compliance with ISO27001 and industry best practices, identifying gaps and implementing improvements to fortify BT’s security posture.
• Developed and maintained incident response playbooks, streamlining processes for handling various attack scenarios, and ensuring rapid, consistent responses across the security team.
• Engaged with external accreditation bodies and government departments to maintain alignment with evolving regulatory standards, continuously enhancing BT’s cyber defence strategies.

• Implemented SaaS solutions for law firms, focusing on dash boarding, database storage, and CRM.
• Collaborated with Magic Circle Law firms on project scoping and digital implementation strategies.
• Balanced part-time work at Ethien with a full-time degree at UCL.