
Founder & Director
I help organisations stay secure with real-world, step-by-step defences as threats evolve. Over 16 years’ experience securing critical national infrastructure and financial organisations without slowing delivery.
Jun 2024 to present
Contract
UK Home Office
Directed the security architecture for a cloud-native law enforcement platform hosting sensitive policing data. Oversaw secure-by-design controls, aligning with UK government assurance frameworks. Coordinated with central policing teams to ensure platform capabilities were trusted and regulator-ready.
Outcome: Delivered a secure, compliant platform underpinning policing and justice capabilities nationwide.
Sep 2016 to present
Self-employed · London
Vernovi Cyber Solutions Ltd.
At Vernovi Cyber, we provide specialised vCISO services for small and medium businesses, leading their cybersecurity strategy and ensuring robust protection of their digital assets. Our primary goal is to improve cyber resilience, so that our clients are equipped to defend against and recover from cyber-attacks.
Mar 2023 to May 2024
Contract
Lloyds Banking Group
Led security design for cloud migrations and application modernisation, embedding zero trust principles into the bank’s architecture. Integrated security controls across financial platforms, balancing risk management with operational efficiency. Partnered with senior stakeholders to ensure compliance with FCA and PRA requirements.
Outcome: Strengthened resilience of core banking operations within the Insurance, Pensions and Investments portfolio, while enabling faster delivery of modernised services.
Oct 2021 to Mar 2023
Contract
Cabinet Office
Architected and improved the resilience of the GOV.UK platform, designated as critical national infrastructure for UK government services. Designed and embedded security controls to protect national digital services against disruption and attack. Worked with cross-government stakeholders to align architecture with the UK Cyber Security Strategy and central assurance requirements.
Outcome: Ensured the UK Government’s flagship digital services platform could operate securely and reliably at national scale.
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