My Story So Far…
My career in tech began in 2006 with a one-year traineeship as a cross-campus IT Technician at Caulfield Grammar School in Melbourne. Straight out of high school, I had no idea this first opportunity would spark a career spanning more than 18 years, one that’s taken me across industries, teams, technologies, and countries.
Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with lots of amazing people across a diverse range of sectors, including:
Financial Services
Technology
Telecommunications
Energy & Utilities
Education & Research
Healthcare
Media & Entertainment
Each experience has shaped how I approach problems, people, and technology. Today, I specialise in Cybersecurity, focusing on enterprise security architecture and proactive threat defence. My foundation in network engineering and deep technical knowledge across infrastructure and security gives me a practical and strategic edge, especially in helping organisations strengthen their security posture and proactive defence capabilities in a complex and ever-changing threat landscape.
I'm passionate about continuous learning and staying ahead of the curve. I regularly upskill through professional certifications from leading organisations such as Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and ISC2.
Outside of work, I’m driven by creativity and personal growth. Whether behind a camera lens, listening to podcasts, or immersing myself in the sights and stories of new countries, I find inspiration everywhere. When I’m not in front of a screen, you’ll likely find me hiking through forests, exploring mountain trails, or lifting weights to recharge and stay grounded.
Growth, connection, and adventure are three essential parts of my life, and one reason I created this website is to express them and share my knowledge as widely as I can to help others. I believe that sharing information and exchanging ideas are crucial to solving complex problems and making the (cyber) world a safer place.
If you have any questions about anything you read here or would like to connect, feel free to reach out and get in touch!
Professional Experience
Senior Manager / Security Architecture Lead - Cybersecurity
Ernst & Young (EY)
Jul 2022 to PresentManager -Cybersecurity
Ernst & Young (EY)
Aug 2019 to Jul 2022
Senior Security Advisor
Tabcorp Holdings
Aug 2018 to Aug 2019Senior Network Security Designer
Tabcorp Holdings
Apr 2017 to July 2018
Technical Security Consultant
Telstra
Mar 2015 to Apr 2017
Technical Consultant
O2 Networks
Jul 2014 to Mar 2015
Network Administrator
Acurus
Jun 2011 to Jul 2014
Certifications
ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISC2
Mar 2018 to Present
SABSA Chartered Security Architect
SABSA Institute
https://sabsa.org/
Jan 2021 to Present
Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft
Microsoft Certifications
Aug 2020 to Aug 2022
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft
Apr 2020 to Apr 2022
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
Palo Alto Networks
Aug 2016 to Present
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Systems
Sept 2012 to Sept 2019 (Expired)
For a complete listing of my experience and certifications, please visit my LinkedIn profile.
Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Microsoft
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/cybersecurity-architect-expert/
Dec 2024 - Dec 2025
ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
ISC2
https://www.isc2.org/Certifications
Jul 2022 to Present
My Rules For Life
Always invest in yourself
Pursue passions, not paychecks
Learn something new each day
Celebrate your successes
Be genuine, lovable, meticulous, and consistent
Embrace change
Don’t take yourself too seriously