Aug 2025 – Mar 2026 · 7 mos · Australia

Sep 2024 – Mar 2025 · 6 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid

• Implemented Microsoft Defender for Identity deployments to enhance client detection capabilities.
• Led security maturity uplift aligned with Essential Eight standard for cyber resilience.
• Managed vulnerability management to strengthen client's security strategies.

May 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

• As an accomplished and results-driven professional, I have aimed to excel in my role as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Lead, overseeing and orchestrating comprehensive security measures to safeguard organizations against evolving cyber threats.
• With demonstrated expertise in SOC management, incident detection and response, threat analysis, and team leadership. My track record includes successfully building and leading an MSSP SOC team, optimizing workflows, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to proactively identify and mitigate security risks.
• Including the development of a number of new global service offerings leveraging threat-informed defence, AI and adversary emulation.

Jun 2022 – May 2023 · 11 mos

Nov 2021 – May 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Collaborate with other team members on various security projects with deadlines
• Produce professional audit reports and documents that outline security vulnerabilities in a well-communicated manner.
• Consult on systems architecture from a security perspective and assess risk while proposing workable mitigation strategies.
• Apply technical knowledge to effectively analyse Vulnerabilities.
• Work with key vendors and industry tools in the security space to maximise the benefit of their products
• Make recommendations for systems upgrades and configuration changes in response to vulnerability results.
• Ability to work as a member of a high-performing team, as well as work autonomously with minimal supervision

Sep 2021 – Oct 2021 · 1 mo · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• During this brief adventure into the other side of cybersecurity I gained insight into the nuances of filling the cyber security gap.
• The insight gained from working with the best cyber security recruiters in the country opened my eyes to the challenges involved with finding the perfect skill set and cultural fit for positions but that cyber security is a massive field requiring passionate people from all walks of life.
• If I learned anything it’s that the days of the spray and pray recruiters are numbered.
• Thank you Ricki for the amazing opportunity. you my friend are one of the good ones.

Feb 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid

• Offensive security and privacy consultant
• Established and led a cybersecurity firm specializing in cutting-edge privacy and anonymity solutions for diverse clients.
• Implemented advanced encryption protocols and anonymization techniques to safeguard end-user identity and sensitive information.
• Pioneered bespoke RF solutions tailored to meet client-specific requirements for secure communication and signals analysis.

Jan 2021 – Oct 2021 · 9 mos · Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

• Engineer, implement and monitor security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks, and information
• Identify and define system security requirements
• Design computer security architecture and develop detailed cyber security designs
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols
• Configure and troubleshoot security infrastructure devices
• Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks
• Ensure that the company knows as much as possible, as quickly as possible about security incidents
• Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes, and propositions for further system security enhancement

Dec 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 mo · Remote

Oct 2020 – Jan 2021 · 3 mos

• Assist Trace Labs with ongoing international missing persons cases.

Oct 2020 – Oct 2020 · 0 mo

• Participated in AUSTcyber 2020 National Missing Persons Hack-a-thon

Feb 2019 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Development, production and delivery of projects from proposal to performance.
• Delivering events on time and on budget,
• Setting, communicating and monitoring project timelines.
• Develop & maintain venue, artist and supplier relationships.

Aug 2012 – Feb 2020 · 7 yrs 6 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Liaising with clients to determine brief & budget.
• Advise clients on strategies to reach target demographics.
• Developing concepts, graphics and layouts for product
• illustrations, company logos, corporate identity, social media marketing, websites, packaging, POS advertising, print publications, catalogs and signage.
• Liaising with suppliers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and the finished product is of the highest quality.

Aug 2005 – Nov 2011 · 6 yrs 3 mos · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Booking acts & organising artist logistics
• Planning & executing promo campaigns for club nights, tours
• and special events
• stage management.
• staff rostering
• venue audio & visual production

Aug 2005 – Oct 2010 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Develop and maintain large eCommerce website
• Ensure security of PII
• Develop and audit internal IT security policies
• Process orders and respond to customer inquiries
• Plan, produce and implement promotional campaigns
• Produce POS signage for product lines and in-store promotions
• Assist customers with studio & pro audio inquiries
• Plan, quote and execute productions
• Assist dry & permanent hire customers
• Preventative maintenance