Stef Garczynski

CEO

Leeds, England, United Kingdom35 yrs experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in cybersecurity consulting and secure infrastructure design.
  • Proven track record in delivering security advice for complex projects.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and decision-making skills.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Consultant with expertise in secure infrastructure and risk management across various sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

CybersecuritySecurity Architecture DesignSecurity GovernanceConsultingInformation SecurityTechnical Architecture

Other Skills

Police TrainingISO 27001NIST CSF 2.0DipSSMCSRMPublic SafetyNIST 800-53NCSC CAFPRINCE2ITILTOGAFIT Service ManagementPenetration TestingCNAA1 Assessor (CAVA)

About

An accomplished and proactive professional with a wealth of experience across diverse environments, specialising in cybersecurity consulting, secure infrastructure design, industrial control systems, operational technology, service integration, security advisory, security governance, audit, and defining roadmaps for secure digital solutions. This expertise spans multiple sectors, including transport, finance, engineering, defence, nuclear, and both private and public sectors. Possessing expert-level knowledge of internal and external security risks to both physical and digital environments, with a proven track record of delivering security advice for large, complex programs and projects. Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels. Adept at making decisions under pressure, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising on quality. A strategic manager with a customer focused approach, demonstrating initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt positively to change.

Experience

35 yrs
Total Experience
3 yrs 1 mo
Average Tenure
7 mos
Current Experience

Sopra steria

Managing Security Architect

Oct 2025Present · 7 mos · United Kingdom · Hybrid

CybersecuritySecurity Architecture Design

Buro happold

Associate Director of Cyber & Information Security

Aug 2024Sep 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Leeds, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

CybersecuritySecurity Governance

Sopra steria

Cyber Security Managing Consultant

Jun 2021Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Hybrid

  • Security Architect | Consulting
CybersecuritySecurity Architecture Design

Jacobs

Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Jan 2019Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Warrington, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

CybersecurityConsulting

Link group (lnk)

Information Security Consultant

Jul 2018Jan 2019 · 6 mos · Leeds, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Information SecurityCybersecurity

Southpoint consulting

Cyber Security Consultant | Independent Contractor

Aug 2014Jun 2018 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Leeds, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

CybersecurityConsulting

Atos

Senior Technical Architect

May 2008Aug 2014 · 6 yrs 3 mos · Leeds, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Technical ArchitectureCybersecurity

Leeds city council

Technology Consultant | Independent Contractor

May 2005May 2008 · 3 yrs · Leeds, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Technical ArchitectureCybersecurity

Federal-mogul powertrain

Infrastructure Manager (EMEA)

Mar 2000May 2005 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Police Training

Sopra steria

Senior Technical Support Specialist

Mar 1998Mar 2000 · 2 yrs · Leeds, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

West yorkshire police

Special Sergeant

Apr 1996Jul 2007 · 11 yrs 3 mos · Leeds, England, United Kingdom · On-site

  • Patrol / Response Officer / Unit Lead

Department of health and social care

Civil Servant - Programme Information Officer

Oct 1994Mar 1998 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Leeds, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Valuation office agency

Civil Servant - Information Analyst

Feb 1991Oct 1994 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Leeds, England, United Kingdom · On-site

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