Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Utrecht, Netherlands · Hybrid

• We bring two decades of cybersecurity experience to make enterprise-grade security accessible and growth-enabling for startups.
• We craft bespoke security and compliance solutions around frameworks like NIST, CIS, DORA, and GDPR, helping young companies navigate complexity with confidence and resilience.

Oct 2022 – Sep 2023 · 11 mos · Hilversum, North Holland, Netherlands · Hybrid

• At Xebia, I tackled the urgent security needs of startups, leading projects that built their first security programs and successfully achieved SOC 2 compliance—transforming security from a challenge into a business enabler.

Apr 2022 – Oct 2022 · 6 mos · Amsterdam Area

• In the heart of DevOps transformation, I served as a security wizard integrating threat modeling, cloud architecture reviews, and awareness initiatives to embed security best practices into the bank’s cloud migration journey.

Nov 2020 – Apr 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Utrecht, Netherlands (Remote)

• I pinpointed security gaps and delivered cloud security assessments across hybrid Azure environments. Serving as an ambassador and thought leader for McAfee products, I contributed to evolving professional services with cutting-edge cloud and threat protection insights.

Sep 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands (Remote)

• Creating training environments where breaches could be swiftly detected, I tailored and delivered advanced workshops on network security detection technologies, helping customers turn cybersecurity detection into a proactive advantage.

Apr 2018 – Sep 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands (Remote)

• Leading the EMEA channel training program, I piloted virtual certification programs that dramatically increased session frequency and satisfaction while fostering a zero-trust mindset across networks, cloud, and endpoint security.

Jul 2014 – Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 8 mos

• I empowered sales teams and partners with cybersecurity training and solutions, enhancing their ability to engage clients effectively and adopt advanced security technologies.
• Apply acquired knowledge of adult training theories to training opportunities
• Keywords: training, facilitating, presenting, information security, onboarding, Solution Selling

Aug 2011 – Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• I built strong partner programs by understanding and meeting channel needs, delivering training, and aiding technical implementations—contributing to accreditation of 100+ channel engineers across nine key technologies.

Apr 2010 – Jul 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Supporting sales across EMEA, I provided technical guidance, demos, and training to ensure teams and customers could confidently adopt security solutions tailored to their needs.

Jan 2009 – Mar 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Travelling, volunteering and back to school!

Jul 2007 – Dec 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos · Dublin, Ireland

• Managing project delivery and team leadership in a fast-changing environment, I ensured smooth order fulfillment across EMEA, embedding process improvements and change management tactics.

Jun 2005 – Jun 2007 · 2 yrs · Dublin, Ireland

• Leading a Tier 2 support team, I acted as a vital bridge between engineers and frontline support, handling high-priority security incidents and training new staff to maintain technical excellence.