Who am I?
I am a seasoned technology architect with expertise in software, solution, and security architecture. My professional journey includes serving as a company director and currently managing a mid-sized retail operation with an annual turnover exceeding $3 million NZD. Additionally, I have pioneered a world-first approach to modeling fish populations using cutting-edge machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques.
I have successfully:
- Achieved ISO 27001 certification and PCI DSS SAQ-D v3.2 compliance.
- Designed and implemented quantitative risk assessment methodologies.
- Developed and delivered automated change management systems and processes.
- Successfully implemented Zero Trust security practices within a FinTech environment.
- Created a world-first machine learning and AI algorithm for fisheries population modeling.
- Gained diverse experience across startups, large organizations, and government sectors.
- Navigated the complexities of organizational acquisitions and decoupling processes.
Based in Wellington, New Zealand, I have over a decade of experience working remotely for organizations across New Zealand and Australia. Notably, I led the successful delivery and achievement of ISO 27001 certification while operating in a remote capacity.
My background is in:
- Software development (C/C++, Python, PHP, Rust, SQL, Javascript)
- Infrastructure (Networks, Active Directory Docker/Kubernetes, Databases)
- Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence (Lead designer of operations research products leveraging ML/AI.)
- Cloud (Azure, AWS, Linode/Akamai)
- Cyber Security (ISO27001 certification, PCI-DSS 3.2 SAQ-D compliance)
- Diverse Industry Experience (Finance, structural engineering, petroleum retail automation, health, marine science, real-time 3D media production, broadcasting)
Achievements and publications:
- Delivered ISO27001 being recognised for zero trust implementation.
- Delivered ISO27001 being recognised for automated security assurance.
- Placed 2nd in KPMG 2020 New Zealand Cyber Security competition
- Co-Author: Synthesizing the spatial functionality of contemporary stock assessment software to identify future needs for next generation assessment platformsSynthesizing the spatial functionality of contemporary stock assessment software to identify future needs for next generation assessment platforms. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) · May 22, 2024
- Co-Author: Spatial capabilities and future directions for spatial stock assessmentSpatial capabilities and future directions for spatial stock assessment. Fisheries Research (CAPAM Best Practices special issue) · Sep 14, 2023
- Co-Author: Spatial Population Model User ManualSpatial Population Model User Manual. Ocean Environmental Ltd · Apr 22, 2020
- Co-Author: Development of a spatially explicit age-structured statistical catch-at-age population dynamics model for modelling movement of Antarctic toothfish in the Ross SeaDevelopment of a spatially explicit age-structured statistical catch-at-age population dynamics model for modelling movement of Antarctic toothfish in the Ross Sea. WG-SAM-09/18 · Sep 18, 2009