Who is Scott Rasmussen?

I am a highly experienced technologist with experience as a security architect, solution architect, and software architect. I have the ability to align business goals with technical outcomes. My strong technical background allows me to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring all parties are clear on the requirements and agreed outcomes. My background includes a mixture of solution architecture leading large, complex projects, software architecture leading the design and development of software products, and security architecture leading the organisational certification and compliance of multiple companies.

I have successfully:
  • Delivered ISO27001 certification and PCI DSS Level 1 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
  • Led the design and delivery of complex projects valued at over $20 million NZD
  • Built and implemented software development processes for a medical start-up, now ASX listed
  • Championed the migration from legacy technology stacks to containerisation and Kubernetes
I am proficient in:
  • Delivering outcomes and taking accountability in highly complex environments
  • Strategic alignment of business goals with technical outcomes
  • Leading technical teams to achieve desired outcomes
  • Explaining highly technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Getting buy-in from technical staff to deliver key business objectives
  • Engaging with stakeholders at various levels, including general managers, C-suite, and technical teams
  • Multiple domains including financial, Government, health, and broadcasting
My technical skillset includes:
  • Software development: C/C++, Python, PHP, Rust, SQL, JavaScript
  • Infrastructure: Networks, Active Directory, Docker/Kubernetes, Databases
  • Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, Windows, MacOS
  • Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence: Lead designer of operations research products leveraging ML/AI.
  • Cloud: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linode/Akamai
  • Compliance: ISO27001, PCI-DSS 3.2 SAQ-D, NZISM, NIST, AML
  • Cyber Security: Zero trust, secure design, offensive security, defensive security
Achievements and publications:
  • Delivered ISO27001 certification, being recognised for zero trust implementation
  • Delivered ISO27001 certification, being recognised for automated security assurance
  • Placed 3rd in KPMG 2020 Immersive Labs Cyber Security competition
  • Co-author of six scientific papers on the scientific modelling of fish populations
  • 2019 invited guest speaker at the Center for Advancement of Population Assessment Methodology (CAPAM)
  • Lead designer and developer of multiple open source projects
  • AWS Security Hub invited beta participant