EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security

Year 1 Student - 2024 Cohort - Cohort 6

I hold a BA (HONS) in Architecture and Planning, with accreditations from RIBA, ARB, and RTPI. My work has been featured in Blueprint magazine, and I contributed to the Bristol European Green Capital initiative. During these projects I refined my understanding of systems thinking, strategic planning and design. A lifelong passion for technology helped me transition into the tech industry, gaining experience through freelancing and working with several start-ups. This journey helped me to embrace DevOps as a solution for scaling and reliability challenges. At ForgeRock (now Ping Identity), I delved into OAuth and the identity sector. This highlighted the security challenges associated with scale to me. As a Senior Platform Engineer at the NHS, I developed cloud deployment strategies for Wales, addressing sensitive information handling and identity issues. 

Currently, my interests focus on smart cities and distributed identity, with a core emphasis on scalability, reliability, security, and overcoming implementation and business barriers. I am dedicated to maintaining an end-user focus and enjoy engaging with innovative hardware and technology.