I have worked in the IT industry for more than 29 years. I enjoy learning new technologies, cycling, swimming, and up until a few years ago, a passion for playing football. Lately, I have been trying to put more effort into learning photography techniques.
For most of my life playing football was my passion. Even when the aches and pains started in my legs I kept pushing on. 3 – 4 games a week consisting of at least 2 five-a-side games and one outdoor (either 7’s or 11’s). You never think about it at the time but there comes a time when you just can’t do that anymore.
I just got into cycling again. I am definitely not one for the lycra squad but it is a nice way to spend an hour seeing the local countryside.
I used to play the odd round of golf and was club treasurer for a local golf society. Unfortunately it folded but maybe one of these days I’ll get back out. Until then, as Mark Twain quoted “It is a good walk spoiled!”.
I read the odd book, mostly science fiction. Have a passion for Lord of the Rings and have read most of the back stories including The Hobbit, Silmarillion, Book of Unfinished Tails and The Children of Hurin. It’s all about Tom Bombadil!
I visit the cinema occasionally, again with the science fiction but with movies, I love horrors. Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s with the likes of slasher specialist’s such as Freddy, Jason, Michael and Elliot (a bonus point for anyone who know what hellish character he would become). With role models like these I am surprised I never ended up in prison.
I also love going to the theatre in particular musicals. Since reviewing West Side Story in a music class at school, I have been hooked. Classics such as Rocky Horror, Little Shop of Horrors, Jersey Boys, Grease, Les Miserables, Rock of Ages, Fame … It’s all good. Although I wish I got to see shows like Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Cats and Starlight Express in the late 80’s early 90’s.
Current post as a member of Information Governance Team, engaging with departmental directors, clinical leads, DPO, SIRO and Head of IT is managing information security and compliance with internal and external stakeholders. This includes translating information security risks from NOC, SOC and Pen Testing and generating actionable work streams. Leading on 27001 as internal auditor and supporting other key accreditations such as Cyber Essentials, DSPT and PCI-DSS.
Prior to that, competent IT Lead working 17+ years within fast-paced environment for healthcare software company. Reporting to Operations Manager, responsible for IT estate, ensuring regulatory compliance, internal compliance to company processes, leading on ISO27001, also covering Cyber Essentials, DSPT and supporting the ISO9001 internal lead.
During my time with CIS some of the main projects have included;
From the web arena I have extensive experience developing web sites, internet and intranet applications. I have in the past run a small hobby-horse business providing SME's consultancy and web applications development. Current solutions developed using Visual Studio 2019 Professional, ASP Net, ASP Core, Web API, IdentityServer4, MS SQL, LINQ, EntityFramework (Database First), jQuery, HTML, Javascript and CSS. I don't tend to do front-end deign anymore. There are plenty of templates available for those that don't have the time to re-invent the wheel in every project.
Recent solutions include;