I’m a Linux, Cloud, and Cybersecurity consultant with 20+ years of hands-on experience across enterprise IT environments. I specialise in hardening Linux platforms, automating with Ansible, and securing servers, networks, and workloads.
I’ve worked in the UK, Belgium, and Germany, which has given me an international outlook and adaptability across diverse organisations. I hold active UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance and have a proven track record of supporting projects where trust and reliability are critical.
My Approach
I believe good IT consulting is about more than just technology. It’s about:
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Security first – building resilience into systems from the ground up.
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Clarity – explaining complex problems in plain language.
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Practicality – solutions that work in real operations, not just on paper.
- Teamwork – being able to function well and integrate quickly and smoothly in a team is essential for effective project work.
Certifications & Development
- Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Certifications LPIC1 & LPIC2
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Associate
- CompTIA Security+
- Currently studying for CISSP to further build on Linux and cloud cybersecurity knowledge.
Outside of Work
Fitness and balance are important to me. I’m currently active with gym, yoga, Pilates, and hiking – the perfect antidote after a hard day in front of the computer screen. I also enjoy good food, indie rock and electronic music, good films – and classic English comedy.
Having also lived and worked in Germany for many years I speak fluent German – and Dutch.
What I Bring to Your Team
I bring real-world Linux and cloud expertise, an international perspective, plus SC-cleared trustworthiness.
I’m hard-working, practical, integrate and co-operate quickly in project teams, am results-focused – and I’ve learned that while IT security is a serious matter, a sense of humour also goes a long way.
Available for full-time contract assignments via specialist IT agencies and headhunters or direct enterprise engagements.