About
Hi, I'm James, a cybersecurity professional with lots of other hobbies. Since 2022, I've been on a self-improvement journey that has led me to some amazing places and realisations, but not without lots of risks and mistakes. I have a very vivid imagination, and daydreaming has become one of my best and most valuable activities. I'm here to learn - and then to use that knowledge in order to create my ideas in reality. This website serves as the hub for those creations, both for my own easy access, and for others to (hopefully) gain something from them.
I enjoy dynamic and progressive work, things that are always changing and moving forward. Seeing visible progress is what makes me happy, and also what motivates me to keep going. So, my skills and passion align perfectly on tackling complex problems and designing effective, elegant solutions through days of trial-and-error and deep thought to solve them. When there aren't any problems to solve, I search for new ones. My biggest passion is pursuing my dreams.
2022 - Present
Performed a series of involved placements in diverse teams, contributing to SOC, DevSecOps, IAM, Education & Culture, AI Research and Cloud Security projects. Built out threat modelling documentation, ran cyber education campaigns, constructed a business case for Digital Credentials, and currently piloting and delivering JLR's 'CyberBot' AI while simultaneously building out cloud governance and compliance infrastructure.
2022 - 2026
Completed a broad range of technical modules, including programming, networks, databases, web development, and more. Specialised in security modules such as network security and forensics, and received a distinction for my dissertation on cybersecurity chatbots. Graduating in September 2026 with First Class Honours.
2015 - 2022
Studied a variety of subjects, developing a range of soft skills and wide academic knowledge. Specialised into Maths (A*), Physics (A) and Computer Science (A) at A-Level.
Solutions architecture, cloud security, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployment.
IaC provisioning and management.
SQL querying and integration with external applications.
Multi-layered data visualisations and reporting.
Cloud Configuration Rules (CCRs), dashboards and compliance reporting.
Automation scripts and system administration tasks.
Game development and scripting with custom physics and complex mechanics.
Audio production and music composition, focusing on electronic and experimental genres.
| Qualification | Provider | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Digital and Technology Solutions (Cyber Security) | University of Warwick | September 2026 | [GRADUATION IN SEPTEMBER 2026] |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals | Microsoft | May 2026 | Cloud concepts and Azure services. |
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect | Amazon Web Services | February 2026 | AWS specialisation for cloud skills. |
| CompTIA Security+ | CompTIA | May 2025 | Security fundamentals and wide base knowledge. |
