I’ve always had a creative, curious streak. After working in both the Architecture and Hospitality industry while studying my first degree. I decided to change it up a little and complete my master's in software development at the University of Ulster, which led me into the weird and wonderful world of Cyber Security. 5 years later and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made!
What does your typical day look like?
A morning handover with our colleagues in Manila, then triage using our security information and event management system that collects logs and alerts from servers, devices, networks and cloud services, followed by deep dives on high‑signal alerts, and tuning detections.
What are you currently working on?
Creating and tuning alerts and conducting threat hunts that give us visibility into our security posture and help counter the latest attacker trends and TTPs (tactics, techniques, and procedures).
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What inspired you to join this company in particular?
A genuinely supportive company that motivates me to stay consistent in my development and gives me room to grow.
Did you always want to work in this industry (tech)?
Good question, Yes & No. I started out my career with an interest in Architectural design and thought I would be happy to continue in that industry, but things changed and I always thought it would be interesting to get into tech and I haven’t looked back since! I do still love Architecture, but it's nice to enjoy it as a hobby now.
What’s your favourite part about your work? Being constantly challenged every day and collaborating with a dynamic team that learns together. Knowledge sharing at Apex is something I absolutely love and don’t take for granted.
What would you say to other people considering a job in this industry (tech)?
Go for it, even if you don’t feel ready or experienced. Cybersecurity moves fast with endless ways to learn and grow. Once you find your rhythm, it’s the best industry to be in and an amazing place to build a career.
How do you see this technology impacting our lives?
Security that just works, easy logins without fuss, early heads-up/detection when something seems off. Fast and reliable fixes in the background so we can stay focused on what matters.
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Who inspired you to work in this field?
I’ve been really lucky to have great mentors who sparked my curiosity across Cyber. Those people have helped turn investigations into creative problem‑solving and sharing openly, are the reason I keep wanting to push myself further. They make challenging work fun and enjoyable, which motivates me to work harder.
What do you consider to be the most important tech innovation or development in recent years?
Since joining Apex, it has to be security automation (SOAR) turning repeatable steps into reliable playbooks so we can respond faster and more consistently, and I can spend more time hunting complex threats with the team.
What tech gadget could you not live without?
It would have to be my own personal MacBook. It’s been on a journey with me, and I don’t think I can part with it after all these years!
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