Senior Vice President
& Engineering Leader

25+ years bridging the gap between Strategic Leadership and Hands-on Innovation.
Specializing in API Security, Cloud Native Architecture, and Agentic AI.

Hire Me GitHub

Latest Innovation: Cognitive DAST

Beyond Configuration: AI-Driven Security Scanning

I recently architected and built Automated Cognitive DAST, an open-source tool that utilizes Google Gemini and OWASP ZAP to translate natural language into security tests.

"Instead of configuring complex policies, you simply tell the AI: 'Check for IDOR on the payment endpoint', and it orchestrates the rest."

Python Google Cloud Run GenAI OWASP ZAP Agentic AI
Read the Medium Article Live Demo

The "Player-Coach" Value

Strategic Leadership

Currently SVP at Citi. I mobilize cross-functional teams, manage operational risk, set OKRs, and drive digital transformation in highly regulated environments.

Hands-On Engineering

I don't just manage; I build. From writing Python automation for Apigee to contributing to the Fivetran Open Source SDK (PR #335), I lead from the front.

API Security

Deep expertise in securing API ecosystems. Architected "Secure by Design" gateways using Apigee Hybrid, OAuth, and Policy-as-Code (Rego).

Career History

Jan 2023 - Present
SVP - API Security Engineering Lead
Citi (London/Hybrid)

Leading the engineering strategy for enterprise API security. Designed the "Al-Powered API Security Framework" utilizing RAG agents to reduce vulnerability remediation time by 50%. Managing workforce planning and operational delivery.

Nov 2021 - Dec 2022
Senior Software Engineering Lead
William Hill (Leeds)

Led the "Smart-Hub" platform consolidation. Migrated legacy monoliths to AWS Cloud Native architecture (Lambda/Docker) using Terraform. Championed TDD and Agile maturity.

Jul 2020 - Nov 2021
Service Lead / Tech Lead
Yorkshire Building Society (Leeds)

Architected the API Gateway strategy (Apigee) for the society's digital transformation. Integrated legacy savings platforms with modern React front-ends via Event-Driven Architecture.

Dec 2018 - Jul 2020
Blaze Solutions Lead
Lowell Financial

Led the engineering of the FICO Blaze Decision Engine. Automated complex build pipelines using TeamCity/Octopus, enabling rapid fraud/risk decisioning.

Earlier Career
Lead Engineer & Consultant
Capital One, Capgemini, Wipro

Extensive experience in SOA, Java development, and early DevOps adoption across Tier-1 financial clients.

Consulting Services

Available for high-impact contract engagements and strategic advisory roles.

Fractional CTO / Head of Engineering

Interim leadership to mobilize engineering labs, define cloud strategy, and optimize operating models.

Apigee Architecture Review

Deep-dive audit of your API Gateway security, performance, and compliance posture.

DevSecOps Transformation

Implementing "Shift-Left" security, CI/CD automation, and AI-assisted workflows.