Craig W.
Head of Secure Infrastructure @Fournet
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Secure Infrastructure @Fournet
Leadership & Technical Strategy – Providing direct customer engagement, presales consultancy, and technical design services, ensuring alignment with business objectives and security best practices. Responsible for defining strategic direction in security-focused service, solution, and technical design.Core expertise includes hybrid cloud, data centres, IAM/IDAM, LAN, SDWAN, WLAN, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), all designed in alignment with CIS security principles. Specialising in intent-based solutions and seamless integration across platforms to enhance security, automation, and operational efficiency.
EDUCATION
University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts (Hons), English Literature; Philosophy
ABOUT CRAIG W.
A seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving IT and business transformation across financial services, energy B2C, and large-scale MSSPs. With a deep technical foundation spanning data centre technologies, hybrid cloud, SDWAN, LAN, and security best practices, I specialise in designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient technology solutions that align with business objectives.I have a proven track record of delivering complex IT programmes, from software development and infrastructure modernisation to governance frameworks and security architecture. My expertise lies in bridging the gap between strategic vision and technical execution, prioritising security posture, service integration and supporting business process. Key strengths include:• Technology Architecture & Security – Defining architecture, security principles, and technology integration for SDWAN, LAN, hybrid cloud, and replication strategies.• Service Design & Cost Modelling – Developing service offerings, cost models, and automation strategies to enhance operational efficiency and business value.• Balancing Security, Vendor Best Practices & User Experience – Ensuring security hardening aligns with operational needs without impacting usability.• Governance & Delivery Excellence – Implementing tailored governance models, PMO best practices, financial forecasting, risk management, and programme-level reporting to drive successful outcomes.• Automation & integration – Leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD methodologies to enable scalable, repeatable, and secure deployments. Skilled in direct and API gateway integrations, ensuring seamless cross-platform automation to enhance operational efficiency and consistency.If you’re looking for expertise in IT transformation, governance, security, and technology integration, feel free to drop me a line.
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