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Antony Paul Reddiar

London

Summary

Driven Solutions Engineer with knack for problem-solving and innovation. Combining technical proficiency and communication skills to bridge gaps between complex systems and user needs. Ready to deliver impactful solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive business success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

EMEA Solutions Engineer

Darktrace
06.2023 - 02.2025
  • Led 50+ cybersecurity assessments and PoC deployments across finance, healthcare, and retail, advising on strategic sensor placement, VPC Traffic Mirroring (AWS), Virtual Network Taps (Azure), and SIEM log ingestion, improving threat detection coverage by 20% across LAN/WAN architectures
  • Designed and optimised high-level (HLD) and low-level (LLD) security architectures, advising on Darktrace integration with Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls within enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructures, ensuring seamless threat detection across branch offices, data centers, and cloud networks without modifying client environments
  • Resolved complex PoC deployment challenges, troubleshooting latency issues, network blind spots, firewall rule conflicts, and VLAN misconfigurations, optimising sensor placement and routing policies, leading to a 30% improvement in PoC success rates and reducing onboarding time by 25%
  • Worked closely with customers to deliver technical presentations, security risk assessments, and tailored threat detection solutions, demonstrating ROI and aligning security deployments with WAN optimization, VPN architectures, SD-WAN, and hybrid connectivity best practices
  • Currently working towards CompTIA Security+ certifications
  • Currently working towards AWS Solutions Architect

Account Executive

Darktrace
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Ranked #1 in EMEA out of 50+ Account Executives, driving £1.8M+ pipeline growth by executing PoCs aligned to cybersecurity and digital transformation strategies
  • Influenced 6-7 figure cybersecurity investments, translating technical findings into business value for CEOs, CFOs, and budget holders, demonstrating ROI and aligning success criteria with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and ISO 27001; increased PoC to-sale conversion by 35%

Strategy Manager

KGB Builders
05.2019 - 09.2021
  • Reduced project delays by 80% by implementing digital project management tools and proactive client communication

Assistant Manager

Londis Margate Beachfront
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Management of convenience store on busy beachfront
  • Increased revenue by 1.5x by negotiating with council to extend operating hours and obtain exclusive alcohol sales rights
  • Reduced out-of-stock rates by 25% by developing a data-driven cash flow and stock model, leveraging qualitative and quantitative forecasting to optimise supply chain efficiency

Education

BSC (Hons) - PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF KENT
09.2017 - 08.2020

A-LEVELS - BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, MATHS, PHYSICS

SUTTON GRAMMAR
09.2015 - 07.2017

Skills

  • Cloud computing knowledge
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity practices
  • AWS solution design
  • IT solution design expertise
  • Computer networking
  • Cloud security expertise
  • MEDDPICC Familiarity

Timeline

EMEA Solutions Engineer

Darktrace
06.2023 - 02.2025

Account Executive

Darktrace
01.2022 - 05.2023

Strategy Manager

KGB Builders
05.2019 - 09.2021

Assistant Manager

Londis Margate Beachfront
05.2018 - 08.2018

BSC (Hons) - PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY

UNIVERSITY OF KENT
09.2017 - 08.2020

A-LEVELS - BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, MATHS, PHYSICS

SUTTON GRAMMAR
09.2015 - 07.2017

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