Adrian Creek
Lilbourne, Rugby,UK
Summary
A degree level educated Lead Enterprise Security Architect, Digital visionary, transformation leader, evangelist, Certified AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Product Owner, Agile Squad Leader, Bi-Lingual Leader (Domain & Digital) and Complex Problem Solver with over 28 years of broad ranging IT experience across Defence, Pharma, Education, Hospitality, Travel, Finance, Global Outsourcing Consultancy, Utilities and Automotive.
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Responsible for all things Data Centre, Enterprise Server, Storage, Networking, Virtual, Cloud, Transformation, Transition-2-RUN and Security. I have designed, planned, implemented, orchestrated and supported multiple Global complex IT solutions that comply with Ministry of Defence (EAL), ITIL framework, FDA, Government, Financial, Utilities, Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and Automotive exacting security, legal and regulatory requirements.
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Delivering value with high velocity, energy and momentum is key to my purpose. I am a Digital improvement specialist and visionary who is not afraid to explore the art of the possible. A people leader, an excellent team coordinator, mentor, organiser and communicator who can function well within a team or independently.
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Thrives on responsibility, working to deadlines, managing hulking workloads and delivering high quality technical, safe, secure and robust solutions. I hold excellent problem determination - problem solution investigation skills and am able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lead Enterprise Security Architect
Jaguar Land Rover
Gaydon, Warwickshire
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for defining and implementing the Digital Security Architecture Strategy for the JLR China business, working with JLR China Digital and Security teams and wider stakeholders, by leveraging the central JLR Security Architecture resources in order to ensure Global Digital consistency and strategic Security alignment to the Digital Strategy (and migration of legacy application)
- Catered for new laws and regulations in China (Data Security Law, Personal Information Protection Law, IMPORTANT data and Cross Border Data Transfer) which impact business operating models and existing processes
Enterprise Architect
Cadent Gas Ltd
Coventry, Warwickshire
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Cloud Infrastructure Principal
- Responsible for developing an AWS Cloud Centre of Excellence and designing, delivering an industry standard AWS Account and OU model in support of a Digital Transformation work effort
- As Chief Technical Design Authority responsible for ensuring that Cloud Infrastructure was properly governed, compliant and enveloped in appropriate guardrails, measures and controls.
Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Capgemini UK
London
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Worked as an architect within the Cloud & Edge SBU of the Projects and Consultancy group
- Responsible for supporting EU wide enterprise clients with project needs, high-cost transition and transformation initiatives
- Stakeholder management, understanding problem and goal statements, converting requirements into mature solutions (Transition to RUN) through structured frameworks.
Infrastructure Principal
Wyndham Destination Network
Kettering, Northamptonshire
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Technical principal for servers and storage, managing and developing a multi-site European 1000+ virtual guest vSphere 5.5, 6.0 estate
- Responsible for technically leading a multi-site EMC VNX storage landscape
- Providing solutions architecture function around vRealize Operations Manager and Site Recovery Manager
- Wholly managed On-Premises to AWS transition as part of a project to reduce technical debt and provide opportunity for future Digital projects.
Senior Systems Architect
University Of Northampton
Northampton, Northamptonshire
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Technical principal for servers and storage, managing and evolving a 1000+ VM strong vSphere 5.5 virtual server estate
- Responsible to maintaining and developing a 0.5PB HP LeftHand multi-site SAN storage solution
- Chief technical lead for Campus migration in support of future Digital projects and initiatives (£3.5B project)
Firewall Configuration Specialist
Smoothwall Ltd
Portsmouth
11.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked to support prestige clients within the hospitality, Education, Clergy, Legal and Government sectors to deliver safe and capable web filtering solutions to protect high-risk, vulnerable institutions
Senior Network Engineer
Worldwide Clinical Trials Ltd
London
10.2011 - 11.2013
- Senior Network Engineer for UK, USA and Russia (involved extensive travel and cross-geo collaboration)
Infrastructure Team Lead
Lockheed Martin UK Integrated Systems
Portsmouth
12.1998 - 09.2011
- Infrastructure Team Lead, Data Center owner responsible for over 8000+ assets
Senior Server
IBM UK Ltd
London
07.1997 - 12.1998
- Senior Server Professional working with Corporate clients to deliver systems and services
Education
BSc (Hons) 2:1 - Computer Science & Electronic Engineering
University of Greenwich
London 09.1989 - 06.1993
Skills
- Digital Improvement Specialist; Transition and Transformation to Cloud, Security Frameworks author, Technical Debt removal, developing Smart and Cognitive approaches
- Cloud Security Architect; assess, develop and recommend Cloud Security technologies and solutions (including but not limited to AWS, Google Cloud Platform, MS Azure, Alibaba, VMware and OCI) Extensive design, implementation and operational Private and Public Cloud experience Full and practical understanding of the Shared Responsibility Model and all Cloud deployment and service models (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS)
- Practical experience in Cloud Security Tooling and Cloud Security Posture Management (Oracle Security Monitoring and Analytics, Azure Security Centre, AWS Security Hub, GCP Security Manager and Penetration Testing)
- Excellent knowledge of Cyber Security regulatory requirements and related international standards and best practices Developed an Enterprise Cloud Security Framework based upon NIST 800-53 and ISO27001 Additionally, created specific documents for China to address China Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law
- Actively maintain cutting-edge knowledge of Cloud, Infrastructure and Security related developments, research and emerging Security Tooling and trends to ensure full business value
- Thorough understanding of Cyber Security Governance Risk and Compliance processes to ensure full compliance with internal service level agreements, policies and standards (use of corporate Risk Register and Policy Exception approaches)
- Agile Product Owner and Squad Leader; delivering multiple services in mainland China (SOC/SIEM) with Tier 1 running in India and Tier 2 and Tier 3 running in Shanghai) Fully understand and work with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders (at all levels), management, peers, vendors, 3rd parties and external consultants
- Team leadership, mentoring, knowledge transfer and growth
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation) Excellent documentation skills (including the production of complex topology diagrams) Author of multiple framework, blueprint, standard and pattern artefacts and keynote speaker @ Enterprise IT Excellence 2022 and 2023
- Proven track record of success and the ability to deliver safe, Secure, robust and value driven solutions Multiple recommendations recorded on Linked In and internal recognitions received
- Networking: Cloud Constructs, Security, Firewalls, WAF (Private and Public Cloud)
- Solid understanding and experience with Identity and Access Management tools and techniques (AD, IAM, PAM, VPN and VDI)
- Systems Management: SolarWinds, OpenView, Wiz, CloudHealth, Prisma, Splunk (SIEM) and Tenable for Vulnerability Management
- Endpoint Protection and EDR: Qualys, S1, Rapid7, Nessus, Wiz
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (over 10 years AWS experience)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Interests
Space exploration, boxing, gym, running, F1 racing, cycling, Asian cooking, horse riding, walking,
environment, technology & swimming.
Additional Information
- LinkedIn: Adrian Creek Profile (uk.linkedin.com)
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Lead Enterprise Security Architect
Jaguar Land Rover
01.2020 - Current
Enterprise Architect
Cadent Gas Ltd
07.2019 - 01.2020
Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Capgemini UK
07.2018 - 07.2019
Infrastructure Principal
Wyndham Destination Network
04.2016 - 06.2018
Senior Systems Architect
University Of Northampton
02.2014 - 03.2016
Firewall Configuration Specialist
Smoothwall Ltd
11.2013 - 01.2014
Senior Network Engineer
Worldwide Clinical Trials Ltd
10.2011 - 11.2013
Infrastructure Team Lead
Lockheed Martin UK Integrated Systems
12.1998 - 09.2011
Senior Server
IBM UK Ltd
07.1997 - 12.1998
BSc (Hons) 2:1 - Computer Science & Electronic Engineering
University of Greenwich
09.1989 - 06.1993
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