Martin Beldon
Glasgow,United Kingdom
Summary
Honours degree in cybersecurity and networking from Glasgow Caledonian University with a 2:1 classification. Over four years of experience as a bookkeeper and administrator in a small company, managing employee and client interactions. Eager to transition into the cybersecurity industry and apply academic knowledge in a practical setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Bookkeeper/Administrator & Office Manager
Arona Kitchens & Bathrooms Limited-Glasgow
Glasgow
2022.06 - Current
- Maintain bookkeeping records for small bathroom and kitchen business using Xero. (Around £1M turnover each year)
- Track incoming and outgoing invoices and post tax payments.
- Secure customer data across physical files and digital copies.
- Handle stock takes, ordering, and job logistics for personnel and materials.
- Answer customer calls about sales payments, complaints, and general questions.
- Plan and build digital year planners, quote and invoice templates.
- Set up email services and shared folders for daily business use.
- Conduct site visits to improve customer relations & ensure jobs run smoothly.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Cyber Security & Networking
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 2024.09 - 2026.06
Skills
- Driving and logistics
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Client relations
- Cash management
- SIEM proficiency
- System administration
- Microsoft Office suite
- Inventory management
- Linux systems
- Customer service excellence
- CCNA - working towards CCNP
- Communication skills
- Virtualisation software
- Email Security & Setup
- Network Security
Certification
- At Glasgow Clyde College, I studied CCNA as part of my Cybersecurity degree.
- At Glasgow Caledonian University, I studied CCNP material as part of my degree. I am looking to work towards completing this certification.
Personal Details
- Driver's License: A2, AM, BE, Cars, Motorcycles
- Eligible to work in the UK: Yes
- Highest Level of Education: Bachelor's
- Industry: Technology
- Total years of experience: 5
Techincal Honours Project
Honours Project — Anti-Phishing Email Security Testing Framework
Built a virtualised email security testing framework using Ubuntu, Postfix, Dovecot, Rspamd and SpamAssassin. Developed Python scripts to generate test emails, monitor mail logs and collect metrics including delivery status, latency and filtering actions. The project demonstrated practical skills in Linux, networking, SMTP, log analysis, email security and defensive testing.
Timeline
Bachelor's degree - Cyber Security & Networking
Glasgow Caledonian University
2024.09 - 2026.06
Bookkeeper/Administrator & Office Manager
Arona Kitchens & Bathrooms Limited-Glasgow
2022.06 - Current