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Ollie W.

Chief Technical Officer for the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre & Government Science Advisor

University of Bristol•Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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Experience14+ Years

Executive Overview

A technology focused executive with over 28 years of experience in cyber security working within central government, private sector boards, corporate strategy, investment, consultancy, applied research and engineering. Experienced people manager and leader with a demonstrated track record in building both high performance teams and supporting businesses for multinational organisations. Significant experience in sponsoring and delivering strategic change. Maintain a deep technical interest in cyber across science, applied research, engineering and reverse engineering for attack & defence.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • GCHQCurrent
    Oct 2023–Present· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Chief Technology OfficerCurrent
      Oct 2023–Present
  • National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF)Current
    2023–Present· 3 yrs 8 mos
    • Investment CommitteeCurrent
      2023–Present
  • University of BristolCurrent
    2021–Present· 5 yrs 8 mos
    • Industrial Advisory Board: School of MathematicsCurrent
      2021–Present
  • UK Civil ServiceCurrent
    Dec 2013–Present· 12 yrs 9 mos
    • Research and Science AdviserCurrent
      Dec 2013–Present
  • Interrupt Labs
    Apr 2023–Oct 2023· 6 mos
    • Non-Executive Director
      Apr 2023–Oct 2023
  • Ten Eleven Ventures
    2023–Oct 2023· 9 mos
    • Member, Advisory Board
      2023–Oct 2023
  • BinaryFirefly
    Dec 2022–Oct 2023· 10 mos
    • Managing Director
      Dec 2022–Oct 2023
  • Bristol Innovations
    Apr 2022–Mar 2024· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Board Member
      Apr 2022–Mar 2024
  • PortSwigger
    2019–Oct 2023· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Non-Executive Director
      2019–Oct 2023
  • NCC Group
    Jun 2012–Dec 2022· 10 yrs 6 mos
    • Group Chief Technology Officer
      Feb 2017–Dec 2022
    • Director, Technical
      Jun 2014–Feb 2017
    • Associate Director
      Jun 2012–Jun 2014

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Skills & Expertise

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Software DevelopmentInformation SecurityNetwork SecurityVulnerability AssessmentResearchWireless TechnologiesRisk ManagementCyberRisk AnalysisSDLCMergers & AcquisitionsProgrammingProgram ManagementComputer ForensicsStakeholder ManagementSecurityInformation Security ManagementPenetration TestingSecurity AuditsComputer Security