Louis A
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Operational Security Engineer

Integration & Prototype Engineer @ Dispel

First Name: Louis
Last Name: A
Member since: 2026-09-06
Fediverse: @louisauk@vutuv.de
Followers: 3
Following: 3
Connections: 3

TAGS
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* AI Security (0 endorsements)
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* Computer Forensics (0 endorsements)
* DevSecOps (0 endorsements)
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* Information Assurance (0 endorsements)
* Linux (0 endorsements)
* network security (0 endorsements)
* Python (0 endorsements)
* Secure Networks (0 endorsements)
* Security Engineer (0 endorsements)
* Systems Engineer (0 endorsements)
* terraform (0 endorsements)

EXPERIENCE
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* Integration & Prototype Engineer @ Dispel (2026-06 – today): Leading technical
  integration and interoperability engineering to deliver secure,
  mission-critical solutions for international partners. - Solution Prototyping:
  Rapidly architecting and deploying complex Proof-of-Concept (PoC)
  environments, integrating core platforms with specialized tools, forensic
  suites, and enterprise data lakes. - Interoperability & Network Engineering:
  Designing and maintaining robust API connectors and localised network
  infrastructure across international security frameworks (AUS/CAN/GBR). -
  Validation & Quality Assurance: Leading SIT/UAT testing to ensure seamless,
  secure data exchange and technical resilience across complex network handoffs.
  - Technical Liaison: Serving as the key engineering voice for international
  partners, translating complex field requirements into core product features.
* Specialist Reservist @ British Army (2020-01 – today): - Strategic AI
  Security: Designed the architecture for a hyper-scalable agentic AI system,
  implementing Secure-by-Design principles to ensure full NIST SP 800 compliance
  from inception. - Secure Platform Design: Architected and deployed an OFFICIAL
  SENSITIVE Linux Development Platform engineered for zero operational
  expenditure (OpEx), meeting rigorous CIS Level 2 controls. - International
  Security: Developed and deployed a cross-NATO OSINT collaboration platform,
  significantly enhancing coalition intelligence sharing while adhering to
  multi-national security protocols.
* Security Engineer @ Helsing (2023-02 – 2026-06): - Leadership and Risk
  Management: As the founding member of Helsing's Security Engineering team, I
  adapted to my leadership role, identifying and prioritising security risks
  within our software products, development process, infrastructure, and OPSEC.
  Risks were assessed based on blast radius, likelihood, and mitigation time. -
  Cloud Transition: Spearheaded the transition from Azure to a multi-account
  secure cloud architecture in AWS (TSE-SE), ensuring enhanced security and
  scalability. - CI/CD Pipeline Enhancement: Integrated Static Application
  Security Testing (SAST) tools into our CI/CD pipelines, improving code quality
  and security. - Security Talks and Penetration Testing: Regularly conduct
  security talks and perform both virtual and physical penetration tests to
  identify and address vulnerabilities while educating my colleagues in a
  friendly manner. - Zero Trust Model Implementation: Transitioned Helsing's
  network connectivity to a zero trust model, significantly enhancing network
  security. - Bespoke Solutions for Hostile Environments: Designed and
  implemented a custom operating system and network connectivity system tailored
  for use in hostile locations, ensuring secure and reliable operations.
* Cloud Security Engineer @ UK Civil Service (2022-02 – 2023-02): Led a team
  defining and delivering secure Cloud platform architectures using pragmatic
  DevSecOps practices. Strategically transitioned Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
  to Terraform to enable multi-cloud capability, projected to improve deployment
  speed by over 400%. Focused on engineering security controls that align with
  specific threat models and accelerate customer innovation.
* Secure Networks Engineer @ UK Civil Service (2017-09 – 2022-02): Engineered,
  built, and maintained highly secure and sensitive computer networks,
  specializing in Hybrid Cloud and high-assurance environments. Applied DevOps
  methodologies to solve complex, unorthodox customer security requirements,
  often involving bespoke software development to ensure operational resilience
  and security-by-design.
* Higher Technical Apprentice @ UK Civil Service (2015-09 – 2017-09): Completed
  rotational technical placements across HMG, focusing on live operational roles
  including secure networking, systems administration, and big data management.
  Secured a Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security and a Level 4 Diploma,
  establishing a strong foundational technical and academic expertise.

EDUCATION
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* Bachelor of Science - BS, Edinburgh Napier University (2015-09 – 2017-09)

LANGUAGES
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* English: Native

PROFILES
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* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-a-uk

ADDRESSES
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* Private: Gloucester, United Kingdom

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