Francis Gorman is an experienced information security professional with a strong background in security architecture and strategy, currently serving as the Head of Security Architecture & Strategy (Interim) and Principal Security Architect at Bank of Ireland since September 2016. Francis has played a pivotal role in advocating for security by design and driving improvements across security frameworks. Previous roles include Cloud Security Architect and Senior Information Security Consultant, with a focus on multi-cloud environments and security consulting. Additional experience includes technical support and facilities management at Vista Primary Care Naas, freelance assistant editing, and IT service roles at Glanbia. Francis holds a Master's in Information Security and Digital Forensics from Technological University Dublin, alongside several relevant certifications and a diverse educational background in computer science and multimedia.