Jon Barks

Jon Barks is a seasoned software engineer and application security specialist with extensive experience in enhancing security and optimizing software performance in various roles. At Learning A-Z since April 2016, Jon has significantly improved application security, remediating vulnerabilities and implementing advanced monitoring and threat detection solutions. Jon's proactive approach led to the successful deployment of numerous software upgrades and performance enhancements while also providing technical guidance in MySQL and PHP applications. Previous roles include software development manager at SunGard, where Jon transitioned development processes to agile methodologies, yielding substantial productivity gains. Jon's educational background includes a Full Stack Web Development Certification from freeCodeCamp, an M.Sc. in Information Systems Engineering from London South Bank University, and a B.Sc. in Earth Sciences from Oxford Brookes University.