Khal Salim

Khal S. has extensive experience in the field of security and information technology. Khal currently works as a Principal Security Consultant at Savanti. In their previous role at Persistent Systems, Khal served as the EMEA Practice Lead, where they were responsible for increasing client visibility in the region and building a high-quality practice of security professionals. Prior to that, they were an Enterprise Security Architect at PwC UK, focusing on global security solutions. Khal also worked as a Lead Security Architect at PwC, where they designed and built a Security Architecture practice to meet stakeholder requirements and support the security journey of member firms. Before joining PwC, they held various roles at Admiral Group Plc, including Group Lead Security Architect and IT Security Architect, where they developed security architecture roadmaps and assessed emerging technologies. Khal began their career at NHS Wales, where they served as a Senior Security Specialist and IT Support Technician, providing expertise in information and system security. Khal also worked as a Network Services Engineer, providing 2nd line support and technical guidance.

Khal S. began their education in an undisclosed year at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf, where information regarding a specific degree or field of study is unavailable. In 2012, they enrolled at The Open University and completed a Professional Certificate in Management, specializing in Business Administration and Management. From 2018 to 2021, Khal S. attended the Royal Holloway, University of London, earning an MSc in Information Security, focusing on the field of security. Currently, they are pursuing an Executive MBA at Quantic School of Business and Technology, beginning in 2021.