Simon Whittaker

Simon Whittaker is an accomplished Chief Executive Officer at Vertical Structure Ltd, where services include security provision and training, underpinned by experience in development and system/network administration. With a focus on penetration testing, security consultancy, and secure coding practices, Simon also serves as a CyberFirst Schools Ambassador for the National Cyber Security Centre and chairs the steering committee for NI Cyber, promoting cybersecurity technologies in Northern Ireland. Previous roles include Systems Manager at FRONT and Infrastructure Architect at Biznet Solutions Ltd, where responsibilities encompassed ensuring secure hosting environments. Early career experience involved stage management at the Lyric Theatre, showcasing skills in production logistics and team management. Simon holds degrees in Stage Management & Theatre Production and management courses from Boston College and the Open University.