Summary
Stewart Watkiss is a seasoned security and data centre professional with 12+ years delivering resilient infrastructure and cyber assurance across enterprises such as AT&T, Evoque and Taylor Wimpey. He combines hands-on server, networking and cooling/power expertise with proven GRC and SOC capabilities, including CISSP certification and practical experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel (KQL), Tenable and GrayLog. Stewart has led large-scale data centre operations and migrations, implemented firewalls/IDS and driven compliance for SSAE, PCI and ISO27001 while also optimizing power management and hot/cold aisle design. A published technical author and maker, he wrote Learn Electronics with Raspberry Pi and creates STEM content—an unusual blend of deep operational know-how and public-facing technical education. Comfortable managing remote teams and MSSP relationships, he translates complex security requirements into auditable, operational controls. Based in the UK, he brings rare end-to-end visibility from facility engineering to threat hunting and incident response.
12 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
Linux Professional Institute Level 1 and 2, Linux Professional Institute Level 1 and 2 at Self Study
IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert AIX V4 on RS6000, IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert AIX V4 on RS6000 at IBM Education and Training
Master of Engineering (MEng) Electronic Engineering, Master of Engineering (MEng) Electronic Engineering at University of Hull
Master's Degree Computer Science, Master's Degree Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology
Network Skills Academy, Network Skills Academy at Pace University