IT Operations Lead | TikTok EMEA | Dublin, Ireland 42+ certifications across Security, Cloud, Forensics, Compliance and IT Management
Certifications selected to directly support enterprise IT operations, security governance, risk management and compliance at scale — not just academic study.
| Domain | Certs | Business Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Security & Zero Trust | 8 | Risk Exposure Index reduction · audit readiness |
| AWS Cloud (14) | 14 | IAM automation · cloud compliance · cost optimisation |
| Forensics & Compliance | 7 | Security Incident Rate reduction · GDPR · eDiscovery |
| Infrastructure & Management | 5 | Change Success Rate · SLA delivery · operational efficiency |
| TikTok Enterprise Compliance | 10 | USDS · ABAC · GDPR · 100% team coverage |
| Certificate | Issuer | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Zero Trust Architecture – Cyber Security Model | State Bank of India | 2026 |
| Domain 1: Security Principles (ISC2 CC) | ISC2 | 2024 |
| Certified Network Security Specialist | DefensityOne | 2020 |
| Foundations of Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK | AttackIQ | 2021 |
| Security Awareness Training | ISC2 | 2022 |
| Protecting Your Network with Open-Source Software | Lynda.com | 2020 |
| Cyber Security | e-Courses4you | 2020 |
| Security Matters (To Everyone) | 2021 |
Applied in: Zero Trust access controls · IAM governance · EMEA audit readiness · MITRE ATT&CK threat detection
| Certificate | Year |
|---|---|
| AWS Foundations: Securing Your AWS Cloud | 2020 |
| Authentication and Authorization with AWS IAM | 2020 |
| Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management | 2020 |
| Introduction to AWS Security Token Services (STS) | 2020 |
| Introduction to Amazon Inspector | 2020 |
| Introduction to Amazon Macie | 2020 |
| Introduction to Data Encryption | 2020 |
| Understanding Amazon EBS Volume Encryption | 2020 |
| Protect Your Web-facing Workloads with AWS Security Services | 2020 |
| AWS Certificate Manager — Private Certificate Authority | 2020 |
| Differences Between Security Groups and NACLs | 2020 |
| Introduction to AWS Artifact | 2020 |
| AWS Foundations: Machine Learning Basics | 2020 |
| Database, Analytics & Management | 2019 |
Applied in: Cloud IAM auditing (CIS Benchmark) · access key rotation · MFA enforcement · S3 public access controls
| Certificate | Issuer | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Forensic – First Learning Activity | TryHackMe | 2024 |
| Network Reference Models | Cybrary | 2024 |
| Computer Forensics | LinkedIn Learning | 2022 |
| Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination | West Virginia University | 2022 |
| GDPR AND DATA PROTECTION COMPLIANCE | Udemy | 2020 |
| Information Management: Document Security | 2022 | |
| IT Security: Key Policies and Resources | 2022 |
Applied in: Incident response triage · GDPR data handling · evidence chain of custody · eDiscovery
| Certificate | Issuer | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CompTIA A+ 2019 Core 1 (220-1001) | Udemy | 2020 |
| Database Infrastructure Fundamentals | Microsoft | 2018 |
| Management: Top Tips | PMI | 2020 |
| Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact | 2023 |
Applied in: Endpoint lifecycle · ITAM · stakeholder management · SLA-driven IT operations
Issued via TikTok internal e-learning platform (Lark Learning). Demonstrates enterprise compliance standards at global scale across EMEA operations.
| Certificate | Issuer | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Global Security and Privacy Training | TikTok Learning | 2025 |
| USDS Compliance Training for Global TikTok and Byte | USDS Leadership | 2024 |
| Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Policy | TikTok EO & GLC | 2024 |
| Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Course | TikTok Learning | 2024 |
| Conflicts of Interest | TikTok Ethics Office | 2024 |
| Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (NDAH) | TikTok Ethics Office | 2024 |
| Gifts & Entertainment | TikTok EO & GLC | 2024 |
| Global Data Protection Training | TikTok Learning | 2024 |
| Speak Up (Ethics & Reporting) | TikTok Ethics Office | 2024 |
| PR & Public Relations & Social Media | TikTok Global Brand & Comms | 2025 |
Applied in: USDS data handling · ABAC policy enforcement · GDPR compliance · EMEA team governance
| Qualification | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG Diploma — Cyber Security (DFIR track) | National College of Ireland | In Hold |
| Enterprise Development Programme | Technological University Dublin | Completed |
NCI Modules: Network Security & Pen Testing · Digital Forensics · Malware Analysis · Cryptography · IT Law & Ethics · Secure Programming · Incident Response & Analytics
