Peter Simons, MSc, CISSP, CISM

Peter Simons, MSc, CISSP, CISM

VMS System Operator

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  • About me

    Associate Director Information Security

  • Education

    • The Open University

      2012 - 2013
      Postgraduate Certificate Technology Management Pass

      Focuses on the operational aspects of managing technological innovation and changeEncourages me to apply my learning to my own technology contextA wide choice of optional modules enabling me to tailor my studies to my needs and interests.

    • The Open University

      2011 - 2015
      Master of Science in Technology Management Information Technology

      This MSc provides the knowledge and skills critical to making the right decisions about technology acquisition, exploitation, implementation and innovation. Certificate study focuses on the operational aspects of managing technological innovation and change and the diploma’s emphasis is on the strategic management of technology and technological innovation. The MSc involves in depth investigation of a technology management topic or problem of your choice.

    • The Open University

      2013 - 2014
      Postgraduate Diploma Technology Management Pass

      Provides an analytical view of strategic issues in technology management.Equips me for senior technology management roles.

    • The Open University

      2004 - 2010
      Information and Communication Technologies Information Technology 2.1
  • Experience

    • Pont Research

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
      VMS System Operator

      Digital VMS systems operator

    • Crowe Underwriting Agency

      Jan 1992 - Jan 1998
      IT support

      Desktop support and network management

    • Climate Change Software

      Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
      IT Consultant

      Operational IT consultancy

    • PPD

      Sept 1999 - now

      Lead continuous global Information Security Awareness program. Information Security SME for legal / privacy contractual review. Perform annual assessment against Center for internet Security (CIS) top 20 Critical Security Controls (CSC-20) Delivered high-profile / short timescale projects. Co-ordinated monthly capacity review function, delivering vital capacity metrics to CIO Delivered infrastructure projects Managed non-US network team, responsible for managing all technological aspects of voice and data at all PPD sites outside the continental US. Ran and negotiated multi-million-dollar global wide area network contract Responsible for monitoring and managing all aspects of the global network outside the continental US. Ensured telephone systems supported with reliable third parties for support and maintenance Responsible for monitoring and managing all aspects of the global network outside the continental US. Ensured telephone systems supported with reliable third parties for support and maintenance

      • Associate Director Information Security - IT

        Sept 2015 - now
      • Associate Director Information Technology

        Sept 2012 - Sept 2015
      • Associate Director Project Management Office - IT

        Sept 2010 - Sept 2012
      • Associate Director Information Technology

        Sept 2007 - Sept 2010
      • Associate Director Networks - IT

        Apr 2005 - Sept 2007
      • Network Manager - IT

        Sept 1999 - Apr 2005
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Information Security Specialist Practitioner

      (ISC)²
      Jul 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • MSCE

      Microsoft
      May 2000
      View certificate certificate
    • Proofpoint Certified Insider Threat Specialist 2023

      Proofpoint
      Apr 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

      ISACA
      Jul 2018
      View certificate certificate
    • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

      PPD
      Jun 2014
    • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

      Microsoft
      Sept 1997