
Peter Simons, MSc, CISSP, CISM
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About me
Associate Director Information Security
Education

The Open University
2012 - 2013Postgraduate Certificate Technology Management PassFocuses 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 - 2015Master of Science in Technology Management Information TechnologyThis 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 - 2014Postgraduate Diploma Technology Management PassProvides an analytical view of strategic issues in technology management.Equips me for senior technology management roles.

The Open University
2004 - 2010Information and Communication Technologies Information Technology 2.1
Experience

Pont Research
Jan 1990 - Jan 1992VMS System OperatorDigital VMS systems operator

Crowe Underwriting Agency
Jan 1992 - Jan 1998IT supportDesktop support and network management

Climate Change Software
Jan 1998 - Jan 1999IT ConsultantOperational IT consultancy

PPD
Sept 1999 - nowLead 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 - nowAssociate Director Information Technology
Sept 2012 - Sept 2015Associate Director Project Management Office - IT
Sept 2010 - Sept 2012Associate Director Information Technology
Sept 2007 - Sept 2010Associate Director Networks - IT
Apr 2005 - Sept 2007Network Manager - IT
Sept 1999 - Apr 2005
Licenses & Certifications
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Certified Information Security Specialist Practitioner
(ISC)²Jul 2016 - View certificate

MSCE
MicrosoftMay 2000 - View certificate

Proofpoint Certified Insider Threat Specialist 2023
ProofpointApr 2023 - View certificate

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
ISACAJul 2018 
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
PPDJun 2014
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
MicrosoftSept 1997
Languages
- enEnglish
- frFrench
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