
I help regulated organisations adopt AI safely, securely and in line with their compliance obligations. I don't stop at policy, I build the tools that make governance real: a Microsoft 365 Copilot governance agent, a live SAFE AI Readiness Assessment that scores AI governance maturity across ten domains, and 10+ published Custom GPTs on the OpenAI GPT Store. For plain-English guidance every week, visit The AI Mindset, my weekly newsletter.
I help regulated organisations adopt AI safely, securely and in line with the rules they operate under.
My background is more than ten years across systems, networks and enterprise security, supported by a GCHQ-approved MSc in Cyber Security from the University of York. That grounding matters, because AI governance done badly is usually a security and accountability problem wearing new language.
My work connects three things organisations tend to treat separately: AI governance and regulatory compliance, technical controls and security, and practical AI systems, agents and automation.
I work with ISO/IEC 42001, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, GDPR, the EU AI Act, FCA requirements, SRA professional obligations and NHS information governance.
What I help organisations do
Assess AI governance maturity and risk · Develop responsible AI policies and control frameworks · Identify accountability, privacy and oversight gaps · Design human oversight and approval processes · Build AI risk registers, governance documentation and evidence trails · Review AI-generated content for regulatory, legal and reputational risk · Develop RAG systems, Microsoft Copilot agents and internal AI tools · Deliver practical AI governance and compliance training
Available for contract, interim and project-based work, remote across the UK.
ISO/IEC 27001 Foundation
2015- 2016
Advanced Database Management Systems – 2:1 (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server & MySQL)
Achieved Sept 2022
As a Systems & Network Administrator with a passion for automation and security, I’ve designed and implemented solutions that bridge infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity.
I invite you to explore my blog, where I share technical writing and insights on industry trends and best practices. Your interest and feedback are highly appreciated as I continue to drive innovation and excellence in technology.
Below are a few highlights from my hands-on projects:

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One plain-English briefing a week on AI regulation, written for compliance officers and SMF holders. Every claim carries a numbered, verified reference.