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## Who am I
I am an aviation professional, software developer, and aspiring cybersecurity specialist working at the intersection of technology, safety, and complex systems. My career began in the flight deck, operating in highly regulated, safety-critical environments where disciplined decision-making, risk management, and teamwork are essential. That operational mindset continues to shape how I approach every technical challenge — with structure, accountability, and a constant focus on reliability.
Alongside aviation, I design and build software systems, developing full-stack applications and managing the infrastructure that supports them. I’m particularly interested in how well-engineered systems behave under pressure, how failures occur, and how thoughtful design can prevent them. Writing code and managing systems became a natural extension of the same curiosity that drew me to aviation: understanding complex environments and making them safer and more efficient.
I am currently working toward a BSc in Cyber Security, with the goal of applying cybersecurity principles within the aviation domain. As aviation becomes increasingly digital and interconnected, protecting operational technology and critical infrastructure is no longer optional — it is fundamental to safety. This blog documents my journey across aviation, software engineering, and cybersecurity, exploring how these worlds increasingly converge.
## What I write about
Thoughts and lessons from aviation, software, and cybersecurity — usually where complex systems, safety, and technology overlap.
- >Aviation operations, decision-making, and safety culture
- >Cybersecurity in aviation and critical infrastructure
- >Software development, Laravel, and building reliable systems
- >Systems thinking, automation, and technical problem-solving
- >Lessons learned from working in high-responsibility environments
- >Technology trends viewed through an operational and risk-management lens
## Colophon
This site is intentionally minimal — no JavaScript frameworks, no trackers, no cookies. Just HTML, CSS, and a monospace font. Built with TailwindCSS and set in Fira Code.
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Airline Pilot (Airbus A330/A350)
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd · London Heathrow
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of long-haul commercial flights in accordance with international regulations and company procedures. Led multinational flight and cabin crews, managing operational decision-making, risk assessment, and passenger safety across global operations.
Freelance Laravel Developer
Diverse clients · Remote
Built scalable Laravel applications and APIs for diverse clients, focusing on clean architecture, performance optimisation, and secure data handling. Managed end-to-end delivery from requirements analysis to production deployment and support.
Full-Stack Developer & Linux System Administrator
G&S International · Roermond · On-site
Led the design, deployment, and operational support of full-stack applications and supporting infrastructure. Responsible for system security, scalability planning, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of development and operational processes.
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BSc Cyber Security
The Open University · United Kingdom
Studying cybersecurity principles including network security, secure systems architecture, risk management, and protection of critical infrastructure, with a focus on IT applications.
Integrated ATPL(A)
CAE/NLS · Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
Completed integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) training covering advanced aircraft systems, flight operations, aviation law, meteorology, navigation, and multi-crew coordination.