M. J. Wilson
Cloud Security, Product Design, and Engineering in UK
Professional Summary
Cloud Leadership | AI Platform Architect & Security Engineering - Product Innovation for digital transformation
Goal-driven and results-oriented technology leader with progressive experience in information and communication technology, cloud engineering, and security strategy. I bring a strong record of delivering digital transformation and product-led innovation across fintech, utilities, government, and non-profit sectors.
Experienced security leader with a proven record of managing and developing high-performing penetration testing and engineering teams across multiple regions. Skilled in mentoring, serving as a technical lead, and driving security programs at enterprise scale within diverse global organizations.
Good at communicating complex technical findings to both engineering stakeholders and executive leadership, ensuring alignment, clarity, and strategic action. More than five years of hands-on experience in offensive security, including application security testing, vulnerability exploitation, and adversarial simulation using established penetration testing methodologies and tooling.
Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, consistently prioritizing mission-critical objectives and delivering measurable outcomes in agile, high-demand settings.
Founded and led the design and development of CloudSecGuard360, an innovative cloud-based CVEs scanning product under vTechUB, which advanced vulnerability management automation and strengthened enterprise cloud security.
Over the past years, I have led the design and delivery of digital products, including the eCollect API for utility payments, BrassicaPay fintech platforms, CRM middleware, and bulk payment solutions - products that are currently live and supporting business operations at scale. As Technical Lead, I have consistently translated complex requirements into secure, resilient, and user-centric solutions.
Worked with Phoebus Software for cloud designs, strategies, security, and new products to support client integration for Phoebus 1 and 2 go-live.
With hands-on expertise in DevOps, DevSecOps, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, I have designed and managed cloud infrastructure for international NGOs, financial institutions, utilities, and private enterprises. My background spans networking, virtualization, system engineering, and security strategy, enabling me to oversee full-lifecycle deployments from concept through global rollout.
I am passionate about programming and automation, with practical skills in Bash, PowerShell, and Python. I thrive in collaborative environments, where I manage and mentor diverse teams of engineers and developers. I have successfully directed teams of up to 15 engineers and developers, delivering large-scale cloud migrations using Azure Recovery Services and AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery.
Beyond technical delivery, I am highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, conflict management in distributed teams, and communicating technical strategies to senior leaders clearly. My expertise extends to implementing and auditing compliance standards, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CIS, GDPR, and Cloud Security Alliance CCM frameworks, ensuring alignment between regulatory requirements and cloud architecture. Cost Assessment before cloud-native build with strategic cost calculation for all resources and API calls within the cloud environment.
This blend of technical leadership, product innovation, and compliance expertise positions me as a versatile professional who can drive secure digital transformation and create measurable business value.
My Interests
- Cloud Strategy, Design & Security Engineering
- AISec and Security Products Design
- Reading and Tech Research
- Tech Education & Development
Public Cloud: AWS, MS Azure, GCP, and OCI.
Private Cloud using VMWare