Calum Daines
About Calum Daines
Calum Daines is a Senior SecOps Engineer at Atom Learning, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in cybersecurity and IT consulting, having held various positions at companies such as F-Secure Corporation, Naimuri, and Holland & Barrett.
Work at Atom Learning
Calum Daines has been employed at Atom Learning as a Senior SecOps Engineer since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing security operations and ensuring the integrity of the company's systems. His position is based in Manchester, England, where he contributes to the organization's commitment to providing secure educational technology solutions.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Atom Learning, Calum Daines held various positions in the cybersecurity and IT sectors. He worked at F-Secure Corporation as an Associate Security Consultant for 8 months in 2019 and transitioned to a DevOps Engineer role at the same company in 2020 for another 8 months. Following this, he served as an IT Consultant at Naimuri from 2020 to 2022. His experience also includes a brief stint as a Security Analyst Intern at Alert Logic in 2017 and roles at Holland & Barrett as a Senior Platform Engineer and Platform Engineer in 2022.
Education and Early Career
Calum Daines began his career in cybersecurity as a Cyber Security Apprentice at UKFast in 2018. This role lasted for 4 months and provided him with foundational skills in the field. He then progressed to a Junior Security Consultant position at Secarma Ltd, where he worked for 1 year until 2019. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in security and IT consulting.
Skills and Expertise
Calum Daines possesses a diverse skill set in cybersecurity and IT operations. His experience spans security operations, consulting, and platform engineering. He has worked in various capacities that required a strong understanding of security protocols and IT infrastructure. His roles have involved both hands-on technical work and strategic oversight, making him well-versed in the challenges and solutions within the cybersecurity landscape.