Huw Jeffries
About Huw Jeffries
Huw Jeffries is an Engineering Manager at ClearBank, where he has worked since 2023. He specializes in enhancing security measures and productivity, drawing on extensive experience in software engineering and security across various organizations.
Work at ClearBank
Huw Jeffries has been serving as Engineering Manager at ClearBank since 2023, based in Bristol, England. Prior to this role, he held multiple positions within the company, including Team Lead Security Engineering and Senior Software Engineer. His tenure at ClearBank has included a focus on enhancing security measures and streamlining engineering processes. Jeffries has contributed to the organization by leading large-scale transformation projects aimed at reducing cyber-attack risks and implementing security best practices.
Education and Expertise
Huw Jeffries studied Computer Science at the University of Bristol, where he earned a 1st Class Masters degree from 1997 to 2001. He holds Microsoft certifications as an Azure Security Engineer and Azure Developer. His expertise encompasses Identity Access Management (IAM), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA). This educational background and specialized knowledge support his roles in engineering and security management.
Background
Huw Jeffries has a diverse professional background, having worked in various contracting roles across multiple organizations. His career includes positions at Scott Logic, Mubaloo Limited, Capita, Aberdeen Standard Investments, and the Environment Agency. His experience spans over a decade, with a strong focus on security engineering and software development, particularly in the Bristol area.
Achievements
Huw Jeffries has led significant initiatives aimed at reducing security friction and enhancing productivity within organizations. He has successfully implemented strategies like least privilege access and migration to passwordless systems to mitigate cyber-attack risks. Additionally, he delivered a talk at DDD Southwest 2023, discussing the migration of a cloud-native bank away from shared static credentials, showcasing his thought leadership in the field.