Brad Blashko
About Brad Blashko
Brad Blashko is an Information Security Supervisor at the Federal Government of Canada, where he applies risk management principles to safeguard networks and data. He has a background in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Victoria and has held various roles in information security and software engineering since 2010.
Work at Federal Government of Canada
Brad Blashko has been serving as an Information Security Supervisor at the Federal Government of Canada since 2019. In this role, he leads a team responsible for Security Assessment and Accreditation of all information systems within the organization. His work focuses on applying risk management principles to safeguard networks, data, and infrastructure against internal threats and cyber attacks. This position builds on his previous experience as a Software Engineer within the same government body, where he worked from 2011 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Brad Blashko earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Victoria, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in information security. He possesses skills in programming languages such as Java and Python, as well as competencies in web development, databases, and full stack development.
Background
Before his current role, Brad Blashko worked at the University of Victoria as a Research Assistant and an Academic Assistant for three months each in 2010. These early experiences contributed to his understanding of academic environments and research methodologies, which he later applied in his professional career.
Professional Experience
Brad Blashko has accumulated significant professional experience in the field of information technology and security. He worked as a Software Engineer at the Federal Government of Canada for eight years, from 2011 to 2019. His transition from software engineering to information security reflects a commitment to enhancing cybersecurity measures within governmental operations.