Emily Pearson
About Emily Pearson
Emily Pearson is a Junior Security Architect at Legal & General, specializing in identifying vulnerabilities in system designs. She holds a BSc Hons in Industrial Economics and has experience in various security roles, actively promoting diversity in technology.
Work at Legal & General
Emily Pearson currently holds the position of Junior Security Architect at Legal & General, a role she has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, she served as an Associate Security Architect and a Technical Security Assurance Analyst within the same organization. Her responsibilities include identifying vulnerabilities in system designs and collaborating with system designers, engineers, and industry partners to address these issues. Additionally, she leads Diversity and Inclusion initiatives within the Group Security team, promoting a more inclusive workplace.
Education and Expertise
Emily Pearson studied at Uppingham School from 2013 to 2015, where she achieved AAB in her A-levels. She then attended the University of Nottingham, earning a BSc Hons in Industrial Economics from 2015 to 2018. She holds a CISMP qualification, which demonstrates her proficiency in information security management principles. This educational background supports her expertise in security architecture and information security.
Background
Emily Pearson has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in the technology and security sectors. She began her career with a summer program at IBM in 2014, which provided her with foundational experience in the industry. Following this, she worked as an Assistant at OCEAN LEISURE PROPERTIES, LLC for six months in 2019. Her career path led her to Legal & General, where she has progressively advanced through several positions related to security architecture.
Achievements
Emily Pearson has made significant contributions to promoting gender diversity in technology by assisting in the establishment of the Women & Tech Network. This initiative aims to encourage and support women in the tech industry. Furthermore, she influences senior decision-makers to address systemic security problems, ensuring that effective security measures are implemented across her organization.