Taimur Tufail
About Taimur Tufail
Taimur Tufail is an Information Security Manager currently working at Linnworks in Tallinn, Estonia. He has a diverse background in information security, technical support, and management, with previous roles at KPMG, Telenor Pakistan, and Tallinn University of Technology.
Work at Linnworks
Taimur Tufail currently serves as the Information Security Manager at Linnworks, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the organization's security posture through various initiatives. Prior to this, he worked as a Security Engineer and Tech Lead at Linnworks from 2018 to 2021. His responsibilities included establishing and implementing comprehensive security policies and procedures. He also conducted employee security awareness campaigns to promote a culture of security within the organization.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before joining Linnworks, Taimur gained significant experience in information security through various roles. He worked as a Technical Support Engineer at Linnworks from 2016 to 2018, where he developed a foundational understanding of the company's technical environment. Additionally, he served as the National IT Coordinator and Web Manager for Erasmus Student Network Estonia, where he contributed to IT strategy and web management from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Taimur Tufail holds a Master's Degree in Cyber Security from TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, which he completed from 2015 to 2018. His academic background has equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his current role in information security. His expertise includes designing cloud infrastructure using Amazon AWS and developing behavioral pattern recognition techniques to identify security issues.
Founding TIK Solutions
Taimur founded TIK Solutions in 2013 and led the company until 2017. During this time, he focused on providing technology solutions and services. His entrepreneurial experience contributed to his understanding of business operations and the importance of security in technology deployments.
Early Career and Roles
Taimur's early career includes roles at KPMG as an Auditor from 2012 to 2013 and at Telenor Pakistan as a Franchise Manager from 2013 to 2015. These positions provided him with a diverse background in auditing and management, which has informed his approach to information security and risk management in subsequent roles.