Jolly Callcut
About Jolly Callcut
Jolly Callcut serves as the Reading Chapter Co-Leader for the OWASP Foundation and has a diverse background in technical support and cybersecurity sales. With experience in accounting and a growing interest in programming and technology, Callcut is actively pursuing further qualifications in the tech field.
Work at OWASP Foundation
Currently, Jolly Callcut serves as a Reading Chapter Co-Leader at the OWASP Foundation, a role they have held since 2023. They are also a member of the London Chapter, having joined in 2022. In these positions, they contribute to the organization's mission of improving software security by engaging with local communities and promoting best practices in cybersecurity.
Previous Experience in Technical Support
Jolly Callcut worked at Noname Security as a Technical Support Specialist from 2022 to 2023. This role was remote and lasted for eight months. Prior to this, they also worked as a Technical Assistant at the same company for ten months in 2022. Their experience in technical support has provided them with valuable insights into customer needs and technical challenges in the cybersecurity domain.
Background in Accounting and Transition to Cybersecurity
Jolly Callcut has a background in accounting, having worked at A & N Chartered Accountants as a Senior ACA Trainee from 2019 to 2020 and as an ACA Trainee from 2018 to 2019. During this time, they developed an interest in programming languages, particularly VBA, which led to a transition into the field of cybersecurity sales, focusing on API security.
Education and Ongoing Learning
Jolly Callcut is actively pursuing further education in technology and cybersecurity. They are self-studying for the CompTIA certification and are learning subnetting with the aim of achieving a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) qualification. Additionally, they have been studying Python sporadically to enhance their programming skills.
Volunteer Experience
In addition to their professional roles, Jolly Callcut volunteered as a Listening Volunteer at Samaritans from 2022 to 2023. This experience allowed them to develop strong interpersonal skills and a deeper understanding of community support, which complements their technical expertise in cybersecurity.