Jolyon (Jolly) Callcut
About Jolyon (Jolly) Callcut
Jolyon (Jolly) Callcut is a professional with a diverse background in technology and accounting, currently serving as the Reading Chapter Co-Leader for the OWASP® Foundation. He has held various roles in technical support, management, and volunteering, while also pursuing personal development in programming and cybersecurity.
Work at OWASP Foundation
Jolyon Callcut currently holds the position of Reading Chapter Co-Leader at the OWASP Foundation, a role he has occupied since 2023. In addition to this leadership position, he has been an active member of the London Chapter since 2022. His involvement with OWASP reflects his commitment to improving security practices within the tech community.
Professional Experience
Jolyon has a diverse professional background in both technology and accounting. He worked at Noname Security as a Technical Assistant and later as a Technical Support Specialist from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as a Graduate Manager and Senior Graduate Manager at Pareto from 2020 to 2021. His experience also includes a role as a Technical Author at Springboard ASA from 2012 to 2016 and various positions in accounting at A & N Chartered Accountants.
Education and Expertise
Jolyon has pursued additional education in technology to enhance his skills. He studied Comptia in his spare time to deepen his knowledge in the tech and cyber space. He is also engaged in the sporadic study of Python and has a keen interest in subnetting as part of his goal to achieve a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) qualification.
Background in Accounting
Before transitioning into technology, Jolyon had a background in accounting. He worked as a Senior ACA Trainee and an ACA Trainee at A & N Chartered Accountants from 2018 to 2020. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in financial principles, which he later applied in his tech career.
Volunteer Experience
Jolyon has contributed to the community through his volunteer work at Samaritans, where he served as a Listening Volunteer from 2022 to 2023. This role allowed him to support individuals in need, showcasing his commitment to helping others.