Chris Bishop
About Chris Bishop
Chris Bishop is a Security Operations Automation Engineer at Wealthsimple with a diverse background in cybersecurity, technology, and fire science.
Current Title and Role
Chris Bishop currently works at Wealthsimple as a Security Operations Automation Engineer, starting from 2022. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, his role involves leveraging automation to enhance and streamline security operations within the company.
Previous Experience at CIBC
From 2019 to 2022, Chris worked at CIBC as an Application Security Consultant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Prior to this, he held a specialized role as a SWAT Coach in 2018 for three months, focusing on team simplification and mentorship. In 2017, he served as a Front-End Developer - Summer Student at CIBC's 5650 Yonge Street, Toronto location, where he worked for four months.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Chris Bishop holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Ryerson University, earned between 2016 and 2020. He also completed a Full-Stack Web Development program at General Assembly Canada from 2014 to 2015. His diverse educational journey began with a Pre-Service Fire Fighter program at Centennial College from 2012 to 2013.
Development of BishopTech.io
Chris Bishop founded and developed bishoptech.io, a platform providing cybersecurity insights and resources. The website focuses on delivering valuable information and guidance on various cybersecurity topics to its users.
Career Transition and Mentorship
Chris transitioned from a fire science and firefighting background to a career in cybersecurity and technology. He has experience in mentoring and coaching students in technology and security operations, helping them navigate their career paths in these fields.