Melanie M.
About Melanie M.
Melanie M. is the Head of Security at Banked in London, specializing in payment security and modern banking solutions. She has an extensive background in cybersecurity, having held various roles in prominent companies and earned multiple degrees in related fields.
Current Role at Banked
Melanie M. serves as the Head of Security at Banked, a position she has held since 2022. Based in London, England, she focuses on enhancing payment security and business efficiency. Her contributions include implementing modern bank rails and developing real-time payment solutions that improve customer experience. Her expertise in payment security supports the company's goal of providing cost-effective payment solutions.
Previous Experience in Cybersecurity
Prior to her role at Banked, Melanie M. held several positions in the cybersecurity field. She worked as a Product Security Engineer at Deliveroo from 2019 to 2021 and as a Senior Product Security Engineer at GoCardless from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a DevSecOps Engineer at Cloudreach from 2018 to 2019. Her experience includes leading cybersecurity workshops at Edinburgh Science in Dubai and working as a Research Assistant at Edinburgh Napier University.
Education and Expertise
Melanie M. has an extensive educational background in security and forensics. She earned a Master of Science in Advanced Security & Digital Forensics from Edinburgh Napier University from 2020 to 2021. She also holds a Master of Science in Computing from Bronte College of Canada, completed in 2015. Further, she studied Cryptography at London Metropolitan University, achieving a Master of Science from 2020 to 2022. Her studies in Cyber Security & Digital Forensics at the University of Southampton and Edinburgh Napier University have equipped her with a solid foundation in the field.
Professional Development
In addition to her formal education, Melanie M. has engaged in professional development through various roles. She has been a Content Developer at TryHackMe since 2022, contributing to educational resources in cybersecurity. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her participation in workshops and her role as a workshop leader, which reflects her dedication to sharing knowledge and enhancing skills within the cybersecurity community.