Mark Teasdale
About Mark Teasdale
Mark Teasdale is an AWS Cloud Security Architect/Engineer with extensive experience in cloud security and architecture. He has held various roles at companies such as Coventry Building Society, Experian, and Aviva, and has been with esynergy since 2020.
Work at Esynergy
Mark Teasdale has been employed at Esynergy as an AWS Cloud Security Architect/Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on implementing security measures and best practices within AWS environments. His responsibilities include conducting risk investigations and utilizing AWS Athena for security audits. He also creates serverless applications using Python and Golang, contributing to the development of secure and efficient cloud solutions.
Previous Employment History
Mark Teasdale has a diverse employment history in various roles related to cloud architecture and development. He worked at Coventry Building Society as an AWS Consultant for seven months in 2018. He served as an AWS Solution Architect at Aviva for one year from 2017 to 2018 in Norwich and again for seven months in Bristol in 2019. His experience also includes positions at Experian, TNT Express Worldwide, and Virgin Atlantic, among others, where he held roles such as Developer, Integration Architect, and Solutions Architect.
Education and Expertise
Mark Teasdale studied at Lancaster University, where he earned a 2:1 degree in Economics from 1989 to 1991. He furthered his education at Oxford University, obtaining an MSc in Mathematical Finance from 2000 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in cloud security and architecture, particularly in AWS environments. He has developed skills in implementing AWS Service Control Policies and threat modeling, enhancing the security posture of the organizations he has worked with.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Mark Teasdale possesses a range of technical skills that are integral to his role as an AWS Cloud Security Architect/Engineer. He has implemented AWS Service Control Policies (SCPs) and created rollout roadmaps for training engineers. He is involved in threat modeling various aspects of platforms, including IAM access. Additionally, he utilizes ZAP Application Security scanners and carries out risk investigations, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining security standards in cloud environments.
Career Development and Roles
Throughout his career, Mark Teasdale has held numerous positions that have contributed to his professional development in cloud security and architecture. His roles have evolved from a Developer at Agilisys and Avanade to more specialized positions such as AWS Solution Architect and AWS Security Consultant. This progression reflects his growing expertise in AWS technologies and security practices, allowing him to effectively address complex challenges in cloud environments.