Simon Wilkins
About Simon Wilkins
Simon Wilkins is an experienced Application Security Manager currently working at Overstock and NetCyberOps. He has a background in cybersecurity and software development, with previous roles at Overstock and Western Governors University.
Current Role at Overstock
Simon Wilkins serves as the Application Security Manager at Overstock, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the security of applications within the organization. His expertise in application security contributes to the overall cybersecurity strategy of Overstock, ensuring that applications are developed and maintained with security best practices in mind.
Previous Experience at Overstock
Simon Wilkins has held multiple positions at Overstock. He worked as a Cybersecurity Analyst II for six months in 2019, followed by a role as an Application Security Analyst II from 2019 to 2021 for two years. He then advanced to the position of Senior Application Security Engineer, where he worked from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Overstock has provided him with extensive experience in application security and cybersecurity.
Experience at Western Governors University
Before joining Overstock, Simon Wilkins worked at Western Governors University for five years, from 2014 to 2019. He held the position of Software Development Engineer In Test and later served as an IT Security Analyst from 2017 to 2019. His roles at the university helped him develop a strong foundation in software testing and IT security.
Education and Qualifications
Simon Wilkins earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from Keele University, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from Western Governors University, completing the program from 2015 to 2017. His educational background supports his expertise in cybersecurity and application security.
Current Role at NetCyberOps
In addition to his responsibilities at Overstock, Simon Wilkins has been working as an Application Security Consultant at NetCyberOps since 2022. This role allows him to apply his application security knowledge in a consulting capacity, helping organizations enhance their security posture and address vulnerabilities in their applications.