Alan Essam

Alan Essam is an experienced information security professional currently serving as the InfoSec Manager at Code Software since June 2022. With a rich career spanning over two decades, Alan has held various leadership roles, including Lead Operational Security Manager at Sopra Steria, where responsibilities included ensuring the adherence of security practices to client requirements, and Lead IA Consultant at Decision Analysis Services Ltd, focusing on information and cyber security in critical sectors. Alan has also held positions such as Chief Information Officer at Ultra Electronics, Head of ICT Strategy & Development at Wokingham Borough Council, and Corporate Systems Manager at Logicalis, driving ICT transformation and project management. Additionally, Alan is semi-retired since September 2018, seeking part-time opportunities to contribute to cyber security initiatives.