Julius Aikpitanyi is an experienced network and security professional with a robust background in firewall auditing, network design, and security policy implementation. Currently serving as a Lead Network Security Engineer at Tesco Bank since February 2019, Julius has also held significant roles at Standard Life Aberdeen, Virgin Money, and Betway Group, contributing to the implementation and troubleshooting of advanced network security solutions using various firewall technologies, including Palo Alto, Check Point, and FortiGate. Additionally, previous experience encompasses contract positions that involved high-level network design and managing complex network infrastructures for clients like O2 (Telefónica UK) and NHS. Julius holds a Master's degree in Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering from the University of Nottingham and a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.