Dan Mullen

Dan Mullen has over 23 years of work experience in the IT industry. Dan most recently worked at Vertu Motors plc as the Head of Cyber & Data Security, where they were responsible for incident management, risk management, data protection, and PCI compliance. Prior to that, they held the role of Information & Data Security Manager at the same company, overseeing information security policies and procedures. Before joining Vertu Motors plc, Dan was an IT Project Manager, managing high-profile projects and collaborating with upper management and third-party suppliers.

Earlier in their career, Dan worked at Benfield Motor Group as the Lead Systems Developer, managing a team and handling IT systems, databases, and reporting tools. Dan successfully delivered a bespoke corporate Intranet system, improving communication and staff engagement. Prior to that, they worked at Northgate Vehicle Hire Ltd as an IT Development Team Lead, where they designed and built an online vehicle hire system, saving the company significant costs.

Dan also worked at Amadeus as a Consultant, contributing to business and safety-critical systems for major airlines. Dan performed analysis, design, coding, and testing using various programming languages. Earlier in their career, at Baryll Blue Ltd, Dan served as a Senior Analyst Programmer and Head of Production, leading a team and developing dynamic websites and web applications for high-profile clients. Dan used PHP, MySQL, Java, Perl, and XML for these projects. Dan began their career at British Airways as an Analyst Programmer, working on safety-critical projects and successfully delivering a major IT project ahead of schedule.

Overall, Dan Mullen has extensive experience in various roles within the IT industry, with a focus on cyber and data security, project management, system development, and programming.

Dan Mullen has a strong educational background in computer science and information technology. Dan obtained a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) in Computer Science from Durham University, graduating between 1995 and 1998. Prior to that, they completed their A Levels in Mathematics (Pure & Applied), Physics, and Computing at Monkwearmouth College from 1993 to 1995. Their secondary education took place at Castle View School, where they achieved their GCSEs, although the field of study for this degree is not specified. Furthermore, they have acquired additional certifications, including "ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Internal Auditor (CIS IA)" and "ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Lead Implementer (CIS LI)" from IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications) in 2018. Dan also obtained the certification of "ISO 27001 Certified ISMS Foundation (CIS F)" from the same institution in April 2018.