Writing
Notes from the intersection of HCI, AI, and security.
Less formal than the papers. Essays published on Medium and Substack — the ideas I find myself repeating in client meetings, written down once so I can link to them.
New guide
Cyber Economics: How to Get Leaders Invested in Cybersecurity — and What Should Worry Startups Most
Security advocates can lose the budget conversation for a simple reason: they argue in terms of vulnerabilities and controls, while leaders think in terms of revenue, runway, and customer trust. The case for cybersecurity is genuinely strong — but it has to be made in the language of business, not technical detail. Here's how to frame it, and what actually belongs at the top of the worry list.
Pride in Architecture: Why LGBTQ+ Representation in Tech Is Both Critical and Beautiful
The history of computing is full of LGBTQ+ trailblazers hidden in plain sight, waiting for their pride of place.
Read on Substack →
Jun 2026Approaching Chaos Testing and Resilience Game Day
A structured approach to chaos testing game days — how to intentionally introduce failures in a controlled environment to identify weaknesses and improve system reliability.
Read on Substack →- 2026
Understanding the Component Lifecycle
Why mastering the lifecycle of a UI component is fundamental to building robust, performant, and maintainable interfaces.
Read on Medium → - 2026
The Power of Design Systems: Building Cohesive and Efficient Digital Experiences
Consistency, efficiency, and scalability in modern product development — and why design systems are the connective tissue that makes them possible.
Read on Medium → - 2026
Quantumania — A system architect and security engineer's perspective on quantum
Co-authored with Srilakshmi Geetha. A grounded look at where quantum computing actually meets architecture and security today.
Read on Medium → - Sep 2025
Cybersecurity in Orbit
How space is becoming the next cyber battlefield — the threat surface, the actors, and what defenders need to be thinking about now.
Read on Medium → 
Aug 2025Bullets & Bandwidth: How AI Transformed Warfare in 2024
The year artificial intelligence moved from the research lab to the battlefield — and what it means for the future of conflict.
Read on Substack →
Speaker enquiries
Interested in a talk on AI, cybersecurity, or human-computer interaction?
I speak at conferences and run workshops on applied threat modelling, AI security, resilience engineering, and designing trustworthy systems. Open to keynotes, panels, and hands-on sessions.
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