From idea to implementation

Technical Director

James is a co-founder of Kaze, a serial innovator and a passionate technical leader with a deep knowledge of cyber security and machine learning. He has a proven history of driving large teams to apply these technologies and build game-changing capabilities for cyber defence. He believes that people are the ultimate solution for effective digital security and spends a significant amount of time supporting, encouraging and mentoring individuals on their own cybersecurity journeys.

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Managing Director

Dan is a strategist with considerable hands-on operational leadership experience in Defence where he was on the frontline of the cyber conflict. He led the formation of government strategy to achieve national cyber resilience and directed investment prioritisation for one of the largest cyber security budgets globally. Passionate about tackling the underlying human challenges to effective cyber security, he loves solving wicked problems, developing energised teams and steering organisations through transformative change.

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Director

Michael is a transformation leader and a tenacious market maker with a track record of defining and delivering high-margin rapid growth strategies. He has extensive experience across: cyber; government, defence, intelligence & space; telecoms; legal; FMCG; transport; health; and CNI. Adept at influencing and driving change at the highest levels, he has led major change programmes for blue-chip and public sector organisations, including developing new commercial models, running post-merger integrations for FTSE 250 business, implementing large IT projects, developing and delivering corporate strategies, and spinning out new businesses.

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Director

Jane is an M&A specialist, a qualified corporate lawyer and an experienced board advisor. With a very diverse career to date spanning corporate law, sell-side and buy-side corporate finance, growth and strategic advisory, board positions, fund management, startup mentoring and an in-house position as senior management of one of the UK’s fastest growing cyber companies, Jane has seen just about every kind of corporate transaction from just about every kind of perspective. Resourceful and highly commercial, Jane heads up Kaze’s corporate development efforts in the UK and abroad, bringing her vast experience in technology and specifically cyber security acquisitions to bear.

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Managing Consultant

Garry is an accomplished Governance, Risk and Compliance specialist who relishes the challenge of supporting organisations to understand and confidently embrace digital transformation. With a Defence background, Garry brings proven experience in the implementation of strategy, policy and processes change across complex environments. He is skilled in the identification, articulation and mitigation of risk, ensure scale and complexity of the problem set do not hinder successful outcomes.

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UI Developer

Matthew is an experienced frontend developer with capability across a range of libraries, frameworks, testing environments , and coding languages, allowing him to seamlessly bridge the gap between design and functionality. He is highly adept at bringing frontends to life in a way that is usable and scalable across devices. Mathew has worked with award winning software agencies and teaches a coding bootcamp. Matthew is a strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, translating designs and vision into a user-centric digital experience.

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Managing Consultant

Dee-Anne is a strategy and policy adviser with unrivalled experience in managing complex operations, leading multi-disciplinary teams, pioneering strategic policy change and achieving sustainable transformation. Dee-Anne is passionate about helping organisations with the most complex business challenges, transforming ways of working and embedding positive change results. Dee-Anne is also a co-founder of the Womens Cyber Circle - Inspiring, empowering and supporting women to thrive in the cyber profession.

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Associate Consultant

Ella is a natural problem solver with a passion for people. A recent University of Bristol graduate, Ella brings further scientific rigour and concepts to Kaze Consulting services. Ella has extensive experience in managing complex data sets, structuring analysis and understanding the real world impact of research. A social value champion, Ella heads Kaze’s environmental and sustainability plans.

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Product Manager

Donna joins the team with an extensive telecommunication system engineering background and career in Technical Product Management. Donna has delivered and assured strategic policy, pioneered cutting edge military technology and led agile capability improvement projects for the Ministry of Defence. Her passion is solving complex problems, developing others and learning from those around her, both at work and in her leadership role for an IT charity mentoring scheme that supports defence personnel.

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Data Scientist

An experienced data scientist & data engineer with extensive experience in leading Machine Learning, AI and automation teams across government and commercial sectors. Leads technical development of Kaze production code to automate mission critical analytics, using a wide variety of methods including; natural language processing, data engineering and statistical approaches. Skilled at communicating highly technical subjects to senior stakeholders.

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Business Analyst

Rohini is a detail-oriented and performance-driven security analyst with considerable knowledge and practical experience in Computer and Network Security, Cyber Security Analytics, Critical Systems Security, and Information Risk Management. Comfortable working with large complex data sets and driving out evidence-based recommendations, Rohini brings further technical expertise to Kaze Consulting's machine learning and automation capabilities. Rohini holds a master’s degree in Cyber Security from the University of West of England (UWE), Bristol.

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Senior Research and Development Engineer

Harri is a data scientist with a passion for state-of-the-art technologies, motivated by opportunities to innovate and working with organisations with purpose. Harri brings extensive experience in using machine learning, AI and automation to transform understanding and develop paradigm shifting software solutions. A PhD in Computer Science, Harri leads Kaze research, exploration and innovation in data, software development and automation.

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Associate Consultant

Charlie holds a degree in Computer Security from Cardiff MET (NCSC accredited) and is a certified ISO27001 Internal Auditor. He applies his passion for Cyber and Information security by seeking out simplicity in the complex world of cybersecurity. Charlie is also a CAPSLOCK Mentor, developing students’ technical and professional skills to become employable in the cyber profession.

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Senior Data Analyst

Alex is a highly experienced data analyst, passionate about interpreting and analysing data in order to drive successful business solutions. With a background in Aerospace Engineering, he is proficient in analytical, statistical and mathematical techniques and takes time to investigate and understand problems by liaising with business stakeholders resulting in consistent and scalable outcomes. Using his expertise in machine learning and automation, Alex is adept at detecting, predicting and communicating vulnerabilities and threats to help companies make important decisions that supports strategic and tactical risk management activity.

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Junior Consultant

Lorna is seasoned project professional with experience delivering managing projects in both public and private sectors. Lorna brings extensive experience in blue-light and security services, delivering complex programmes in highly sensitive environments. Lorna has a passion for Corporate Social Responsibility and is spearheading Kaze's transition to a B-Corp Certified organisation.

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