Melissa Hoggarth is a dedicated cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in security audits, staff training, and data analysis. She excels in developing compliance programs, leading security initiatives, and educating future professionals. Her proactive approach and technical expertise make her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to strengthen its cybersecurity posture.
Extensive experience in cybersecurity practices, audits, training, and data analytics to safeguard organizational assets.
Proficient in developing automated reporting systems and centralized data repositories using Power BI and Power Automate.
Designed and delivered engaging cybersecurity training programs for diverse audiences, boosting awareness and compliance.
Experience in lecturing, creating curriculum, and managing virtual learning environments for undergraduate students.
Zonal Retail Data Systems Ltd.
Retained existing responsibilities while taking full ownership of the ISO 27001 internal audit programme, including planning, conducting, and writing up audits.. Manage the company-wide cyber awareness training and work with the SOC during incident response activities.. Produce technical and case-study blog content, maintain and update security policies and documentation, manage security data analytics, and develop slide decks for vulnerability management and executive security forums.
Zonal Retail Data Systems Ltd.
Implemented the company-wide cyber awareness training programme, running quarterly campaigns and engaging with staff to ensure high completion rates.. Drove the security data analytics strategy, developing dashboards with Power BI.. Supported with streamlining vulnerability management processes, in addition to developing the Security Championship Programme for software developers.. Managed access control for all joiners, movers, and leavers of the business and supported with ISO 27001 audits.
York St John University
Taught second year Computer Science BSc undergraduate students.. Created all teaching content, managed the online virtual learning environment, delivered weekly lectures and lab sessions and marked assignments.. Organised guest speakers to enrich the students' learning.
MSc by Research
BSc (Hons)
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Coventry University Group
Taught undergraduate students on the Cyber Security BSc (Hons) course, including modules on Networking, Information Security, Internet of Things, and Contemporary Issues.. Designed the module structure and content, and delivered classes both in-person and online.. Developed the assignments and marked student work, providing detailed reports on student progress.
Family Fund
Developed an automated reporting system and a centralised data repository using Power BI and Power Automate for audited service data.. Worked autonomously on both projects, working closely with key stakeholder teams to ensure the solution satisfied user requirements.
York St John University
Ran social media ‘student takeovers’ on Instagram and wrote monthly blog posts for YSJLife.. Took part in widening participation events promoting women in STEM careers.
York St John University
Worked on three research projects: developing a website for an online course for English teachers; developing a new database system for the North Yorkshire Police, and gathering evidence in the form of focus groups, surveys, and large data sets for the university’s Teaching Excellence Framework.
Twelve Oaks Software
Developed software by programming in Java and Kotlin, writing unit tests and fixing bugs.. Worked on projects including developing Android fraud detection software and carrying out QA tests.
