Sean Huggett
Consultant & MD
Sean specialises in data protection, information risk and cyber security. He is a qualified barrister, having been called to the Bar in 1998, and started his career as an in-house lawyer working in intellectual property, data protection and commercial contracts. He later progressed into commercial leadership roles, working in a number of sectors before specialising in privacy and security strategy, management and compliance. Sean is also Managing Director at Evalian®.
His qualifications include CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISMP, CIPP-E, CIPT & GDPR Practitioner Certificate.
Philip Harris
Consultant & Ops Director
Philip consults on data protection and acts as an outsourced DPO for clients. He has a long history of working with innovative, technology-led businesses and in technology licensing. He is experienced in building and supporting operational and compliance business functions, including HR, ICT, H&S and Quality Management Systems. Phil is also Operations Director at Evalian®.
His qualifications include IAPP CIPP-E, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CIPD and APM. He also holds an MBA from Imperial College.
Chris Hawthorn
Commercial Director
Chris is our Commercial Director, with responsibility for client care and business development. He has a strong knowledge of data protection, information security, penetration testing and ISO 27001.
Prior to joining Evalian®, Chris has worked with early-stage and fast-growing companies in the software, information security and data protection space, and has spent time living and working in Europe as well as here in the UK.
Darren Maynard
Finance Director
Darren is our Finance Director, responsible for finance, business strategy and growth. He has a strong knowledge of growing and leading small/medium businesses.
Prior to joining Evalian®, Darren has worked in IT for last 12 years, recently as COO/CFO for two Valued Added Resellers/Managed Service Providers including responsibility for company integrations.
Nicola Huggett
Director & Company Secretary
Nicola is a co-founder of Evalian® and has served as a director of the business since its formation. She supports business operations including facilities, finance, office management and company secretarial matters.
Before moving into business administration, Nik’s background was in life sciences at early-stage, growth companies. She has been instrumental in the development of new life science products and arising intellectual property rights, working with partners and collaborators in Europe and the US.
Matt Gerry
Head of Cyber Security Practice
Matt is Evalian's head of cyber security and consults on information and cyber security, including incident response, security awareness and training, security gap analysis and certification advisory. Matt started his career working in large multinationals where he gained experience delivering large system implementations, leading projects, and handling key stakeholder relations.
He holds an MSc in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London.
Alex Harper
Head of Penetration Testing Practice
Alex is our Head of Penetration Testing Practice, specialising in security testing of IT infrastructure, web applications and mobile applications. He started his career as a software developer before moving into ethical hacking and security consulting. Alex leads our penetration testing team
His qualifications include Cyber Scheme Team Leader (CSTL), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) and Qualified Security Team Member (QTSM).
Ray Orife
Head of Data Protection Practice
Ray specialises in data protection and information rights law. He is a qualified solicitor and worked in private practice and in-house in commercial law roles before focusing on data protection. Before joining Evalian® he was in-house counsel and Data Protection Officer for a high street financial services organisation and their associated businesses.
His qualifications include a First Class Honours Degree in Law, LPC (Distinction), Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection (PC.dp) and IAPP CIPP/E.
Daniel Djiann
Head of ISO & Business Continuity Practice
Daniel consults on ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001 and business continuity. He has specialised in organisational resilience for much of his career, working as a consultant and in-house for multi-national organisations. He is also Head of our ISO & Business Continuity Practice.
He is an ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 Lead Auditor and a Member of the Business Continuity Institute, MBCI.
Joe Allsopp
Head of Business Development
Joe is Head of Business Development and acts as the primary point of contact for new clients. He prides himself on always employing a trust-based sales methodology and ensuring every client’s needs and pain points are truly understood.
Prior to joining Evalian®, Joe has had a successful career working in sales, primarily in technology-focused companies. Most recently, he was Head of Sales for a software company in which he was a key member of the team, leading to the company securing external investment.
Keith Sharp
Principal Security Consultant
Prior to joining Evalian as a Principal Security Consultant, Keith has been working as a penetration tester for the last ten years. Keith has delivered a wide range of security testing services against systems supporting numerous sectors including, finance, retail, health, education, legal, communication, utilities, real estate, information technology, and UK government.
Keith has held CHECK Team Leader status for the past seven years and specialises in web application security. Before working in offensive security, Keith taught within an academic setting the defensive side of network security and moved laterally to support and maintain networked systems and IT resources within university campus environments.
Patrik Jakus
Cloud Security Assessor
Patrik is a Cloud Security Assessor at Evalian, providing professional security services to clients. Having previously worked for a managed security service provider as a Security engineer specialising in cloud technologies, Patrik was involved in a variety of projects including Cloud Security Assessments, DLP (Data Loss Prevention) engineering, MDR (Managed Detection and Response) engineering and Attack Surface Management.
Patrik is certified in AWS, Azure and Ethical Hacking.
David Chadwick
Cyber Security Adviser
David advises on information and cyber security. David began his career working in Digital Forensics within both law enforcement and private industry before moving into cyber security.
David holds a BSc in Digital Forensics and is currently working towards an MSc in Cyber Security.
Sneha Naik
Security Consultant & Tester
Sneha works as a security consultant and penetration tester, with a range of experience testing web apps, mobile apps, and vulnerability testing. Over the past 4 years, Sneha has performed testing for banks, stock exchanges, manufacturing companies, and government agencies.
Sneha has completed a Bachelors in Instrumentation Engineering in India, followed by a PG Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems and Security (PG-DITISS).
David Kennedy
Security Consultant & Tester
Prior to joining Evalian® as a Security Consultant and Penetration Tester, David has worked as a Team Lead for IT teams across numerous sectors including, finance, information technology, and UK government.
David has attained his Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) and Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) certifications.
Hugh Simpson
Security Consultant & Tester
Hugh is a security consultant and penetration tester at Evalian®. Previously a chef, Hugh started his career in IT as a Windows system administrator and from there, moved on to his first security consultant role where he had hands-on experience in penetration testing, malware analysis, and digital forensics. Hugh has performed testing services for government agencies, public health services and private financial companies.
Hugh's IT certifications are CompTIA A+ and Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP).
Takashi Doyama
Security Consultant & Tester
Takashi is a penetration tester at Evalian®. After switching studies from medicine to the field of IT, he discovered his passion for penetration testing whilst learning python.
Takashi holds the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), CompTIA PenTest+ and Practical Network Penetration Test (PNPT) certifications and possesses a strong interest in external and internal penetration testing, mobile applications testing and social engineering.
Eugene Sante
Security Consultant & Tester
Eugene is a security consultant and penetration tester at Evalian®. Having started his IT career as Software Engineer and Researcher, Eugene then moved on to his first Cyber Security role as a Cyber Security Engineer and Researcher.
Eugene's IT qualifications include a First-Class Honours master’s degree in cyber security.
David Barnes
Security Consultant & Tester
David is a security consultant at Evalian®. Having previously worked in civil engineering, David is now working towards his Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) qualification.
Rory Hattingh
Security Consultant & Tester
Rory is a seasoned Penetration Tester with deep roots in both the networking and development sectors. Rory started his career in networking and has vast experience in web application security, infrastructure network penetration testing, and executing red teaming security assessments, among other specialties.
Rory certified in Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) and is a CREST Registered Penetration Tester.
Badamjav Jamsran
Security Consultant & Tester
Badamjav is a penetration tester at Evalian® with over two years of experience in testing various micro loan systems, stock exchanges and fintech companies.
Badamjav holds a First-Class Honours undergraduate degree in cyber security and is an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP).
Sandra May
Principal Data Protection Consultant
Sandra is an experienced senior data protection consultant and is a designated DPO for Evalian® clients. Sandra spent much of her career as a litigation lawyer and over the last ten years has been focusing on specialising in data protection.
Sandra's qualifications include BCS Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection, ISEB Certificate in Data Protection, as well as being a FCILEx (Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives).
Daniel Williams
Lead Data Protection Consultant
Daniel consults on data protection and acts as outsourced DPO for clients.
He holds IAPP CIPP/E, MSc in Law Business and Management, LLB in Commercial Law and has completed his Legal Practice Course with the University of Law.
Neil Scott
Lead Data Protection Consultant
Neil consults on data protection and GDPR compliance. Prior to joining Evalian®, Neil served in the Royal Air Force and as a uniformed and plainclothes police officer.
Neil’s qualifications include a Masters in Intellectual Property Law (LL.M), A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B Hons), the IAPP CIPP/E and IAPP CIPM.
Leah Smith
Senior Data Protection Consultant
Leah has worked in the Government sector in Information Assurance, Information Security and Data Protection for over 21 years and was DPO for Ordnance Survey and its group of companies before joining Evalian®.
Leah’s qualifications include Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection PC.dp (GDPR), ISEB Certified Information Management Principles (CISMP) and ISO27001 Lead Implementer.
Phillip Davison
Data Protection Consultant
Phillip consults on data protection, e-privacy and freedom of information, and acts as outsourced DPO for clients. He worked for the Information Commissioner's Office for 8 years, as a Case Officer and later as a Lead Policy Officer.
Since leaving the ICO, Phillip has worked as a specialist data protection consultant and outsourced Data Protection Officer. He holds the ISEB Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection.
Emma Gedge
Data Protection Consultant
Emma consults on data protection, and has a background primarily from the public sector, working with communications data and live-time intelligence.
Her qualifications include a First Class Honours Degree in Criminology and successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Law.
Jonathan Waite
Data Protection Consultant
Jonathan is a Data Protection Consultant, who has built up experience in both the private and public sectors. His work history includes roles within Information Governance and Freedom of Information as well as Corporate Services and Education Admissions.
Jonathan holds both the UK GDPR Practitioners Certificate and the BCS Practitioners Certificate in Data Protection.
Ben Lyszkowski
Data Protection Consultant
Ben is part of the Evalian® Data Protection Practice, working as a Data Protection Consultant. His work history includes healthcare, database construction and visa compliance.
He has a First Class Honours Degree in Law from the University of Law, Bristol.
Alan Hathaway
Data Protection Consultant
Alan is a Data Protection Consultant with extensive experience as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) in the casino, hospitality, retail, and e-commerce sectors. Previously holding senior operational management roles, Alan is also qualified in project management and has successfully led critical initiatives, including digital transformation projects and the design and implementation of data protection governance frameworks for organisations at different stages of development and maturity.
His qualifications include EU GDPR Practitioner and PRINCE2 Practitioner.
Christiana Kukoyi
Data Protection Consultant
Christiana is a Data Protection Consultant, who has built up experience in both the private and public sectors.
Her qualifications include Second Class Honours Degree in Law, successful completion of the LPC and a Foundation Certificate in Data Protection (GDPR F).
John Anjokwu
Data Protection Analyst
Before joining Evalian as a Data Protection Analyst, John worked in retail and healthcare. He gained experience in legal work from Gentoo Group and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
John recently completed a Master of Laws degree at Northumbria University.
Chris Stone
Senior Consultant ISO & Business Continuity
Chris consults on information and IT security compliance, security assurance and incident response and is a certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
He has worked in security compliance and access management analysis and assurance in the travel and financial services sectors.
Ikechi Ajoku
ISO & Business Continuity Consultant
Ikay consults ISO & Business Continuity for Evalian®. She has experience from working in the education sector and holds the BCS CISMP, ISO27001 Foundation, Ce-CSP and CCSK certifications.
She also holds an MBA in Business Management and an MSc in Information Systems from City University, London.
Ben Parker
ISO & Business Continuity Advisor
Ben is part of the Evalian® ISO team, training to be an ISO and Business Continuity Advisor.
Ben has a background as a medical advisor and has achieved his Comptia Sec+ and CySA+ certificates – this experience drove him to begin a new career in Information Security.
Jamie Saunders
ISO & Business Continuity Advisor
Prior to joining Evalian, Jamie recently finished a degree BSc (Hons) in Computer Science at the University of Winchester in 2023. Jamie has joined the team as an ISO Advisor with experience in Computer Science with university, and just before this, working within Thames Valley Police as a Police Community Support Officer; advising and dealing with minor and major crime when needed.
Tom Tustin
ISO & Business Continuity Advisor
Tom has joined the team as an ISO Advisor, having previously worked at the top end of a professional Cricket Club where he started as an apprentice and worked his way up, gaining more responsibility within the commercial team. Tom has a passion for engaging with clients.
Eleanor Ashton
Partner Account Manager
Els is our Partner Account Manager and acts as the primary point of contact for existing clients. She prides herself on her ability to build long-lasting relationships and really understand the needs of our clients.
Els started her career in tech as an IT Reseller working on networking and security projects. She has worked with a wide range of clients across multiple industries and understands the importance of trusted partner relationships. Els is a strategic problem solver and is always looking for ways to increase client happiness.
Matthew Webb
Account Manager
In his role as an Account Manager, Matt plays a vital role in expanding and integrating Evalian's services whilst delivering a first-class customer experience. Matt's career began at Lloyds Banking Group, where he served as a High Street Branch Manager. Over time, his career evolved to encompass business banking, where he managed a diverse portfolio of clients with turnovers ranging from 1 to 10 million pounds. A desire for a change in career path led Matt to transition into the IT software industry, where he could be part of a growing field that would enable his continuous personal and professional development, all while maintaining his commitment to helping and supporting clients on their journey towards success.
Thomas Jeffery
Services Architect
Thomas works as a Services Architect at Evalian® supporting all things technical within the commercial team. In his previous careers, Thomas served time in the British Army, as well as working offshore in the Oil and Gas industry.
Having attended the Crucial (Cyber) Academy’s Offensive Security course, he has achieved his OSCP, OSWP, Cyber Essentials and CHECK Team Member qualifications. During his time as a Penetration Tester, Thomas has conducted internal/external infrastructure, wireless, web application, API, Cloud and Physical security assessments.
Lauren Gardner
Client Operations Manager
Lauren is our in-house Client Operations Manager. She sits at the heart of our business, making sure that our services are delivered to the highest quality and on time, our policies and processes are followed, and accurate time recording is maintained.
Before joining us she spent several years in performance analyst/project managerial roles in two leading cyber security consultancies. With strong communications skills, logical thinker, and problem solver, Lauren is great at building successful consultant/client relationships.
Kate Mingo
Marketing Manager
Kate is our Marketing Manager. She started out her career in graphic design and creating content for eLearning within the Oil & Gas / Energy industry and has over 20 years' experience in corporate branding, communications and marketing.
Her qualifications include a BA Honours degree in Visual Communication from Robert Gordon University, as well as certificates in Social Media, Digital Marketing, SEO and Google Ads.
Jason Gibb
Multi-Media Designer
Jason is our Multi-Media Designer whose career spans over 20 years as a graphic designer and, more recently, as lead senior designer within an international energy organisation. His expertise includes content creation and project management for e-learning products and a solid background in branding, print collateral, development and experience in UI design.
Jason has a BA Honours degree in Visual Communication from Robert Gordons University.
Graham Forrest
Senior Software Engineer
Graham is a senior software engineer, specialising in robust end-to-end websites, mobile and desktop applications. He started his career as hardware engineer at a local family-run computer shop.
Since leaving the field of hardware to go into software, Graham has worked on numerous projects over his years of experience, ranging from online auction software, prescription pharmaceutical solutions, to energy performance certificate calculation engines.
Tara Forrest
UI/UX Engineer
Tara is our UI/UX Engineer, with a background in accounting and social care. Following a lifelong love of computing, Tara decided to pursue a new career and complete a BSc(Hons) in Computing with The Open University.
With years of hobbyist web development experience, Tara specialises in front-end development and project management and supports the development team.
Kirsty McDonald
HR Manager
Before joining Evalian, Kirsty held roles in both operational and HR management, primarily within a technology-focused IT and furniture reselling company. Her 11-year tenure with that organisation enabled her to adopt a holistic perspective, effectively balancing the needs of the business and its employees to achieve optimal outcomes.
Kirsty is CIPD Level 5 qualified as well as being a Mental Health First Aider.
Dominique Harling
Finance Manager
Dominique is Evalian's Finance Manager and brings with her extensive experience in management accounting across both public and private sectors including beauty, travel, and healthcare.
Dominique has a BSc in Mathematics and is currently ACCA PQ.
Jofie Balanda
IT Manager
Jofie is our IT Manager, responsible for managing the IT infrastructure within Evalian®.
He started his career as a technician at a managed service provider, eventually working his way through the ranks to IT Director, responsible for providing a whole host of services to clients.
James Cross
Account Executive
James is a part of the Evalian® sales development team in Worcester having previously worked in sales at a fresh produce company, dealing with B2B sales on a daily basis. This experience means James is committed to ensuring open communication with clients in order to acheive their end goals.
James Colenutt
Sales Development Representative
James works as a member of the Evalian Sales Department in Worcester, after having previously done Freelance Studio Production for companies like Dr. Martens and Superdry. Prior to that, he had a background in sales while working in a retail store - this experience drove him to return to his roots and begin a new career in B2B sales.
Jack Salzmann
Paralegal Apprentice
Jack works at Evalian® as a part of the inaugural cohort of data protection apprentices. Alongside working towards the paralegal qualification, Jack's goal is to improve his skills across numerous areas. Jack just finished his studies at A-Level where he studied law, philosophy, and psychology at Queen Mary’s College, also completing an EPQ which was focused on the legal sector.
Cyle Waddingham
Paralegal Apprentice
Cyle is a data protection apprentice at Evalian® and aims to build his professional skills alongside working towards his paralegal qualification. Cyle recently finished his A-Levels in which he studied law, economics, and history which focused on the war of the Roses, The Tudors, and The Russian Revolution.
Bradley Chick
Paralegal Apprentice
Bradley studied A-Level Law, Business and Sport at Queen Mary’s College and has a passion for Law. He is working at Evalian® as part of the first cohort of Data Protection Paralegal Apprentices, where he hopes to further his personal skills while gaining experience in full-time employment.
