YCSC founder and one of the directors of UKC3, Melanie is also CEO of Bob's Business, the cyber security awareness training company. An Executive in Residence at Sheffield Hallam University, Melanie was awarded an OBE for her services to cyber security in 2022 and aims to create a safer world online for all.
Michael Faulks FCIIS
Michael Faulks FCIIS
CTO and Co-Founder of Ioetec Ltd, Michael is an experienced consultant with over 40 years in the industry specialising in cyber security and embedded computing. After completing a Masters in Cyber Security, Michael joined Sheffield Hallam University as an Associate Lecturer where he taught cryptography and secure system design.
Dr Shahrzad Zargari
Dr Shahrzad Zargari
Principal Lecturer and Subject Group Lead in Cyber Security & Forensics at Sheffield Hallam University, Shahrzad is part of the UKC3 skills working group and passionate about teaching cyber security to the next generation.
Mike Hudson
Mike Hudson
With over 20 years in the industry, Mike is an experienced Cyber Security Manager at Arco and a Cyber First Schools ambassador. Mike has akeen passion for application and web development technologies, and is always learning new technologies and languages.
Anya Bridges
Anya Bridges
Anya’s dedication to putting others first is a large part of what makes her such a groundbreaking and an increasingly valuable member of the industry. Alongside running various projects in the skills, innovation and ecosystem working groups to benefit the regional cyber security ecosystem.
Operational Team
Farnaaz Ghazaani
Cluster Manager
Farnaaz Ghazaani
Farnaaz graduated from the University of Leeds with an MEng Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence degree, having completed an industry placement year working as a cyber security analyst within NHS Digital's Cyber Security Operations Centre. Her role as Cluster Manager entails supporting the development of the cluster, organising events and cluster activities, and various other admin duties.
Melissa Faulkner
Social Media & Marketing Executive
Melissa Faulkner
Melissa is an experienced content creator, having started her own business within interior design and UGC content for brands. She came into cyber security to help share cyber security in a new light using her social media expertise.
