About Alex
By Alex • Published: 2 December 2025 • Updated: 2 December 2025
Alex is someone who likes understanding how things really work. That includes systems, policies, cars, cameras and sometimes coins. Curiosity tends to pull things together rather than apart, which is how this site ended up mixing cyber security, advanced driving, photography and a few practical tools.
This page gives a clearer picture of what Alex works on and what matters along the way.
About
CyberAlex brings together tools, ideas and projects that might be useful to someone else. Some things are technical, some are creative and some are simply here because they belong somewhere.
A full CV isn’t published publicly, but is always available on request.
Cyber Security, Risk and Resilience
Alex studied Computer Security at undergraduate level and graduated with a First Class BSc. Postgraduate work in Cyber Security, Risk and Resilience builds on that foundation with a deeper focus on how organisations cope with real pressure. Not the tidy, theoretical kind, but the version where people miscommunicate, controls drift, systems fail at the wrong moment and someone has to make a decision before the damage spreads.
The approach is simple. Look at people, technology and process as a system. Understand what is supposed to happen, then look at what actually happens. The gap between those two things is where most risk lives. Alex enjoys that work because it rewards clear reasoning, honesty about limitations and the ability to explain decisions so that others can build on them.
Whether it is designing a practical tool, analysing a policy or modelling an incident, Alex aims to leave things clearer than they were found. Employers who value structured thinking, real awareness and the ability to communicate complex ideas usually find common ground here.
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Alex's CV in kept offline for privacy and to avoid outdated versions circulating. If you’d like a copy for legitimate hiring or collaboration purposes, feel free to get in touch.
- If you’re unsure whether Alex is the right fit, just ask
- Alex is happy to discuss completed work or background in more detail
- Alex’s general CV is available privately on request
- A tailored CV can also be provided if you share the role or requirements
- Even a quick, informal chat is always welcome
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Automotive and Advanced Driving
What began as ordinary day-to-day driving slowly turned into something much more analytical. Within two years of passing the test, Alex completed the IAM Advanced Test with a First, followed by the IAM Masters. Examiners consistently highlighted calm planning, strong hazard awareness, and a structured, methodical style.
Progression into a rear-wheel-drive Jaguar and the High Performance Course introduced a more technical layer. Pace, balance, vision, positioning, mechanical sympathy, each element became something to study, refine and understand. The appeal lies in the process: breaking a complex skill down, iterating, and finding the reasoning behind why something works.
That mindset eventually led to Velosophy a separate site where the more detailed write-ups live. It covers advanced driving, car control, the High Performance Course, examiner feedback, and the broader philosophy behind driving well. If you appreciate driving as a skill rather than just transport, it is worth a visit.
Where to Read More
For a deeper look at advanced driving, including techniques, reflections and structured write-ups, visit the dedicated site.
Visit VelosophyPhotography
Photography was the career Alex wanted, but not one that was realistically affordable. Keeping it as a hobby turned out to be the better path. Without the pressure to make it pay, the focus shifted back to the simple things like light, timing, colour and the satisfaction of getting a frame to feel right.
The results sometimes surprise people, occasionally to the point where they don’t believe the photos are Alex’s at all. It’s an awkward compliment, but a compliment nonetheless.
Lumasphere is the dedicated portfolio. A cleaner space away from the tools and tech of CyberAlex. No features, no noise, just images presented simply. If you enjoy atmospheric, detail driven photography, it might be worth a look.
Visit the portfolio at lumasphere.art.