O'Connor, Gearoid MSc, CISM

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Hd of Information Security UK - AI to Serve Our Democracies at Helsing

United Kingdom

Overview

Gearoid is the Head of Information Security for the UK at Helsing, applying over 20 years of expertise to secure AI solutions for the national security sector. He specializes in implementing "Secure by Design" principles and previously transformed cyber resilience at the UK Ministry of Defence. Colleagues describe him as articulate, diligent, and forward-thinking.

Outside of his primary professional role, Gearoid serves as a Trustee for the Honourable Artillery Company. This registered charity supports a unit of the British Army Reserve, a City of London Special Constabulary detachment, and a benevolent fund for its members.

He is a member of the Court of Assistants, the board of trustees for the historic Honourable Artillery Company.

Personality Overview

Direct & Candid

Challenger

Self-Confident

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Secure by Design
He is a vocal advocate for a 'Secure by Design' approach, ensuring AI systems for national security are built with a risk-based approach from the start.
Cyber Resilience
His work with the UK Ministry of Defence involved transforming the nation's cyber resilience by embedding a system lifecycle approach to security.
DevOps Security
Previously led global teams at HCL and CA Technologies, focusing on integrating security into Agile and automated software development pipelines.

Media Appearances

O'Connor, has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2023
Hd of Information Security UK - AI to Serve Our Democracies at Helsing
2-2019 - 7-2019
Senior Director, DevOps Transformation at HCL Technologies
2-2018 - 7-2019
Senior Director, DevOps Security at CA Technologies
12-2014 - 2-2018
Manager, Services (DACH), EMEA at Veracode
3-2014 - 11-2019
Trustee at Honourable Artillery Company

Education

2003 - 2005
MSc from City St George’s, University of London
2002 - 2003
HDip BS(IT) from Michael Smurfit Graduate School Of Business

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Insights For Selling To O'Connor,

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with O'Connor, is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from O'Connor,

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will O'Connor, move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can O'Connor, take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And O'Connor,

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