Simon Nayan, CISM (I help Startups Scale-up IT and Security) in

Simon Nayan, CISM (I help Startups Scale-up IT and Security)

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Senior, IT |Digital Experience & Enablement (Tessian Group) at Proofpoint
📍 United Kingdom

Simon is a senior IT professional at Proofpoint, specializing in scaling IT operations and information security for startups. With executive education from LSE and Oxford, he excels in identity management and endpoint security. People often describe him as a hardworking, skilled, and open-minded team player.

Outside of his core role, Simon is dedicated to continuous professional development, as shown by his active involvement with the ISACA London Chapter. He consistently seeks to broaden his expertise through advanced certifications in strategy and cybersecurity, reflecting a deep commitment to his field.

Unique fact: He was the first IT hire for both Taptap Send and Pelotons international expansion, building their entire IT and security infrastructures from the ground up.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Senior, IT |Digital Experience & Enablement (Tessian Group)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Scaling Startup IT
He has a proven track record of being the foundational IT hire at startups like Taptap Send and Peloton, building and scaling their tech operations to an enterprise level.
Identity Management
A core focus in his current and past roles. He recently attended Okta tech camps, indicating a strong, current interest in workforce identity solutions.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Senior, IT |Digital Experience & Enablement (Tessian Group)
Proofpoint
5-2022
Director IT Operations - InfoSec ( Acquired by Proofpoint)
Tessian
ISACA London Chapter
Apprenticeship
4-2021 - 5-2022
Head of Information Technology
Taptap Send
11-2018 - 3-2021
Manager, IT Service Delivery UK/EMEA
Peloton Interactive
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Education
MBA Essentials
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Oxford Executive Leadership Programme
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
BSC IT
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
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