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Tendai H.

Captain · DISC type DS
Head of Cyber Security at FirstBank UK Limited
📍 Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

Tendai is the Head of Cyber Security at FirstBank UK, with extensive experience in IT infrastructure, operations, and technology risk within the banking sector. Holding an MSc from Anglia Ruskin University and numerous certifications like CISSP and CISM, he is described by colleagues as professional, dedicated, and results-oriented.

He is passionate about technology, particularly the practical applications of AI in finance. Tendai shows a keen interest in experimenting with new AI models on personal hardware. He is also dedicated to security awareness training and mentoring others, with former colleagues highlighting him as an exceptional manager and mentor.

Unique fact: He has successfully run Googles Gemma AI model offline on a 4-year-old Android phone with just 4GB of RAM.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Head of Cyber Security
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Tendai shows up

Decisive But Calm
Output-Driven
Dynamic But Sincere

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics Tendai cares about

AI in Banking
Actively shares updates on using AI and LLMs to enhance customer banking experiences, particularly for scam detection and spending intelligence tools.
Cyber Risk Leadership
His role, coupled with CISM and CRISC certifications, centers on managing comprehensive technology and security risks for financial institutions.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Head of Cyber Security
FirstBank UK Limited
9-2021 - 4-2023
IT & Cyber Security Manager
FBN Bank UK LTD
1-2015 - 8-2021
IT Manager
FBN Bank (UK) Limited
9-2008 - 12-2014
IT System Analyst
FBN Bank (UK) Limited
2005 - 2008
Independent IT Contractor
Independent IT Contractor
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2005 - 2006
Msc
Anglia Ruskin University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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