quals

hugo.yaml

@@ -68,11 +68,11 @@ params:
         title: "About me"
         image: "/img/me.jpg"
         content: |-
-          I am a **Software Engineer** specializing in the intersection of hardware, security, and automation. My career has evolved from architecting firmware for IoT appliances at Panasonic to securing high-stakes MoD systems with Tanium at Pointwire. Currently, I’m at Nextbase, where I bridge the gap between firmware and the cloud by building Python-driven automation frameworks and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments.
+          I am a **Software Engineer** specializing in the intersection of hardware, security, and automation. My career has evolved from architecting firmware for IoT appliances at Panasonic to securing high-stakes MoD systems with Tanium at Pointwire. Currently, I’m at Nextbase, where I test firmware and cloud systems by building automation frameworks and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments.
 
           I’m a firm believer that if a task is worth doing twice, it’s worth automating once. Whether it's hunting down safety-critical bugs in microcontrollers or optimizing OTA update stability, I enjoy the challenge of making complex systems "bulletproof."
 
-          When I’m not writing scripts or managing my Proxmox cluster, you’ll usually find me tinkering with my **Home Assistant** setup, playing the piano, or heading out on a road trip with my dog.
+          When I’m not writing scripts or managing my Proxmox server, you’ll usually find me tinkering with my **HomeLab** setup, playing the piano, or heading out on a day trip with my dog.
         skills:
             enable: true
             title: "Tech stack & tools I'm currently leaning into:"
@@ -149,9 +149,15 @@ params:
 
     education:
         enable: true
-        title: "Qualifications"
+        title: "Credentials & Education"
         index: false
         items:
+          - title: "Professional Certifications"
+            content: |
+              * **Tanium Certified:** Administrator, Cloud Specialist, and Operator
+              * **ISTQB Foundation:** (In Progress - 2026)
+              * **NVQ Level 3:** Equipment Maintenance Engineering (British Army)
+
           - title: "Bachelor of Physics"
             school:
                 name: "University of Bristol"
@@ -161,16 +167,11 @@ params:
                 Extracurricular Activities
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-          - title: "Tanium Certified Engineer"
-            school:
-                name: "Tanium"
-                url: "https://www.bristol.ac.uk/"
-            date: "2024"
-            content: |-
-                Qualifications
-                  - Tanium Certified Operator
-                  - Tanuim Certified Administrator
-                  - Tanium Certified Cloud Deployment Specialist
+          - title: "Security & Military Background"
+            content: |
+              * **SC Clearance:** Active (Maintained through MoD deployments)
+              * **British Army (2011 – 2021):** Served as a Vehicle Mechanic (Class 1). Managed fleet diagnostics and operational readiness for 50+ heavy vehicles.
+              * **Lead Instructor:** Parachute Center Coach (Netheravon); trained 500+ students in high-stakes safety protocols with a 0% incident rate.
     contact:
         enable: true
         # title: "Custom Name"