BSides Bristol 2024

Jess Matthews

Currently, work in an Information Security team within the healthcare and life sciences sector. Formerly, worked in Brussels in an EU affairs capacity at the European Parliament and the public-private partnership, Clean Aviation (previously Clean Sky).

Adept communicator and strategic thinker who is politically astute, socially conscious and highly motivated with a collaborative instinct, enquiring mind, global outlook and keen eye for detail.

Thrives in horizontal-oriented roles, diverse teams and international environments which are mission-driven. Above all, a passion that lies at the intersection of geopolitics, security and technology.

Specialities / interests: UK politics, EU affairs, international relations, diplomacy, languages, content management systems and web development, cyber security, internet governance, aerospace and aviation.


Session

08-31
09:50
20min
Brexit to Bsides: My personal journey into security
Jess Matthews

The EU referendum on the 23rd of June 2016 marked a seismic moment in my professional and personal life. It had forced me to reevaluate - who I was, my values and what the next chapter holds. Fast forward to 2024. The power of community has allowed me to not only grow but thrive! This is my story.

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