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MentorCruise summary
Kersley is a Cyber Security Consultant with 18 years of post-graduate experience. He has worked across federal, intelligence, and commercial banking engagements, with experience in security operations and threat detection and response. He helps entry and mid-level professionals clarify cyber security career paths, strengthen resumes, and prepare for certification exams and job searches.
Based on 3 verified mentee reviews
- Two reviewers value his guidance on career planning, including choosing cyber security roles and planning a job search.
- Two mentees mention his help with resumes, skills, and career decisions during periods of uncertainty.
About
Do you love the idea of entering cyber security but are confused with the pathways?
If you are looking to boost your chances as a career transitioning professional, I am the mentor and coach for you. You'll gain clarity with your cyber security professional goals.
You will find value with me if you are entry level to mid-level professional looking to progress in cyber.
Executives needing strategy guidance? Please book me for a 1:1 exploration session.
Expect a formulaic, systematic approach with space for your own creative design process.
I specialize in security operations, threat detection and response. Currently, heavily in secure supply chain delivery through CI/CD for AI/ML data transformation project.
Most likely led end-to-end assessments most likely for a State entity near you.
I have 18 years post-graduate experience, over 20 engagements across Federal (Civil, Intel, Large Commercial Banking).
I ran my own technical hands-on workshops (FreshTech Fridays) and helped build training course work for a Cyber Security Training Firm as a consultant. Currently, I mentor for Springboard and MentorCruise, and run a full career in my day-to-day security role.
Career Notables:
- Consultant credit BP Oil Spill Commission Report to the President (2011) pg 364
- Contributed to the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (2019)
- Securely assessed Google Cloud for GSA (2010)
- AI/ML data modernization project (Current)
What mentees say
5 out of 5 stars
He’s great very knowledgeable and helps in engaging ways.
Thomas
Standard Plan • 1 month
5 out of 5 stars
Michael
Standard Plan • 5 months
5 out of 5 stars
Kersley played a significant role in my career planning and resume development, providing strategic guidance on job hunting and effective certification exam preparation. Leveraging his experience, he imparted valuable insights on career planning and personal branding
Roy
Lite Plan • 4 months
Get to know Kersley
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What happens when you start
You tell Kersley your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Kersley reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
