Shaun's Incredible Journey: From Fitness Enthusiast to Cybersecurity Champion!
Welcome to the August edition of our ongoing series, Brilliant Bios! ✨
This month, we're thrilled to spotlight Shaun Harding, our dynamic Account Manager, whose unique journey from South Africa, to New Zealand and now joining us here on the big island in Australia. 🇦🇺
Please read on and enjoy getting to know Shaun!
Introduction
Howzit! My name is Shaun, and I recently moved to Australia to join Murdoch Webster! 👋
Can you tell us a bit about your background and your journey to Murdoch Webster?
I started my career as a personal trainer in South Africa, which instilled in me a passion for helping others and a strong work ethic. 💪 After eight years, I changed career and country (!!) moving to New Zealand, where I spent 3 and a half years in IT Distribution, focusing on hardware and cybersecurity solutions. This experience paved the way for my current role in cybersecurity at Murdoch Webster. 🔐
What were some significant life experiences that led you to where you are now?
I always wanted to move away from home for adventure. I made many life decisions as I kept moving to new places. To get into university, I had to move to another city from home.
As the world turns, I decided to bring my family to Australia landing in Adelaide, I am immensely grateful for this new adventure.
Immigrating twice is not for the faint hearted and finding my faith in God. Best day ever 😊.
What do you value most about being part of the Murdoch Webster team?
The good work culture!
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I found God and how He helped me. 🙏
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I would be a UFC fighter. 🥋
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Give money to the church so we can help others, help my family, and travel the world with my family. 🌍💒👨👩👧👦
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Spaghetti – tall and lanky, ha-ha. 🍝
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International Family Day. 🌐👨👩👧👦
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Dog – always wanted a Husky. 🐕
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I would love to create video games for a living. 🎮
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I enjoy helping people protect. 🛡️
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I would create the first flying car. 🚗✈️
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I would showcase my ability to eat a pizza faster than anybody else, haha. 🍕
Life at Murdoch Webster
Murdoch Webster is a great place to work. The cybersecurity industry is at a stage of continuous innovation and being part of it makes me feel great about my work. Murdoch Webster is at the top of the chain when it comes to delivering projects for customers.
Q: What's your favourite office snack, and how does it fuel your cybersecurity success?
Chocolate chip muffin – breakfast of champions. 🧁🏆
Q: What's the most memorable team outing or event you've had at Murdoch Webster?
Welcome Lunch – it was great to hear all the banter going around about all the small nuances people noticed about each other and had a laugh. 🍽️😂
Q: How do you think cybersecurity experts will work together with artificial intelligence in the future to tackle cyber threats?
Without a shadow of a doubt – until the mastermind of AI takes over. 🤖🛡️
Q: Imagine a day in the life of a Murdoch Webster employee 10 years from now. How do you envision it?
Happy that I get to work with such great people. 😊
Q: What's the go-to playlist or song that gets your team in the zone for tackling cybersecurity challenges?
Kenny Loggins – Danger Zone. 🎵🚀
