David Taylor
Welcome to my webpage. Check out my resume below.
About me
I am an experienced Police Officer with nearly 15 years of experience. Over my career I have developed a diverse range of skills and expertise in various areas such as audit and compliance checks, leadership, effective communication, project management, emergency response and coordination, intelligence analysis, operations management, stakeholder engagement, interpersonal skills, and teamwork.
I am an effective leader with a talent for motivating and inspiring others to achieve their goals. I have excellent communication skills and can effectively convey complex information to individuals at all levels of an organization. I am also skilled in project management and have experience in overseeing complex projects and operations.
I am a highly collaborative individual with excellent interpersonal skills. I work well in a team environment and believe that teamwork is essential for achieving success. With my extensive skillset, I am confident that I can make a valuable contribution to any organization that values efficiency, effectiveness, and excellence.
After a 15-year career with the WA Police Force I was looking for new opportunities for professional and personal growth.
I am now pursuing my passion in technology and applying my experience and skills in my new career as a Cyber Security Consultant with CyberCX
Experience
Associate Cyber Security Consultant
March 2024 — Present
Working within CyberCX's Strategy and Consulting practice, providing strategic advice and guidance for cyber security best practice and uplift.
Police Officer
Western Australia Police Force
2008 - 2024
During my time in WA Police I held numerous roles as an Operations Manager in fast paced, dynamic and complex locations at the State Operations Command Centre, State Covid Command Centre and Liquor Enforcement Unit where I performed the role of Officer in Charge.
Infantry Soldier
Australian Army - Part Time
August 2022 - Present
Instructor
August 2023 - March 2024
Awards and Recognition
2021 Certificate for Outstanding Performance
For acts performed in resolution of a hostage situation
2018 Western Australia Police Force Service Medal
2023 Western Australia Police Force Covid-19 Medal
2023 Australian National Medal
2023 National Police Service Medal
See below for a breakdown of roles performed within WA Police
Operations Manager / Intelligence Analyst
October 2021 - August 2023
Western Australia Police Academy
Liquor Enforcement Unit
Operations Manager / Operations Officer
State Covid Command Centre
July 2020 - September 2021
Field Intelligence Officer / Intelligence Analyst
Intelligence Deployment Unit
June 2019 - July 2020
Other Roles
October 2008 - June 2019
Lancelin Police Station
State Command Centre
Regional Operations Group
Liquor Enforcement Unit
South Hedland Police Station
Warwick Police Station
Perth Rail Unit
CyberCX
Certifications
Certified Associate Cybersecurity
Getting Started in Cybersecurity
Introduction to the Threat Landscape 2.0
Fortinet - December 2023
Certified Fundamentals Cybersecurity
Fortinet
Certified Fundamentals Cybersecurity
Google - July 2023
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Assets, Threats and Vulnerabilities
Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
Play it safe: Manage Security Risks
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
Put it to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs
Education
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Charles Sturt University
Current Studies from February 2024
Digital Forensics
Bachelor of Policing
Western Australia Police Force
October 2010
Charles Sturt University
January 2022 - December 2023
Applying Criminology to Crime Reduction
Indigenous Communities and Criminal Justice
Organised Crime
Introduction to Emergency Management
Hazard Identification and Risk
Team Management and Leadership
Organised Crime
Terrorism Awareness
Diploma of Public Safety
Police Educator Level 1
Cert IV in Training and Assessment equivalent
April 2023
Cert III in Government
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
June 2007