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Paul Sanders
Helping CTOs and CISOs in financial services adopt and govern the public cloud whilst giving their business users freedom to innovate - Strategy Consultant - Founder at Yobah
Paul Sanders is the CEO and founder of Yobah Limited, as well as an independent cyber security consultant specializing in cloud platform governance and identity and access management.2 With over a decade of experience as an architect in the UK IT provider channel, Paul established Yobah after working with some of the largest organizations in the country.5
Professional Background
Paul has a diverse background in IT and consulting:
- He provides strategy and architecture consultancy to organizations like the BBC, helping deliver cloud competency centers and enterprise Azure platforms.3
- Previously, he worked as an IT contractor, engaging with clients for short-term projects lasting 3 to 6 months.1
- In 2023, Paul transitioned from contracting to a more flexible consulting model, allowing him to work on outcome-based projects for multiple clients.1
Expertise and Focus Areas
Paul's areas of expertise include:
- Cloud strategy and security
- Enterprise Azure platform implementation
- Cybersecurity, particularly in the fintech sector4
- Identity and access management
Recent Developments
In 2023, Paul made a conscious effort to shift his career focus:
- He transitioned from being primarily an IT contractor to a consultant, aiming for more flexibility and diverse engagements.1
- This change allowed him to spend more time with family and focus on building Yobah Limited as a managed services provider.1
- He now works on fixed-price, outcome-based engagements, often helping clients with their security strategies.1
Paul continues to share insights and content related to cybersecurity and fintech through his professional network and social media presence.4
Highlights
Dec 4 · paulsanders.co.uk
Transitioning from contractor to consultant - A blog by Paul Sanders