Software Architect · Researcher · Mentor · Advisor

Designing trustworthy systems where humans, AI, and security meet.

I'm a software architect with 10+ years designing enterprise-scale systems across AI, cybersecurity and HCI. A recognised researcher with international publications and presentations, I translate complex challenges into scalable, user-centred solutions — currently advising early-stage teams on safe, human-centered AI — and champion LGBTQ+ representation and diversity in technology.

Human-Computer Interaction

Designing interfaces that respect attention, agency, and accessibility — grounded in qualitative and quantitative research.

Applied AI

Architecting LLM-powered systems with evaluation, guardrails, and product-fit in mind — not demos.

Cybersecurity

Threat modeling, secure-by-default architecture, and privacy engineering for products handling real user data.

25%

Reduction in enterprise implementation time — Workday Deployment Intelligence.

1,000+

Subscriber organisations served month-on-month across EU and US.

3.5×

Delivery capacity gain on the Chameleon UI Platform — 33% less resourcing.

Featured Work

Selected projects.

Kind words

What collaborators say.

A selection of feedback from teammates, co-presenters, and partners across security, engineering, and research.

Thank you for bringing your security expertise and representing Workday at this year's Security BSides Dublin Conference, covering topics from phishing to quantum security and leading a threat modelling workshop.

Bill Shields

Security BSides Dublin Conference

I've had the pleasure of working alongside Adam on numerous cybersecurity and resiliency initiatives across Workday. His leadership in left-shifting security and strengthening our resilience has had an impact far beyond his immediate organisation and has meaningfully raised the bar for how we think…

Jason van Raamsdonk

Worked with Adam on different teams

I'm pleased to share this long-overdue feedback for Adam. We recently represented Workday at Grace Hopper Conference, co-presenting the workshop "Hands-On Threat Modeling: A Practical Workshop to Secure Your Product." Adam's enthusiasm and deep subject matter expertise immediately set him apart. He…

Deeheem Ansari

Co-presenter, Grace Hopper Conference 2025

Adam constantly goes above and beyond in anything he tackles! He brings a compelling positive attitude and diligent work ethic to everything he does. He is an essential member of the Process Advocates group and strives to teach and promote improvements to our department's processes. One of his best…

Jake Sweeney

Worked with Adam on the same team

Adam is one of the most knowledgeable people I know. He's also always willing to help and is really good at explaining the most complex topics in a simplified manner. He's a great mentor. If he's doing a presentation he's also guaranteed to make you laugh!

Orla Gartland

Colleague

When we put out the call to set up the Global Security Guild Board, Adam was the first to answer. As a founding member he has helped build the vibrant culture of the Guild — created the "Vulnerability of the Month" slot, sourced many speakers, and ensured the content teaches developers something new…

Damian McGrath

Founding member, Global Security Guild Board

Speaker enquiries

Interested in a talk on AI, cybersecurity, or human-computer interaction?

I speak at conferences and run workshops on applied threat modelling, AI security, resilience engineering, and designing trustworthy systems. Open to keynotes, panels, and hands-on sessions.

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