Marcus Pinto is an experienced security professional currently serving as the Director at MDSec since April 2011, where specialist technical security assessment and training are provided. Previous roles include Principal Consultant at Next Generation Security Secure and at NGS Software, where Pinto led the internal Database Competency Team and developed courses for BlackHat. As the Global Head of Application Security at Betfair, Pinto was responsible for securing critical customer-facing applications. Pinto began the career as a Consultant at Echelon Consulting Ltd, focusing on risk assessment and technical consultancy services. Academic credentials include an MSc in Physics from the University of Cambridge, emphasizing Astrophysics and Cosmology.