Paul Micheli

I’m Paul Micheli – though in most circles, I’m simply Micheli. As a Security Engineer in Brighton, I’m driven by a simple goal: to make my corner of the internet safer, faster, and more cost-effective.

My love for technology is rooted in the idea that if you enjoy what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. While deadlines and high-pressure projects bring their own challenges, it’s a rewarding stress that fuels my growth. My career began with a foundational role in desktop support before I moved into the datacentre environment. Those early days were spent deep in RHEL6, writing bash scripts in VIM, and saving files with .bak timestamps—a hands-on education that proved invaluable long before I formally learned about version control.

I’ve always believed that mistakes are simply opportunities to learn. Instead of embarrassment, I embrace the lesson and ask for help when I need it. This mindset has been crucial as I work to make the uncomfortable comfortable, stepping out of my comfort zone to build a public profile. By sharing my journey and navigating challenges like imposter syndrome openly, I hope to learn out loud for my own benefit and for others in the community.

While my career is a passion, my greatest achievement is raising a family that I genuinely love spending time with. I'm a firm believer in the wisdom, “Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them,” and I take pride in the happy environment we’ve built at home—made even brighter by our two rabbits, Sandra and Ryan.

When I’m not securing THE WOLRD!!!, you can find me tinkering on pet projects in my home lab, whipping up something in the kitchen, or catching the latest Formula 1 race. Recently, I’ve taken up "active meditation" at a local sim racing centre, a perfect way to recharge.

On the podcast, I bring these threads together, blending technical insights with personal experiences to demystify tech and discuss the critical ethical decisions shaping our industry.