Renata Brightman

I am a dynamic and versatile communicator with over 20 years of experience spanning education, administration, performance and entrepreneurship. Currently pursuing a BSc in Cybersecurity, I am passionate about bridging technical expertise with human connection.

My purpose is to help reimagine the role of technology and business as forces that support not only individuals, but entire families and communities. I believe cybersecurity is more than protecting systems; it’s about safeguarding trust, enabling collaboration and creating the foundations for equitable, community-centred growth.

Throughout my career, I’ve thrived in roles that required clarity, adaptabilit, and leadership. Now, I am building on this foundation by developing skills in cybersecurity, digital ethics and governance, with a vision to lead initiatives that connect diverse people and ideas into powerful, resilient networks.

I am especially interested in connecting with:
+ Cybersecurity and digital ethics professionals
+ Leaders in social impact, B Corps and community-driven business
+ Innovators in policy, governance and future-of-work movements
+ Visionaries exploring how technology can strengthen families and communities

If you share a vision of business and technology as tools for human synergy and wellbeing, I’d love to connect.

Dynamic and adaptable professional with over 20 years’ diverse experience across administration, marketing, education, entrepreneurship, creative industries and spiritual coaching. Skilled in managing operations, building client relationships and delivering engaging communication in both corporate and creative settings. Known for combining strong organisational precision with creativity, empathy and clear communication.

Key Expertise Includes:

Administration & Marketing: Experienced in client communications, scheduling, project tracking, content creation and audience engagement, ensuring seamless workflows and consistent results within fast-paced environments.

Entrepreneurship & Leadership: Founded and scaled multiple ventures, including a vegan food brand and a global spiritual guidance practice, developing systems, products and services that achieved rapid growth and strong customer loyalty.

Coaching & Guidance: Skilled in helping clients discover purpose and create transformation, blending esoteric frameworks with practical coaching strategies to deliver clarity, empowerment and actionable pathways.

Education & Teaching: Over a decade of experience as a music educator and mentor, tailoring learning to diverse needs and fostering creativity, focus and confidence in learners of all ages.

Creative Communication & Public Speaking: Background in stand-up comedy, live hosting and festival production, building strong presentation, improvisation and audience engagement skills under high-pressure environments.

Career Highlights:

+ Supporting operations and marketing at Brightr, a digital agency, through content creation, systems design and client relationship management.

+ Guiding clients worldwide in purpose alignment, career development, and transformational coaching.

+ Founding Sister Seitan, a vegan food brand that expanded from local markets to wholesale distribution and café operations, achieving consistent sell-outs and strong partnerships.

+ Co-founding and administrating Freestival at the Edinburgh Fringe, coordinating multi-venue scheduling, performer support and sponsor relations.

+ Teaching music to hundreds of students across the UK and Australia, creating custom resources and leading large-scale school performances.

+ Performing as a stand-up comedian and MC across major cities, developing advanced communication, improvisation and event management skills.

BSc Cybersecurity (Ongoing) Aston University (May 2025 – Present)
Currently studying towards a degree in Cybersecurity, with a strong foundation in computer science, programming and secure systems. Recent modules have included:

Fundamental Programming Concepts (Java): Variables, control flow, iteration, arrays, object-oriented programming, inheritance and interfaces.

Test-Driven Development (JUnit 5): Writing and testing robust, maintainable code.

Creative Coding & Applied Projects: Building interactive games and applications (e.g., Minesweeper-style robot game, “GoGoGoose” retro-style Processing game).

Problem-Solving & Debugging: Applying structured approaches to logic, runtime, syntax, and type mismatch errors.

Key strengths developed include programming, analytical problem-solving, project documentation and applying creative coding skills to real-world scenarios.