Enable Secure Boot in a Windows 11 VM on Unraid (OVMF TPM, Q35)
A clear, repeatable checklist for turning on Secure Boot for a Windows 11 VM on Unraid v7.2.3 using Q35 + OVMF TPM by enrolling Microsoft UEFI certificates into OVMF.
CTO & Community Technology Leader
CTO at 4 Roads, leading the strategic vision and technical direction to help organisations unlock the full potential of community and digital-first technology. With 20+ years of experience — from developer to solution architect at Verint — I drive innovation, integration, and migration strategies that deliver measurable impact. Read the blog or jump to selected work.
Projects & Contributions
PowerShell-based tooling for automating the provisioning and management of Telligent Community instances. Used across teams to accelerate development and testing workflows.
Core components and platform extensions for Verint Community, enabling scalable integrations with enterprise systems for clients including Microsoft, Dell, Lenovo, and ARM.
This site — a statically generated portfolio and blog built with Next.js, MDX, and Tailwind CSS. Deployed on Azure Static Web Apps.
Endurance & Community
15 marathons, 3 Ironman races, and countless sportives and running races. I thrive on pushing limits — the discipline and resilience from endurance sport carries directly into how I approach technology and leadership.
Qualified England Athletics Leader in Running Fitness at Rugby & Northampton AC. I mentor runners of all abilities and directed the Daventry 10k, managing 400+ participants and a volunteer team of 80.
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