Served as a British Army EOD operator with multiple deployments to high-conflict zones, including Iraq and Afghanistan, handling live IED threats under extreme pressure.

Awarded the George Cross for extraordinary bravery—the UK’s highest civilian gallantry honor, equivalent in stature to the Victoria Cross.

Conducted hundreds of high-risk bomb disposal operations, often working solo in life-or-death situations where split-second decisions determined survival.

Transitioned into a public figure and author, sharing frontline experiences and the psychological realities of EOD work to raise awareness around risk, resilience, and mental health.