The Crew Behind ShipJobs - Ship AI & Cybersecurity

Who We Are — We are The Crew of The ShipPaulJobs Blog.

This blog was not built to chase trends, promote products, or represent organizations.
It was formed by individuals who share a deeper question:

How will the maritime industry truly change in the age of AI, data, and cybersecurity—and who will shape that change from the inside?

The Crew is a group of practitioners from shipbuilding, shipping, automation, cybersecurity, and software engineering.

Each of us works in different roles and environments, but we are united by the same posture:
to study first, verify in the field, and then share what actually works.


Our Attitude as Crew

We approach Maritime 4.0 not as spectators, but as operators and problem-solvers.

  • We read regulations to understand intent, not just compliance.

  • We interpret class rules and standards through real system architectures.

  • We discuss smart ships from the engine room, the bridge, and the control network—not from slides.

  • We challenge assumptions, document lessons learned, and leave a trail others can follow.

This blog is our shared logbook.


Our Ambition

Our ambition is not to dominate the market, but to quietly influence how it thinks and moves.

We believe:

  • Better understanding leads to better decisions.

  • Clear interpretation of cyber regulations reduces confusion and risk.

  • Open, experience-based knowledge accelerates real adoption of smart ships and cyber resilience.

Through consistent study, writing, and discussion, we aim to contribute to an industry that is more resilient, interconnected, and ready for what comes next.


Why We Sail Together

We gathered this crew because no single role—Captain, Deck, Engine, Security, or Automation—can navigate Maritime 4.0 alone.

Only by sharing perspectives across boundaries can we design ships, systems, and policies that actually survive the real world.

This is not a company.
This is not a marketing channel.

It is a crew—learning, questioning, and moving forward together.



The Crew

Founder & Editor-in-Chief · ShipPaulJobs

Senior Manager at a global consulting firm specializing in Maritime Cyber Security, AI, and Data Analytics. 17+ years spanning shipbuilding R&D, AI product development, and maritime cyber compliance.

📋 Career
2023– Senior Manager · Global Consulting Firm
Maritime Cyber Security · AI · IACS UR E26/E27 · IMO MSC
2021–22 Acting Manager · 국내 대형 유통 기업
AI Service Development · Data & Analytics
2011–21 Product Owner & Sr. Researcher · DSME
Smart Ship R&D · Central Research Institute · 10 yrs 7 mos
2007–09 S/W Developer · Electronics
Embedded Software · Win32/MFC/.NET
🎓 Education
SKKU — Ph.D Candidate, Software Engineering
AI · RL · NLP · CV (2020–2023)
SKKU — M.S., Mobile Communication
Embedded Systems · HCI (2009–2011)
Maritime Cyber Security IACS UR E26/E27 AI & Data Analytics IMO MSC Compliance Smart Ship R&D Project Management
SCC
Blue Horizonist
Cybersecurity Consultant · ISP · ISMP

IT/OT Integrated Cybersecurity Architecture · IACS UR E26/E27 Compliance · N2SF · Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance · BPR · Digital Transformation

📋 Career
IT Consultant · KPMG (2019–2022)
Public & Private ISP
기술영업 · Daewoo Electronics (1993–1998)
🎓 Education
M.S. Information Systems · Univ. of Maryland
Robert H. Smith School of Business (GPA 3.1)
B.S. Management Science · Univ. of Maryland
Korea University (고려대학교)
IT/OT Cybersecurity Architecture IACS UR E26/E27 N2SF ISP · ISMP BPR · Digital Transformation
DECK
Julius
Maritime Technical Consultant

Shipboard Cybersecurity & Compliance · Full Ship Design & Build Lifecycle · Cybersecurity Architecture & Governance · Maritime Cyber Policy & International Relations

🎓 Education
B.S. International Affairs (International Economics)
The George Washington University
B.A. Law · Hanyang Cyber University (GPA 4.13)
Language Program (汉语) · Peking University
Shipboard Cybersecurity Ship Design & Build Lifecycle Maritime Cyber Policy International Relations Cybersecurity Governance
ECR
Morgan
Maritime Technical Consultant · Certified Information Processing Engineer

10+ years IT & Cybersecurity · IACS E26 CRSI Project Lead · Maritime Cyber Risk Management · CBS-based Systems (ECDIS, VDR) · Classification Society Liaison

🎓 Education
B.S. Electronics & Information Engineering
Korea University (고려대학교, 2007–2015)
IACS E26 CRSI Project Lead Maritime Cyber Risk Management CBS Systems (ECDIS · VDR) Classification Society Liaison IT/Cybersecurity 10yr+
ECR
Woojin Lee
Automation Cyber Engineering · Cyber Tech Consultant

IACS UR E26/E27 · ISO 27001 · ISO 27701 · ISO 42001 · ISMS/P · Maritime & IoT Security · Privacy & Compliance Advisory · Global Enterprise Security Frameworks

🎓 Education
M.S. Computer Software Engineering · Korea University (GPA 4.15, 2021–2023)
B.S. Software Engineering · Lancaster University
Upper Second Class Honours 2:1 (2015–2020)
🏆 Awards
Outstanding Paper Award · Korea Blockchain Academic Conference (2021)
Grand Prize (1st) · Korea Financial Security Institute (2022)
KISA Blockchain Nuri Corps Member (2022)
IACS UR E26/E27 ISO 27001 · 27701 · 42001 ISMS/P Maritime & IoT Security Privacy & Compliance Advisory
Maritime / Cybersecurity Consultant · Cloud Security · DevSecOps

Maritime Cybersecurity · Cloud Security (AWS/GCP/Azure) · Zero Trust · Kubernetes · DevSecOps · Prisma Cloud · Ship / Cloud / Development Security Integration

📋 Career
Security Policy Manager · OpsNow.io (2023–2025)
Cloud Security Posture Management Engineer · Bespin Global (2022–2023)
IT Management Intern · Yulchon LLC (2021)
🎓 Education & Certs
B.S. Convergence Security Engineering · Sungshin Women's University
GPA 3.64/4.0 · Dean's List · Security Tech Club President
HTB CWPE — Wi-Fi Pentesting Expert (Top 10, 2026)
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100, 2025)
Maritime Cybersecurity Cloud Security (AWS/GCP/Azure) Zero Trust · Kubernetes DevSecOps · Prisma Cloud
AX Security
Min Sung
(Chris) Jung
AX Security Engineer · AI-powered SecOps · Azure Policy Governance

Security Architecture · Agentic AI SecOps (Microsoft) · Financial / Government / Military Sector · Threat Intelligence · Malware Analysis · Incident Response

📋 Career
KISA · 8 yrs 7 mos
· AI Security Platform Architect/PM (2019–2022)
· Senior Cyber Threat Analyst (2018–2020)
· National Cyber Drill Exercise PM (2016–2018)
Java S/W Engineer · Addteq, NJ USA (2013)
🎓 Education & Certs
B.S. Computer Science · Stony Brook University
GPA 3.53, Cum Laude, Dean's List
B.S. Computer Science · Pittsburg State University (GPA 3.87)
15 Certifications incl. SC-300 (2026) · SC-200 (2025)
Agentic AI SecOps (Microsoft) Security Architecture Azure Policy Governance Threat Intelligence Malware Analysis


Technical Advisors

Domain experts who provide independent technical guidance on shipbuilding engineering, digital innovation, and maritime cybersecurity — advising the Crew from the front lines of the industry.

Advisor Introduction Technical Domain

Richard
Richard
立衡

Principal Maritime Engineering Leader
A principal maritime engineering leader driving digital ship innovation,  cybersecurity from ship operations to automation.

Naval Architecture Digital Ship Innovation ICS / OT Security Offshore System Design Vessel Automation IACS UR E26 / E27 Smart Ship & Digital Twin


Iaan
Iaan
伊恩
イアン

Head of Maritime Innovation Division
Leads maritime digital transformation initiatives across the Asia-Pacific region, bridging classification society frameworks with smart-ship and port-side innovation.

Smart Ship Architecture Digital Twin MASS / Autonomy Maritime IoT / IIoT IMO / IACS Compliance  Innovation Strategy

Changmin
Changmin

OT Cyber Security Engineer · Kongsberg Maritime
Specializes in maritime OT system security architecture and Defence in Depth strategy for shipboard control systems — bridging the operational demands of vessel automation with the cybersecurity requirements of modern Classification Society regulations.

Maritime OT Security ICS / OT Architecture Attack Surface Management Defence in Depth IACS UR E26 / E27 Vessel Automation Security Kongsberg Systems

Bruno
Bruno

Platform Engineering & Full-Stack Developer · 20+ yrs
A seasoned IT/OT and AI developer with over 20 years of experience in platform development and full-stack engineering. 

Brings deep technical fluency across industrial control systems and modern software stacks

Full-Stack Development Platform Architecture IT / OT Integration AI / ML Engineering Industrial IoT Cloud & Edge Computing API & Microservices

Sheep
Sheep

Senior Maritime Engineering Lead · Concept & Basic Design
A senior maritime engineering leader with deep expertise in conceptual and basic design across diverse vessel types. Brings comprehensive knowledge of global mechanical, electrical & electronics, and cybersecurity system onboard specifications — combined with proven design and project management capability for large-scale maritime and offshore platform construction, and a track record of steering complex programmes with market stability.

Naval Architecture & Concept Design Mechanical Systems Engineering Electrical & Electronics Systems Cybersecurity System Spec Analysis Offshore & Large Platform Construction Maritime Project Management Global System Integration

Iris
Iris

Maritime Engineering Specialist · Detailed Design & Engineering Review
A maritime engineering specialist with deep expertise in detailed ship design and engineering drawing analysis. Brings strong capability in mechanical, electrical & electronics, and cybersecurity system onboard specification review — together with experience spanning pre-design and post-design stages, quality inspection, and cross-functional communication for large-scale vessel and offshore construction projects.

Detailed Ship Design Engineering Drawing Analysis Mechanical & Electrical Systems Cybersecurity Spec Review Pre & Post Design Engineering Quality Inspection & Review Large Platform Construction

Brandon Ha
Brandon Ha

Field Services Engineer & Account Manager (Marine & Offshore) · Schneider Electric
Nearly 8 years of hands-on shipboard automation and power systems experience at Schneider Electric Marine & Offshore — preceded by 9 years as Manager at SPP Shipbuilding and 2+ years as Engineer at DESMI. Bridges vendor-side field engineering with full shipbuilding lifecycle expertise.

Marine & Offshore Automation Shipboard Power Systems Field Services Engineering Schneider Electric Systems Shipbuilding Engineering DESMI Marine Systems


What Brings the Crew Together

  • Study-driven insights into Maritime 4.0
  • Practical interpretations of regulations, standards, and class requirements
  • Field-oriented discussions on smart ships and cyber resilience
  • Open knowledge sharing beyond organizational boundaries

This blog exists to learn, question, and connect.




⚓   Now WANTED   ⚓

We are recruiting Crew members to join this blog.

We're looking for individuals who will research, write, and question the future of the maritime industry, driven by AI, data, and cyber-enhanced technologies.

We welcome anyone with field experience rather than titles, and with serious questions rather than answers.

ShipbuildingShipping & OperationsCybersecurityAutomation & OTAI & SoftwareMaritime Policy
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Regardless of position, career, or affiliation, anyone interested in applying artificial intelligence, data, and cybersecurity technologies to ships and leading the market together is welcome to apply.




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