
Seasoned cybersecurity expert with executive presence, extensive engineering capabilities, and a strong focus on offensive security challenges. Proficient in deploying security programs from policy development to hands-on implementation of comprehensive tool stacks. Highly motivated and adept at leading cybersecurity teams, developing training, and mentoring others. Skilled in tackling complex cybersecurity challenges, excelling in offensive security, and effectively communicating technical concepts in English and Spanish. TOP SKILLS: • Building and leading cybersecurity teams • Designing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity tools and infrastructures • Offensive security mindset to perform red/purple team exercises • Automating cybersecurity operations and incident response • Creating and teaching cybersecurity training SOFT SKILLS: • Problem-solving under pressure • Quick learner with little instruction • Explaining complex technical concepts in simple ways • Embracing new professional challenges • Continuous professional development • Bilingual (Spanish) CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON) GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) Certified Ec-Council Instructor (CEI) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) Certified Network Defender (CND) Fortinet Certified Network Security Professional (FCNSP) | (NSE4) Fortinet Certified Network Security Administrator (FCNSA) Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management COURSES: Attacking & Defending Azure by Altered Security Enterprise Attacker Emulation and C2 Implant Development By John Strand Applied Data Science and Machine Learning for Cyber Security @BlackHat2018 Penetration Testing with Kali Linux (PWK) Network and Computers, Hacking Techniques Malware Analysis: methods and techniques Cisco CCNP Route Cisco CCNP Switch Cisco CCSP SNAF
santanderbank.com
daycohost.com
cyberwarrior.com
cisco.com
santanderdigitalservices.com
hbolatinamerica.com
New York, New York, United States
Director of Network Security
Santander Bank, N.A.
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Nov 2024 - Present
New York, United States
Global Cyber Defend Service Manager
Santander Digital Services
• www.linkedin.com/company/santanderdigitalservices
Jul 2022 - Nov 2024
United States
Head of Protect for North America
Santander Global Tech
• www.linkedin.com/company/santanderdigitalservices
Oct 2020 - Aug 2022
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Director of Cyber Security Infrastructure
Santander Global Tech
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Nov 2019 - Oct 2020
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Advoqt Cybersecurity
• www.linkedin.com/company/cyberwarrior
Jan 2019 - Oct 2019
Greater Boston Area
Senior IT Security Consultant
C.G.S.I.
Mar 2014 - May 2015
Venezuela
Telecommunications Specialist III
Banco Agrícola de Venezuela
Mar 2011 - Feb 2012
Caracas