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Senior Cybersecurity Incident Responder
Summary
Senior cybersecurity professional with 12+ years of experience in banking and enterprise environments, specialized in incident response, digital forensics, threat hunting, and blue/purple team operations. Proven track record leading investigations, containing attacks, and improving detection and response capabilities. Certified in ethical hacking, forensics, and cloud security. Founder and organizer of BSides Costa Rica.
Skills
Incident Response
Offensive & Defensive
Cloud & AI Security
Networking & Infrastructure
Governance & Compliance
Leadership
Experience
Senior Cybersecurity Incident Responder
Experian2023 -- Present
- Lead and execute cybersecurity incident response activities across the enterprise.
- Conduct in-depth investigations, including endpoint and memory forensics.
- Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery actions for complex incidents.
- Produce executive and technical reports with findings, root cause, and recommendations.
Cybersecurity Analyst II / Cybersecurity Specialist
BAC Credomatic2012 -- 2023
- Handled cybersecurity incidents and led attack mitigation efforts for 10+ years in banking.
- Performed threat hunting, investigations, and forensic analysis.
- Improved detection and response processes within the SOC environment.
Senior Technology Buyer (Hardware/Software)
ArthroCare Corporation2009 -- 2012
- Led technology procurement projects and managed hardware/software acquisitions.
- Coordinated enterprise technology purchasing and vendor management.
Cisco TAC Engineer, Security Team
Cisco Systems (Sykes Enterprises)2008 -- 2009
- Provided support for network and security infrastructure issues.
- Worked with firewalls, VPNs, AAA (RADIUS/TACACS+), ACLs, ASA/PIX.
- Performed troubleshooting, configuration, and lab simulations.
Senior Technology Buyer/Planner
Philip Morris International2006 -- 2008
- IT buyer and planner with regional purchasing responsibilities.
- Led regional projects across USA, Spain, Mexico, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Senior Buyer/Planner
Cargill Inc.2005 -- 2006
- Managed international purchases and supplier negotiations.
- 11-month assignment in Nicaragua as Purchasing Coordinator for a new subsidiary.
Certifications
Education
M.Sc. in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
OBS Business School
M.Sc. in Cybersecurity
Universidad Catolica de Avila / IMF Smart Education / Deloitte
Bachelor's Degree in Economics
Universidad Autonoma de Centroamerica (UACA)
Diploma in International Trade
CUNA Colegio Universitario de Alajuela
Community Involvement
Founder & Organizer -- BSides San Jose (Costa Rica)
BSides Costa RicaFounder & Organizer -- DerbyCon Infosec Community Costa Rica
DerbyCon CRMember -- BSides Las Vegas
BSides LVMember -- OWASP Costa Rica Chapter
OWASP CRLanguages
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