Resume

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

Incident Response & Crisis HandlingDigital Forensics (Windows, Memory)Malware Triage & AnalysisAttack Containment & RemediationRoot Cause AnalysisExecutive & Technical Reporting

Offensive & Defensive

Blue Team / Purple Team OpsPenetration TestingAdversary SimulationThreat HuntingDetection EngineeringSIEM & Security Operations

Cloud & AI Security

Cloud Security (CCSK v5)GenAI SecurityMachine Learning for SecurityAI EngineeringPrompt Injection Testing

Networking & Infrastructure

Cisco Firewalls / ASA / PIXVPN / AAA (RADIUS/TACACS+)ACLs & Network SecurityCCNA Certified

Governance & Compliance

Risk ManagementISO 27001PCI-DSSNIST CSFMITRE ATT&CKOWASP

Leadership

Technical LeadershipSOC Team ManagementVendor ManagementRegional Project CoordinationCommunity Building

Experience

Senior Cybersecurity Incident Responder

Experian

2023 -- 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 Credomatic

2012 -- 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 Corporation

2009 -- 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 International

2006 -- 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

OSCP -- Offensive Security Certified Professional (2013)
eCCPT v3 -- Certified Professional Penetration Tester (2025)
C)DFE -- Certified Digital Forensics Examiner (2025)
CRTO -- Certified Red Team Operator (2021)
CEH -- Certified Ethical Hacker (2013)
CCSK v5 -- Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (2025)
Investigating Windows Endpoints (Silver) -- 13Cubed (2025)
AI Fundamentals with Capstone -- IBM (2025)
Intro to Generative AI & Prompt Engineering -- CSA (2025)
Cyber Incident Analysis & Response -- Texas A&M (2023)
Practical Ethical Hacking -- TCM Security (2023)
Practical Malware Analysis & Triage -- TCM Security (2022)
PTPv5 -- Penetration Testing Professional (2020)

Education

M.Sc. in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

OBS Business School

2025 -- 2026

M.Sc. in Cybersecurity

Universidad Catolica de Avila / IMF Smart Education / Deloitte

2022 -- 2026

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Universidad Autonoma de Centroamerica (UACA)

2018 -- Present

Diploma in International Trade

CUNA Colegio Universitario de Alajuela

1999 -- 2001

Community Involvement

Founder & Organizer -- BSides San Jose (Costa Rica)

BSides Costa Rica

Founder & Organizer -- DerbyCon Infosec Community Costa Rica

DerbyCon CR

Member -- BSides Las Vegas

BSides LV

Member -- OWASP Costa Rica Chapter

OWASP CR

Languages

SpanishNative
EnglishProfessional working proficiency

Get in Touch

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