12/16/2025 updated


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MSc Cyber Security, GRC Consultant, Programmer, IT Trainer
Alicante, Spain
Spain +3
Master of Science, Cyber Securityinfo: Spain, France, Lithuania, Portugal
About me
Looking to bridge technical security controls with business objectives to harden organisation against modern threats. Expert in designing and delivering robust solutions, bridging the gap between technical teams, business objectives, and client needs. Looking for GRC related roles.
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André is a cybersecurity expert and software developer with extensive experience in IT consulting, system security, and software engineering. He is currently developing a cross-platform cybersecurity software solution using Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD), ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 12207, and ISO 15288. His technical expertise includes Python, Bash, JavaScript, TypeScript, Linux System Administration, Docker, and Git.
Previously, he worked as an IT consultant, collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and implementing cybersecurity measures for desktop and web applications. He also served as an Information Security Officer at Novicap, where he led security initiatives, developed ITIL processes, and conducted internal audits to enhance cybersecurity and compliance. His expertise spans risk management, asset inventory, identity management, and AWS infrastructure security.
André has also worked in the banking sector, contributing to mobile and web applications for Allied Irish Bank, focusing on frontend development and security. Earlier in his career, he worked on business intelligence projects at Qlik, developed video streaming applications at Sky and Amazon Instant Video, and implemented Agile and cybersecurity best practices across multiple industries.
In addition to his professional experience, he is a volunteer cybersecurity educator at INCIBE, delivering talks such as “Ciberseguridad para familias y educadores” and “Primeros pasos con ciberseguridad.” His education includes a Master of Science in Cyber Security, certifications in ITIL, Scrum, and NIST Cyber Security, as well as training in project management, negotiation, and pedagogy.
Previously, he worked as an IT consultant, collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and implementing cybersecurity measures for desktop and web applications. He also served as an Information Security Officer at Novicap, where he led security initiatives, developed ITIL processes, and conducted internal audits to enhance cybersecurity and compliance. His expertise spans risk management, asset inventory, identity management, and AWS infrastructure security.
André has also worked in the banking sector, contributing to mobile and web applications for Allied Irish Bank, focusing on frontend development and security. Earlier in his career, he worked on business intelligence projects at Qlik, developed video streaming applications at Sky and Amazon Instant Video, and implemented Agile and cybersecurity best practices across multiple industries.
In addition to his professional experience, he is a volunteer cybersecurity educator at INCIBE, delivering talks such as “Ciberseguridad para familias y educadores” and “Primeros pasos con ciberseguridad.” His education includes a Master of Science in Cyber Security, certifications in ITIL, Scrum, and NIST Cyber Security, as well as training in project management, negotiation, and pedagogy.
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Project history
Cyber Awareness / Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001
Evaluated people, processes and technology to understand existing security and vulnerabilities and to better align the cyber security strategy with the company's objectives, current reality and available budget
Defined and implemented ITIL processes, procedures and work instructions for senior staff members clarity and their review, prior to implementation
Created and maintained asset, risk and roles and responsibilities registers
Developed, maintained and deployed cyber security awareness training for upper and middle management as well as all employees, including in person presentations and training
Developed, maintained and deployed a Phishing Program, which from day one, allowed the identification of an ongoing advanced spear-phishing attack, saving the company thousands of euros
Assisted the CTO regarding the replacement of the laptop fleet to allow easier and consistent centralised control, once complete, deployed security policies to protect them while at the same time meeting some of the Cyber Essentials criteria
Performed internal audits on different topics like Information leakage by systems and people
Defined and implemented security policies for senior staff review as to address identified security vulnerabilities, correct human behaviours as well as to bring already existing policies up to date
Developed, maintained and delivered an information classification strategy (ISO 27001) including handling and labelling instructions for the company's largest information storage system
Began the definition and implementation of an incident response plan, supported by NIST 800-61 as to mature it from existing fire fighting approaches
Managed an open “door”/Instant Messenger policy by motivating staff (and reinforcing that they should) to come and discuss their security concerns, thus grating more eyes, thus more visibility and reinforcing the company's human firewall
Evaluated people, processes and technology to understand existing security and vulnerabilities and to better align the cyber security strategy with the company's objectives, current reality and available budget
Defined and implemented ITIL processes, procedures and work instructions for senior staff members clarity and their review, prior to implementation
Created and maintained asset, risk and roles and responsibilities registers
Developed, maintained and deployed cyber security awareness training for upper and middle management as well as all employees, including in person presentations and training
Developed, maintained and deployed a Phishing Program, which from day one, allowed the identification of an ongoing advanced spear-phishing attack, saving the company thousands of euros
Assisted the CTO regarding the replacement of the laptop fleet to allow easier and consistent centralised control, once complete, deployed security policies to protect them while at the same time meeting some of the Cyber Essentials criteria
Performed internal audits on different topics like Information leakage by systems and people
Defined and implemented security policies for senior staff review as to address identified security vulnerabilities, correct human behaviours as well as to bring already existing policies up to date
Developed, maintained and delivered an information classification strategy (ISO 27001) including handling and labelling instructions for the company's largest information storage system
Began the definition and implementation of an incident response plan, supported by NIST 800-61 as to mature it from existing fire fighting approaches
Managed an open “door”/Instant Messenger policy by motivating staff (and reinforcing that they should) to come and discuss their security concerns, thus grating more eyes, thus more visibility and reinforcing the company's human firewall
Self employed (autonomo part-time contracts)
August 2023 - August 2024
remote, Spain
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams and mentored junior developers, reducing onboarding time, ramping
up skills and fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
● Developed desktop cybersecurity solutions using Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven
Development (TDD), reducing defect rates and ensuring robust, high-quality code.
● Built and delivered a web application for health-tech organizations with Angular and TDD, improving user
experience and reducing development cycle time.
● Oversaw the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC), translating business needs into technical
specifications and delivering successful production releases that exceeded client expectations.
● Actively participated in Agile sprints, driving iterative development and achieving consistent on-time delivery of
high-priority features.
Skills: Python, Bash, VBScript, Google Workspace, JavaScript, Angular, Linux, MacOS, Git, HTML, CSS, communication and
presentation skills, Agile.
August 2023 - August 2024
remote, Spain
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams and mentored junior developers, reducing onboarding time, ramping
up skills and fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
● Developed desktop cybersecurity solutions using Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven
Development (TDD), reducing defect rates and ensuring robust, high-quality code.
● Built and delivered a web application for health-tech organizations with Angular and TDD, improving user
experience and reducing development cycle time.
● Oversaw the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC), translating business needs into technical
specifications and delivering successful production releases that exceeded client expectations.
● Actively participated in Agile sprints, driving iterative development and achieving consistent on-time delivery of
high-priority features.
Skills: Python, Bash, VBScript, Google Workspace, JavaScript, Angular, Linux, MacOS, Git, HTML, CSS, communication and
presentation skills, Agile.
Performance enhancements on existing iPhone and Android applications via introduction of JavaScript prototypal inheritance in
order to substantially reduce code complexity, promote code reuse and thwart existing technical debt and its expansion.
Development efforts supported by behavioural (BDD) and test-driven development practices (TDD) over Kanban. Mentoring of
a team member in apprenticeship. Intranet documentation updates of procedures and best practices. Contributions to the
enhancement of the continuous integration environment.
Keywords : JavaScript, KnockoutJS, SinonJS, Jasmine, Protractor, Gulp, JSON, Bower, Npm, CSS, LESS, HTML, Git, Gitlab, Selenium, REST and
Jira. Some Linux, Shell Scripting (BASH), Swift and Klotin.
order to substantially reduce code complexity, promote code reuse and thwart existing technical debt and its expansion.
Development efforts supported by behavioural (BDD) and test-driven development practices (TDD) over Kanban. Mentoring of
a team member in apprenticeship. Intranet documentation updates of procedures and best practices. Contributions to the
enhancement of the continuous integration environment.
Keywords : JavaScript, KnockoutJS, SinonJS, Jasmine, Protractor, Gulp, JSON, Bower, Npm, CSS, LESS, HTML, Git, Gitlab, Selenium, REST and
Jira. Some Linux, Shell Scripting (BASH), Swift and Klotin.
Certificates
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
Mastermind2025
Project management
Fexma2024
Negotiation with Suppliers
Instituto Canario de Psicología y Educación2024
Pedagogical Training for Instructors
Fexma2024
Certified NCSE (NIST Cyber Security Expert)
Cyber Risk Academy2022
MBA for Executives
Universidade de Coimbra2020