Erlijn Van Genuchten-Science communicator and change manager
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Science communicator and change manager
Sustainable Decisions
- Online personality (inspiring people worldwide on social media to make sustainable decisions)
- Book series "A Guide to a Healthier Planet" Volumes 1, 2, and 3 in English and German, Springer Nature
Cybersecurity specialist: Consultant, Speaker, Penetration Tester, Trainer
Sustainable Decisions
- AI governance expert contributing to the paper "The Nexus of Artificial Intelligence and Energy Security: A Smarter, More Resilient, and Secure Energy Future for the United States and India" (in progress), Observer Research Foundation America
- Podcast: AI chatbot hacking
- Author of the book "How Artificial Intelligence Can Be Used to Do Good: Scientific Insights and Actionable Steps for People, Planet, and Prosperity" (in progress), Springer Nature
- Trainer for EU AI Act course "Understanding AI and Using It Safely – For Entrepreneurs and Decision-Makers", Speakers Excellence Holding GmbH
- Several speaking engagements on cybersecurity, sustainability, and AI with Speakers Excellence Holding GmbH, for example "Hackers vs. AI – Attack on AI Job Application Portals"
- Head trainer for a course on cybersecurity, GDPR, and the EU AI Act, MindRefined GmbH
- Head trainer for CompTIA Security+, MindRefined GmbH
- Head trainer for CompTIA Network+, MindRefined GmbH
- Head trainer for CompTIA Pentest+, MindRefined GmbH
- Head trainer for CompTIA A+, MindRefined GmbH
- Numerous web application penetration testing projects for Dutch and German clients
- Prize-winning presentation "Cybersecurity and Sustainability in Companies: The Path to Long-Term Success" at Speaker Slam, Speakers Excellence
- Speaker at Software Quality Days, imbus AG
- Podcast "With Nudging to More Security", Richie Seidl
- Customer reviews: ProvenExpert, LinkedIn
Member of the UN ECE Task Force on Digitalization in Energy
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
- Lead author and speaker for "Beyond Incentives: Fostering Intrinsic Motivation for Energy-Efficient Behaviors" (presentation)
- Lead author and speaker for "Cyber-Resiliency in the Energy System"
- Lead author and speaker for "Key Considerations and Solutions to Ensure Cyber-Resiliency in Smart Integrated Energy Systems"
- Lead author and speaker for "Behavioral Barriers in the Adoption of Smart Meters"
Cybersecurity specialist, Project Manager, Penetration Test Team Lead
PwC Cyber Security Services GmbH and PwC GmbH
- Supported clients in establishing a comprehensive ISMS in line with ISO 27001, including developing and documenting security policies and procedures for physical access control, password management, and other aspects of information asset protection
- Conducted structured stakeholder interviews and risk assessments to identify existing security controls, evaluate their effectiveness, and pinpoint gaps requiring additional measures
- Organized and facilitated workshops for business continuity management (BCM) projects at insurance companies to identify and document critical business processes, assess risks and vulnerabilities, and define business continuity and disaster recovery measures
- Conducted business impact analyses and risk assessments to prioritize essential functions and ensure continuity strategies, recovery objectives (RTO/RPO), and contingency plans were in place
Advisory Committee Member for UNEP West Asia's Frontiers Report 2022
UN Environmental Program
- Reviewed a report for policymakers on sustainable digitalization and the triple planetary crisis in West Asia
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Experienced in Energy, Professional Services, and Information Technology.
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Experienced in Research and Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Sustainability Management.
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Education
Leibniz Institute for Knowledge Media
PhD in Psychology, magna cum laude · Psychology · Tübingen, Germany
Utrecht University
MSc (Research Master) in Educational Sciences: Learning in Interaction · Educational Sciences · Utrecht, Netherlands
Utrecht University
BSc in Information Science, summa cum laude · Information Science · Utrecht, Netherlands
Certifications & licenses
AI Governance Professional (AIGP)
IAPP
AI Security and Governance: AI Program and Management
Securiti
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIA
CompTIA
The Ultimate AI/LLM/ML Penetration Testing Training Course
Udemy
BSI-Certified Penetration Tester
Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik
Young Excellence Programme for High Potentials
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Advanced Web App Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking, and Exploitation Techniques
SANS
PricewaterhouseCoopers
GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT)
SANS
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Erlijn is based in Tübingen, Germany.
Erlijn speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).
Erlijn has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Erlijn has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Erlijn may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Erlijn would be well-suited for roles such as: Science communicator and change manager, Cybersecurity specialist: Consultant, Speaker, Penetration Tester, Trainer, Member of the UN ECE Task Force on Digitalization in Energy.
Erlijn's most recent position is Science communicator and change manager at Sustainable Decisions.
In recent years, Erlijn has worked for Sustainable Decisions and United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
Erlijn is most experienced in industries like Energy, Professional Services, and Information Technology.
Erlijn is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance. Erlijn also has some experience in Marketing and Sustainability Management.
Erlijn has recently worked in industries like Energy, Professional Services, and Information Technology.
Erlijn has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.
Erlijn holds a Doctorate in Psychology from Leibniz Institute for Knowledge Media, a Master in Educational Sciences from Utrecht University and a Bachelor in Information Science from Utrecht University.
Erlijn has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: AI Governance Professional (AIGP), AI Security and Governance: AI Program and Management, and CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+).
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