Rafael Brinhosa-Principal Security Architect
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Principal Security Architect
Reltio
- Reltio Rockstar 2024.3 award winner
- APIDetector: Efficiently scan for exposed Swagger endpoints across web domains and subdomains
- Presented at BlackHat Arsenal 2024
Cyber Security Specialist
Volkswagen Digital Solutions
- Managed CVE-2009-3036 in Symantec IM
- Provided local-access cross-site scripting security guidance for critical areas of focus in cloud computing
Senior Security Architect - Senior Software Engineer (Security)
Avaya
- Compared LSTM and CLCNN machine learning techniques in detecting malicious requests in web attacks
Professor & Software Engineering Manager
Instituto Federal Catarinense
Provided comprehensive instruction in information security, software development, cloud computing, scripting, project management, and related subjects for undergraduate and postgraduate programs
Led software development projects using multiple platforms and technologies such as Django, mobile, React, Vue, and GitLab, integrating cutting-edge research into practical applications
Senior Application Security Architect - Contractor - Global Information Security
U.S. Bank
- Reported directly to the VP of Assurance & Security Consulting
- Focused on application security across various platforms and technologies
- Provided security consulting services to internal teams and stakeholders
- Conducted web application penetration testing to assess security risks
- Performed static application security testing (SAST) and dynamic application security testing (DAST) on over 50 applications to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats
Senior Cybersecurity Swiss Army Knife & Information Security / Innovation Committee Coordinator
NeoGrid
- Developed and implemented comprehensive information security strategies
- Ensured application security across various platforms and technologies
- Coordinated the information security committee
- Conducted security testing to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats
- Established security metrics and dashboards for monitoring and reporting
- Integrated security best practices into the software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Performed web application penetration testing and manual and automated penetration testing
- Handled security incidents and coordinated response measures
- Utilized tools such as IBM Rational AppScan and custom scripts for in-depth security assessments
Senior IT Security Consultant
DELL
- Conducted IT information security risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
- Provided information security project management and guidance for over 40 projects, collaborating with a team of more than 400 developers
- Performed static application security testing (SAST) and dynamic application security testing (DAST) to evaluate application security
- Executed web application penetration testing to assess security risks and recommend mitigations
- Offered security consulting services as a member of the red team, simulating attacks and testing the effectiveness of security measures
Security Testing - Global Security Testing Board
Electronic Data Systems
- Sole member in Brazil of the Global Security Testing Board
- Participated in company operations prior to acquisition by HP in 2008
Researcher - Part-time
Network Management Laboratory - UFSC
- Conducted research on web services quality of service and network security
Network Administrator
DMI - Medical Image Diagnostic Clinic
- Oversaw network management to ensure efficient and secure connectivity
- Administered information systems and maintained their integrity and availability
- Implemented and managed firewall configurations for optimal security
- Deployed and monitored intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and intrusion detection systems (IDS)
- Administered web servers to ensure smooth operations and high performance
- Performed server hardening on both Linux and Windows servers to enhance security and reduce vulnerabilities
Voluntary Teacher
Committee for Democracy in Information Technology
- Taught computer basics on a pro bono basis
Co-Founder
TCSUL - South Technology and Communication
- Led business development, software development, security testing, and penetration testing efforts
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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, Automotive, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Project Management.
Summary
Accomplished Information Security Expert, boasting over 20 years of experience in fields like Security Architecture, Application Security and Pentesting. I excel in crafting tailor-made Information Security programs, assessments, and frameworks that align with risk management, security, and governance practices to bolster organizational resilience. My expertise spans manual and automated security testing, Pentesting, DevSecOps, SCA, SAST, and DAST.
Skills
- Information Security
- Computer Security
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Education
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Doctor of Philosophy, On Hold · Computer Science (Information Security) · Florianópolis, Brazil
Universidade Federal do Paraná
Specialization · Strategic Management · Curitiba, Brazil
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Master · Computer Science (Information Security) · Florianópolis, Brazil
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Rafael is based in A dos Cunhados e Maceira, Portugal.
Rafael speaks the following languages: Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).
Rafael has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Rafael has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Rafael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Rafael would be well-suited for roles such as: Principal Security Architect, Cyber Security Specialist, Senior Security Architect - Senior Software Engineer (Security).
Rafael's most recent position is Principal Security Architect at Reltio.
In recent years, Rafael has worked for Reltio, Volkswagen Digital Solutions, and Avaya.
Rafael is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Automotive. Rafael also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Healthcare.
Rafael is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance. Rafael also has some experience in Research and Development and Project Management.
Rafael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Automotive.
Rafael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Research and Development.
Rafael holds a Doctorate in Computer Science (Information Security) from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, a Master in Computer Science (Information Security) from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina and a Bachelor in Information Systems from Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina.
Rafael has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: CCSK, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v11, and ISC(2) CSSLP.
The availability of Rafael needs to be confirmed.
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