Anderson Torres Technology & Cybersecurity Executive | Expert in Cloud,

Director of Security, IT and Platform

Clutch

Apr 2025 - Current (1 year 4 months)

The Security, IT, and Platform team is at the core of Clutch’s operations, ensuring the systems remain secure, efficient, and scalable. We work cross-functionally with engineering, compliance, and business teams to proactively mitigate risks, enhance reliability, and support seamless operations. The team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a proactive approach to maintaining a strong security posture.

Head of Technology & Operations

Pluxee Brasil

Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 (9 months)

Driving end-to-end leadership of Engineering, Production Support, Production Monitoring, Infrastructure, Data Center Operations, Cloud Services, DevOps, Network Services, and User Support (Service Desk & Field Services). I manage a multidisciplinary team of over 70 analysts and specialists, delivering operational excellence, security, and scalability across complex IT environments. Responsible for ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of critical services for a user base exceeding 7 million customers, 140,000 companies, and a network of 750,000 commercial establishments. My focus lies in optimizing efficiency, driving continuous improvement, and implementing scalable technology solutions to meet evolving business demands. I

Co-Founder

Imara Tecnologia e Segurança

Jul 2024 - Current (2 years 1 month)

As Co-Founder and Head of Cybersecurity at Imara, I lead the strategy and execution of our cybersecurity operations, ensuring companies across various industries adopt a robust and effective approach to digital security. We specialize in security operations and risk management, providing expert services such as: Penetration Testing & Red Teaming – Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in applications, networks, and infrastructure. Security Monitoring & Incident Response (SOC) – Detecting, analyzing, and containing cyber threats in real time. Compliance & Governance – Assisting organizations in achieving compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and other security frameworks. Hardening & Identity Management – Strengthening critical infr

Head of Information Security

Pluxee Brasil

Feb 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Spearheading a comprehensive information security program that safeguards critical employee and customer data, sensitive financial information, and the integrity of business platforms. Achieved ISO 27001 certification in just 9 months, showcasing expertise in building and aligning security frameworks with international standards while delivering measurable results. Implementing robust security controls, vulnerability management strategies, and incident response plans to mitigate risks and maximize cyber resilience. Skilled at navigating complex regulatory landscapes to ensure full compliance with PCI DSS, LGPD, and GDPR, reducing legal risks and ensuring data protection across global operations. Proactively fostering a culture of security

Head of Application Security | CISO

Wildlife Studios

Apr 2022 - Feb 2023 (11 months)

Led the development and implementation of security strategies for application development across a rapidly growing environment of mobile games and software platforms, supporting 400+ software engineers. Spearheaded the integration of security analyses into the software development lifecycle, ensuring the protection of dozens of new code repositories created daily while maintaining scalability and agility. Designed and implemented solutions aligned with industry-standard security frameworks, driving organizational security readiness and maturity. Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including GRC, Application Security (AppSec), Red Teams, and Blue Teams, to define and execute comprehensive security strategies that aligned with business

Head of Security | Cloud, Product & Governance Security | CISO

idwall

Oct 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Led the company’s security program encompassing Cloud, Product, Endpoint, and Governance Security, ensuring a trusted and secure environment for operations. Successfully achieved ISO 27001 certification in 9 months, demonstrating expertise in building and aligning security frameworks with global compliance standards to maintain the company’s personal data handler status. Managed and guided a dedicated security team divided into Red, Blue, Engineering, and GRC squads, supporting over 200 developers in delivering secure, scalable solutions. Fostered cross-team collaboration to provide a robust security foundation, enabling the company to be seen as a trusted partner while driving business opportunities through actionable security insights.

Senior Product Security Manager

Nagra

Mar 2015 - Oct 2020 (5 years 8 months)

Driving LATAM Business Transformation: Led the LATAM Engineering Services & Operations team in transitioning to the IPTV business, turning a small local lab into a multi-services security hub supporting a multi-million-dollar global business. The hub specializes in counterfeit detection, network analysis, forensic evaluation, anomaly detection, and technical training, delivering measurable results in combatting piracy and fraud. • Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Managed a geographically dispersed, cross-functional team of operators, engineers, developers, and investigators across Brazil, Peru, Spain, India, and Switzerland. Oversaw hiring, mentoring, training, cost evaluations, vendor management, and service delivery, ensuring operational

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University Professor

UNIESP Faculdade de Hortolândia

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (3 years)

Teacher at the System Information course, lecturing about Computer Architecture, Computer Networks, Information Security and Entrepreneurship

Lead Security Engineer

Dimension Data

Jun 2013 - Mar 2015 (1 year 10 months)

Responsible for monitoring, reviewing and reporting security events logs using tools such as ArcSight ESM, ArcSight Logger, RSA Analytics.Among other tools I work with Imperva WAF, Palo Alto, Fortiguard, Solarwinds, Intermapper, FireEye, Arbor Pravail, McAfee FoundStone. Lately I have been assigned with process and task automation development, which includes security tools that speed threat analysis and incident reporting.

Lead Security Engineer

IBM Internet Security Systems

Dec 2010 - Jun 2013 (2 years 7 months)

Leader of a 24/7 team of the now extinct ISS (Internet Security Systems) providing network and security assessment for hundreds of IBM's customers. As security leader, I was responsible for critical issues resolution and business critical mission assignments. Subject matter expert for multiple technologies such as Windows & Linux system, security & network products (IBM Proventia IPS/IDS and HIDS, Juniper ISG, Cisco IPS/IDS, Mcafee Intrushield). Acted architecture specialist to advocate and guide customers to tune and adjust their security policies to meet international standards and internal requirements. Strong knowledge of infrastructure design and management using programming languages to solve and enhance internal process or activities

Senior Security Engineer

IBM Internet Security Systems

Mar 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 10 months)

Monitoring, reviewing, and reporting security events and logs for hundreds of IBM customers. I also assisted in identifying all Information Security requirements necessary for the protection of all information processed, stored, and transmitted by information systems as required by Regulatory bodies. Job was to maintain, modify, and enhance Information Security related systems, tests, evaluations, and risk assessments. Assisted in the development and implementation of plans, policies, and procedures necessary to ensure Information Security. Used development skills in python, PHP, and JavaScript to build internal custom applications that helped enhance users and management interaction. Function as focal point for internal and external busine

Windows System Administrator

IBM Internet Security Systems

Feb 2007 - Mar 2008 (1 year 2 months)

Responsible for the remote administration or applications and Microsoft Windows servers distributed globaly for a big IBM customer. Was also responsible for logic configuration, softwares maintenance, capacity management, system support and troubleshooting. Mainly focused on Microsoft windows servers 2000 and 2003.

Service Desk Analyst

IBM Internet Security Systems

Oct 2004 - Feb 2007 (2 years 5 months)

Among many tasks I was responsible for, I can outline the following: Received user inquiries, requests, and trouble reports, accurately resolved or properly escalated it. First Level support to one of the biggest IBM's customer, providing Help Desk services remote assistance, application and services guidance as needed. Had to use communication skills in both English and Spanish to resolve customer issues and problems. Act as focal point for LATAM Service desk to align and adjust processes and procedures across multiple company locations. Along with my analyst tasks I was also in charge of everything related to the operational aspect of my shift, including monitor and supervise the analysts, provide performance reports, and serve as a guide

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