Will F Rodriguez, MSc. English Teacher at DevOps Institute Mumbai

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Cyber Security Architect

ESPEINNOVATIVA

Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 6 months)

Investigation and Educational Purpose Designed and implemented secure infrastructure architectures, aligning with cybersecurity best practices (NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP) to protect data, systems, and business-critical applications. Led the integration of security into IT infrastructure by embedding controls across identity and access management (IAM), endpoint protection, network segmentation, and data encryption. Oversaw the deployment and tuning of SIEM solutions (Splunk) for real-time threat detection, log management, and compliance reporting. Developed and maintained technical security standards and blueprints, ensuring consistency across hybrid cloud and on-premise environments (AWS, Azure, VMware, Windows/Linux servers). Collaborated wi

Expert Cybersecurity Platform

Banco Pichincha

Jul 2023 - Current (3 years)

- Managed and administered critical cybersecurity platforms, including SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, WAF, IAM (SSO & MFA), PAM, CASB, and continuous monitoring tools, ensuring their availability, stability, and regulatory alignment. - Implemented and enforced security policies and controls aligned with financial sector regulations and standards such as PCI-DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, SOX, GLBA, and local financial compliance frameworks. Clear understanding of the MITRE framework and its implementation. - Supported BCP and DRP strategies, ensuring platform resilience and readiness in disaster recovery and business continuity scenarios.

IT Cybersecurity Expert

Banco Pichincha

Jun 2019 - Current (7 years 1 month)

- Windows, Active Directory, Exchange Specialist, Lead Cybersecurity, CCNA - Led proactive threat and vulnerability monitoring using SIEM solutions (Splunk), correlating security events and executing incident response playbooks. - Coordinated with internal and external SOC/CERT teams, ensuring effective incident handling, basic digital forensics, and escalation procedures for complex cases. - Participated in internal and external security audits, supporting evidence collection, addressing findings, and collaborating on corrective action plans to meet audit requirements. - Developed security dashboards and executive-level reporting, offering visibility into cybersecurity posture, risk exposure, and compliance metrics for leadership and regul

Security Expert

PICHINCHA BANK

Jan 2019 - Dec 2025 (7 years)

Financial Services Managed and administered critical cybersecurity platforms, including SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, WAF, IAM (SSO & MFA), PAM, CASB, and continuous monitoring tools, ensuring their availability, stability, and regulatory alignment. Implemented and enforced security policies and controls aligned with financial sector regulations and standards such as PCI-DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, SOX, GLBA, and local financial compliance frameworks. Clear understanding of the MITRE framework and its implementation. Supported BCP and DRP strategies, ensuring platform resilience and readiness in disaster recovery and business continuity scenarios. Oversaw the security architecture for network and perimeter protection, managing next-generation firewalls, secu

IT Infrastructure Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services

Sep 2014 - May 2019 (4 years 9 months)

Servers Administration, Active Directory Administration, Exchange Server, Networking Security and Operational Risk Participant in the creation and adoption of the security strategy, generating maximum cohesion between the commercial, pre-sales, implementation and operation areas, connecting the operation with the business. Lead the security business unit at the OB, solidifying more than 20 junior security engineers with a business perspective as part of their responsibilities.

Engineer IT, Networking Security & Operational Risk

Tata Consultancy Services

Sep 2014 - May 2019 (4 years 9 months)

Excellent experience 😉

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Senior Information System Consulter

COMPUEC

Apr 2014 - Aug 2014 (5 months)

Information System Consulting for all public identities

Infrastructure Administrator

Tata Consultancy Services

Jan 2014 - Dec 2019 (6 years)

FINTECH Secured and administered Microsoft infrastructure platforms, including Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Exchange, DNS, and DHCP, by applying hardening baselines, access control models, and secure configuration standards aligned with CIS Benchmarks and ISO 27001. Led the administration of Windows Server environments (2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2008 R2), ensuring secure deployments, patch management, vulnerability mitigation, and regular compliance with internal security controls and external regulatory requirements. Managed secure messaging platforms, including Microsoft Exchange (2016, 2013, 2010, 2007), implementing security policies such as anti-spam, email encryption (TLS), data retention, and incident tracking

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Datacenter Administrator

PROMERICA BANK

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (1 year)

Financial Services Managed end-to-end data center operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and fault-tolerant infrastructure to support mission-critical financial services and 24/7 business continuity. Conducted security risk assessments on physical and virtual infrastructure, identifying potential threats and implementing mitigation strategies aligned with regulatory standards (PCI-DSS, ISO/IEC 27001). Designed and maintained robust backup and disaster recovery plans (DRP/BCP), including off-site replication, periodic testing, and documentation to safeguard data integrity and accelerate recovery in critical scenarios. Monitored system health and performance of enterprise servers, storage, and virtualization environments (VMware

Project Leader

DOS Tecnología con Propósito

Sep 2013 - Apr 2014 (8 months)

- Led cross-functional and technical teams in the successful delivery of IT and cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, timelines, and quality standards in fast-paced environments. - Applied strong leadership and analytical skills to structure workflows, manage competing priorities, and optimize team efficiency, resulting in improved collaboration and on-time project delivery. - Directed comprehensive security risk assessments, identifying, prioritizing, and addressing critical infrastructure and application risks. Recommended actionable improvements, achieving a 70% reduction in overall risk exposure.

Project Lider - BAYER

Compuequip DOS

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (2 years)

Technology Company Led cross-functional and technical teams in the successful delivery of IT and cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, timelines, and quality standards in fast-paced environments. Applied strong leadership and analytical skills to structure workflows, manage competing priorities, and optimize team efficiency, resulting in improved collaboration and on-time project delivery. Directed comprehensive security risk assessments, identifying, prioritizing, and addressing critical infrastructure and application risks. Recommended actionable improvements, achieving a 70% reduction in overall risk exposure. Oversaw the lifecycle management of security infrastructure, including firewalls, endpoint p

System Supervisor

INMAQUIP

Jul 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year 3 months)

- Controlling the BHS System (Bagging Handling System)

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English Teacher

DevOps Institute Mumbai

Apr 2011 - Current (15 years 3 months)

English Teacher, ESL

Engineer Assistance

Cisco

Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 (2 years 1 month)

As an Engineer Assistant, I provided crucial support in the assembly and maintenance of engineering projects, ensuring that all components were accurately integrated and functioning optimally. My role involved assisting in the setup of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, which enhanced operational efficiency and data monitoring. Additionally, I applied my knowledge of cybersecurity by configuring routers to bolster security measures, thereby protecting sensitive data and ensuring the integrity of our systems. This multifaceted approach not only improved project outcomes but also contributed to a safer working environment.

Network Design Engineer

Cisco

Jan 2007 - Dec 2012 (6 years)

Networking Company Provided technical oversight and maintenance of Cisco Labs, ensuring availability and functionality of routing, switching, and wireless equipment used in development, testing, and training environments. Assisted in the design and deployment of enterprise network infrastructure, participating in the installation, configuration, and ongoing support of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points across lab and production environments. Implemented and maintained LAN/WAN architectures, optimizing network performance and reliability while aligning with Cisco best practices and client-specific requirements. Supported network security initiatives, including access control configuration (ACLs), firewall rule tuning, a

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