cybersecurity, POCs, RFP, IT, DLP, XDR, ISO27001

He is a senior cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of experience in information security, governance, and risk management, primarily across large enterprises and multinational organizations. In his most recent role as an IT Security Manager, he was responsible for overseeing both security engineering and operations, managing global and regional teams, and working directly with stakeholders to implement and maintain enterprise security solutions. His responsibilities included planning and deploying security systems such as DLP and XDR, managing penetration testing programs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO27001 and ISMS. Prior to this, he worked in a leading cybersecurity organization where he performed security reviews, privacy assessments, and system audits, supporting enterprise-level security frameworks and post-merger integration initiatives. He also has experience leading certification processes, regulatory audits, and implementing security policies across large organizations. Throughout his career, he has worked across industries such as financial services, e-commerce, and global enterprises, giving him strong exposure to diverse security environments and client requirements.

2.       What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?

He specializes in application and enterprise cybersecurity, security governance, and client-facing consulting, with strong experience in evaluating and implementing security solutions in real-world environments. A key strength is his experience working in customer-facing and pre-sales–adjacent activities, including: Leading POCs and benchmarking (BMT); Managing RFP processes and vendor evaluations; Translating security requirements into technical solutions. He also demonstrates strong ability to bridge technical and business discussions, working with stakeholders to justify security investments using risk analysis, business impact, and industry trends. Additionally, he has foundational programming knowledge and is comfortable reading and understanding code, enabling him to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.

3.       Do you have the list of key criteria according to the client’s requirements?

The candidate aligns with the client’s requirements in the following areas:

Pre-sales / customer-facing experience – Led POCs, RFP processes, and solution evaluations; strong exposure to stakeholder engagement and vendor management

Application cybersecurity experience – Extensive background in enterprise and application security, including data protection, vulnerability management, and compliance

Technical understanding (code + systems) – Background in IT/security engineering with ability to understand code and communicate with developers

Client-facing communication skills – Proven experience engaging with stakeholders, presenting security strategies, and aligning technical solutions with business needs