Tiago R.
About Tiago R.
Tiago R. is a Security Architect at Ally with extensive experience in IT security and a strong background in network security and IT auditing.
Company
Currently, Tiago R. serves as a Security Architect at Ally in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since 2020, he has been tasked with overseeing the security architecture at the firm. Prior to this role, he was the Information Security Engineering Manager at Ally from 2019 to 2020 in the same location.
Previous Roles in Cybersecurity
Before his tenure at Ally, Tiago R. worked at Webster Bank in the Hartford, Connecticut Area. He held the role of Senior Network Security Engineer for 6 months in 2018 and served as Network Security Engineer from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he was employed at United Technologies, where he took on various cybersecurity roles from 2006 to 2015, including IT Audit Leader, IT Auditor, and Senior IT Analyst in IT Infrastructure Operations.
Education and Expertise
Tiago R. has built a solid educational background in Information Technology. He earned a Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology from Quinnipiac University, studying from 2012 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology and Information Systems from Marist College, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. Tiago further augmented his expertise with certifications such as OSCE, OSCP, CISSP, and CISA.
Professional Interests in IT Security
Tiago R. has exhibited a keen interest in various facets of IT security, including threat modeling, application security, vulnerability management, and identity and access management (IAM). His focus areas extend to network security monitoring and penetration testing, where he specializes in quickly identifying security problems and recommending effective corrective actions. His proficiency spans several tools and technologies, such as Threat Hunting/ELK stack, osquery, vulnerability scanning, sysmon, and security auditing.
Interest in Automation and Risk Management
Tiago R. demonstrates a strong interest in automation and risk management, indicating his focus on enhancing security processes and efficiency. This interest underlines his commitment to advancing security measures using automated solutions to mitigate risks proactively.