Javier Fernández Hurtado
About Javier Fernández Hurtado
Javier Fernández Hurtado is an experienced IT auditor currently serving as Auditor Jefe TIC at Applus+ in Madrid. He has held various roles in cybersecurity and IT management, contributing to business development and maintaining auditing standards.
Current Role at Applus+
Javier Fernández Hurtado currently holds the position of Auditor Jefe TIC at Applus+, where he has been employed since 2022. His role involves overseeing technology audits and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, España.
Previous Experience at GMV
Prior to his current role, Javier worked at GMV in various capacities. He served as Jefe de servicio for 11 months in 2020, where he managed service delivery. He also worked as a consultor de ciberseguridad for a total of 2 years from 2018 to 2020, focusing on cybersecurity consulting and risk assessment.
Experience in IT Management
Javier held the position of IT manager at LCC - A Tech Mahindra Company from 2015 to 2017. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing IT operations and ensuring the effective implementation of technology solutions in Madrid y alrededores, España.
Educational Background
Javier has a solid educational foundation in cybersecurity and information systems. He studied at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, where he completed a Master in Red team - Blue team from 2020 to 2021. He also earned a Técnico Superior en Administración de Sistemas Informáticos from IES Lope de Vega between 2003 and 2005, and studied ciberseguridad at IMF Smart Education from 2017 to 2018.
Professional Development and Standards Involvement
Javier actively engages in professional development by conducting annual knowledge updates and participating in ENAC audits. He is involved in the qualification process for additional standards beyond ISO 27001, 27017, 27018, 33000, and 22301, enhancing his auditing skills and expertise.