Carlos Lopes Pereira
About Carlos Lopes Pereira
Carlos Lopes Pereira is a Senior Information Security Engineer with extensive experience in information security across various companies, including Portugal Telecom and Cognite AS. He holds multiple Master of Science degrees in Information Security and has expertise in cloud security, automated security testing, and incident response.
Work at Cognite
Carlos Lopes Pereira has been employed at Cognite AS as a Senior Information Security Engineer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing security measures for both web and mobile applications. His responsibilities include implementing automated security testing and threat modeling to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Prior to his current position, Carlos worked at Telenor Digital as an Information Security Engineer from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Senior Software Security Engineer at Conax from 2013 to 2016. His earlier experience includes working as an Information Security Engineer at Portugal Telecom from 2012 to 2013 and as an Engineer from 2004 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Carlos holds two Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in Information Security, one from Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa and another from Carnegie Mellon University, both completed between 2010 and 2011. He is currently studying for a Licenciatura in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico, which he began in 2003. His expertise includes cloud security, particularly in AWS and GCP environments, as well as skills in cryptography and network security.
Skills in Incident Response and Penetration Testing
Carlos has significant experience in incident response and penetration testing, which are critical components of information security. His background in automated security testing and threat modeling further supports his capability to address security challenges in various environments.