Douglas Rocha
About Douglas Rocha
Douglas Rocha is a seasoned manager specializing in information security, privacy, and data protection. He currently leads these efforts at Conta Simples and has held various roles in security across multiple organizations in Brazil.
Current Role at Conta Simples
Douglas Rocha currently serves as the Manager and Head of Information Security, Privacy, and Data Protection at Conta Simples. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the organization's security framework in São Paulo, Brazil. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing security architecture, application security, and cloud security strategies. He manages risk and regulatory adherence, focusing on compliance with Central Bank and LGPD regulations.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Prior to his current role, Douglas Rocha accumulated extensive experience in information security across various organizations. He worked at Oi as a Senior Information Security Analyst for five months in 2019 and later as a Tech Lead in Information Security from 2019 to 2020. At Boa Vista, he served as Tech Lead from 2020 to 2021 and then as Tech Manager in Information Security and Fraud Prevention from 2021 to 2023. His earlier roles include positions at Manuchar and Petrobras, where he focused on information security and IT support.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Douglas Rocha holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Estácio, which he completed from 2010 to 2014. He further pursued a Graduate degree in Information Security at Estácio from 2017 to 2018. Currently, he is studying for an Executive MBA in Strategic and Economic Business Management at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, expected to complete in 2025. He also served as a Guest Professor for an MBA course at FIAP in 2021.
Expertise in Security Practices and Team Management
Douglas Rocha promotes a DevSecOps culture within teams, integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle. He has a proven track record of hiring and managing multidisciplinary teams focused on security in architecture, engineering, and product development. His expertise includes leading both red and blue teams for comprehensive security operations and overseeing incident response and threat intelligence initiatives.
Contributions to Governance and Compliance
In his roles, Douglas Rocha has been involved in governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, particularly focusing on fraud prevention and data privacy. He plays a key role in the Risk, Prevention (Fraud, AML), and Security Committee, managing risk and ensuring regulatory adherence. His contributions include participating in mergers and acquisitions processes, where he contributed to due diligence and restructuring efforts.