Thomas James Ferrer
About Thomas James Ferrer
Thomas James Ferrer is an Information Security Engineer currently working at Emerson in the Philippines and Visa in Singapore.
Current Role
Thomas James Ferrer currently works at Visa as a Cyber Security Analyst in Singapore. He has been with Visa since November 1, 2018, where his responsibilities include ensuring the security of information systems and safeguarding against cyber threats. His extensive experience and proficiency with various security tools equip him for his role in one of the world's leading financial institutions.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Visa, Thomas James Ferrer served as a Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst at Verizon in the Philippines for six months in 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Emerson, a multinational corporation, for several years in the NCR - National Capital Region, Philippines. His roles at Emerson included Cyber Security Intelligence Analyst from 2013 to 2018, and subsequently Information Security Engineer, reflecting his advancement within the company. These positions involved critical security operations and incident response measures.
Educational Background
Thomas James Ferrer has a strong educational foundation in computer science and programming. He completed his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (Programming) from Centro Escolar University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he acquired a certification in Computer Programming, Specific Applications from Meralco Foundation Institute, completing this 11-month program in 2013. This education provided him with comprehensive knowledge and skills that laid the groundwork for his career in cybersecurity.
Technical Expertise and Tools
Thomas James Ferrer possesses expertise in a wide array of security tools and development platforms. He is proficient in using FireEye/Mandiant tools including HX, NX, EX, and MCIRT. His technical skills also extend to security tools such as FSF - File Scanning Framework, Bro, Yara, JQ, Splunk, HB Gary, IronPort, VTotal, RegEx - PCRE, SecureWork, Damballa, and Domain Tools. Furthermore, he is skilled in development tools such as Splunk, VB.net, PHP, XML, and Yara. This extensive toolset enables him to effectively manage and mitigate cybersecurity threats.