Michel Silva
About Michel Silva
Michel Silva is a Cyber Security Specialist with extensive experience in the field, currently serving as a member of the World Economic Forum and the National Cyber Security Centre. He has held various academic and professional roles, including university teacher and lecturer, and has completed multiple studies in data analysis and cybersecurity.
Work at HackerOne
Michel Silva has been employed as a Cyber Security Specialist at HackerOne since 2014. In this role, he focuses on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities. His tenure at HackerOne spans over 10 years, during which he has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing security protocols and practices.
Current Roles and Memberships
Michel Silva currently holds several positions in the cybersecurity field. He is a member of the National Cyber Security Centre as a WHITEhat since 2022, and he is also a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences in the CyberJuridic section since 2022. Additionally, he is affiliated with the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) as a member since 2022. In 2024, he joined the World Economic Forum as a member, working remotely.
Education and Expertise
Michel Silva has a diverse educational background in technology and cybersecurity. He studied at Oxford Home Study Center, earning a Diploma in Data Analysis in 2023. He also completed the Introduction to Internet of Things course at Stanford University in 2023. His expertise extends to digital inclusion, having studied Digital Games at UDF Centro Universitário. He further enhanced his skills with courses in Computer Science from Harvard University and Information Security from Fundação Bradesco in 2023.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Michel Silva held various positions in academia and industry. He served as a senior analyst at Governo do Distrito Federal from 2014 to 2016. He was also a lecturer at Hackathon Brasil in 2020, focusing on games designed to counter depression. Additionally, he worked as a senior speaker at Flisol in 2013 and as a university teacher at UDF Centro Universitário and Universidade de Brasília, specializing in digital inclusion and digital games, respectively.