Rafael Dias
About Rafael Dias
Rafael Dias is a Security Researcher with extensive experience in telecommunications and cybersecurity. He has worked in various roles across Brazil and Canada, currently holding positions at HackerOne and iTMethods Inc.
Work at HackerOne
Rafael Dias has been employed at HackerOne as a Security Researcher since 2022. In this role, he focuses on identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities, contributing to the company's mission of improving cybersecurity. His work involves collaborating with various teams to enhance security protocols and ensure the integrity of systems.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before joining HackerOne, Rafael worked at Oi S.A as a Senior Telecommunications Engineer from 2007 to 2018. During his eleven years in the Rio de Janeiro area, he developed expertise in telecommunications systems and infrastructure. He also held the position of Site Supervisor at North American Protection Services from 2018 to 2021 in the Toronto area, where he oversaw site operations and security measures.
Education and Expertise
Rafael holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from Estácio, completed between 2004 and 2007. He furthered his education with a Cyber Security Bootcamp at Lighthouse Labs in 2021, focusing on Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. Additionally, he studied Computer Programming at Welcome to the Django and Python Pro, achieving proficiency in Python and Django with TDD.
Current Role at iTMethods Inc.
In addition to his role at HackerOne, Rafael has been working at iTMethods Inc. as a DevOps Support Specialist since 2022. His responsibilities include configuration management, performance monitoring, and alerting using tools like Datadog. He also engages in the full lifecycle of service delivery, ensuring high-quality customer experiences and optimizing the use of various tools.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Rafael specializes in managing both Linux and Windows systems within high availability environments. He focuses on continuous integration practices and tools, including Jenkins and Bitbucket, to enhance DevOps processes. Additionally, he advises customers on optimizing their use of Atlassian tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket, contributing to improved operational efficiency.