Alejandro Rueda Romero
About Alejandro Rueda Romero
Alejandro Rueda Romero is an Application Security Engineer currently working at Nexthink in Madrid, Spain. He has extensive experience in application security, having previously co-founded VANTH and held roles at Deloitte España and Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha.
Work at Nexthink
Alejandro Rueda Romero has been employed at Nexthink as an Application Security Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on implementing security controls within large enterprises, ensuring that security measures are integrated from the earliest stages of application development. His work contributes to enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.
Previous Experience at VANTH
Prior to his role at Nexthink, Alejandro co-founded VANTH and served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) from 2020 to 2023. During his tenure, he was involved in developing innovative solutions aimed at improving detection and security assurance in applications. His leadership contributed to the company's focus on application security.
Education and Expertise
Alejandro Rueda Romero holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, which he completed from 2012 to 2017. He furthered his education with a Master's in Cybersecurity and Information Security from the same university from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he achieved the OSWE certification from Offensive Security in 2021, showcasing his expertise in cybersecurity.
Background in Application Security
Alejandro has extensive experience in application security, having worked as a Senior Application Security Analyst at Deloitte España from 2018 to 2022. His responsibilities included performing security testing for applications and cloud environments. He also held a Level 1 Operator position at Deloitte for seven months in 2017-2018.
Current Contributions and Involvement
In addition to his role at Nexthink, Alejandro has been a contributor at Sec2Crime since 2021, focusing on security-related projects. He also serves as a professor at Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha since 2023, where he shares his knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity. Alejandro actively participates in Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, engaging with new security challenges and enhancing his skills.