Samuel R.
About Samuel R.
Samuel R. is a Teaching Assistant at SANS Institute and has extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT roles across various organizations. He has held positions such as SOC Manager at DFi Service SA and Resident Engineer - SOC Lead at Palo Alto Networks, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Work at SANS Institute
Samuel R. has been serving as a Teaching Assistant at SANS Institute since 2020. In this role, he supports the educational mission of the institute, which specializes in cybersecurity training and certification. His experience at SANS Institute contributes to his expertise in the field and allows him to engage with students and professionals seeking to enhance their cybersecurity skills.
Professional Experience
Samuel R. has extensive experience in cybersecurity roles. He worked as a SOC Manager at DFi Service SA from 2018 to 2020, managing security operations in Genève, Suisse. Prior to that, he served as a Security Engineer and SOC Analyst at the same company for seven months in 2017. Currently, he is employed as a Resident Engineer - SOC Lead at Palo Alto Networks since 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Education and Expertise
Samuel R. holds a Master of Information Systems from HEC Lausanne, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor's degree from the same institution, studying from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business and information systems, supporting his career in cybersecurity.
Previous Roles and Contributions
In addition to his current roles, Samuel R. has held various positions in the cybersecurity domain. He was a Lead Cyber Incident Handler at Pictet Group for one year and worked as a Senior Consultant in Cyber Security at KPMG Switzerland for three years. His earlier experience includes co-founding Cronodeal SA and serving as an IT & Security consultant for Audemars Piguet.