Nelia Feliz
About Nelia Feliz
Nelia Feliz is an Information Security Engineer with a Master's degree in Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism from Fordham University. She has extensive experience in cybersecurity roles across various organizations, including Yale University, where she currently works.
Current Role at Yale University
Nelia Feliz serves as an Information Security Engineer at Yale University, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for implementing and maintaining security measures to protect the university's information systems. Her work contributes to safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with security protocols within the institution.
Education and Expertise
Nelia Feliz holds a Master's degree in Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism from Fordham University, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Project Management from National University, completing her studies from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she obtained an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Grossmont College between 2010 and 2012. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in information security and technology.
Professional Experience
Nelia Feliz has a diverse professional background in information security and cyber defense. Prior to her current role at Yale University, she worked as a Senior Network Security Analyst at Fordham University from 2019 to 2022. She also held positions as a Cyber Security Consultant at RightClick and as a Security Engineer at Zip Co. Her earlier experience includes roles at AUSGAR Technologies INC as both an Information Assurance Engineer and a Cyber Security Engineer, as well as positions at Hewlett-Packard and SPAWAR.
Military Background
Nelia Feliz served in the United States Marine Corps as a Sergeant from 2004 to 2009. This experience provided her with valuable skills in leadership, discipline, and technical operations, which she has applied throughout her career in information security.