CYBERSECURITY CONSULTANT
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
With three qualifications—electronic technician, highly experienced architect, and IT‑cybersecurity specialist—and over 15 years of experience, I specialize in providing consultancy on cybersecurity incident defense‑in‑depth and awareness.My professional background is uniquely complemented by a diverse personal history in international real estate, design, construction, and professional sports. This unique blend of technical expertise and personal experience has honed my approach to communication and collaboration, skills that are essential to my life and career today. My passion for technology is broad, extending from cybersecurity all the way to AI.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Cybersecurity & IT: Penetration Testing (UNIX/Kali Linux), Protection Motivation Theory, Anonymity Systems (Whonix, Tails, Qubes OS), Use of AI in Cybersecurity and SQL, Cybersecurity Reporting, Dark Web, Privacy Policies (N.I.S.T), and Backup Systems.
Data Analysis: Fundamental Data/Statistical Analysis, Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MDBs), R-Studio, and Obsidian OSINT documentation.
Other: Crypto-Currency, Anonymity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Buenos Aires Information Technology | Security Analyst | Buenos Aires, Argentina (2018-Present)
Provide security analysis for private clients, with a focus on defense-in-depth.
G.L.G. GROUP | International Consultant | Buenos Aires, Argentina (2015-2024)
Served as an international consultant for a network of executives and industry experts, with clients in the UK, USA, Germany, Norway, Canada, Netherlands, Australia, and Japan.
Founded idasp.com.ar and womenprojectone.com.ar, developing Interactive Data Service Pages in PHP-MySQL.
Conducted statistical data analysis for 8 years, providing measurable and quantifiable results on idasp.com.ar.
Contributed to legal analysis of commercial litigation for 5 years in the Province of Buenos Aires.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Cisco Certificate in Ethical Hacking - (In progress, 2025)
Post-quantum cryptography - (In progress, 2025)
API Documentation - University.apisec, San Francisco, USA (November 2024)
Cyber504x Network Security - Rochester Institute of Technology, USA (July 2023)
Attack Methodologies in IT & ICS - CISA, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (2023)
Cybersecurity Practices for Industrial Control Systems - CISA, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (2022)
Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity - CISA, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (2022)
Python 3.0 / Python for Everybody - University of Michigan, USA (2021-Present)
Information Security - University of London & Royal Holloway (2021)
Foundations of Data Analysis - Austin, Texas (2015)
Cybersecurity & Information Security Strategies - University of Washington (2014)
Architecture Degree - UBA, Argentina (1989)
Electronic Technician Degree - Argentina (1977)
English Certifications - Finberg/Fisher ESOL Levels 1-4, USA (1999-2001)
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Native
English: Advanced B2, Cambridge Assessment Level (27 years of study; 15,000+ hours of video-conferencing)
LIVED AND WORKED IN
Argentina: Buenos Aires (2008-Present, 2003-2007, Born-1995)
Venezuela: Caracas (2007, 1997-1998)
USA: Miami (1998-2003)
Paraguay: Asunción (1996)
Peru: Lima (1995-1996)
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND
Professional Modeling & Sports: I used to be a publicity model and worked in five countries across South America. From ages 15 to 33, I was an amateur volleyball player for 11 years, following a professional career. These experiences were inseparable from my personal life, as I formed important friendships in university and through sports.
Personal Interests: I am passionate about technology . I have been a vegetarian for 50 years and have a lifelong history of caring for dogs and cats. I currently live with two beautiful felines. I also spent eight years cultivating various plants in my garden.
SELECTED READINGS
Cybersecurity & Technology: Pentest Standard Org / PTES, NIST 800-115, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), Mastering Network Intrusion, Silent Crow & Cyber Partisans, Solarwind Incident.
- Life Topics: The USA Survival Manual, The Art of War, The Republic(Plato), Common Sense, The Roots of Coincidence, How to Interact with Felines, Nature.
ALEX J. ARIAS OBUCHOWICZ SIEKIEL WOJCHAWSKA LEIDA
