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Work experience

Since 2005

Cybersecurity Researcher @ Howest University of Applied Sciences

01 February 2023 - 31 December 2025

Cybersecurity research for IT and OT environments. Penetration testing on Web, API, IT, OT, Critical Infrastructure. Adversary emulation scenarios for cyber and hybrid threats.

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER @ Ack3 Global Risk and Intelligence Consultancy

01 October 2018 - 30 November 2020

Manage IT operations, contracts, procurements, and budget. Manage tenders, quotations, and external services. Manage Security Operations Center.

Director of Information Technology @ Grupo Hafesa

01 November 2017 - 30 April 2018

Manage IT for an Oil & Gas, 5 plants, 22M/y revenue company.

Web Application Developer @ Elparking.com

01 June 2016 - 30 November 2017

Creation of a parking app from conception up to 2 million users.

Special Operations Communications Specialist @ Joint Special Operations Command, Ministry of Defense (Spain)

01 January 2005 - 31 January 2007

Served as Green Beret within a Special Operations group.

Education experience

Since 2020

Cybersecurity @ Howest University of Applied Sciences

01 August 2020 - 01 September 2023

Bachelor of Applied Computer Science, major in Cybersecurity, Magna Cum Laude.

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