Bio

PMP | CISA | CISSP | CISM | CRISC | ACDAAn accomplished professional in Data Analytics, Cyber Security & IT Audit with more than 20 years of International experience (from Brazil to Sweden and then Canada) and a track record of being able to consistently achieve superior results.I am perceptive, proactive, strategic thinker and problem-solver, who builds realistic quality solutions, with creativity and flexibility. I am passionate about data analytics projects that create efficiency and minimizes risks. I bring a unique balance of technical skills, process improvement and risk expertise to assist companies in turning data into insights that lead to action.I have experience using a myriad of data analytics tools such as: R, ACL Analytics, Tableau, Alteryx, KNIME, Gephi, NodeXL, SQL, Python and RapidMiner.I constantly strive to break the barriers of analytics by looking for ways to make analytics approachable and more thrilling for those looking for answers. I thrill in solving puzzles, sharing knowledge and providing businesses with "A-ha" or "I knew it!" moments.I also consistently contribute to the profession by writing articles and holding presentations. My latest article was on Information Security, titled "Planning for Information Security Testing–A Practical Approach" can be found on the 2016 ISACA's Journal Volume 5. Other articles written include:
• Nightmare on Big Data Street – ISACA Blog, October 2016
• How Big Data Demoted Pluto - ISACA Blog, June 2016
• The Art of Data Visualization: A Gift or a Skill? - ISACA Journal Volume 1&2, 2016
• Improving Cyber Security Awareness and Training Programs with Data Analytics - Information Security Journal: A Global Perspective, June 2015