About me
I am a senior IT Security Leader with a broad range of expertise spanning over 10 years in Information Technology and Security. My qualifications include having earned numerous certifications and multiple degrees in Information Security, International Law and soon Business Administration. Experienced in international collaborative efforts , managing diverse global teams, to include having had the pleasure of working onsite in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
What is your current career title or dream job?
Information Security Executive
LinkedIn Page -or- Company website ( for Entrepreneurs)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrodri/
Background/Education/Experience
• Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) in from the University of Deusto
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, and International Law earned from the University for Peace(Est. by the United Nations)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer, Information and Network Security earned at DePaul University
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Network Computing & Security, Minored in History earned from Roosevelt University
Additional accomplishments consist of a multitude of certifications (60+), including technical and non-technical (all pertinent to security), earned throughout my career as a testament of my expertise. Many of which require supporting documentation detailing experience, conferral of degrees and reference checks to be awarded the credential. My certifications include but are not limited to:
• ISC2: CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, CGRC, CSSLP, HCISPP, ISSAP,ISSEP,ISSMP,CC
• IAPP: CIPP/US ,CIPP/E, CIPP/C, CIPM, CIPT, FIP
• ISACA: CGEIT, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CDPSE
• PECB Certified Chief Information Security Officer
• EC-Council C|CISO, C|EH
• DRI International Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
• AHIMA Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS)
• CompTIA CSIE (SecurityX+,CySA+,Pentest+,Security+)
• BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP)
• Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Associate
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Google Certified Cloud Digital Leader
• Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
• DDN Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (DDN.QTE)
• ASIS International Board Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
I am interested in all aspects of security, whether directly or indirectly related, technical or nontechnical.
Always open to any suggestions, corrections or critiques.
Thank you for being a part of my network
Organizations & clubs
Project Management Institute (PMI), International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), ISC2, Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), ISACA, Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), International Bar Association (IBA), ASIS International, American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), British Computer Society (BCS) The Chartered Institute for IT, The International Society of Automation (ISA), Private Directors Association (PDA).
