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J. Antonio TorresJA

J. Antonio Torres

Supermalter

CISO - IT/Systems Manager

€350/day
5 projects
La Coruña, ES
15+ years

Average response time: 4 hours

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About J. Antonio

As an Enterprise Agile Coach and Scrum Master, I specialize in facilitating the agile transformation of companies, guiding teams and leaders towards a more efficient and collaborative approach. My goal is to create organizational cultures that foster innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement, aligning business strategies with agile principles to achieve sustainable results.

I have over 20 years of experience as an IT Manager and Director, managing software development projects and leading multidisciplinary teams in complex technological environments. In my role as Project Manager (PM), I have directed critical projects, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of technological solutions. As Engineering Manager, I focus on technical integration and process optimization to maximize quality and performance.

As an ISO - IT Auditor and Cybersecurity Auditor, I oversee the implementation of international standards, ensuring regulatory compliance and the protection of critical assets. My experience in Cybersecurity Consulting allows me to identify, manage, and mitigate IT and ICT risks, covering identity and access management (IAM/CIAM), data protection, and privacy.

I have led R&D&I projects, staying at the forefront of new technologies to deliver innovative solutions. My comprehensive approach combines business strategy and technological security, supporting my clients in their digital transformation and operational improvement.

My mission is to provide added value and reliable service that drives technological evolution and ensures system security in a dynamic business environment.
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
La Coruña (up to 50km), Santiago de Compostela (up to 50km), Vigo (up to 50km), Madrid (up to 50km), Barcelona (up to 50km)

Experience

  • CETIM Technological Centre
    Chief Technology & Security Officer (CTO)
    BIOTECH
    January 2026 - Today (7 months)
    La Coruña, Spain
    Responsible for defining and executing the organization's technological, security, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation strategy, aligning innovation, operational efficiency, and risk management with business objectives.

    Key Responsibilities:

    ✅ Lead the vision, technological roadmap, digital transformation, and AI adoption.
    ✅ Define and implement the security strategy (cybersecurity, information security, and risk management), including the safe and responsible use of AI.
    ✅ Oversee technological architecture and ensure the adoption of best practices (cloud, infrastructure, AI).
    ✅ Identify business opportunities through the use of AI and advanced analytics.
    ✅ Manage the protection of digital assets (data, infrastructure, models, and critical systems).
    ✅ Ensure regulatory compliance GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2, ENS, including AI and digital ethics.
    ✅ Direct incident response and business continuity plans (BCP/DRP).
    ✅ Lead multidisciplinary IT, security, and data/AI teams.
    ✅ Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and secure digitalization.
    ✅ Evaluate and manage technology vendors, security solutions, and AI platforms.
    ✅ Monitor performance KPIs, availability, digital maturity, AI adoption, and risk.
    ✅ Drive the R&D&I strategy, fostering applied research, technological experimentation, and knowledge transfer into innovative solutions, ensuring their secure, scalable integration aligned with the organization's scientific and business objectives.

    Focus: Secure innovation, digital transformation, responsible AI adoption, technological governance, and business protection.
    Cybersecurity Auditor Cybersecurity Auditing Infrastructure CTO CISO
  • Govertis
    vCISO & GRC-CYBERSECURITY CONSULTANT
    TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    October 2024 - July 2025 (9 months)
    Leadership in the design and implementation of GRC strategies aligned with international frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, ENS, and client-specific regulations.
    • Continuous evaluation of cybersecurity risks and threats in complex environments, defining effective mitigation measures.
    • Execution of internal and external compliance audits, ensuring regulatory adequacy and proposing improvement plans.
    • Coordination of incident response plans and disaster recovery strategies (BC/DR).
    • Consulting and projects in customized GRC, Business Continuity, and cybersecurity solutions for Payment.
    • Technical support to consulting teams in specialized presentations to strategic clients.
    • Development of the value proposition for the Part-IS service (EU Delegated Regulation 2022/1645), including standardization of materials and presentations for the aviation sector.
    ENS Consulting and Auditing IT Consulting Strategic Consulting
  • >_TRUETIL Technology_
    Enterprise Agile coach & Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Consultant
    November 2023 - Today (2 years and 9 months)
    Spain
    • Provide strategic consulting in technology and management ofSoftware, IT ICT, and Cybersecurity projects,specializing in the implementation of methodologies.
    • Audits SGSA, ISO, GDPR, ENS, NIST, PCI-DSS among others
    • Implementation and projects of Identity Management IAM and CIAM
    • Consulting and analysis of BCMS Business Continuity and Response.
    • I lead clients' digital transformation through the adoption of agile practices, optimizing processes and increasing operational efficiency.
    • Planning and execution of IT projects, ensuring alignment with key objectives.
    • Development and implementation of customized IT consulting solutions.
    • Trainer of agile teams and strategies, promoting innovation and continuous improvement in the business environment.
    Project Management Scrum Master Agile Methodology Agile Coach Cybersecurity IAM Team Management Project Management Consulting Cybersecurity Kanban Project Coordination Software Project Management Audit ISO 27001 ISO 22301 IT Architecture Network Administration ICT NIST PCI DSS GDPR JavaScript Java EE

Reviews

5.0

Out of 1 rating

G

Guillermo

Govertis

Reviewed on 2/27/2025

J. Antonio did a fantastic job. He handled the work of assisting numerous clients and resolving their cybersecurity queries with utmost professionalism. We will continue collaborating with him.

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Education

  • Master of Science in Cyber Security
    CEUPE - European Graduate Center
    2024
    Master`s dedree, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity
  • Agility and Project Management and AGILVEN SCRUM, Enterprise Agile Leadership
    Metropolitan University (VE)
    2015
    Agilidad y Gerencia de proyectos y AGILVEN SCRUM , Liderazgo empresarial Enterprise Agile

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