Description

I am an Information Security Awareness and Human Risk Management Consultant with several years of experience in developing and executing projects for organizations across various industries. I'm not just another cybersecurity consultant. I'm someone who designs and implements comprehensive programs for behavior change and human risk reduction.

I help organizations transform security awareness from a one-off training activity into a continuous, structured program aligned with business risks, organizational priorities and employee needs.

My experience includes:

• Designing and implementing annual Information Security Awareness programs.

• Developing strategies, annual roadmaps, campaigns and content plans.

• Tailoring programs to different audiences, roles and risk profiles.

• Supporting organizations in strengthening their security culture and reducing human-related information security risks.

• Create and delivering awareness initiatives, workshops and training sessions.

• Defining metrics and indicators to monitor program engagement and impact.

• Working with IT, Information Security, Risk, Compliance and HR teams.

• Continuously improving programs through innovation and adaptation to evolving threats and organizational needs.

I have experience working with organizations ranging from approximately 50 to 5.000 employees, including organizations operating in regulated and security-sensitive sectors such as pharmaceutical and financial services.

My approach combines strategic development, practical implementation and continuous improvement, helping organizations build stronger security behaviors and a more resilient security culture.

Based in Portugal, I am available for remote projects across Europe and international engagements. I am comfortable working with geographically distributed teams and collaborating with international stakeholders in English.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Portuguese
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Fingerdata Research Lda
Founder & Information Security Awareness Consultant
July 2020 - Today (6 years and 1 month)
Lisbon, Portugal
Founder and lead consultant responsible for the development and delivery of Information Security Awareness and Human Risk Management programmes for organisations across different sectors.

Key responsibilities and achievements:

• Designed and implemented annual Information Security Awareness programmes for organisations with approximately 50 to 500 employees.
• Managed the full project lifecycle, from client engagement and programme design to implementation and continuous improvement.
• Developed awareness strategies, annual plans, campaigns, content and employee engagement initiatives.
• Worked directly with IT Directors and senior stakeholders to align programmes with organisational needs and priorities.
• Delivered programmes for organisations operating in regulated and security-sensitive sectors, including pharmaceutical and financial services.
• Built and maintained long-term client relationships through recurring annual programmes.
• Introduced new approaches and initiatives on an annual basis to maintain programme relevance and employee engagement.
• Managed client relationships, project delivery, commercial development and the overall implementation of consulting engagements.
Fingerdata Research Lda
Founder | Project Manager & PMO Consultant
August 2018 - Today (8 years)
Lisbon, Portugal
Founder and Project Manager responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of consulting, training and information security awareness projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects from initial client engagement and requirements gathering through to planning, implementation and closure.
• Defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines and resources.
• Coordinating project activities, stakeholders and external partners.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring alignment between project objectives and business needs.
• Monitoring project progress, risks, dependencies and deliverables.
• Managing project logistics and operational execution.
• Supporting continuous improvement of project management processes and delivery methodologies.
• Managing multiple projects and client engagements simultaneously.
• Ensuring the successful delivery of recurring annual programmes and consulting engagements.

This experience combines business development, project management, stakeholder management and operational delivery within consulting and information security-related projects.
Project Management Project Management Office (PMO) Stakeholder Management Project Planning Risk Management